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Minimum Wage to Rise in Unincorporated Areas
San Mateo County’s minimum wage will rise to $17.06 an hour in unincorporated areas starting Jan. 1, 2024, as an automatic pay increase. To put more money into the pockets of typically low-wage workers, the Board of Supervisors in November 2022 set a minimum wage for the first time in unincorporated areas. The County’s minimum wage applies to nearly all workers, regardless of immigration status, including so-called gig workers, employees who get paid tips and both adults and minors. Official notices along with details about the increase can be found here.
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County Releases Measure K Listening Sessions Report
The County of San Mateo recently released the “Measure K Listening Sessions and Survey Summary Report” detailing the results of a monthslong process in communities from Daly City to East Palo Alto to learn about residents’ needs in four key areas: Housing and Homelessness, Children and Families, Mental Health, and Emergency Preparedness. The Board of Supervisors at its Oct. 3 meeting held a study session and discussed ways to address needs through funding from Measure K, the countywide, voter-approved half-cent sales tax.
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North Fairs Oaks Celebrates Completion of Mural Project
County officials, volunteers and community members attended last weekend's Healthy Community Mural Celebration, marking the completion of a yearlong mural project at the 5th Avenue underpass in the unincorporated neighborhood North Fair Oaks. The event provided an opportunity to meet the artist Emily Fromm (pictured here) and view the 19 new mural panels highlighting the culture and landmarks of North Fair Oaks. The Board of Supervisors last year approved the Healthy Community Mural project to “bring pride and beauty to the North Fair Oaks community.”
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County Health Provides West Nile Virus Resources & Info
Reported cases of West Nile virus are on the rise in California (no human cases have been reported in San Mateo County). While the risk of serious illness is low for most people, older adults and immunocompromised people are at higher risk for severe disease. San Mateo County residents can report biting mosquitoes by calling Vector Control at 650-344-8592 or submitting a service request. Dead birds can be reported to the state hotline at 877- 968-2473 or submit a report.
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San Carlos Airport Runway Reopens After Rehab Project
After extensive pavement work on the runway and connector taxiways, including the installation of LED taxiway lights and guidance signs, the San Carlos Airport runway is back open. Residents can expect normal airport operations and flights to resume now that the project is complete. The San Carlos Airport Runway & Connector Taxiways Pavement Rehabilitation Project addressed significant pavement edge cracking on the runway and taxiway connectors. The project showcases County Airports' commitment to investing in and preserving aviation infrastructure.
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Secured Property Tax Bills Available to View, Pay Online
Secured Annual Property Tax bills can now be viewed and paid online on the Tax Collector’s website. The first installment of secured taxes is due Nov. 1. E-bills and physical bills are being sent. A 10 percent penalty will be added to payments received after Dec. 11. The Tax Collector’s Office is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Information on how property tax dollars are distributed can be found in the Controller's Property Tax Highlights Publication.
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Office of Sustainability Hosts Free Monthly Fixit Clinics
At a recent Fixit Clinic in Redwood City, participants fixed dozens of household items like irons and coffee grinders. The County's Office of Sustainability provides the workspace, specialty tools and volunteer coaches at its monthly Fixit Clinics to help residents repair broken household items and appliances. Fixit Clinics are free, open to the public and offered at locations countywide. Upcoming workshops are scheduled for Nov. 4 at Pescadero Elementary School and Dec. 9 at San Mateo Library. To volunteer as a Fixit Coach, register here.
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