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Weekend ridership surges 169% with Caltrain’s quieter, faster, and eco-friendly electric trains
Bay Area, California – Drawing an amazing 753,000 passengers, Caltrain’s first month of new electrified service marks a turning point…
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San Mateo County hosts South Korean delegation to discuss global emergency preparedness techniques
San Mateo County, California – Emergency managers from South Korea set off a 5,500-mile trip to San Mateo County’s Regional…
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First U.S. case of clade I mpox detected in San Mateo County
San Mateo County, California – San Mateo County Health is working hard to handle a major public health development—the first…
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San Mateo County celebrates 20 years of enhanced mental health services under the Mental Health Services Act
San Mateo County, California – Thanks in large part to the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), which has been essential…
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San Mateo Police to issue parking citations in Bay Meadows as two-hour limits return in 2025
San Mateo, California – Beginning in February 2025, San Mateo’s Bay Meadows area residents and visitors should get ready for…
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SamTrans unveils long-term strategy called Moving San Mateo County for a more inclusive and eco-friendly transportation system
San Mateo County, California – Formally adopting a new long-term strategy plan dubbed “Moving San Mateo County,” the San Mateo…
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San Mateo teenager arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap 3 women in recent weeks
San Mateo County, California – An 18-year-old San Mateo man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after allegedly attempting…
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San Mateo County supervisors commit $18 million federal money to housing and homelessness relief amid rising living costs
San Mateo County, California – San Mateo County supervisors have set aside $18 million in federal money to increase affordable…
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San Mateo County announces major affordable housing conversion with Hillsdale Garden Apartments project
San Mateo County, California – The Vistria Group and Ethos Real Estate established a joint venture aiming at changing the…
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San Mateo County prepares for smoke as Cal Fire initiates controlled burns to reduce fire hazards near Pescadero
San Mateo County, California – This week, San Mateo County is scheduled to have a series of controlled burns as Cal…
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