First-ever planned road closures for Halloween, a big night in Brisbane, went off without a hitch. Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who manned 9 intersections, including YAC members for covering Napa Alley; your efforts allowed for front-row seats to what was a magical evening in Brisbane, with some amazing decorations + entertainment. And huge round of applause for Brisbane Police and Public Works ensuring everyone’s safety, and Jessica Aloft for coordinating the 2025 Halloween Volunteers! See more pics below:
- 2025 Howl-O-Ween Winners!
- Prologis Expands Brisbane Portfolio with $314.5 Million Acquisition in Crocker Industrial Park
- Changes in Leadership for Community Development Department Coming Late 2025
- Volunteers and Businesses Needed to Donate and Deliver Food to Those in Need
- Veterans Flag-Raising Ceremony: Monday, 11/10
- 70 Old County Road Community Visioning Project Update
- Farmers' Market Adjusting Hours for Daylight Savings & Tabling for SMC Alert!
- Sheriff Appointment Process Underway; Special Meetings Coming Up
- Air District Offers Up to $12,000 in “Clean Cars for All” Program & Green@Home Tour Coming Through Brisbane
- Caltrans' US 101/SR 92 Interchange Improvements Project Update
2025 Howl-O-Ween Winners!
On Halloween Eve, our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members held their 4th annual dog costume contest. Raising Canes once again donated a large prize basket and Linkd Memories captured the adorable pets and their families! The 2025 winners were...
Other photos captured include Lula & Leon as 49er Fans, Ginny as a Basketball Player, and Chip as a Pirate. Thank you all for bringing your A-game!
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Prologis Expands Brisbane Portfolio with $314.5 Million Acquisition in Crocker Industrial Park
Prologis, an international real estate investment trust headquartered in San Francisco, has expanded its presence in Brisbane with the recent acquisition of 11 properties in Crocker Industrial Park for $314.5 million. The transaction, which closed in mid-October, was made after the California State Teachers Retirement Fund (CalSTRS) placed the properties for sale earlier this year.
With this latest acquisition, Prologis now owns a total of 24 properties within Crocker Industrial Park, further cementing its investment in Brisbane’s thriving industrial corridor. The park is currently over 95% leased, reflecting its strong market demand and strategic location on the San Francisco Peninsula.
Crocker Industrial Park is home to a diverse mix of tenants, including newer companies such as Ample Battery, Fanatics, and Twist Bioscience, as well as long-established Brisbane businesses like BiRite, dnata, and Greenleaf, the latter of which recently signed a 10-year lease renewal.
At a recent Economic Vitality Subcommittee meeting, Brisbane City Councilmembers were introduced to key Prologis executives, including Bobby Gray, Vice President & Investment Officer, who expressed the company’s enthusiasm for deepening its footprint in the community.
“We applaud Prologis for recognizing the value of Crocker Industrial Park and its prime location in the San Francisco Peninsula,” said Mitch Bull, Brisbane’s Economic Vitality Director. “Their investment underscores Brisbane’s appeal as a place where innovative and long-standing businesses alike can thrive.”
Prologis’ expanded presence represents a continued vote of confidence in Brisbane’s business ecosystem and the City’s ongoing efforts to support sustainable economic growth.
The City’s coffers are expected to benefit from the sale, as these properties were not required to pay property taxes while under CalSTRS’s ownership, which will support continued investments in the City’s infrastructure, programming, and future fiscal health.
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Changes in Leadership for Community Development Department Coming Late 2025
Earlier this month, John Swiecki, the City's Community Development Director, announced his retirement after nearly 21 years with the department. He came to Brisbane from the City of Riverside in early 2005 as a Principal Planner, a role that Julia Ayres herself stepped into in late 2023 after over 14 years in the Planning industry, 11 of which were in Brisbane. When John retires at the end of this year (Dec. 28), Julia will become Acting Director for the department, a position she has agreed to serve in for six months starting December 29th. There will undoubtedly be a chance to formally recognize John's efforts and service over more than two decades to the community next month at an upcoming City Council Meeting, so stay tuned.
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Volunteers and Businesses Needed to Donate and Deliver Food to Those in Need
As CalFresh benefits, California’s version of SNAP, paused on November 1, the County is calling for residents and businesses to volunteer and contribute to the San Mateo County Edible Food Recovery Program to address the needs of residents facing hunger. The County’s Edible Food Recovery Program supports food recovery organizations in recovering and distributing over 564,000 meals per month to help feed those in need.
“If you’re looking for a way to help your community and neighbors, you can donate extra food if you're a business, or volunteer to help distribute surplus food if you're a resident. We can all help in this time of extra need,” said Jasneet W. Sharma, Director of San Mateo County’s Sustainability Department.
