In this special end-of-year episode, Judy showcases the efforts of GROW San Mateo and how they and the Samaritan House’s Food Pharmacy are making a real difference providing nutrition for communities in need.   

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GROW San Mateo

Judy highlights the efforts that have led to the World Health Organization certifying San Mateo, CA as an Age-Friendly City.

San Mateo: An Age-Friendly City

Judy showcases San Mateo resident Eunice Lin Nichols and how her nonprofit Encore.org is helping bring generations together.

Encore.org

Peter uncovers the history of San Mateo’s great drinking water and the impressive Crystal Springs Dam that makes it possible.  

Rerun: Crystal Springs Dam

Judy takes a virtual peek inside the San Mateo Buddhist Temple and gains some insight into our new normal of sheltering-in-place against COVID-19. 

Rerun: San Mateo Buddhist Temple

Ever notice the well-kept building named “The Vendome” on 2nd Ave. and South Claremont across the tracks from the Main Street Garage? This historic building is a key part of San Mateo’s solution to the homelessness problem. Judy explores its history and how it became a model for the Bay Area. 

Rerun: The Vendome

Judy showcases a business leader and fascinating retail store that brings vision, art and style to downtown San Mateo.

Ryen Motzek and Atlas

Have you noticed that now more than ever, crows seem to be everywhere in San Mateo? Judy finds out why.

Rerun: What’s Up With All The Crows?

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. (originally aired 12/12/2019)

Rerun: San Mateo Farmers Markets

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

Rerun: 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.

Rerun: Coyote Point

We turn the focus of this week’s show on you, our listeners. You told us who you are and what you like, and in this episode we showcase those results.  

Listener Survey Results

Everything old is new again? Judy digs up delicious info in San Mateo’s archives (Originally aired March 5, 2020).

Rerun: The Past Predicts Current San Mateo

Sometimes it’s the small things in life that make all the difference. For Judy, it’s Sibby’s Cupcakery.

Sibby’s Cupcakery

Judy profiles one of San Mateo’s most helpful—and free—resources: our local research librarian.

Research Librarian Eric Groth - San Mateo Public Library

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.

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