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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.

GROW San Mateo

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 re...
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Encore.org

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

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

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. 
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Rerun: The Vendome

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 bu...
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Ryen Motzek and Atlas

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

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...
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