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Redwood City defends license plate reader program amid rising privacy concerns
Redwood City, California – People living in number of cities in California have expressed concern about the expanding usage of Automated…
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Caltrain electrification project earns statewide honors for safety teamwork and infrastructure impact
San Mateo, California – Caltrain’s big project to electrify the tracks earned fresh statewide recognition. The Associated General Contractors of…
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San Mateo County approves $2 million plan to create jobs and support small business hiring
San Mateo County, California – San Mateo County leaders have agreed to a new plan that will help individuals find stable…
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New overdose prevention effort puts lifesaving opioid reversal drug directly in community hands
San Mateo County, California – A new attempt to cut down on overdose deaths is making naloxone more widely available…
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San Mateo County approves new funding to expand survivor support and public safety services, 8 new positions
San Mateo County, California – San Mateo County leaders have authorized extra funds to improve support systems for victims of abuse…
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SamTrans leads effort to reshape eight-mile stretch of El Camino for future needs
San Mateo County, California – The El Camino Real was once constructed to quickly convey cars over long distances. The route…
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Caltrain launches Valentine’s sweepstakes featuring dinner, theater, and Peninsula rail travel
San Mateo, California – Caltrain is running a unique Valentine’s Day campaign that gives riders the chance to spend an…
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San Mateo County sees strong property tax gains but flags funding gaps, annual breakdown of property tax spending report revealed
San Mateo County, California – In Fiscal Year 2024–25, property taxes in San Mateo County added up to $4.1 billion,…
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San Mateo County emergency managers stress preparedness as tens of thousands are expected to arrive for Super Bowl
San Mateo County, California – As the Super Bowl week gets closer, officials in San Mateo County are asking both…
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San Mateo County addresses long-standing wheelchair transport gaps in emergency care: No more lost or broken wheelchair
San Mateo County, California – San Mateo County is taking new steps to make sure that those who use specialized or…
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