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! 👇

🗑️ Garbage Strike Reaches Tentative Agreement, Ending 2 Week Strike

A tentative agreement has been reached between the union for sanitation workers and San Mateo County, effectively ending the garbage strike that began across the Bay Area in early July. The walkouts, initially triggered by cost and wage disputes, spread in solidarity with East Coast workers. Service resumed this past weekend, with pickup crews working to clear mounting trash and recycling backlogs.

Local leaders, including San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa, welcomed the deal and emphasized the need for fair worker pay. Now, the agreement which offers better wages and lower health-care costs, awaits union ratification before becoming final. Read more about the details here.  

🎥 New Security Oversight at Local Parks

San Mateo is adding crime-fighting cameras to local parks, expanding a new fleet of mobile surveillance trailers into city parks after a retail-theft pilot at Hillsdale Mall and TJ Maxx proved effective. The police-run units, two solar-powered rigs bought for $115K under a state theft-prevention grant, feed footage to the department’s Real-Time Information Center and are being added to MLK Park and Beresford Park.

Analysts can flag vandalism or after-hours trespassing in seconds. Supporters say the added lenses will deter break-ins and graffiti; privacy critics urge clear policies on data use as more public green space falls under watchful digital guardians. Read more here.

⛺️ Redwood City Adopts Anti-Camping Law After Emotional Debate 

Redwood City's council has just approved an ordinance that bans camping on public property, a move the city hopes will help guide people experiencing homelessness toward shelter and services. The vote followed a heartfelt and heated discussion, with some council members and residents raising concerns about criminalizing vulnerable individuals.

City officials emphasized that outreach teams and shelter options will be part of cleanup efforts, along with a plan to store personal belongings for 90 days. The decision reflects the city's effort to balance public safety with compassion for its most at-risk residents. To read more about the decision and implementation, click here.

🍣 Sam’s Legacy Rolls On

Sushi Sam’s, the Peninsula’s 36-year sushi shrine, has resurfaced as Sushi Edomata on 25th Avenue—same Toyosu-market fish, but now a sleek 35-seat counter run by founder Sam Sugiyama’s nephew Koichi Ito (head chef), niece Toko Ito (pastry) and son-in-law Kelvin Ching (manager).

Loyal regulars still queue for omakase (dinner Tue–Sat, lunch Thu–Sat) despite the no-sign, no-parking spot, proving the family’s blend of top-grade sashimi and warm hospitality can thrive well beyond its old 3rd-Avenue digs. Read more here. 

🍽️ Colander Kitchens Food Lab to Open with 12 Original Concepts

Sushirrito co-founder Ty Mahler has turned Draper University’s former Three Craft space into Colander Kitchens, a 90-seat “food lab” where lunch-goers order by kiosk and can soon mix dishes from a dozen micro-brands—fresh-milled pasta, French Riviera pizza, Brazilian fried chicken, sushi burritos and more—with a full bar, dinner and weekend hours slated once the lineup rolls out by year’s end. Read more here.

Peninsula Humane Society Pet of the Week!

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🎶 Central Park Music Series | Central Park | San Mateo | 7/24 & 7/31 | More
Enjoy free live music under the trees at this popular Thursday night summer series.

🥾 Filoli Sunset Hike | Filoli Historic House & Garden | Woodside | 7/24, 7/25 & 7/31 | More
Take in scenic views of the hills on a guided sunset hike through Filoli’s estate trails.

💐 Sustainable Flower Arranging | Penflora Studio | San Mateo | 7/24 | More
Learn eco-friendly floral design techniques using locally sourced blooms.

🍷 Parent’s Night Out | Filoli Historic House & Garden | Woodside | 7/24 & 7/31 | More
Enjoy drinks, music, and child-free relaxation in the gardens during this summer evening series.

🎸 Music in the Park Concert Series | Burton Park | San Carlos | 7/25 | More
Join the community for live music and family-friendly fun in San Carlos’ scenic park setting.

🎤 Tinman Live in Concert | Leo Ryan Park | Foster City | 7/25 | More
Rock out to classic hits with Tinman at Foster City’s summer concert series.

🎷 Music in the Park | Washington Park | Burlingame | 7/25 | More
Grab a blanket and enjoy an evening of live jazz and pop in the park.

🏡 How to Maximize Your Home Value | Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department | 7/26 | More
Join this free workshop for tips on increasing your home’s market value.

🎪 Coyote Point SummerFest | CuriOdyssey | San Mateo | 7/26 | More
Celebrate summer with hands-on science activities, live animals, and outdoor family fun.

🛍️ Citywide Garage Sale | Various Locations | San Mateo | 7/26 & 7/27 | More
Shop or sell across the city during this huge weekend of community yard sales.

🐶 Paws for Tales | Local Libraries | San Mateo County | 7/28 | More
Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs.

🎨 Paint & Sip “Lavender Seascapes” | Pacific Catch | San Mateo | 7/29 | More
Paint a serene ocean scene in shades of lavender—with drinks and instruction included

🎨 Paint & Sip “Come Sail Away” | Off the Grid | Foster City | 7/30 | More
Paint a breezy sailboat scene in a fun, one-hour outdoor session—perfect for beginners

⚾ San Mateo – Toyonaka Baseball Games | San Mateo High School | San Mateo | 7/30 & 7/31 | More
Cheer on local athletes in this friendly international youth baseball matchup.

🍷 Downtown Burlingame Wine Walk | Burlingame Ave | Burlingame | 7/31 | More
Sip and stroll through shops and tasting stations at this annual wine walk event.