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LiveWire – April 2021

Posted on April 2, 2021

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager At the March 24 Council meeting the Mayor, City Council and Staff demonstrated their commitment to stand in Solidarity with the Asian Community. “We are all dismayed to witness the rise in violent attacks against the Asian American, Pacific Island Community, in particular, March 16th shootings that left...

Crime Bulletin – February 2021

Posted on April 2, 2021

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of February, there was one (1) report of a vehicle being burglarized. Stolen Vehicle During the month of February, there were five (5) vehicles reported stolen or embezzled. Two stolen vehicles were recovered by Colma Officers during the month. Thefts During the month of February, the Colma Police...

Colma PD Press Release – C21-0210-02

Posted on March 30, 2021

MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE Today’s Date: 03/30/2021 Case Number: C21-0210-02 Type of Incident: Identity Theft and Fraud Location of Incident: 900 block Serramonte Blvd Authored...

San Mateo County Housing Element

Posted on March 22, 2021

The Town of Colma is participating with all of San Mateo County on Housing Element community outreach. Countywide community outreach about housing requirements and issues is starting, and we would love for the entire community to participate by visiting the website to learn more about housing issues and by participating in online meetings. There is...

Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Posted on March 22, 2021

The County of San Mateo is in the process of updating the 2016 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The Town of Colma is a partner in the update process, along with all other cities in San Mateo County. The LHMP assesses hazard vulnerabilities and identifies mitigation actions that jurisdictions will pursue in order to...

Colma Police Department Launches High-Tech Officer Wellness Program in Partnership with Cordico

Posted on March 18, 2021

MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE Today’s Date: 03/18/2021 Media Contacts: Authored By: Officer K. Trask C19 Colma PD...

CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Now Available to Income Eligible Households

Posted on March 18, 2021

Rent relief is now available to income eligible households who need financial assistance for unpaid rent and utilities through the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program. If you have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19, have past due rent or utilities, and have a household income that is not more than 80% of the Area...

One Year Anniversary of the First Shelter in Place Order

Posted on March 17, 2021

Where were you on March 17, 2020? Today marks 1-year anniversary of first shelter-in-place order in #SanMateoCounty when 6 Bay Area counties ordered everyone to stay home due to #COVID19. Take a look at the challenges, emotional moments we all experienced: https://bit.ly/2OANXwF

LiveWire – March 2021

Posted on March 1, 2021

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 10th City Council meeting, staff presented the annual Strategic Plan update. Staff updated the Council on the five Priority Program Areas;...

Crime Bulletin – January 2021

Posted on March 1, 2021

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of January, there were no (0) reports of vehicle burglaries. As always, please ensure that you lock your vehicle doors and hide your valuables from sight, so you don’t accidently encourage a would-be thief to break into your vehicle. Thefts During the month of January, the Colma Police...

Drive-thru vaccine appointments for SMC residents 65+ are available!

Posted on February 16, 2021

Clinic at SFO - Long Term Parking Garage 2/17 & 2/19 San Mateo County is offering a drive-through first-dose vaccination opportunity for eligible members of our community who are San Mateo County residents aged 65 and older. The vaccine is free and available to any San Mateo County resident aged 65 or older, regardless of...

LiveWire – February 2021

Posted on February 1, 2021

The Fiscal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Colma Pak Lin, Administrative Services Director & Brian Dossey, City Manager The COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the Bay Area since March 2020. As residents and businesses are struggling to survive, we should also understand how the pandemic financially impacts the Town and its future operations. The Negative...

Crime Bulletin – December 2020

Posted on February 1, 2021

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of December, there were no (0) reports of vehicles being burglarized. Stolen Vehicle During the month of December there were zero (0) reported stolen or embezzled vehicles and no stolen vehicles were recovered. Thefts During the month of December, The Colma Police Department received twenty (20) reports of...

PD Press Release C21-0111-01

Posted on January 12, 2021

MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE Today’s Date: 01/11/2021 Case Number: C21-0111-01 Type of Incident: Assault on an Officer Arrest Location of Incident: 400 blk Serramonte Boulevard Authored By: Sergeant...

LiveWire – January 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager As we reflect back on 2020, I think it’s fair to say Good Riddance! Looking forward to 2021 there appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel. With a promise of the new Corona Virus Vaccine distribution, we hope the future begins to brighten in...

Crime Bulletin – November 2020

Posted on January 4, 2021

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of November, there were zero (0) reports of vehicles being burglarized in the Town of Colma. Stolen Vehicle During the month of November three (3) vehicles were reported stolen and three (3) stolen vehicles were recovered by Colma Police Officers. Thefts During the month of November, the Colma...

Letter to Community from Mayor Colvin 12.21.20

Posted on December 21, 2020

December 21, 2020 Colma Community, As you are aware, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge and ICU capacity continues to decline. Therefore, San Mateo and 10 other Bay Area counties are now under a mandatory 'Regional Stay at Home Order' for the next three weeks. I know this is going to be difficult due to the...

Colma PD Press Release – C20-1212-01

Posted on December 18, 2020

MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE Today’s Date: 12/17/2020 Case Number: C20-1212-01 Type of Incident: Identity Theft Arrest Location of Incident: 600 blk Serramonte Blvd, Colma Authored By: Detective A. McKenna #C39 ...

Firearm Safe Storage Ordinance

Posted on December 11, 2020

At the December 9th City Council Meeting, the Council adopted a Firearm Safe Storage Ordinance, requiring all owners of firearms within the Town of Colma to safely store their firearm per the new ordinance. According to a 2008 report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, living in a home where guns are kept...

Colma PD Press Release – C20-1127-01

Posted on December 3, 2020

MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE Today’s Date: 12/03/2020 Case Number: C20-1127-01 Type of Incident: Arrest & Search Warrant Location of Incident: 1000 blk View Dr,...