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Why San Mateo Historic Preservation Is Back in Focus in 2026
September 15, 2026
Historic preservation has become one of the most timely local-history subjects in San Mateo in 2026. After years of discussion about how the city should identify, protect, and adapt historic resources, San Mateo adopted a major update to its preservation