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Community Needs Assessment for 2019

All are invited to participate in the Community Needs Assessment for 2019. The Community Needs Assessment is a vital part of the City’s engagement with the community and stakeholders to identify priority needs for programs and projects in the areas of community development, housing, and public services. Many of these programs and projects are fundedContinue reading “Community Needs Assessment for 2019”

PRIVATE SCREENING of Harriet at Cinemark Downtown

Sponsored by St. James AME Zion Church. Please RSVP and purchase $20 tickets via email: stjamesamezchurch@gmail.com (includes medium drink and small popcorn) Saturday, November 2ndDoors open at 11AM, show at 11:30AMCinemark Theater320 2nd Ave, San Mateo

Learn about the new statewide renter protection law on Sunday, 10/27/19

Sunday, October 27, One San Mateo will host a special renter meet-up to be held at the Congregational Church of San Mateo from 4 to 6 pm. A primary purpose of the meet-up will be to inform renters about AB 1482, the new statewide renter protection law that was just signed into law by GovernorContinue reading “Learn about the new statewide renter protection law on Sunday, 10/27/19”

Now is the chance in a generation to shape the future of San Mateo

2 things you can do now that will impact our neighborhood for the next 20 years. San Mateo is making decisions on what is called “The General Plan,” which it will greatly impact our living conditions (and our lives) for the next 20 years and generations beyond that. This is important and critical opportunity to raise yourContinue reading “Now is the chance in a generation to shape the future of San Mateo”

Urban Tree Walk in North Central San Mateo this Saturday

Connect with California’s cultural and ecological diversity in a neighborhood walk! Sat, October 19, 201910:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDTCaltrain Station – Downtown San MateoTransit Center WaySan Mateo, CA 94401 Register Online Join me (Esme Cabrera) on an urban tree walk through the most diverse (human and natural) and historic area of San Mateo. OurContinue reading “Urban Tree Walk in North Central San Mateo this Saturday”

Visit Central Park on Saturday to share your ideas for a new playground!

Vote for your school board trustees!

This November elect two school board trustees for the San Mateo-Foster City School District. Visit the candidate’s websites and attend the upcoming Candidate Forum to learn more about them! Annie Tsai https://www.electannie.com/ Alison Proctor https://www.alison4schoolboard.com/ Ken Chin (appointed incumbent) https://www.kenchinforschoolboard.com/ Attend the PTA Candidate Forum , moderated by the League of Women Voters:Wednesday, October 2,Continue reading “Vote for your school board trustees!”

HANCSM’s Letter to City Council Opposing Up-Zoning, until there is Geographic Equity.

These are important times for our City that will define the future of our North Central neighborhood. We invite you to join HANCSM to advocate for fairness and geographic equity. Please complete the form to sign your name to the letter to the City Council. Learn more about the General Plan Process and how itContinue reading “HANCSM’s Letter to City Council Opposing Up-Zoning, until there is Geographic Equity.”

Join San Mateo’s 35th annual Bayfront Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Keeping Our Shorelines Clean Sign up to join San Mateo’s 35th annual Bayfront Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 21. Every year, hundreds of volunteers join forces to clean the San Mateo shoreline as part of our largest annual cleanup effort to help protect the Pacific Ocean. This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the environmentContinue reading “Join San Mateo’s 35th annual Bayfront Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 21.”

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: Learn about the history of housing discrimination that shapes our communities today.

A presentation by Richard Rothstein, author of the acclaimed book, The Color Of Law: A Forgotten History Of How Our Government Segregated America. Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDTCongregational Church of San Mateo225 Tilton Avenue, San Mateo Today, housing discrimination based on race or ethnicity is against the law. Until recently,Continue reading “FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: Learn about the history of housing discrimination that shapes our communities today.”