San Mateo Focus

And now for something completely different: podcast host Judy Gordon, and producer Peter Radsliff, introduce themselves and talk about why and how they created San Mateo Focus.

Judy researches and recounts an underused resource: the San Mateo Public Library.

Judy recounts the history of a hidden San Mateo gem: St. John’s Cemetery.

Judy takes us on a tour of where to get information that every San Mateo resident will find useful and important.

It is especially during this time of year that we think about giving of ourselves to others less fortunate. Judy profiles Samaritan House, one of San Mateo’s leading non-profits and the largest food distribution agency in the county. Their free service offerings include shelter and housing assistance, medical and dental clinics, clothes for children, personalized case management, and much more. Please listen to this special episode and see if Samaritan House can help you help others.

Judy contacted the San Mateo Police Department to ask about how safe San Mateo is, what to do about car break-ins, how the homeless are doing, and more.

One of life’s little pleasures in San Mateo is having multiple Farmer’s Markets to choose from, making ‘farm to table’ something everyone can do quite easily. Judy digs into the details of our local pop-up grocers in this week’s episode.

Today Judy profiles a tremendous asset for new and young parents, the San Mateo Parents Club.

Judy discovers some interesting history about Coyote Point, this gem of a recreation area that every San Mateo family should get to know.

Judy explains why San Mateo has such a vibrant and extensive scene for Japanese and other ethnic cuisines.

Judy takes nostalgic trip to when San Mateo’s Hillsdale Mall was new and contrasts that with the renovation that opens later this month.

Judy gives a primer on CalTrain’s rich history and provides an update on the construction going on in San Mateo.

Whether new to the area or a longtime resident, San Mateo Focus is where to listen and learn about local history, good eats, and things to do—five minutes at a time.