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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
CAL FIRE CZU
@CALFIRECZUOct 23
Weather Permitting, this Saturday CAL FIRE CZU plans to conduct a prescribed fire on TomKat Ranch near Pescadero. More details ⬇️⬇️⬇️ tinyurl.com/ynpb93hr
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There’s no need to wait for rain to make a plan. 🌨️ Check out these tips to help you and your loved ones prepare for the next storm.  #StormReadySMC
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@sanmateocoOct 18
County of San Mateo: Where will your loved ones be when a flood hits? El Niño storms could knock out phones and close roads in San Mateo County this winter. MAKE A PLAN now: where your household meets, how you'll reach each other, and an out of area contact. #StormReadySMC
Graphic from San Mateo County Emergency Management, El Niño Winter 2026/27. Headline: Make a plan. Storms can cut phones and close roads. Decide now so no one has to guess later. Pick a meeting place: Where your household meets if you can't get home. Choose an outside contact: Someone out of the are

ALT Graphic from San Mateo County Emergency Management, El Niño Winter 2026/27. Headline: Make a plan. Storms can cut phones and close roads. Decide now so no one has to guess later. Pick a meeting place: Where your household meets if you can't get home. Choose an outside contact: Someone out of the are

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A suspect was arrested for attempted homicide Saturday night in connection with a stabbing in Half Moon Bay that left one person injured. Both the suspect and victim are believed to be involved in gang-related activities. Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room
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A driver who fled the scene of a collision in Half Moon Bay that injured two 6-year-olds was arrested Saturday night on multiple charges. Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
CAL FIRE CZU
@CALFIRECZUOct 13
Weather permitting, CAL FIRE CZU will conduct a prescribed fire on the Pomponio Ranch property in San Gregorio this Thursday, with a potential for more burning on Friday. 🔥 You'll find more details, including a map of the area and photos from a previous burn on the same property in the news release. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ myemail.constantcontact.com/… @sanmateoco @sccounty @NWSBayArea @AirDistrict #CaWx
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As part of a shared commitment to improving traffic safety along Highways 35 and 84 in the Woodside area, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol conducted a joint traffic safety enforcement operation over the weekend. More: smcsheriff.com/news-room
Navy blue and gold graphic reads, “Highways 35 & 84: Joint Traffic Safety Enforcement, October 10–11, 2026.” Two aerial photos show vehicles on a tree-lined highway and a patrol pickup truck parked behind a motorcycle on the roadside. San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol emblems and agency names appear at the bottom.

ALT Navy blue and gold graphic reads, “Highways 35 & 84: Joint Traffic Safety Enforcement, October 10–11, 2026.” Two aerial photos show vehicles on a tree-lined highway and a patrol pickup truck parked behind a motorcycle on the roadside. San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol emblems and agency names appear at the bottom.

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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
NWS Bay Area 🌉
@NWSBayAreaOct 10
🚨🚨We want to reiterate how dangerous it's going to be along our Pacific coastline this weekend. Rip currents & sneaker waves will pull the most experienced and capable swimmers and surfers out to sea. Never turn your back on the water & stay off jetties and rocks. CAwx
NWS Bay Area 🌉
@NWSBayAreaOct 10
Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Stay off jetties, piers, rocks and other waterside infrastructure. NEVER turn your back on the ocean. #CAwx
Beach Hazards for Pacific Coast beaches. Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Stay off jetties, piers, rocks and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean.

ALT Beach Hazards for Pacific Coast beaches. Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Stay off jetties, piers, rocks and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean.

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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
County of San Mateo
@sanmateocoOct 7
A very strong El Niño this winter raises the odds of flooding and storm damage in San Mateo County. Take 4 steps before the first storm: plan, kit, sandbags, SMC Alert. smcgov.org/dem/winter-weathe… #StormReadySMC

Winter Weather Preparedness

Be ready for storm season. Four steps taken today can help keep your household safe, informed and dry.

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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
CAL FIRE CZU
@CALFIRECZUSep 30
Tomorrow's prescribed fire in San Gregorio has been canceled. See previous news release: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ myemail.constantcontact.com/… @sanmateoco @sccounty @AirDistrict @SMCSheriff @NWSBayArea

CANCELED: Pomponio Ranch Prescribed Fire

Email from CAL FIRE CZU Cancellation Notification   Download Document   CAL FIRE CZU | 6059 Highway 9 | Felton, CA 95018 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

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The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a major traffic collision that occurred Tuesday morning in East Palo Alto. The collision involved seven vehicles and resulted in two fatalities. For more information, visit: smcsheriff.com/news-room
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
CAL FIRE CZU
@CALFIRECZUSep 28
CAL FIRE CZU plans to conduct a prescribed fire at Pomponio Ranch this Wednesday, weather permitting. 🔥 READ MORE ⬇️⬇️⬇️ tinyurl.com/ern38wcu @sanmateoco @sccounty @AirDistrict @MBUAPCD @NWSBayArea
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Deputies with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office on Monday arrested a suspect in connection with nearly a dozen bicycle thefts from Caltrain over a three-month period. Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
County of San Mateo
@sanmateocoAug 19
Civics 101 Academy covers public health, elections, parks, the justice system and more across nine free weekly sessions, straight from County leaders. Starts September 2 - Learn more and apply now! smcgov.org/ceo/civics-101-ac…
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A coach and teacher with the Cabrillo Unified School District has been arrested on suspicion of sex crimes involving a former student who was a minor at the time. Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
Caltrans District 4
@CaltransD4Aug 14
OVERNIGHT CLOSURE: SR-1 TOM LANTOS TUNNELS Caltrans will test power substations inside the Tom Lantos (Devil’s Slide) Tunnels on SR-1 south of Pacifica. Both directions of SR-1 . 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, to 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. Full advisory: conta.cc/4bNYRq9
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
County of San Mateo
@sanmateocoAug 14
NEWS: A state funding shortfall approaching $226 million could force deep cuts to public safety, health care, libraries, parks, and roads across the County of San Mateo. See what this means for your city at smcfairfunding.org Read more: smcgov.org/ceo/news/san-mate…
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
County of San Mateo
@sanmateocoAug 6
Civics 101 Academy connects San Mateo County residents directly with the department heads and leaders who run local government. It’s free, nine weekly sessions, and starts September 2. smcgov.org/ceo/civics-101-ac…
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
San Mateo County District Attorney
@SanMateoCoDAJul 31
Don't forget: this Tuesday is National Night Out! Turn your light on, go outside, and meet your neighbors, first responders, and local public servants. Always the first Tuesday in August, year in and year out, it is always a great night! #NNO #NNO2026
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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office retweeted
County of San Mateo
@sanmateocoJul 27
Ever wonder how the County of San Mateo works? Civics 101 Academy is a free, nine-week Wednesday evening course where you learn directly from department heads and County leaders. Applications now being accepted for fall. smcgov.org/ceo/civics-101-ac…
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The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of its $75,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room
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