They say Brisbane is the “hidden gem” of the Peninsula, and the Alvarado–San Benito Stairway is quickly becoming one more reason why. Construction is substantially complete, with a few remaining punch-list items to be finalized in the coming weeks. Given this, the stairway is not yet open to the public and has not received final inspection clearance. For everyone’s safety, we ask that residents please refrain from using the stairway until the City formally announces that it is open for pedestrian access. We sincerely appreciate your patience and share in your excitement. We would also like to extend a special thank you to the neighboring residents who have lived alongside construction over the past nine months. We hope you share in the pride of seeing this beautiful new community connection come to life.
- Women's History Month Proclamation and Women's View 2026
- VIDEO: Sign up for Email Updates using Notify Me
- Special Complete Streets Safety Committee Meeting at the Annex, 3/11 at 6:15 PM
- Last Chance to Donate to IDEA's Service Project Benefitting Survivors of Domestic Violence
- "Ready - or Not" Emergency Preparedness Project
- 2026 Emergency Preparedness Calendar & Safety Tip: Candle with Care
- Apply to Be San Mateo County Libraries’ First Maker in Residence
- Got Junk? SSF Scavenger Co.'s Got Your Back!
Women's History Month Proclamation and Women's View 2026
March is Women's History Month and tomorrow evening's City Council meeting agenda includes the following Proclamation on Consent:
View Council's full packet on the Agenda Packet tab of the new agenda meeting management system, CivicClerk.
The San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture, Arts Commission and Commission on the Status of Women invite the community to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Women’s View, opening today, Wednesday, March 4th. Held in honor of Women’s History Month, the juried exhibition features more than 100 works by women artists who live, work or study in San Mateo County, including our very own, Beth Grossman! When: March 4-29, 2026; 1-4 PM. Wednesdays-Sundays only. Where: Twin Pines Art Center, Manor House, 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont.
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VIDEO: Sign up for Email Updates using Notify Me
With the launch of the City's new website last week, you have come across a button that didn't exist on the former site - Notify Me®. What is that? Notify Me® allows web users to subscribe to email and/or text message notifications from the City. As an added layer of security, Notify Me® requires users to create an account with CivicPlus, our website Content Management System, and sign in prior to subscribing. The video below shows the steps one would take to create an account, as well as how those who are already receiving emails should create an account or sign in to review their current subscriptions and sign up for any additional ones that interest them.
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Special Complete Streets Safety Committee Meeting at the Annex, 3/11 at 6:15 PM
The Complete Streets Safety Committee meeting of March 4th has been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, March 11th at 6:15 PM at the Annex Conference Room. When finalized, meeting materials will be available here. And as usual, for those that aren't able to make the meeting in-person but would still like to participate, the meeting will allow for remote participation via Zoom; the meeting will also be livestreamed and viewable on the City's YouTube channel, youtube.com/BrisbaneCA.
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Last Chance to Donate to IDEA's Service Project Benefitting Survivors of Domestic Violence
Let's show the hard workers at CORA the level of generosity that they deserve as they help survivors navigate new lives filled with hope and freedom. The IDEA Committee is proud to support this local organization. Click here or scan the QR code in the flyer to donate, and note "CORA" in the "What's this for?" field when you give. Thank you!
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"Ready - or Not" Emergency Preparedness Project
In November 2025, Assistant to the City Manager Caroline Cheung responded to an email from the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC), which was offering free emergency preparedness services to California organizations that care for cultural and historic resources (e.g. archives, libraries, museums, and tribal nations). This statewide initiative, funded by the State of California and administered by the California State Library, would only be available until May 2026. Last Thursday, Caroline welcomed Emergency Preparedness Consultant Julie Bly DeVere for an on-site emergency preparedness assessment of the City's Archive Room at City Hall, as well as its History Room located in the Brisbane Library.
In the coming weeks, staff will be reviewing Julie's Emergency Preparedness Assessment Report as well as templates or guides for disaster planning before convening a meeting with the History Subcommittee.
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2026 Emergency Preparedness Calendar & Safety Tip: Candle with Care
Speaking of disaster planning, the best way to face them is to be prepared. See the following Emergency Preparedness Calendar from North County Fire Authority. This month's to-do's are to: update Emergency Contacts and to create a Medication List for everyone in your home.
You'll see the calendar in the April issue of the STAR; plan to tear out that page and put it up someplace where you'll be able to refer to it throughout the year.
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Apply to Be San Mateo County Libraries’ First Maker in Residence
San Mateo County Libraries is launching its first ever Maker in Residence program. The six-month residency is designed for makers passionate about sharing STEAM skills with the community. Be sure to apply by Wednesday, March 18th!
The selected residents will lead workshops, Makermobile visits, and open office hours at library locations throughout the county, with an honorarium and supply budget provided.
Interested makers can apply by emailing a resume and letter of interest to makerservices@smcl.org and submitting the online application form at smcl.org/maker-res.
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Got Junk? SSF Scavenger Co.'s Got Your Back!
Did you know single-family homes get 2 free on-call cleanups per year?
Call (650) 589-4020 to schedule your cleanup or visit SSF Scavenger Co.'s website; be ready to provide the name on the account, address or account number, and list of items you will be setting out for collection.
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