We are at such a juncture in this pandemic, Mueller said. Allowing people to stay distanced while dining outdoors will remain important as the pandemic continues, he said.
The council tentatively rescheduled its discussion of reopening the street to Feb. 23, just before the closure is set to expire. San Mateo County to award $1.5 million in grants to learning hubs for underserved students
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 million to fund local learning hubs for students facing difficulties with distance learning during a Tuesday meeting.
The aim of the Learning Hub Expansion Fund is to increase the number of students from socioeconomically disadvantaged families who can participate in learning hubs programs that provide safe, supportive places for K-12 students to engage in distance learning.
A financial lifeline: San Mateo County creates $2.3M relief fund for restaurants, wineries and breweries
Eligible food-and-drink businesses, including in Palo Alto, can apply for up to $10,000 in grants
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Jamie Kerr, an Alice s Restaurant co-owner, rings up customer Rachael Garcia in Woodside on March 20, 2020. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
San Mateo County has created a $2.3 million relief fund to help struggling independent restaurants, breweries and wineries offset the significant adverse financial impacts they ve suffered during the coronavirus shutdown.
On Tuesday, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $1 million for the fund, matching a $1 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative made to support small, local restaurants.
Restaurants, breweries and wineries with a physical location in the county would be eligible to apply. Pop-ups and food trucks are not eligible.
Applicants that received grants from other programs - such as the small business grant programs in the county - would not be eligible for grants under the new program.
Discussions about the relief fund began in December 2020. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative committed $1 million to the fund, which would be used specifically for restaurants in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Palo Alto, unincorporated Menlo Park and unincorporated North Fair Oaks.
Along with the board s proposed $1 million contribution, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation identified $384,000 that can be used to benefit restaurants in other areas of the county.