Residents can reach out to food recovery organizations close to them and volunteer. The County has provided this map with over 26 organizations that need volunteers.
This is a continuation of the County’s request on October 22, urging residents and businesses to step up during this time of increased need. The County encourages people to volunteer and make donations to the Core Service Agencies and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
Residents in need are urged to connect with the network of nonprofits throughout the County providing meals and groceries to residents. The Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Get Food Tool is a great place to learn where you can find food in your community. The County’s Human Services Agency also offers a Food Resources Tool with information on additional food pickup sites and programs for eligible residents.
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Veterans Flag-Raising Ceremony: Monday, 11/10
Taking place a day earlier than usual, on Monday, November 10, we invite you to join us for a special Veterans Day Flag-Raising Ceremony at the Community Park Gazebo, with the ceremony starting promptly at 9 AM.
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70 Old County Road Community Visioning Project Update
The City Council will hold a study session on the 70 Old County Road community visioning project on Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 PM. The Council will receive a summary of community engagement to date and an analysis of the feasibility of the top alternatives identified by the community, which will help inform selection of a preferred alternative for the Council to study further. We hope to see you there in person at City Hall or virtually on Zoom! Note: the meeting agenda and staff report will be posted on the meeting webpage on Friday, November 14th.
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Farmers' Market Adjusting Hours for Daylight Savings & Tabling for SMC Alert!
Each Fall, when we "fall back" and set our clocks back an hour, the hours of the Thursday Farmers' Market also shift up an hour from 3-7 PM to 2-6 PM. So get out earlier and take advantage of the daylight while you shop!
Last week at the market, our Comms Team was out tabling with Councilmember Kern to get more residents signed up for SMC Alert! Let's just say we're in a friendly competition with the City of Menlo Park to get to the #6 spot in the County (we're currently in 7th place). This isn't horrible, but we want to inch up in the rankings, knowing that means more of you are signed up to receive emergency alerts from the City! Remember, alerts are geo-coded, so if you haven't logged into the system in a while, you may want to do so to ensure you have a Brisbane address on file so you make sure to receive the alerts that pertain to you.
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Sheriff Appointment Process Underway; Special Meetings Coming Up
The County of San Mateo invites the public to participate in selecting a new sheriff. Residents are encouraged to take part in the selection process by submitting questions for a Public Candidate Forum, which will place on Monday, November 10. Finalists will respond to the questions submitted by community members and stakeholders.
Have a question for the Sheriff Candidate Forum? Share it through an online form by Friday, November 7. A moderator will ask the finalists questions submitted by County residents.
Note: in addition to the Candidate Forum, Board interviews of all qualified candidates will take place Thursday, November 6 at 1 PM and on Wednesday, November 12 at 9 AM, Supervisors are expected to interview the finalists and select a new sheriff. All meetings will be held in Board Chambers, 500 County Center, Redwood City and are accessible via Zoom.
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Air District Offers Up to $12,000 in “Clean Cars for All” Program & Green@Home Tour Coming Through Brisbane
Looking to upgrade to a cleaner vehicle? The Bay Area Air District’s Clean Cars for All program recently relaunched with $10 million in new funding. The program provides up to $12,000 for income qualified residents to retire their old vehicle and replace it with a new or used electric, plug-in hybrid, or fuel cell electric vehicle. Participants can also choose to get a pre-paid public transit card or an e-bike and bike accessories.
Acterra is proud to present Peninsula & South Bay Green@Home Tours 2025! This is a free, community-powered event that invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes. On Saturday, November 8th, from 11AM to 3PM, explore homes throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, ranging from new construction to those transitioning from gas. Gain valuable insights from tour hosts on appliance selection, contractor decisions, installation processes, tax credits and incentives, making your transition to electric living informed and cost-effective. Once registered, you may see you don't need to head out too far!
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Caltrans' US 101/SR 92 Interchange Improvements Project Update
If you've driven down US 101, you've noticed there is a lot of equipment being staged at and around the SR 92 interchange. Below is recent aerial drone footage showing initial phases of the project, which will provide safety and operational improvements at four locations. Caltrans is expected complete this project in the Summer of 2028 due to work needing to be done largely overnight, to minimize impacts to commuters.
See the project webpage here. And a good site to check before heading out is Caltrans' updates webpage, 511.org. You'll be able to quickly see if there's any active alerts or incidents along your intended route, including upcoming holiday schedules where Caltrain runs on a weekend schedule. Lastly, should you ever see something that needs attention on the freeways, exits, bridges, or ramps that they maintain, you can let Caltrans know by submitting a customer service request at csr.dot.ca.gov.
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