Columnists Reimagining Hillsdale through public input By Sue Lempert Sep 26, 2022 The Hillsdale Shopping Center and the Bohannons have always played a major role in the city of San Mateo as a mega local company and an import…
Local News San Mateo officials seek balance on density, heights Curtis Driscoll Daily Journal staff Aug 8, 2022 The fight to determine San Mateo’s future housing vision through its general plan process has been a range of success and disappointment for v…
Guest Perspectives Council turns its back on voters By Michael WeinhauerUpdated Jul 28, 2022 Resident fears have been confirmed. Our City Council has ignored the Measure Y managed growth initiative, passed less than two short years ago…
+2 Local News Decision on building heights proves to be elusive in San Mateo Curtis Driscoll Daily Journal staff Updated Jul 28, 2022 The San Mateo City Council has made headway on its general plan land use process by finalizing its draft location map and housing density rang…
Local News Featured Motel set for new housing in Belmont Curtis Driscoll Daily Journal staff Apr 21, 2022 A generational chance to increase Belmont’s affordable housing stock through a proposed 125-unit affordable housing development got Planning C…
Local News Featured Foster City concerned about potential new housing law By Curtis Driscoll Daily Journal staff Mar 4, 2021 Concerned about a proposed law that could increase density in single-family residential zones, the Foster City Council plans to voice its conc…
Local News Featured San Mateo height limit measure pulls ahead — barely Daily Journal staff report Nov 17, 2020 A ballot measure that would extend the city of San Mateo’s height and density limits for another 10 years is now passing, a mere 10 votes ahea…
Opinion San Mateo Daily Journal November 2020 election endorsements Updated Apr 13, 2025 The San Mateo Daily Journal has made its endorsements throughout the election season. Here is the final list in time for Election Day, Nov. 3.Â
