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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Why San Mateo police are urging neighbors to ā€˜see something, say somethingā€™

Also, don't miss Cars & Cabernet at AutoVino Returns to San Carlos This Sunday on the San Mateo Patch calendar

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Greetings San Mateo! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why San Mateo police are urging neighbors to 'see something, say something'
  • Could a county loan replace your aging mobile home?
  • Which San Mateo County nonprofits just won new CZ Community Fund grants?

Also on today's calendar: Cars & Cabernet at AutoVino Returns to San Carlos This Sunday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Low clouds breaking and cool, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Mateo Police Arrest Man for Alleged Drug Sales, Unlawful Firearm Possession (crimevoice.com) — San Mateo police recently arrested an Oakland man after a traffic stop near W. Hillsdale Boulevard and W. Sailor Drive uncovered a loaded firearm and packaged narcotics. He was booked into San Mateo County Jail on multiple drug- and gun-related charges. Officers are urging San Mateo residents to report suspicious people, vehicles, or activity and to trust their instincts.
   

2. From Aging Trailers To New Homes: Low-Interest Loans Open Door To Homeownership In SMC (patch.com) — San Mateo County is expanding a low-interest loan program that helps residents of seven unincorporated mobile home parks, including North Fair Oaks, replace aging trailers with new manufactured homes with no down payment. With millions already committed and more funding sought, qualifying lower-income families can secure safer, more stable housing while keeping monthly payments relatively low.
   

3. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces 2026 Community Fund grantees (inmenlo.com) — Nonprofits serving San Mateo County, including groups focused on housing, education, healthcare, and youth programs, have been selected as 2026 grantees of the Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund. Several organizations working directly in and around San Mateo will receive support to expand services, from after-school help and college readiness to food assistance and small-business support.
   

4. Hillsdale vs Menlo-Atherton (maxpreps.com) — Hillsdale High's volleyball team from San Mateo shut out visiting Menlo-Atherton 2-0, improving the Knights' record to 7-2 and keeping local momentum strong. Hillsdale now heads into a Peninsula-Bay matchup at Half Moon Bay on Tuesday, while Menlo-Atherton prepares to face Carlmont in Belmont.
   

5. California 'home sales and prices rise.' Where to find homes for as low as $270K (sacbee.com) — San Mateo County now tops California's home prices, with a median single-family home cost of about $2.25 million, far above the statewide median of $901,420. A new report from the California Association of Realtors shows sales and prices rising despite mortgage rates hovering around 7%. It also highlights which more affordable counties still offer homes near or below $400,000.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just came out of Hillsdale Shopping center it has been a while since I was here I walked around looking at the shops and people to me Hillsdale is a mile stone it has been here forever it's a fun to go shop or mingle now they want to tear down for
    more houses business Why? If they tear down the only shopping center will be Palo Alto left leave Hillsdale alone let people come and shop among… (Nextdoor Marina Gardens)
  • Intersources posted a job opening for Tablet Machine Operator in San Mateo. Apply here.
  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in San Mateo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Mateo here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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