State census‑day counts show San Mateo County lost roughly 3,556 public school students between 2021–22 and 2025–26, with big drops in several large districts and gains in a few elementary systems.

A five‑county coalition backed by Contra Costa taxpayers has launched a campaign to stop the Connect Bay Area sales tax, warning of double‑digit local rates and demanding agency reforms.

San Bruno residents and nonprofit groups clashed at a City Council meeting as officials consider a ballot measure to ban safe-and-sane fireworks amid rising enforcement costs.