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🍜 New Ramen Restaurant, Cash to Fight Climate Change, and Fall Events

🍜 New Ramen Restaurant, Cash to Fight Climate Change, and Fall Events

Oktoberfest, a new budget for climate change, union agreements, and the start of fall events in San Mateo!

Greg Kemper
September 18, 2025

Good morning neighbors!

Welcome to this week’s San Mateo Scoop! Your latest local update is here, packed with news, events, and fresh spots to explore around the local community!

Whether you’re here for the latest events, new restaurants, or community updates, I’m excited to keep you connected and in the know. Let’s dive in! 👇

In this week’s edition:

🏗️ San Mateo County To Get Climate Cash: The $100 million and what it’ll be used for

🎓 New AoPS Academy Opens in San Mateo: Enroll now to help your kids get ahead in advanced math and language arts reasoning!

🍜 New Ramen Restaurant in Foster City: Where to find them and what to try!

🍻 Weekend playbook: Oktoberfest, fall events, outdoor movies and concerts, and more!

The Art of Problem Solving is now open for after school enrichment programs in San Mateo!

1886 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA

Advanced students like yours join AoPS Academy in order to:

✅ Get ahead and excel in advanced math and language arts during the school year.
✅ Explore topics with a deeper focus on real-life problem solving, not just formulas and templates.
✅ Join a local community of advanced problem solvers ready to tackle anything.

To provide the best learning experience at the right level of challenge, enrollment begins with a consultation. This process gives us time to get to know you and figure out the right-fit course for your student(s) based on their learning goals.

Our academic year has started, but it's not too late for your student to join! Our directors are available to share more details about our program and answer your questions. To learn more and start the admissions process, click here.

Click here to feature your business in front of over 10,000 local residents!

🚗 San Mateo Developments Getting Close to Vehicle Trip Limits

Many new development projects around the Hillsdale and Hayward Park Caltrain stations in San Mateo are approaching the maximum number of permitted vehicle trips under local transit-oriented development rules. The city has long encouraged development in these areas, especially within a half-mile of Caltrain, to reduce reliance on cars and promote transit use.

26 projects have been completed in these transit-adjacent zones, including the large mixed-use Bay Meadows development. Officials are watching closely, since exceeding trip thresholds could trigger new mitigation requirements or slow approvals for future projects. These limits are part of San Mateo’s long-term strategy to manage traffic, support transit, and reduce environmental impacts. Read more here.

💵 San Mateo County To Get Climate Cash

Over $100 million in state Proposition 4 climate bond funds are being directed toward coastal resilience in San Mateo County. The funding is aimed at helping communities vulnerable to sea-level rise, especially East Palo Alto, where projections indicate that nearly half the population and over 60% of land could be at risk of flooding within a decade without action. Of the total, about $62 million will go toward coastal resiliency projects, and another $40 million toward projects under the Bay Area Conservancy program.

State Sen. Josh Becker has been a major advocate of the allocation, noting that prevention now will save larger costs (financial, human, environmental) later. The funds will support shoreline restoration and other adaptation projects intended to protect vulnerable populations and land areas. Read more here.

📄 County Green-lights First-Ever Broad Union Labor Agreement

San Mateo County’s Board of Supervisors recently approved a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that will apply broadly to most public works projects over the next five years starting July 1, 2026. The thresholds for when it applies depend on project cost, gradually lowering over time ($3 million in 2026, then decreasing in later years). The goal is to ensure better safety, improved working conditions, stable wages, and more consistent quality in infrastructure work.

Advocates say it also opens pathways into the middle class for veterans, women, and communities often underrepresented in construction trades. It’s the first time the County has enacted a “broad” PLA (rather than project-specific) in this way. Read more here.

Tsukira Ramen Opens in Foster City

Suite O, 3 Plaza View Lane, Foster City

Tsukira Ramen is delighted to announce its soft opening in Foster City, bringing an elevated ramen experience to the community with a focus on authenticity and craftsmanship. At the heart of the concept is Tsukira’s signature tsukemen, a beloved Japanese dipping noodle that highlights the depth of slow-simmered broths and house-made noodles.

