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Crime Bulletin – February 2025

Posted on March 3, 2025

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated January 2025 marked a notable surge in police activity. Officers responded to a total of 2,075 incidents, generating 115 reports. This proactive approach resulted in 54 arrests, 37 for misdemeanors and 17 for felonies. Moreover, 128 criminal,...

LiveWire – March 2025

Posted on March 3, 2025

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager The City Council adopted the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan in March 2023, directing staff on the goals and priority programs for the next three years. At the February 26th City Council meeting, staff presented the annual Strategic Plan Update. Staff updated the Council on the five Priority Program Areas:...

Colma’s Commitment to Being a Welcoming, Inclusive, Tolerant and Protective Community

Posted on February 13, 2025

On March 22, 2017, the Colma City Council read a proclamation reaffirming the Town’s commitment to being a welcoming, inclusive, and protective community. The proclamation rejects all forms of bigotry, discrimination, and hate while committing to public safety, equal rights, and fostering trust between Town officials and residents. Excerpt below: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED,...

Sustainable San Mateo County Announces 2025 Award Recipients

Posted on February 10, 2025

Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) will honor five local sustainability champions and two green buildings at its 26th Annual Awards Celebration on April 3 for their contributions to sustainability in San Mateo County. Sustainability Awards will go to Caltrain, El Concilio of San Mateo County, the San Mateo County Community College District and the SSMC...

Crime Bulletin – January 2025

Posted on February 3, 2025

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated December 2024 saw a significant increase in police activity. Officers handled a total of 2,047 incidents, taking 145 reports. This led to 79 arrests, 55 for misdemeanors and 24 for felonies. Additionally, 89 criminal, traffic, and parking...

LiveWire – February 2025

Posted on February 3, 2025

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager I hope everyone has been enjoying the sunshine that spoiled us throughout January. The lack of rain so far in 2025 has served as a forewarning to what is expected to be a wet February ahead. Though we have not seen severe storms since before the holidays, we...

Got Wheels! is expanding

Posted on January 30, 2025

The Peninsula Family Service Got Wheels! older adult transportation program is expanding! SAN MATEO, Calif. – Got Wheels!, the affordable transportation program for older adults launched by Peninsula Family Service (PFS) in 2019, is expanding to support additional areas in San Mateo County. Effective December 1, 2024, Got Wheels! will service the following cities and...

Crime Bulletin – December 2024

Posted on January 2, 2025

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In November 2024, our dedicated Officers handled a significant number of incidents, fielding 2,180 and taking 128 reports. They made 72 arrests, 65 for misdemeanors and 7 for felonies, issued 147 criminal, traffic, and parking citations, and...

LiveWire – January 2025

Posted on January 2, 2025

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager As we turn the page into the New Year, we have a lot to reflect upon from such a festive 2024. After all, its not often you get to celebrate you’re 100th anniversary! It was so wonderful to see the community come together throughout the year to celebrate...

Crime Bulletin – November 2024

Posted on December 2, 2024

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In October 2024, our diligent Officers handled many incidents, fielding 2,106 and taking 155 reports. They made 85 arrests, 71 for misdemeanors and 14 for felonies, issued 123 criminal, traffic, and parking citations, and conducted 156 traffic...

LiveWire – December 2024

Posted on December 2, 2024

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager Welcome to Colma, Raising Canes! Now open and well worth the wait, we are excited to welcome the newest restaurant to our Colma community within the 280 Metro Center. On November 18th, members of the City Council were amongst Canes Staff and other community partners for their Grand...

Crime Bulletin – October 2024

Posted on November 1, 2024

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In September 2024, our diligent Officers handled a significant number of incidents, fielding 3,539 and taking 258 reports. They made 141 arrests, 121 for misdemeanors and 20 for felonies, issued 212 criminal, traffic, and parking citations, and...

LiveWire – November 2024

Posted on November 1, 2024

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager Are you ready for some Chicken? Colma is very excited to welcome the long-awaited arrival of Raising Canes to the 280 Metro Center with a Grand Opening later this month scheduled for November 19th. Raising Canes is a popular Louisiana-based fast-food chain serving a variety of fried chicken...

Waymo Transit Credit Program

Posted on October 17, 2024

Starting today through November 15, riders that take a Waymo to or from public transit stations including the Colma BART Station will receive a $3.00 credit on their Waymo account that can be applied toward future rides! Riders can earn a max of one credit per day and credits can be redeemed through December 31st....

Crime Bulletin – September 2024

Posted on October 1, 2024

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated During August 2024, Officers handled a significant number of incidents, fielding 2,338 and taking 155 reports. We made 92 arrests, 79 for misdemeanors and 13 for felonies, issued 181 criminal, traffic, and parking citations, and conducted 167...

LiveWire – October 2024

Posted on October 1, 2024

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager At last month’s September 11th City Council meeting, the City Council awarded over $145,000 in grants to twenty-three San Mateo County non-profit organizations that serve our community. This continues to be an annual program that the Town has participated in for some time in effort to make sure...

Crime Bulletin – August 2024

Posted on September 3, 2024

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In July of 2024, Officers fielded 2,171 incident and took 165 reports. We arrested 94 people, 76 for misdemeanors and 18 for felonies, issued 275 criminal, traffic, and parking citations, and conducted 167 traffic enforcement stops. Between...

LiveWire – September 2024

Posted on September 3, 2024

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager Summer may be coming to a close with kids returning to school and fall sports on the horizon, but the fun in Colma continues. Please join us on Saturday, September 7th at Sterling Park for our Annual Town Picnic where this year’s theme will celebrate “The Cultures of...

City Council Candidate Forum – October 8, 2024

Posted on August 16, 2024

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Colma Town Hall, Council Chambers 1198 El Camino Real Colma, CA 94014 Meet the candidates · Hear their positions Ask tough questions · Make an informed decision Submit questions to questions@lwvncsmc.org *please state “Colma” in the subject line of your email. Members of the...

Free Home Composting Workshop

Posted on August 12, 2024

Date and time Tuesday, August 27 · 6 - 8pm PDT Location Online About this event Do you want to start composting at home? Join this no-cost two hour workshop through the County of San Mateo's Sustainability Academy to learn the basics of starting your own backyard and worm composting systems! Learn how to turn...