San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa on Tuesday announced plans to form a retail theft task force to address the well-publicized problem, calling for more rigorous action — including changes ...

San Mateo-based maker Edwina Ferro talks about the vintage salvaged fabrics she uses to make handmade bags. Video by Magali Gauthier. “I have a fun archive of finds organized by weight and pattern.

In 2017, San Mateo passed an ordinance to prohibit the commercial sale and cultivation of cannabis, but residents can still consume and receive cannabis deliveries from other cities for personal use.