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Colma PD Press Release – C21-0913-02

Posted on September 14, 2021

MEDIA INFORMATION – PRESS RELEASE Today’s Date: 09/14/2021 Case Number: C21-0913-02 Type of Incident: Police Pursuit/Assault on Officer/Stolen Vehicle Location of Incident: 1100 block Howard Street, San Francisco to 600 block 30th Street, Oakland Authored By: Sergeant Dawn Marchetti #C16 Authorized By: Chief John Munsey #C55 SUMMARY: On 09/14/21 at approximately 9:10am, Colma Police detectives...

LiveWire – September 2021

Posted on September 1, 2021

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager Join us Saturday, September 11 at Sterling Park for the annual Colma Town picnic! In order to keep everyone safe we are splitting the picnic into two separate seating’s. Please contact Recreation Department staff at 650-985-5678 to sign up for the 11:00 am seating or the 1:00pm seating. Festivities...

Crime Bulletin – August 2021

Posted on September 1, 2021

Crimes Investigated The month of August for the Town of Colma Police Department started off with a vehicle collision in the parking lot in the 900 block of Serramonte Boulevard. The vehicle pushed a parked car off the parking lot wall and into the back wall of an adjoining business. Fortunately for everyone involved, there...

LiveWire – August 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager Since the re-opening of California, more and more people are out and interacting with one another. Since then, we are starting to see a slight rise in COVID-19 cases with the new Delta variant. In fact San Mateo County is strongly recommending wearing a mask while indoors in...

LiveWire – July 2021

Posted on July 1, 2021

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager As you all know by now California has formally retired the tier system and has aligned its policies with the Centers for Disease Control - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html. With that said, I cannot tell you all how excited I am that our Town Facilities will re-open to the public on Tuesday,...

Philippine Flag Raising in honor of Philippine Independence Day

Posted on June 11, 2021

On Wednesday, June 9th, the National Flag of the Philippines was raised at the Colma Community Center. The Town was honored to host Mr. Neil Frank Ferrer, the Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines in San Francisco, as well as Deputy Consul General Raquel Solano, Consul Jed Martin Llona, Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, Consul...

Draft General Plan Update 2040

Posted on May 28, 2021

The Public Review Draft General Plan Update is now available. The Town of Colma 2040 General Plan (“GP”; “GP Update”) articulates the shared long-term community vision for preservation, enhancement and improvement of the Town. It is a long-range plan that directs decision-making and establishes rules and standards for town improvements and new development within the...

COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Posted on May 27, 2021

Rent Past Due? Renters and landlords have enough things to worry about. Past due rent shouldn’t be one of them. If you’re an income eligible renter who has experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19 and have past due rent, or you’re a landlord who has experienced a loss in income because of unpaid rent,...

Reimagine SamTrans Masterplan Presentation

Posted on May 5, 2021

At the Town’s May 12 City Council meeting, SamTrans will be presenting an update to their Reimagine SamTrans Masterplan. SamTrans is currently in Phase Two of their Public Outreach with the hope of finalizing the new County-wide bus system by the end of 2021 with the proposed new/altered bus routes starting in the summer of...

LiveWire – May 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021

City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager At the April 14th City Council meeting, the City Council recognized and celebrated the 100th anniversary of V. Fontana & Co. Monuments in Colma. V. Fontana & Co. was established in 1921 by Valerio Fontana who descended from a long line of masons. V. Fontana & Co. remains...

Crime Bulletin – March 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021

Crimes Investigated Vehicle Burglary During the month of March, there were two (2) reports of vehicles being burglarized. Stolen Vehicle During the month of March, there were four (4) reports of a vehicles being stolen or embezzled. Four stolen vehicles were recovered by Colma Police Officers during the month. Thefts During the month of March,...

SamTrans Needs YOUR Feedback

Posted on April 26, 2021

SamTrans is proposing changes to bus routes near you and we need YOUR feedback! Join the North County Community meeting covering Daly City, Colma, Brisbane, South San Francisco, San Bruno, and Millbrae. Learn more and take our survey at reimaginesamtrans.com. This is your chance to be heard! ¡SamTrans propone cambios en las rutas de autobús...

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