Thank you to all who joined the Brisbane Police Department yesterday for National Night Out (NNO). It was an extremely successful event! Held always on the first Tuesday in August, NNO encourages residents to connect with neighbors and local law enforcement...and what better way to do so than in the Community Park with the Brisbane Lions Club manning the grill? Thank you, Lions! We also thank local businesses Midtown Market, Pitco Foods, and Corfini Gourmet for their contributions to the dinner spread!
- Volunteerism Survey Live Now Through August 22, 2025
- Directed Traffic Enforcement on San Bruno, Visitacion & Mission Blue Dr.
- A New Protective Vest for Police K-9, Ringo
- Baylands Draft EIR Comment Period Closes Sept. 2, 2025
- Day in the Park Booth Application Forms Now Available!
- Dark Skies Night Hike is Monday, August 11
- August Library Calendar
- County Supervisors Speier & Gauthier to Hold Child Care Town Hall in SSF August 14
- Next Adult Oil Painting Classes Start August 21
Volunteerism Survey Live Now Through August 22, 2025
Brisbane has a proud tradition of community spirit and volunteerism. We’re building on that foundation by strengthening partnerships with residents, community organizations, and City staff to support meaningful projects that enhance our city. At the City Council’s Annual Retreat in March, the Council identified Volunteerism as one of its top priorities. This reflects our shared commitment to collaboration and civic engagement. By working together, we can make a greater impact - delivering services more efficiently, building stronger connections, and creating a more vibrant, resilient Brisbane. This survey is your opportunity to let us know how you'd like to get involved.
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Directed Traffic Enforcement on San Bruno, Visitacion & Mission Blue Dr.
With school back in session on August 21st, Brisbane PD is making sure motorists are keenly aware of the rules of the road! You may have seen citations and warnings being given; for instance, on Tuesday, Ofc. Quan gave two of each on San Bruno. He's also been helping with crossing guard duty when needed during the summer months, and has been enjoying the time he's gotten to meet with residents; the below pic was taken Tuesday when setting out cones for the Lions' trailer for National Night Out.
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A New Protective Vest for Police K-9, Ringo
In late 2024, the Brisbane Police Department received a call from a resident expressing interest in having the Order of the Eastern Star organization donate towards the purchase of K-9 Ringo's bulletproof vest. This donation was approved by the Council at their March 20, 2025 City Council Meeting, and now, Ringo and his partner Corporal Adrian Valencia, along with Chief Lisa Macias and members of the Brisbane Police Department, will get to formally meet the generous donors behind Ringo's protective vest.
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Baylands Draft EIR Comment Period Closes Sept. 2, 2025
The applicant and development manager, Baylands Development Inc. (“BDI”), are proposing a Specific Plan for development of 2,200 dwelling units, 6.5 million square feet of commercial office development, and an additional 500,000 square feet of hotel use; resource conservation and outdoor recreational areas; acquisition of a water supply; and construction of associated on-site and off-site infrastructure.
The Draft EIR for the Baylands Specific Plan was published on Thursday, April 3, 2025, which started the Environmental Review & Public Comment Process, as seen in the above diagram. The deadline for submitting comments on the Draft EIR is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Following the close of the public comment period on September 2nd, the City will evaluate comments received on environmental issues and prepare a Final EIR, which will respond to those comments. The Final EIR will be considered by the City in making the decision to certify the EIR and whether to approve or deny the Project.
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Day in the Park Booth Application Forms Now Available!
We have been seeing a growing number of Commercial vendor booths at Day in the Park, not to mention Arts & Crafts booths and Community Organization booths. ALL need a submitted application form in order to guarantee a spot on the grass, so make sure to turn in yours before the September 8th deadline!
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Dark Skies Night Hike is Monday, August 11
Last April, the City's Open Space and Ecology Committee, along with City staff, hosted the inaugural Dark Skies Night Hike. Community members were invited to join a guided hike starting at Firth Canyon and continuing up to the water tank at Beatrice & Alexander Road, which offered a unique opportunity to experience the natural light sky. Check out the below recap video:
A second Dark Skies Night Hike will be taking place on Monday, August 11th, 2025. For more details and to register, please visit brisbaneca.org/meteors.
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August Library Calendar
The Brisbane Library has a myriad of events for all ages, check out full details for each at brisbaneca.org/smcl! See a larger version of the calendar here.
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County Supervisors Speier & Gauthier to Hold Child Care Town Hall in SSF August 14
Supervisors Jackie Speier and Lisa Gauthier want to hear how child care is impacting your life. This will be the first event in a series of three town halls across San Mateo County to collect stories from parents and childcare providers.
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Next Adult Oil Painting Classes Start August 21
A new set of Adult Oil Painting classes is commencing in a couple of weeks on August 21st, and will take place on Thursdays from 6-8:30 PM at Mission Blue Center. Sign up to learn from the master, Brisbane resident Michael Rodman. View his class offerings at brisbaneca.org/oilpainting.
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