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Testing for COVID-19 is now widely available across San Mateo County, including at a newly opened dedicated site at the College of San Mateo (CSM), for everyone who lives or works in San Mateo County - regardless of symptoms.

A drive-through testing site for adults and children now operates Sundays through Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the College of San Mateo in a parking lot across from 3401 CSM Drive in San Mateo.

The move to CSM from the San Mateo County Event Center is intended to free up the Event Center for mass vaccination events.

County-sponsored testing at the College of San Mateo is being held in partnership with Logistics Health, Inc., a subsidiary of OptumServe. Click here to make an appointment.

Those who do not have internet access or require assistance with registration can call the

LHI call center at 888-634-1123 to make an appointment.

The County of San Mateo is following the State's guidance and is currently in the process of vaccinating groups in Phases 1A and 1B. The State’s phases and tiers of vaccine recipients are outlined here.

COVID-19 vaccine supplies are limited. You can sign up for the County’s notification tool to receive a notification when the State makes you eligible and receive additional information about how you may get an appointment. This notification system is meant as an interim strategy as the State of California assembles a statewide COVID-19 vaccine notification system called MyTurn, which will offer online appointment scheduling for our area soon.

Most San Mateo County residents will receive the vaccine from their primary care provider. Click here for provider-specific contact information. Veterans age 75 or older are asked to call the scheduling line at 650-615-6000 to secure an appointment.

Click here for more information about vaccinations. For a list of frequently asked questions, click here. You may also email questions to Covidvax@smcgov.org.

The San Mateo County Health Department has launched two new dashboards for tracking and viewing vaccination data. Click here to view the new "Vaccination Data Totals and Locations" dashboard or the "Vaccination Demographic Data" dashboard.

Does the current state of world, national, and regional events leave you wondering what you can do to get engaged and contribute positive change for the common good? While the ability to make global impacts may seem out of reach, achieving goals with like-minded local community members is very much attainable in Burlingame. In the words of Margaret Mead, "[n]ever doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has."

The City of Burlingame is currently seeking thoughtful and committed individuals to serve on the following committee and commissions:

Click here to learn more!

Click here to view the Caltrain Electrification presentation that was prepared for the Burlingame community meeting on February 3. This useful and not-too-technical presentation is Burlingame-specific and provides project background, maps, schedules, and more! To receive regular updates on the project, sign up at CalMod.org/get-involved. You may also email calmod@caltrain.org, or call 650-399-9659.

The newly renovated Primrose Playground in the downtown shopping district looks finished and has many people wondering why it's still not open for play. Here's why. By law, all playgrounds require a safety inspection prior to opening, and the Certified Playground Safety Inspector discovered a manufacturing defect in the window of the playhouse. The manufacturer is expediting a solution to address the problem. Once fixed, the playground will be re-inspected for safety.

The Parks & Recreation Department looks forward to opening this delightful new addition to downtown Burlingame as soon as it is deemed safe. Additional improvements to this playground include a drinking fountain with a bottle filler, a new fence, and new landscaping. These improvements will be completed as staff/contractor time allows. This project was funded by the State of California Office of Grants and Local Services Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant. Thank you for your patience.

Brush up on your knowledge of Burlingame history by viewing Episode 8 of the Burlingame Before series produced by the Burlingame Historical Society!

Individuals interested in volunteering as a medical professional for vaccination-related activities in the county can get more information here.

Click here to view the list of healthcare provider vaccinator types. This list identifies the specific sections of California law that allow certain medical professionals or trainees to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. It also outlines any specific requirements needed to utilize these types of personnel in the vaccination setting.

Thank you for helping serve our residents during this challenging time. Your contributions and service are greatly appreciated. To sign-up as a volunteer for the County of San Mateo, please click here.

The City’s High School Correspondent Ella employed the help of her sister Ava to check out some of the City’s pizzerias and learn a little bit more about the pizza business. Check out Ella and Ava’s recommendations and let us know your favorite Burlingame pizza spot. Where should Ella and Ava go next? #BurlingameSupportsLocal #LocalBusinessWednesday

Please continue to follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market:

For more information, visit burlingamechamber.org.

Entries will be accepted through March 1 for the fourth annual CEC Student Film Fest. Students in grades 4 through 12 who live or attend school in San Mateo County are invited to enter a video (up to five minutes long) on the environmental topic of their choice. They have a chance to win prize money and have their short films screened at the Film Fest on March 23. This year there will be special recognition by the County of San Mateo for the best film about sea level rise.

The Film Fest is a partnership between the Citizens Environmental Council and the Burlingame Environmental Club at Burlingame High School. Full details are available at burlingamefilmfest.com.

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step recovery program for people who suffer from food obsession, overeating, bulimia, and under-eating. Everyone is welcome at meetings, including those who think they may have a food problem or those who are concerned about someone who may.

Meetings, which were formerly held in Burlingame on Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church at 1500 Easton Drive, are now available by phone. For information and to ask questions, call Nora at 650-537-0066. You can also visit http://www.foodaddicts.org

The San Mateo County Business COVID-19 Compliance Team has asked the City of Burlingame to share the California Department of Public Health's guidance and specifications related to temporary outdoor structures in order prevent of transmission of COVID-19.