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Financial Literacy Workshop on April 30, 2019

Posted on April 16, 2019

State Treasurer Fiona Ma and Supervisor David Canepa are hosting a FREE San Mateo County Financial Literacy Workshop! Tuesday, April 30, 2019 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Colma Community Center 1520 Hillside Blvd. Colma, CA 94014 Topics include: CalSavers: Savings Program for Retirement ScholarShare 529: Savings Program for Education CalABLE: Savings Program for People with...

Colma Earns National Recognition for Commitment to Clean Energy

Posted on April 16, 2019

Town of Colma customers saved $105,000 on their electricity bills in 2018 with Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), while also earning national recognition for their commitment to renewable energy. “Our city council voted three years ago to form Peninsula Clean Energy so that customers can enjoy cleaner energy at lower rates. We are proud to deliver...

Leaders in Training is Recruiting now!

Posted on April 10, 2019

Become a Leader in Training (LIT) and learn valuable skills while assisting Recreation staff in our summer day camp. Teens who are interested in volunteering for the summer day camp should contact Dinora Navarro at 650-991-3213 or dinora.navarro@colma.ca.gov for more information. Applications are available online and are due by May 1, 2019. LIT’s are required...

Summer Employment Opportunity

Posted on April 9, 2019

Are You Interested in Being a Summer Recreation Leader? The Colma Recreation Services Department is currently recruiting for summer job opportunities in it's Summer Day Camp. If you are interested in working with children this summer as a Recreation Leader you should apply today! Mandatory training days will be held on both June 8 and...

Volunteers Needed for Town Clean Up Day 2019

Posted on April 9, 2019

Join in the Community Fun and sign up for our Town Wide Clean Up Day. The Town Wide Clean Up Day is your opportunity to take pride in your Town by helping fellow residents and staff in cleaning up the streets of Colma. Participants and staff will walk various locations in Colma picking up trash...

Colma Community Fair Vendors Wanted!

Posted on April 6, 2019

The Colma Community Fair is BACK by popular demand! We are looking for talented vendors! Spaces are FREE! Apply online today! Contact us at 650-985-5691 or recreation@colma.ca.gov for more information.

Colma Town Wide Garage Sale 2019

Posted on April 3, 2019

Sign up at the Colma Community Center for the 8th annual Town Wide Garage Sale. Each Colma resident who signs up for the Town Wide Garage Sale will host their own sale at their address. Once the Recreation Services Department has received all the names and addresses of the participants, we will advertise our Town-Wide...

LiveWire — April 2019

Posted on April 2, 2019

CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE Brian Dossey, City Manager Protecting our precious natural resources and fragile environment is vital to our sustainability. It is also the law in California. The state mandates greenhouse gas reductions and landfill diversion rates which include recycling and composting. The Town of Colma is well on its way to reaching the conservation...

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Crime Bulletin — February 2019

Posted on April 2, 2019

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of February, there was one (1) report of a vehicle being burglarized. Thefts During the month of February, the Colma Police Department received twenty (20) reports of theft related crimes and made seven (7) arrests ranging from petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, identity theft and burglary. Towed Vehicles...

Summer Day Camp 2019

Posted on March 30, 2019

Preliminary 2019 Summer Day Camp information is now available! Follow the link to our Summer Day Camp Information Page. Register early as space will fill up quickly! Please call 650-991-3213 for more information.

LiveWire — March 2019

Posted on March 1, 2019

CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE Brian Dossey, City Manager The City Council adopted the 2017-2019 Strategic Plan in October 2016, directing staff on the goals and priority programs for the next three years. At the February 6th City Council meeting, staff presented the annual Strategic Plan update. Staff updated the Council on the five Priority Program Areas;...

Crime Bulletin — January 2019

Posted on March 1, 2019

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of January, there were three (3) reports of vehicle burglaries. As always, please ensure that you lock your vehicle doors and hide your valuables from sight so you don’t accidentally encourage a would-be thief to break into your vehicle. Thefts During the month of January, the Colma Police...

LiveWire — February 2019

Posted on February 1, 2019

CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE Brian Dossey, City Manager In January, the Town hosted a community meeting on the Mission Road, Roadway Improvement project at Molloy’s Tavern. Over 20 residents and business owners attended the event. After the presentation, the discussion surrounded stormwater runoff, roadway width and traffic, sidewalk width and location, and parking. The presentation was...

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Crime Bulletin — December 2018

Posted on February 1, 2019

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of December, there were eight (8) reports of vehicles being burglarized. Thefts During the month of December, The Colma Police Department received twenty-one (21) reports of theft related crimes and made eleven (11) arrests ranging from petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting and burglary. Stolen Vehicle During the month...

ColmaWorks — January 2019

Posted on January 10, 2019

The latest edition of ColmaWorks for Business is now available.

LiveWire — January 2019

Posted on January 2, 2019

CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE Brian Dossey, City Manager Each New Year gives us time to pause and reflect on the past year, to chart a course for the upcoming year (along with those pesky New Year Resolutions we never seem to keep), and to embrace the changes that a new year brings. Your Town government is...

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Crime Bulletin — November 2018

Posted on January 2, 2019

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of November, there were no reports of vehicles being burglarized. Thefts During the month of November, the Colma Police Department received thirty-five (35) reports of theft related crimes and made fifteen (15) arrests ranging from petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting and burglary. Stolen Vehicle During the month of...

Spring 2019 Recreation Guide Now Available

Posted on December 18, 2018

Please check out our interactive Recreation Activity Guide for our current programs, events, trips and activities. For more information call 650-985-5678.

LiveWire — December 2018

Posted on December 3, 2018

CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE Brian Dossey, City Manager Happy Holidays! As you know, the Holiday Season brings several special events to this great community. Please see the calendar on pages 2 and 3 of LiveWire for the dates and times for each event. For more information please call the Colma Community Center at 650.985.5678 or visit...

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Crime Bulletin — October 2018

Posted on December 3, 2018

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of October, there was one (1) report of a vehicle being burglarized. Thefts During the month of October, the Colma Police Department received thirty-two (32) reports of theft related crimes and made thirteen (13) arrests ranging from petty theft, grand theft, and shoplifting. Stolen Vehicle During the month...