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San Mateo County Tenant Anti-Displacement Survey

Posted on September 24, 2025

The Town of Colma invites you to participate in the San Mateo County online survey on housing and displacement. This survey is part of a broader regional outreach and education initiative by cities throughout San Mateo County to better understand and address housing challenges, displacement, and their impacts on our communities. The survey results will...

Crime Bulletin – August 2025

Posted on September 2, 2025

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated The Colma Police Department (CPD) observed a slight increase in overall police activity during July 2025, reflecting the department’s continued proactive efforts to ensure the safety of both the community and local businesses. Throughout the month, CPD...

LiveWire – September 2025

Posted on September 2, 2025

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager Summer may be coming to an end with kids returning to school and fall sports on the horizon, but we have some more fun planned in Colma this fall while we soak up our best weather of the year. Please join us on Saturday, September 6th at Sterling...

Crime Bulletin – July 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated The Colma Police Department (CPD) observed a slight decline in overall police activity during the month of June 2025, potentially signaling a broader downward trend in criminal activity within the community. Throughout the month, CPD officers responded...

LiveWire – August 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager The Town would like to remind residents of upcoming parking changes that will affect residential neighborhoods around Town. In effort to comply with Assembly Bill 413, referred to as the Daylighting Law, Public Works will begin painting curbs red where AB 413 applies. California’s new Daylighting Law now...

Crime Bulletin – June 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated The Colma Police Department (CPD) has reported a modest decrease in overall police activity for the month of May 2025, which may indicate a downward trend in criminal incidents throughout the community. During the month of May,...

LiveWire – July 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager With Summer comes the Town’s new fiscal year – which begins July 1. In preparation for the new fiscal year, the City Council approved the Town’s annual budget in June. The annual budget hearing is the culmination of many months of hard work by Town staff and the...

Fair Housing Webinar

Posted on June 4, 2025

Project Sentinel invites you to attend their virtual webinar session: Introduction to Fair Housing / LEP Discrimination Learn about housing discrimination, reasonable accommodations, LEP discrimination, Familial Status, and other state/federal protections as it pertains to housing. Thursday, June 12th, 2025 2:30pm – 3:30pm Link to register: https://bit.ly/3SWs6wV For more information contact Adrian Solis asolis@housing.org

Crime Bulletin – May 2025

Posted on June 2, 2025

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated The Colma Police Department reports a slight decrease in overall police activity during April 2025 compared to the previous month, potentially signaling a reduction in criminal incidents across the community. In April, officers responded to a total...

LiveWire – June 2025

Posted on June 2, 2025

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager May and June are always busy months for Town staff as we are putting the finishing touches on next year’s budget for the City Council’s consideration. The Town is preparing a full-service budget in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Once again, Town revenues will exceed general fund operations. If you...

Xfinity (Comcast) Upgrades for Colma Residents!

Posted on May 28, 2025

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Crime Bulletin – April 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In March 2025, police activity increased significantly from the previous month, indicating a potential rise in criminal incidents. Officers responded to a total of 2,014 incidents, generating 151 reports. The busy month resulted in 73 arrests, 61...

LiveWire – May 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager May is Mental Health Month! For the second year in a row, the Town of Colma joins San Mateo County and others in celebrating Mental Health Month. One of the ways the Town is participating in bringing awareness to Mental Health is the green lights that illuminate Town...

“Daylighting” Law AB 413 – Community Meeting

Posted on April 21, 2025

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM COLMA COMMUNITY CENTER, 1520 HILLSIDE BLVD. Colma Staff will be conducting a Town Hall meeting to discuss potential impacts that this new California law will bring to Colma’s residential and business community. The Town will have in attendance members of the Police Department, Public Works/Engineering Department...

Crime Bulletin – March 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated February 2025 police activity decreased due to the pro activity by Officers and our community members. Officers responded to a total of 1,741 incidents, generating 93 reports. This proactive approach, coupled with the vigilance of our community,...

LiveWire – April 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025

City Manager’s Update Daniel Barros, City Manager The City Council of the Town of Colma, along with key staff members, assembled for a special City Council Meeting on March 5, 2025 as a Strategic Plan Workshop. Following the close-out of the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, the workshop atmosphere offered Councilmembers, staff, and the general public the...

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...