Local News Redwood City police hold event to improve safety; tout recent work in engaging youth Curtis Driscoll Daily Journal staff Jul 13, 2022 San Mateo County law enforcement and local community members discussed ways to improve community safety and trust at a July 11 panel, with Red…
Columnists San Mateo’s finest By Sue Lempert Apr 25, 2022 San Mateo is blessed with outstanding police chiefs and officers. Susan Manheimer, a rock star, is retired. She has been in Aurora, Colorado, …
Columnists Manheimer’s moment in the BLM movement By Mark Simon Updated Jun 26, 2025 It is the time of the year when city councils are deep into budgeting. But this is not like any other year, particularly when it comes to spen…
Columnists Wordsmiths have been having a field day lately By John Horgan Sep 16, 2020 Putting a happy face on touchy subjects has become an art form. Labels are important. One such effort has been ongoing in San Mateo.
Local News Featured Oakland taps former San Mateo police chief Manheimer as interim police head By Jeff Shuttleworth and Keith Burbank Bay City News ServiceUpdated Jul 29, 2025 Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said late Monday that she’s made a conditional offer to former San Mateo police chief Susan Manheimer to become Oak…
Local News Featured New chief in San Mateo By Zachary Clark Daily Journal staff Feb 21, 2020 New San Mateo Police Chief Ed Barberini was sworn in to his new role Tuesday during a City Council meeting.
Columnists Susan Manheimer’s legacy in San Mateo By Sue Lempert Dec 16, 2019 Susan Manheimer was selected as San Mateo’s first female police chief in 2000. I was disappointed at the city manager’s recommendation because…
Local News San Mateo gets new police chief Daily Journal staff report Nov 23, 2019 Ed Barberini was named San Mateo police chief after a monthslong national search to replace the retiring Susan Manheimer, according to the city.
Columnists What’s next for Hill? By Mark Simon Updated Jun 26, 2025 Since 1991, Jerry Hill’s life has been dominated by a succession of increasingly prominent elective offices. He was elected to the San Mateo C…
Local News Featured San Mateo residents weigh in on police chief recruitment By Anna Schuessler Daily Journal staff Updated Aug 15, 2019 An appreciation for San Mateo’s diversity, a dedication to understanding community issues and a willingness to engage with residents were amon…
