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10/15/26 Beach and Creek Updates

San Mateo County Beach and Creek Postings for October 15, 2026, based off samples collected October 13, 2026   BEACH (PACIFIC-SIDE) POSTINGS: Linda Mar #5 (Linda Mar Blvd.) CREEK POSTINGS: San Vicente Creek […]

Respiratory Virus Update: Oct. 9, 2026

Respiratory virus season is starting in San Mateo County, with early influenza activity already increasing. COVID-19 activity remains elevated but is decreasing, while RSV activity is currently low. Now is […]

(Re)Introducing the San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition

Overdose prevention is about more than responding to emergencies. It is about building trust and sharing reliable information. It is also about supporting families, reducing stigma and making sure people […]

What to Know About Illicit Fentanyl and Fake Pills

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. According to provisional data from the CDC, the majority of drug overdoses in 2025 included synthetic opioids, including fentanyl. While medical professionals prescribe pharmaceutical […]

From Hope House Client to Staff Member: A Success Story 

Since 1990, the Service League of San Mateo County’s Hope House has provided 24/7 residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and mental health services for pregnant, postpartum and new mothers. […]

How to Recognize and Respond to a Suspected Opioid Overdose 

An overdose can happen to anyone. It may involve prescription medication, fentanyl, alcohol, or a combination of substances. Because fentanyl can be present in other drugs without a person knowing, […]