Voters save Caltrain with Measure RR passage in all three counties

Posted by David Burruto on Nov 5th 2020
Voters in the three counties served by Caltrain passed a measure that will add a one one-eighth cent sales tax in each county to help the financially struggling rail system.   Measure RR will provide Caltrain an estimated $100 million annually for the next 30 years to help fund operations, including expansion of service and capacity, as well as major capital projects. The measure needs to pass by two-thirds among the ballots cast in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.   https://sfbayca.com/2020/11/05/voters-save-caltrain-with-measure-rr-passage-in-all-three-counties/  ... View moreView Voters save Caltrain with Measure RR passage in all three counties

San Mateo County allocates $2 million to aid struggling child care facilities

Posted by David Burruto on Jul 23rd 2020
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to allocate $2 million in federal funding received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) to create a Child Care Relief Fund. https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2020/07/23/san-mateo-county-allocates-2-million-to-aid-struggling-child-care-facilities... View moreView San Mateo County allocates $2 million to aid struggling child care facilities

Caltrain Approves Deeper Discount for Low-Income Riders

The Caltrain Board of Directors unanimously approved increasing the discount available to riders who qualify for the regional means-based fare pilot program from 20% to 50% off of single-ride adult Clipper fares. The program, now known as Clipper START and administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), will allow eligible low-income transit riders to access the discount through the use of a Clipper card. https://patch.com/california/southsanfrancisco/caltrain-approves-deeper-discount-low-income-riders... View moreView Caltrain Approves Deeper Discount for Low-Income Riders

CEO named for new Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District

Posted by David Burruto on Feb 26th 2020
The San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District has its first CEO in Len Materman.   The brand new Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District launched on Jan. 1. It is a collaboration of 20 cities and the county to develop coordinated plans to address current and future coastal erosion, sea level rise and flooding, and to improve regional stormwater infrastructure.... View moreView CEO named for new Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District

Peninsula sea-level study to focus on flood threats surrounding SFO

Posted by David Burruto on Apr 2nd 2014
by Brendan P.... View moreView Peninsula sea-level study to focus on flood threats surrounding SFO

New board of supervisors' president Dave Pine sets tone as San Mateo County's fiscal watchdog

Posted by David Burruto on Jan 9th 2014
By Bonnie Eslinger Daily News As the new president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Dave Pine said this week that he intends to guide the county down a fiscally prudent path.... View moreView New board of supervisors' president Dave Pine sets tone as San Mateo County's fiscal watchdog

San Mateo County coast most at risk in state to sea level rise

Posted by David Burruto on Dec 11th 2013
Bay City News A regional or countywide flood protection district dedicated to sea-level disaster preparations should be assembled immediately, recommended a group of nearly 400 people who packed a Col... View moreView San Mateo County coast most at risk in state to sea level rise

Sea level rise focus of conference: Federal, state, local officials to highlight potential impact on San Mateo County

Posted by David Burruto on Dec 7th 2013
By Samantha Weigel Daily Journal San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine, U.S. Rep.... View moreView Sea level rise focus of conference: Federal, state, local officials to highlight potential impact on San Mateo County