A mountain lion was spotted in Millbrae on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a safety alert from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the sighting on Lomita Avenue but were unable to locate the animal. Residents in the area, particularly those near Junipero Serra Park, are advised to remain vigilant and contact authorities if they encounter the mountain lion.
A year after facing revisions, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved changes to its housing plan, dubbed the ‘housing element.’ The plan, which outlines how the county will address housing access for disadvantaged groups and tackle water and sewage issues, has been expanded to include a farmworker labor housing study, a community plan for Pescadero, and a rezoning of 126 parcels for residential development. The county’s goal is to build 2,833 homes by 2031, with 60% allocated for low- to moderate-income earners. The plan is expected to receive certification from state regulators, ensuring compliance with housing laws.
In a twist that could potentially alter the outcome of the Congressional District 16 recount, 16 ballots that were initially excluded from the original tally are now being challenged in San Mateo County. The recount commenced on April 15th in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, encompassing a total of 182,135 votes cast in the March primary. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo holds a lead of over 8,000 votes, with Simitian and Low tied for second place. If the recount results are altered, either Simitian or Low may be removed from the ballot. The challenge stems from 16 ballots that were excluded due to an oversight, including seven mail-in ballots and eight absentee ballots without postmark dates. The attorney representing the challenger maintains that the ballots were received by the county on or before the deadline and should be counted. In response to the challenge, Liccardo’s campaign criticized the attempt to disqualify the ballots of registered citizens, while Simitian’s campaign declined to comment, awaiting the final results.
