The San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the best chambers in the local area. I am proud to…read morebelong to an organization that offers business resources, education, and valuable networking opportunities. I too am new here, and the onboarding process was easy and seamless. I appreciate all the members and leaders who welcomed my business to their community and have enjoyed their various virtual events. Even during these difficult times, this chamber has managed to stay positive and uplift the community. I look forward to my work with them in the future.

I am a new member to the San Mateo Chamber. The onboarding process was easy and I have been warmly…read morewelcomed by all three networking groups within the larger Chamber. I have been following their Business Essentials workshops and community outreach events over the past year prior to joining and have been impressed by what I've seen. The leadership team is responsive and welcoming, which is why I joined.

The staff members for the PREPARE Research Study at the SFDPH are friendly, appreciative & great…read more There are two research counselors, Alfonzo and Jeff, who are both expert at phlebotomy (drawing blood). The clinical nursing staff members are caring and gentle.

Way better then waiting 4 hours at the DMV! Just come here for all your vehicle registration needs.read more

The business you didn't know you needed. Skip the DMV for…read moreall things car registration, I was helped by Luis who was friendly, charismatic, and looked into everything he could for all of my car registrations. When I say no stone was left unturned, I was sent home with all documents that I could possibly need for future registration. Any of their costs are totally worth it and very reasonable! My needs were fulfilled with ease

Have you voted? Have you volunteered to help others vote?…read moreAre you just wondering what it is all about, even if you don't vote? I can recommend with all my heart the people and method San Mateo has in place to ensure your participations in our voting process are fair, honest, and fun. This year was my first time as a site poll worker. I would not have imagined any better crew to assist me. Both in training before the vote, and in the great team out on site during the voting day. At every step of the way there are people to help the voters and workers run the vote with integrity and enthusiasm. Paying me too? Thanks, but I volunteered! (nice to have a check to send to charity) Free pin for my collection I'll take it!

It takes 2700 volunteers to run a presidential election in the county. This is the first year that…read morethey didn't need to go begging and actually had to turn people away. I wanted to do my civic duty and do my part in this historic election and volunteer as a "Traditional Judge", just a fancy name for a poll worker. I was amazed to see the others show up for first time volunteer training coming from all walks of life and all (eligible voting) ages. Most of all, I have the utmost admiration for the full time employees of the Election Office. Salaries can't be anything especially high and they have to do allot of thankless work of training us volunteers, registration processing, getting all the machines and ballot paperwork etc. organized and ready. Afterwards, there is all the vote counting while all kinds of groups watch over their shoulders. Kudos! When everyone goes to vote next time, think of all the work that goes into making sure your vote counts...at least in the state of California.

Yesterday I reported 2 new trees along the Spur Trail that were knocked down by the high winds…read moreovernight on 12/23. Today I found them replanted by Public Works. I can't tell which of the trees had fallen down as the crew did an excellent job of restoration. I am happy and grateful! Jim Gustafson, Minorca Way

City worker has been very informative every time I have a conversation with them or ask about…read morethings I have a question about.

I have enrolled my son (6) in a few of their programs over the last two years. Overall, I would…read moresay the programs are a hit and miss. The Smart Tots programs was very good, minus the food choices made for the children (see below regarding the food). He liked his ice skating classes (although that was administered by Belmont Iceland staff) and the chemistry class he just finished. I enrolled him in a hip hop class and that was abysmal. It was 45 minutes of the kids standing around. The staff was trying to teach these kids a full-blown routine (age 5-7, really?). Yeah, that went over well. The kids stand there and start looking at the ceiling, dreaming about the ice cream vending machine and Pokemon and, in the end, they receive little to no exercise or fun. The big issue I have with SCPR is the food the instructors are choosing to serve these kids. Hey, I am ok with a mini-cupcake or a little treat at the end of the week/program, but these people.... HOLY COW! Here is the snack menu for the chemistry camp for this past week: Monday: Granola Bar and Capri Sun (not the best, but ok) Tuesday: "Trail Mix" (consisting of gummi candy, nuts, M&Ms, & Skittles) Wednesday: Oreos (3) Thursday: Pepsi (with refills) and watermelon Friday: Cake Now, the camp did issue a snack schedule, but a traditional trail mix consisting of nuts, raisins, and a few M&Ms is vastly different than the farce of the "trail mix" that was served. Maybe their trail mix is for the trail to the local dialysis clinic. Additionally, Pepsi was not on the schedule, nor was the cake. And in the Smart Tots program, there were a few days where the kids were giving cake or cupcakes AND candy AND juice. Thanks, those were some fun afternoons. I can maybe, perhaps, somewhere see where an underpaid summer instructor would just shove sugar bombs at the students, but the fact that after complaining, the management MADE EXCUSES when their mission statement includes "health and wellness" ... well, I just don't see that these people give a crap about the children they supposedly serve.

I love the San Carlos Parks & Rec department…read more Where else can you get a Yoga class or a guitar lesson for less than $10.00? And it doesn't stop there Hula for Health, Pilates, Salsa dancing, Kayaking, Fencing. For those who are less active knitting, stained glass, photography, cooking & wine tasting too, the list goes on. They offer something for everyone, from the old to the young and young at heart. They even have programs for those with special needs. If you have some free time & a little extra cash check out the activity guide, even if you are not a San Carlos resident you are welcome.

I woke up this morning with no plans, not knowing where I was going to end up. I jumped in my car,…read morestarted driving, and some how wound up in Half Moon Bay. I'd been here once or twice just driving though, but this is where the breeze led me today, so I was determined to stick around and enjoy it. On the corner of Main and Kelly you'll find the Mac Dutra Park- and in this "Park", on Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to 3PM, you'll find a small Visitors' Center booth with the most unbelievably helpful employee of all time. I totally forgot to ask her name, but she is like the queen concierge. The Half Moon Bay wikipedia brain. The friendliest lady that ever did help you find what you were looking for. I came to her with tons of questions, from the best place to eat to the best place to beach- and she had the perfect answer to everything. Way to go Half Moon Bay!

Good website - active Chamber with local business members - if you are looking for things to do…read morehere on the coast visit www.halfmoonbaychamber.org, and sign up for their ongoing email newsletter for current activities weekly. They have a local office you can visit on Main St. If you are a local business owner, be sure to check out their networking events and local fund raising activities.

I can't believe someone reviewed this place. The place was horrible back before they remodeled the…read moreplace. The windows were so scratched up it was almost impossible to see outside. The carpets had stains on top of stains. The place had so many bugs that the kids couldn't sleep on the floor because it wasn't safe.

Great experience !…read more learned how to not be shy in the shower, never did the fifi thing. lol... Me being from EPA seemed to know everyone there. so it was like being home, but living on my own. there were some hot girls here, lil nutty.. read my first book here "To Kill A Mocking Bird" one of two in my life !! made me a strong person i graduted college and have a good career going!! thanks Hillcrest !!\ ps. i used ur C unit shirt as my PE uniform in highschool...