County seeks health plan funds
Will Oremus - 11/01/2007
San Mateo County's ambitious plan to provide health care coverage for its uninsured adults could be funded in part by local businesses, an expert told officials Wednesday.
Will Oremus - 11/01/2007
San Mateo County's ambitious plan to provide health care coverage for its uninsured adults could be funded in part by local businesses, an expert told officials Wednesday.
Health care task force expanding
Michelle Durand - 11/01/2007
The county is still pondering ways to fund its innovative plans for universal health care but agreed yesterday to expand the task force charged with the decision.
Michelle Durand - 11/01/2007
The county is still pondering ways to fund its innovative plans for universal health care but agreed yesterday to expand the task force charged with the decision.
El Camino's grand plan gets going
Will Oremus - 10/18/2007
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about a plan to turn bedraggled El Camino Real into a tree-lined "Grand Boulevard." Now there will also be some action.
Will Oremus - 10/18/2007
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about a plan to turn bedraggled El Camino Real into a tree-lined "Grand Boulevard." Now there will also be some action.
For gardeners, it's a casual fair
David Zugnoni - 08/16/2007
There's a familiar crowd at the San Mateo County Fair's 73rd annual garden landscaping competition.
David Zugnoni - 08/16/2007
There's a familiar crowd at the San Mateo County Fair's 73rd annual garden landscaping competition.
How San Mateo got its name
Will Oremus - 07/04/2007
Today, residents across San Mateo County will celebrate the anniversary of the day in 1776 when the 13 colonies declared their independence from England.
Will Oremus - 07/04/2007
Today, residents across San Mateo County will celebrate the anniversary of the day in 1776 when the 13 colonies declared their independence from England.
County tackles budget in 3-day effort
Michelle Durand - 06/25/2007
The county must take firm steps to eliminate a worsening structural deficit and stem increasing cash flows to subsidize health, fire and sanitation services during its three days of budget hearings that kick off today.
Michelle Durand - 06/25/2007
The county must take firm steps to eliminate a worsening structural deficit and stem increasing cash flows to subsidize health, fire and sanitation services during its three days of budget hearings that kick off today.
Pacific Islanders focuse on anti-gang
Mark Abramson - 06/08/2007
Youths of Pacific Islander descent got a series of pep talks this week from some well-known fellow Polynesians in an effort to steer them clear of violence, gangs and drugs, and inspire them to succeed in life.
Mark Abramson - 06/08/2007
Youths of Pacific Islander descent got a series of pep talks this week from some well-known fellow Polynesians in an effort to steer them clear of violence, gangs and drugs, and inspire them to succeed in life.
County OKs health facilities consolidation
Shawn Bishop - 06/06/2007
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has approved the lease of a large San Mateo complex to consolidate many of the county's health services, including programs for the mentally ill.
Shawn Bishop - 06/06/2007
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has approved the lease of a large San Mateo complex to consolidate many of the county's health services, including programs for the mentally ill.
County releases child care report
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 05/22/2007
North San Mateo County has the highest need in the area for low-income child care, according to a study released Monday by the San Mateo County Child Care Partnership Council.
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 05/22/2007
North San Mateo County has the highest need in the area for low-income child care, according to a study released Monday by the San Mateo County Child Care Partnership Council.
Business may be tapped for insurance help
Michelle Durand - 05/15/2007
Health care is everybody's business - now the county's blue ribbon task force on that very subject wants that industry to open up about providing insurance and care to all.
Michelle Durand - 05/15/2007
Health care is everybody's business - now the county's blue ribbon task force on that very subject wants that industry to open up about providing insurance and care to all.
Health care plan will take time
Will Oremus - 05/15/2007
San Mateo County's effort to provide health care coverage to uninsured adults is coming together, but it will take more time than originally expected.
Will Oremus - 05/15/2007
San Mateo County's effort to provide health care coverage to uninsured adults is coming together, but it will take more time than originally expected.
Nancy Steiger step down
Shaun Bishop - 04/18/2007
The CEO of San Mateo County's public hospital announced Tuesday she will resign in May after steering the medical center through five years of tough budget times.
Shaun Bishop - 04/18/2007
The CEO of San Mateo County's public hospital announced Tuesday she will resign in May after steering the medical center through five years of tough budget times.
Alliance pushes public transit for Earth Day
Rachel Schwartz - 04/16/2007
The Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance and SamTrans are encouraging the public to gear up for Earth Day and increase the number of public transportation users.
Rachel Schwartz - 04/16/2007
The Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance and SamTrans are encouraging the public to gear up for Earth Day and increase the number of public transportation users.
Park usage fees likely to increase
Staff - 04/16/2007
After gaining approval by the Parks Commission last week, several usage fees for San Mateo County's parks will likely increase July 1.
Staff - 04/16/2007
After gaining approval by the Parks Commission last week, several usage fees for San Mateo County's parks will likely increase July 1.
County calls for renewal of vehicle fees
Mark Abramson - 03/31/2007
City councils around San Mateo County are being urged to support the continuation of a local vehicle registration fee that has helped towns maintain streets and ease traffic, and will play a role in bringing refueling stations for hydrogen-powered automobiles to the area.
Mark Abramson - 03/31/2007
City councils around San Mateo County are being urged to support the continuation of a local vehicle registration fee that has helped towns maintain streets and ease traffic, and will play a role in bringing refueling stations for hydrogen-powered automobiles to the area.
Mitch Postel truly loves local history
Heather Murtagh - 03/19/2007
In 1977, San Bruno resident Mitch Postel found himself traveling around Central California selling trinkets and gifts such as marble ashtrays and Christmas decorations because he needed a real job - despite having his bachelor's and master's degrees in history.
Heather Murtagh - 03/19/2007
In 1977, San Bruno resident Mitch Postel found himself traveling around Central California selling trinkets and gifts such as marble ashtrays and Christmas decorations because he needed a real job - despite having his bachelor's and master's degrees in history.
Election will test machines
Will Oremus - 03/01/2007
Voting in San Mateo County is entering the digital age, whether people like it or not.
Will Oremus - 03/01/2007
Voting in San Mateo County is entering the digital age, whether people like it or not.
Before dumping old pills read this
Rebekah Gordon - 02/20/2007
From as far away as Macomb County, Mich. and as close as Burlingame, the county's mailbox-cum-pharmaceutical repository idea has taken off.
Rebekah Gordon - 02/20/2007
From as far away as Macomb County, Mich. and as close as Burlingame, the county's mailbox-cum-pharmaceutical repository idea has taken off.
County vows to back marriage equality
Michelle Durand - 02/15/2007
This was not the Valentine's Day that Ramona and Arzu Gatto were able to legally marry but the San Carlos couple who with their 18-year-old daughter have become synonymous with gay rights deem the day sweet.
Michelle Durand - 02/15/2007
This was not the Valentine's Day that Ramona and Arzu Gatto were able to legally marry but the San Carlos couple who with their 18-year-old daughter have become synonymous with gay rights deem the day sweet.
Smoking ban may extend to parks
Shaun Bishop - 02/03/2007
Smokers in San Mateo County will be barred from lighting up in the county's 15,680 acres of parkland under a proposed law change that will go before the board of supervisors next week.
Shaun Bishop - 02/03/2007
Smokers in San Mateo County will be barred from lighting up in the county's 15,680 acres of parkland under a proposed law change that will go before the board of supervisors next week.