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While many libraries in San Mateo County are beginning the reopening process, there are some factors Burlingame Library must assess before we can allow the public to safely come into the building. Some of the factors we are considering are the current COVID risk to both staff and the public; recent State laws that place a number of new requirements on employers, thereby creating additional financial liabilities for the City of Burlingame; and the impact of an upcoming three to four-month long HVAC upgrade. Our staff very much want to reopen. When we do, however, we want customers to return to a safe and positive user experience at almost pre-pandemic levels, and we cannot offer that at this time. 

Did you know that the Burlingame Police Department partners with the nonprofits LifeMoves, Telecare, and StarVista to offer assistance to those in our community struggling with homelessness? 

A lot of this outreach is initiated by our officers. However, if you see someone who may be in need of assistance, is creating an unsafe condition, or is causing a disturbance, we encourage you to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 650-777-4100. Officers will respond immediately, assess the situation carefully, and take whatever action is warranted. This usually involves offering the person supportive services. Although these services are often refused, it is still important to call as sometimes it takes several offers before a person decides to accept the assistance, or there may be criminal activity taking place that needs to be addressed.  

Beginning today, individuals ages 50 to 64 in San Mateo County are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Every resident age 16 and older will be eligible for a vaccine beginning April 15

Nearly 284,000 people in San Mateo County have received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine (44.2 percent of residents age 16 and older) and nearly half of those – 135,000 – are fully vaccinated.

Eight out of 10 (80.3 percent) adults age 65 and over have received at least one dose. At 84.8%, the reach is even greater among those age 75 and older.

Click here to read the full press release.

The City of Burlingame is conducting a feasibility study to look at potential roadway improvement designs for Old Bayshore Highway. This study will look at improving access, safety, operations, and aesthetics for all modes of transportation including pedestrian, bike, vehicles, and transit.

Over the next several months, the City will be engaging with various public and private stakeholders, including business owners, property owners, residents, and City Commissions to present the context, opportunities, and constraints of the project, as well as to solicit feedback that will determine the community's priorities for the corridor. Once this has been established, staff will present the information to the City Council for their review and approval.

Click here to share your vision. This survey closes on April 11.

If you have any questions after completing the survey, you can send an email to pwengineering@burlingame.org.

The City of Burlingame and Rachio are proud to offer the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller at a discounted price of $100 plus sales tax (normally $229.00+) for Burlingame single-family residential customers. This device helps you monitor and manage watering your lawn from anywhere with use of a smartphone app. You can create tailored schedules, make automatic weather adjustments, and maintain a water-efficient yard. Supplies are limited. Click here to redeem the offer: http://bawsca.rachio.com/. To apply, you will need to enter in the last six digits of your water account number found on your water bill.

The Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) created a “Burlingame Stands United Against Hate” mask fundraiser to support their social justice initiative for the school year. Click here for more information. The teens thank you in advance for your support of their fundraiser!

Be a part of bringing clean energy to your community! Peninsula Clean Energy is recruiting Citizens Advisory Committee members. To apply, complete this online form by April 12. To qualify, you must live or work in a Peninsula Clean Energy member community, which is any area of San Mateo County. The Committee meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. This is a volunteer position with a time commitment of approximately three to four hours per month. For more information about the Citizens Advisory Committee and recruitment, visit the Peninsula Clean Energy website.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its "COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)" program.

Starting the week of April 6, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the "COVID-19 EIDL" program from six months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to 24 months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.

Businesses that receive a loan subject to the current limits do not need to submit a request for an increase at this time. The SBA will reach out to businesses directly via email and provide more details about how businesses can request an increase closer to the April 6 implementation date. Any new loan applications and any loans in process when the new loan limits are implemented will automatically be considered for loans covering 24 months of economic injury up to a maximum of $500,000.

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

SBA is currently offering PPP loans until May 31, 2021. President Biden announced program changes to make access to PPP loans more equitable.

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

For more information, visit burlingamechamber.org.

With Aileen Cassinetto, San Mateo County Poet Laureate + Kevin Madrigal, Co-Founder of Farming Hope. Featuring Poets: Alan Chazaro, Janel Pineda, Randy James, and Greer Nakadegawa-Lee.

Find more information about Burlingame Reads and related events here.

Get into the groove this season with an African Rhythm & Percussion class featuring clear and concise explanations coupled with a fun and laid-back learning method. Learn a new piece during each four-week session, including parts, solo phrases, and songs, plus games & stories!

Four-week sessions start on May 5. Click here for more information and to register.

Zoom into French with Burlingame Parks & Recreation. Dive into the language with interactive speaking and grammar, conversations, cool quizzes, games, and stories! Have some fun in 2021, while strengthening your speaking and grammar skills! Four-week sessions start on May 6. Click here for more information and to register.

Sutterfield Consignment Gallery at 1147 Broadway is COVID-19 prepared and open for business! They are open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Check out their spring clearance going on now and watch this this video to see their expansive indoor space and see what they are doing to stay safe.

The City of Burlingame appreciates your efforts to Buy in Burlingame and support our local economy.

Are you a business that would like to share a one minute YouTube video on how you are COVID-19 prepared and open for business? Send an email to nblackburn@burlingame.org.

This week, Burlingame's High School Correspondents Ella and Ava want to remind us that salads don’t need to be boring. These intrepid supporters of our local businesses visited a few places in the city that know how to make a great salad. 

Where do you go for a salad and how much ranch dressing is too much ranch dressing? #SmallBusinessWednesday #BurlingameSupportsSmallBusinesses #BurlingameShopsLocal

Kayla Ling, a seventh grader at The Nueva School in Hillsborough, was named the Overall Best in Festival winner of the fourth annual 2021 CEC Student Film Fest on March 23, which was cosponsored by the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) and the Burlingame Environmental Club of Burlingame High School. Her video, “We Have a Climate Crisis – Who’s to Blame?” also was the winner of the Middle School Category for the Film Fest. Kayla lives in Hillsborough.

Elaina Newman, a fifth grader at Franklin School in Burlingame, was the winner in the Elementary School Category for her video, "The Climate Cost of Clothing", while Jamison Chow, Katie Hong, and Ashley Stewart of San Mateo High School won in the High School Category for their video, "Effects of Rising Sea Levels".

Students in grades 4 through 12 who live or attend school in San Mateo County were invited to enter environmental videos of up to five minutes in length in the contest. There were 22 submissions. CEC awarded cash prizes of $100 to the Elementary School winner, $150 to the Middle School winner, and $350 to the High School winners.

In addition to the cash prize for winning the Middle School Category, the Overall Best in Festival winner, Kayla Ling, will be a guest on the podcast, "Earth to Humans," and receive a complimentary pass to the Women in Film San Francisco Bay Area event.

The Citizens Environmental Council is a group of volunteers whose mission is to champion regional sustainability through education, advocate for environmental and climate policy, and empower young environmental leaders. For more information, visit cecburlingame.org, or email info@cecburlingame.org.

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