San Mateo: Quick Facts

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Nov. 9, 2026

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Election results: East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, San Mateo city councils • Nov. 3, 2026, 11:55 PM ET (The San Jose Mercury News)

Japanese chain known for chewy, saucy noodles opens first South Bay location • Oct. 23, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (San Francisco Chronicle)

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