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County Crop Report Shows Growth in 2024 Agriculture
San Mateo County’s agricultural production reached $106.5 million in 2024, a 7.6 percent increase over the previous year, the county’s highest total since 2019. The boost was largely driven by a 38 percent surge in livestock value, according to the annual Agricultural Crop Report presented to the Board of Supervisors by Koren Widdel, agricultural commissioner/sealer of weights and measures. Officials credited the growth to local support programs and favorable weather, underscoring agriculture’s vital role in the county’s economy, heritage and community.
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Board Approves $41M for Affordable Housing Projects
At their Oct. 7 meeting, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved Measure K funding commitments through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF 13), totaling more than $41 million to support new affordable housing projects in the county. Funding includes $19 million in FY 2025–26 Measure K funds and additional allocations from prior AHF rounds and state and local sources. These funds assist in the creation of 636 new affordable homes across eight cities and communities targeting low-income residents, including families, seniors and farmworkers. The Board also authorized the Department of Housing to negotiate and execute agreements to advance these vital housing developments.
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Minimum Wage to Rise in Unincorporated Areas
The minimum wage in unincorporated San Mateo County will increase to $17.95 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2026 — up 49 cents from 2025. The rate applies to nearly all workers, regardless of immigration status. The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors first set a minimum wage in November 2022 to help low-wage workers in one of the nation’s most expensive regions. It increases annually in alignment with the consumer price index. The County's Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement, launched in July 2025, enforces the law and provides resources for both workers & employers.
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October 2025 Designated as Disabilities Awareness Month
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October 2025 as Disabilities Awareness Month, marking 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act. There are more than 67,000 residents with disabilities in San Mateo County. The County continues advancing inclusion through the Commission on Disabilities, whose motto is Create, Educate, Advocate & Celebrate!. This year’s celebration includes the Disabilities Arts Showcase at the Center for Creativity in Redwood City, with local artists & stories of resilience.
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Vote Centers Now Open for Nov. 4 Special Election
Two Vote Centers are now open for the Nov. 4, 2025, statewide special election at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo and 555 County Center in Redwood City. All 15 Vote Centers open Nov. 1-3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Election Day, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ballots were mailed Oct. 3 and should arrive by next week. Voters can return them by mail in the prepaid envelope, at a drop box, or in person at a Vote Center. Find drop boxes and Vote Centers here. Register or update registration by Oct. 20 at registertovote.ca.gov.
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