Just this week the California State General Election was held, and with it thousands of registered voters in California County. Saint Matthew were able to decide on various issues that will primarily impact their communities, as well as choose who will take on certain local positions. It should be noted that there are still votes to be counted, and while this action progresses. These are the local news from November 5 to 11 that you should know to stay up to date.
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San Mateo County residents do not have to pay enrollment fees for the first spring semester at any of the colleges within the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD), the district announced this week.
California Senate Bill 893, passed by the state Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom today, authorizes the district to use unrestricted general funds to waive enrollment fees for the first spring semester.
SMCCCD schools are Canada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College.
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Faced with little progress on sanitation, the East Palo Alto EPA petitioned the San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission (SMLAFCo) to have the city's Sanitation District (EPASD) subsidized by local government.
This was announced by East Palo Alto Mayor Rub Abrica, who through a letter addressed to the community and taxpayers specified that since 2019, the East Palo Alto City Council and other stakeholders have attempted to collaborate with the EPASD to develop solutions that facilitate the advancement of development projects such as affordable housing, advance the city's goals, and ensure that accurate information is available when the city considers future development.
The mayor noted that EPASD's request for subsidiary status is because, according to state law, when a development is planned in the city, developers must pay their fair share of fees to cover the connection of the new building to the sanitation system.
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A pair of home burglaries in San Mateo County may be related after two homes in the city of San Carlos were burglarized Sunday night within an hour of each other, leading San Mateo County Sheriff's Department investigators to believe the same burglar is responsible for both.
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A tireless woman, passionate about art, culture and education, and always committed to her community, Verica Esc ez Mart ez received the 2022 Ohtli Award presented by the government of Mexico through the Institute of Mexicans Abroad "IME" and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco.
Verónica, Mexican by birth and who has lived in the Bay Area for more than thirty years, has become a point of reference not only for immigrants of Hispanic origin, but in general for the entire community of Redwood City, California. Especially since May 17, 2009, when she founded the community, cultural, educational and sports center Casa Cálculo Cultural.
The recognition awarded to Verica Esc ez consisted of a diploma, a silver rosette and a medal.
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A series of November weather systems is bringing rain and snow to much of Northern California, serving as a reminder of the importance of winter storm safety, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) warned.
The service company p