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UPDATE: County Car Rental Tax Could Pass, Others Failing

Measures U and X appear to be failing; Measure T, which imposes a tax on car rental agencies…
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Pros and Cons: State Ballot Measures

As part of our ongoing non-partisan mission to educate voters on issues, the League of Women…
Schools  

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Tourist Tax Foes are Liars or Clueless, Supe-Backed Group…

Heavily outspent supporters of Measures T, U and X are stepping up their rhetoric as critical…
Government  

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How Healthy Are We in San Mateo County?

New information gives county-by-county rundowns of who's healthy, and who's not, and breaks…
Top News  

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Supervisors Approve Strict New Policies on Fraud, Abuse,…

Citing recent incidents of fraud and abuse in local government, the Board of Supervisors…
Government  

0   Recommend Jennifer van der Kleut

‘Everyone Wins’ with New Online Voter Registration, San…

State Senator Leland Yee said the measure he authored comes in stark contrast to controversial…
Government  

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County Government Wants Suggestions for Spending Measure A…

Feedback is being solicited through a website.
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Enjoy Your Last Weekend Before Sales Tax Goes Up

A county-wide half-cent sales tax increase goes into effect on Monday.
Government  

0   Recommend Jennifer van der Kleut

Campaigns Against New Jail Heat Up

Members of both CURB and Occupy Redwood City are upset that the County Manager's recent…
Government  

0   Recommend Jennifer van der Kleut

Candidate Filing Closes Friday for June 5 Election

Those who want to for office in the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election have until 5…
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0   Recommend Laura Dudnick

Redwood City Council Member Elected to Transportation…

The councilmember and former City mayor will be sworn in next month.
Government  

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Councilman Bain: I Support Measure B

Redwood City Councilmember Ian Bain speaks out in favor of the measure that would change San…
Government  

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Op-Ed: 'At-Large' Elections vs. By District

Measure B would change the way San Mateo County elects its county supervisors by changing its…
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UPDATE: Supes Approve Countywide Plastic Bag Ban Model

The ban will go into effect by April 22, 2013 in unincorporated areas of the county and serve…
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Masur Gets Most Local Votes - But Slocum Wins Supervisor…

If the election had been by-district instead of at-large, District 4 tallies would have…
Government  

0   Recommend Jennifer van der Kleut

County Supervisors Select New President, Vice-President

Read excerpts from the new president's speech on what his priorities for 2013 are.
Government  

0   Recommend Jennifer van der Kleut

Roosevelt Teacher Honored as Elementary Teacher of the Year

Several other San Mateo County teachers and administrators were also honored, as well as the…
Schools  

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Sacramento Awash In Leadership from San Mateo County

“Lead, follow or get out of the way.” It appears that in the California Legislature, many will…
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County to Re-Evaluate District Boundaries Lines for…

An advisory committee is looking for members of the public who wish to weigh in.
Government  

0   Recommend Jennifer van der Kleut

More Rain Could Be On the Way

Don't put those umbrellas away yet; more rain is expected this week.
Top News  

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County Supervisors Discuss How to Spend Measure A Funds

Despite at least 25 people who spoke out against funding the new jail, the supervisors avoided…
Government  

0   Recommend Jennifer van der Kleut

Residents Concerned Over Councilmembers’ Dual Roles

Three city councilmembers were boardmembers of the Chamber of Commerce when it spent more than…
Top News  

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PatchClips: Warren Slocum Sworn in to Standing Ovation

San Mateo County's newest Supervisor, Warren Slocum of Redwood City, packed the house Monday…
Government  

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Jerry Hill Announces 'That Oughta Be a Law' Contest

The contest is open to all constituents of the 13th Senate District, including Redwood City…
Government  

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Patch's Guide to Tuesday's Election

A look at the measures that will appear on Tuesday's ballot, like the Redwood City School…
Government  

0   Recommend Jennifer VanDerKleut

Warren Slocum Identifies Early Priorities as He Takes Office

Slocum will be sworn in as the County Supervisor representing District 4 Monday night.
Government  

0   Recommend Jennifer van der Kleut

Dave Pine Wins Board of Supervisors Race

Patch has San Mateo County's final election night report. Results will be certified in the…
Government  

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Five Housing Issues to Watch in 2013

Tight credit, shifting prices, threats to the mortgage interest decution... seems like old…
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Summit Prep Student Who Tried to Rape Teacher to Appear in…

A former student at the high school who grabbed a teacher at knifepoint and attempted to rape…
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Local Teachers Ask for Better Door Locks, Curtains After…

In the wake of the Newtown school shooting, Redwood City teachers are asking the district for…
Schools  

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