Register for new and improved SMC ALERT system

SMC ALERT is an alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situations. You can set alerts to send emergency and non-emergency text and voice messages to your: email accounts cell phones, smartphones, tablets voice messages to landline phones (home & work) SMC ALERT is free. (Your carrier may charge you a feeContinue reading “Register for new and improved SMC ALERT system”

Advisory: What You Need to Know This 4th of July

The San Mateo Police Department, in partnership with the San Mateo Fire Department and San Mateo Parks and Recreation, would like to wish all of you and your family a safe and fun 4th of July!  The 4th of July is an important day of remembrance, celebrating our freedom, and also a great time toContinue reading “Advisory: What You Need to Know This 4th of July”

Man allegedly stabs roommate, sets house on fire

North Central neighbors may have heard about a recent fire on North Eldorado Street – here’s the story as reported by the Mercury News. SAN MATEO — A 57-year-old man was arrested after reportedly stabbing one of his roommates, throwing a knife at another, and then trying set their house on fire Thursday evening, accordingContinue reading “Man allegedly stabs roommate, sets house on fire”

Where to signup for emergency notifications via phone, text, email and social media

In light of recent events, I thought I’d post the places you can sign up for emergency notifications. 1. SMPD is currently using a third party service for some notifications that uses land-line (non-mobile) phone numbers from utility service providers like PG&E. Sgt. Decker at the SMPD says they will be phasing this out inContinue reading “Where to signup for emergency notifications via phone, text, email and social media”

COMMUNITY HELPS SMPD DETECTIVES NAB BICYCLE THIEF Detectives also recover stolen bike valued at about $10,000

COMMUNITY HELPS SMPD DETECTIVES NAB BICYCLE THIEF Detectives also recover stolen bike valued at about $10,000 On February 21st, a 38 year-old San Mateo resident parked and secured his bicycle outside the 24 hour Fitness on Bovet Road. He returned from his workout about an hour later to find that his bike had been stolen.Continue reading “COMMUNITY HELPS SMPD DETECTIVES NAB BICYCLE THIEF Detectives also recover stolen bike valued at about $10,000”