Beaches along the San Mateo County coast are a favorite visiting spot for Bay Area residents. But one beach in Daly City has had much of its access cut off by a man who claims to own the property above and has erected a chain link fence to keep people out: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/thornton-state-beach-san-mateo-county-coast-fence-battle/ | KPIX CBS San Francisco Bay Area

Death caps from San Mateo County, California. | Alan Rockefeller

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to acknowledge some of the exciting things that happened in San Mateo County Parks this year. We are thankful for your support and visitation! Looking forward to seeing you in 2026. #HappyNewYear #SMCParks | San Mateo County Parks

Did you know that January is Walk Your Dog Month? Don’t leave your pup at home, bring them along for the adventure! Explore one of the eight San Mateo County Parks where dogs are welcome: Coyote Point Recreation Area Flood Park Junipero Serra Park Devil’s Slide Trail Pillar Point Bluff Quarry Park Mirada Surf Coastal Trail at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve For more information, check out the below link: https://www.smcgov.org/parks/dogs-at-SMC-parks | San Mateo County Parks