Betty Reid Soskin lived a long and consequential life. The country’s oldest serving National Park Service ranger passed away yesterday, on the Winter Solstice, at age 104. Betty had worked at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Park Museum in Richmond for more than a decade.

This is Day 1 of a new beginning of accountability and integrity. We’re going to have a sheriff who is committed to rebuilding the office and restoring our faith in the department. A lot of work needs to get done, but we finally have a solid partner in our new San Mateo County Sheriff Ken Binder.

Remembering the San Bruno pipeline explosion tragedy 15 years ago

On the Fourth of July, we celebrate our independence and our freedom. As America turns 249, let’s remember that our democracy is fragile and that we can never take our freedoms for granted. Most democracies around the world lasted less than 50 years.

The Hillsborough Memorial Day parade is about to start.

Huge turnout at today’s Career Fair with 1,500 attendees who were looking for jobs with purpose. As an elected official for over 40 years, I believe public service is the highest calling and hope job seekers will find a home in the county workforce.

Smokey Bear and Captain Cal were today’s VIPs at San Mateo County’s wildfire prevention event

Celebrate Earth Day this year by doing something locally for our planet. Join me for a cleanup at Coyote Park on Saturday, April 19 at 9 am, or attend our countywide event on wildfire preparedness on April 26 at 10 am. I hope to see you there!