The menu also features classic tonkotsu ramen and savory aburasoba, each prepared with a dedication to quality and balance. Leading the culinary team is Chef Akira San, whose more than 30 years of Japanese culinary experience has inspired each ramen bowls. Developed by a team of chefs passionate about preserving tradition while sharing innovation, Tsukira Ramen is poised to become Foster City’s newest destination for true Japanese ramen. Learn more here.

Fieldwork Brewing Company in San Mateo

Photo Credit: Bay Meadows

Fieldwork Brewing Co. is a craft brewery based in California that began production in early 2015. Fieldwork’s San Mateo Beer Garden is in the Bay Meadows neighborhood, and offers indoor & outdoor dining with over 20 beers on draft, plus wines, non-alcoholic options, and a food menu featuring Detroit-style pizza, salads, and small plates. They also provide beer to-go, local delivery (within 5 miles of that taproom), and ship throughout California and Oregon. Fieldwork emphasizes fresh, quality beer plus a welcoming taproom experience across multiple Bay Area locations.

ASPCA Available Pet of the Week!

Meet Silly Billy! He’s a 1yo Pitbull/Husky mix (68 lbs). He’s rambunctious and goofy and loves to go on adventures to sniff all the things.
He could potentially live with another dog, but would need a family with dog-savvy teens that are able to teach him to share and be patient.

If you’re interested in learning more about him, click here!

🌸 Dahlia Day | Penflora | Half Moon Bay | 9/19 | More
Celebrate the beauty of dahlias with floral displays, workshops, and seasonal shopping.

🎬 Movies in the Park – San Mateo | Central Park | San Mateo | 9/19 | More
Bring a blanket and enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie under the stars.

Photo credit: City of Redwood City

🍺 Oktoberfest | Courthouse Square | Redwood City | 9/19–9/28 | More
Raise a stein at Redwood City’s lively Oktoberfest, featuring music, food, and Bavarian fun.

🎸 Rock the Block | Hillsdale Shopping Center | San Mateo | 9/19 | More
Catch live music and outdoor entertainment as Hillsdale lights up with weekend energy.

🚔 DUI Checkpoint | San Mateo Police Department | San Mateo | 9/19 | More
San Mateo Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint to ensure safe roads and community awareness.

🌽 Foster City Farmer’s Market | Leo Ryan Park | Foster City | 9/20 | More
Shop seasonal produce, flowers, and artisanal treats at the weekend market.

🌊 Coastal Clean Up Day | Various Locations | San Mateo County | 9/20 | More
Join volunteers across the county for the annual clean-up to protect our local waterways.

🌊 Coastal Clean-Up at Seal Point | Seal Point Park | San Mateo | 9/20 | More
Help restore the shoreline with a morning of trash collection at scenic Seal Point.

🛍 Head West Marketplace | South B Street | San Mateo | 9/21 | More
Browse unique vendors and local makers at this artisan street market.

👶🏻 Infant Massage Class | Nurture & Bloom | Redwood City | 9/21 | More
Bond with your baby and learn calming massage techniques in this nurturing class.

🍺 Fieldwork Brewing Oktoberfest | Fieldwork Brewing Co. | San Mateo | 9/21 | More
Celebrate Oktoberfest with craft beer, music, and a festive beer garden atmosphere.

🇸🇬 Singapore Festival | San Mateo County Event Center | San Mateo | 9/21 | More
Experience Singaporean culture with food, music, performances, and community celebrations.

🌽 San Mateo Farmer’s Market | Downtown San Mateo | San Mateo | 9/21 | More
Pick up farm-fresh produce and handmade goods at this Sunday market.

🚴 Community Bike Ride | Leo Ryan Park | Foster City | 9/21 | More
Join neighbors for a scenic community ride promoting fitness and fun.

🥾 Step Into Fall: Parents Club Hike | Sawyer Camp Trail | San Mateo | 9/21 | More
Kick off the new season with a family-friendly group hike on a local trail.

👻 Make a Needle Felted Ghost | Burlingame Library | Burlingame | 9/22 | More
Learn how to craft a charming ghost decoration just in time for spooky season.

🎶 Burlingame Live | Downtown Burlingame | Burlingame | 9/25–9/28 | More
Downtown Burlingame comes alive with live music, food, and entertainment all weekend long.

🎵 Harringtunes | Harrington Park | San Carlos | 9/25 | More
Enjoy an evening of live outdoor music at San Carlos’s Harringtunes concert series.