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Crime Bulletin – May 2023

Posted on June 1, 2023

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In April of 2023, we took 178 reports, slightly up from 166 in March. We arrested 82 people for 68 Misdemeanors and 14 Felonies; issued 185 criminal, traffic, and parking citations; and conducted 115 traffic enforcement stops....

LiveWire – June 2023

Posted on June 1, 2023

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager May and June are always busy months for Town staff as we are putting the finishing touches on the next year’s budget for City Council’s consideration. Once again, the Town is preparing a full service budget, where all city services will be offered in Fiscal year 2023-2024. The...

City Manager Recruitment Open

Posted on May 15, 2023

(click for brochure) Due to the upcoming retirement of City Manager Brian Dossey in August of this year, the Town of Colma is seeking individuals interested in becoming the next City Manager. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a compelling cover letter, comprehensive résumé, and professional references prior to Monday, June 26, 2023. This recruitment is...

Colma PD Press Release – C23-0501-04

Posted on May 5, 2023

MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE Today’s Date: 5/1/2023 Case Numbers: C23-0501-04 Type of Incident: Attempted Homicide on Officer Location: 1200 block El Camino Real Authored By: Sergeant Marchetti #C16 Authorized By: Chief Munsey #C55 Attempted Homicide on Officer Colma, CA – On 5/1/23 at approximately 5:46pm, Colma Police Officers responded to the 1200 block of...

Crime Bulletin – April 2023

Posted on May 1, 2023

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In March of 2023, we took 166 reports, slightly up from 144 in February. We arrested 83 people for 66 Misdemeanors and 17 Felonies; issued 438 criminal, traffic, and parking citations; and conducted 187 traffic enforcement stops....

LiveWire – May 2023

Posted on May 1, 2023

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager The Colma Historical Association (CHA), a nonprofit located at 1500 Hillside Blvd, and is in need of volunteers. The CHA was founded in 1993 to collect, preserve and display documents, and artifacts and to disseminate information relating to the history of the Town of Colma. The CHA museum...

Colma PD Press Release – C23-0424-04 and C23-0426-07

Posted on April 27, 2023

MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE Today’s Date: 4/27/2023 Case Numbers: C23-0424-04 and C23-0426-07 Type of Incident: Assault with Deadly Weapon, Locations of Incident: 1100 block El Camino Real, Colma Possession of Narcotics for Sell, Felon in Possession, 900 block College Drive, San Jose Possession of Stolen Vehicle Authored By: Sergeant Marchetti #C16 Authorized By: Chief...

Automobile owners are going electric

Posted on April 24, 2023

Your neighbors agree: EVs are a convenient, affordable, and clean alternative to gas vehicles. Check out the resources below to learn more about why automobile owners are embracing an electric future. Available rebates and incentives When you make the smart economic choice to go electric, you won’t have to waste another dollar at the gas...

Clear Out Household Hazardous Waste!

Posted on April 18, 2023

FREE TO COLMA AND SAN MATEO COUNTY RESIDENTS! May and June 📅 collection events are posted! All San Mateo County residents (no business waste) are welcome to bring their household hazardous waste to any of these events. Appointments are required. Make an appointment today 🕚 . May & June Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events May 6 South...

City Manager Brian Dossey to Retire in August

Posted on April 7, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Town of Colma’s City Manager Brian Dossey has announced that he will be retiring in August 2023, after five plus years as City Manager and nearly 20 years with the Town of Colma. “I will miss the community and the many friends I have made over the years. Colma has truly been...

Crime Bulletin – March 2023

Posted on April 1, 2023

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In February of 2023, we took 144 reports, slightly down from 155 in January. We arrested 61 people for 49 Misdemeanors and 12 Felonies, issued 82 criminal and traffic citations, and conducted 87 traffic enforcement stops. Between...

LiveWire – April 2023

Posted on April 1, 2023

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager At the March 22, City Council meeting the Council approved the 2023 – 2025 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is the City Council’s vision for the future of Colma, and will focus on programs surrounding resiliency, operations, economic development, community and capital. For more information on the 2023-2025 Strategic...

PG&E Induction Hot Plate Program

Posted on March 10, 2023

PG&E is now allowing customers to test drive induction cooktops for a two week period. This loaner program will allow customers to try out induction cooktops and see how this gas free appliance can make a difference in their lives. Go to their website at https://pge-induction.myturn.com/library/ to reserve your trial dates. Learn more about the...

Crime Bulletin – February 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In January of 2023, we took 155 reports, slightly up from 149 in December. We arrested 72 people for 55 Misdemeanors and 17 Felonies, issued 79 criminal and traffic citations, and conducted 100 traffic enforcement stops. Between...

LiveWire – March 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager The City Council adopted the 2020-2022 Strategic Plan in February 2020, directing staff on the goals and priority programs for the next three years. At the February 8th City Council meeting, staff presented the annual Strategic Plan update and recommended closing out the 2020-2022 Strategic Plan. Staff updated...

Crime Bulletin – January 2023

Posted on February 1, 2023

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In December of 2022, we took 149 reports, slightly down from November which was 173. We arrested 63 people for 45 Misdemeanors and 18 Felonies, issued 91 criminal and traffic citations, and conducted 76 traffic enforcement stops....

LiveWire – February 2023

Posted on February 1, 2023

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager I hope everyone managed through the January storms and did not experience any flooding, loss of power or leaky roofs. With that said, we are still in the middle of winter, and we could experience additional wind and rainfall. Once again, it is critically important to be prepared...

2023-2031 Housing Element Draft

Posted on January 4, 2023

The latest draft of the 2023-2031 Housing Element is available for review at https://colma.ca.gov/housing-element. Please submit your comments to the Planning Department at planning@colma.ca.gov by January 10, 2023.

Severe Weather Expected Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Posted on January 3, 2023

According to the National Weather Service, a strong storm system & atmospheric river will bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall & strong winds to the whole Bay Area from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. This storm will increase the threat for widespread flooding and wind damage across the area, including possible road closures and power outages....

Crime Bulletin – December 2022

Posted on January 3, 2023

Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In November of 2022, we took 173 reports, slightly up from October which was 149. We arrested 66 people for 48 Misdemeanors and 18 Felonies, issued 63 criminal and traffic citations, and conducted 188 traffic enforcement stops....