San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

During Tsunami Preparedness Week – March 21 to March 29 – officials are reminding people to understand the danger, prepare and sign up for emergency alerts. Learn more and get links to sign up at smcgov.org/ceo/news/crowd…

NEWS: New County Program Brings On-Scene Support to Domestic Violence Survivors Get an inside look at the Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team and the critical first hours after a 911 call. Read more at smcgov.org/ceo/news/new-c…

With the warm temps, many will head to the coast to enjoy the weather. If you plan on visiting our coastside communities, remember these safety tips: 🚗 Allow for extra time & prepare for increased traffic 🌊 Don’t turn your back on the ocean & never leave children unattended

A former educator who worked for a now-closed charter school in North Fair Oaks has been arrested after an extensive investigation revealed he had sexual relationships with two students who were minors. More: smcsheriff.com/news-room

Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant on March 3 resulting in the arrest of a 19-year-old Half Moon Bay man & the seizure of two illegal firearms. The search warrant stems from a February case where another suspect has already been arrested. More: smcsheriff.com/news-room

A months long investigation btwn @RedwoodCityPD & the Sheriff’s Office has tied a suspect to at least two residential burglaries & a home invasion along the peninsula. The suspect has been in custody since Jan. 17, while detectives conducted follow-up. smcsheriff.com/news-room

101-92: Updated ramp closure information Monday night, March 2 WB SR-92 off-ramp to SB U.S. 101 closed 9 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. SB 101 to Fashion Island closed 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. conta.cc/4bcY0iD no closures tonight, February 27

We are truly sorry for the loss that occurred yesterday at Gray Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County, where a person suffered a medical emergency and fell from the cliffs, turning a rescue into a recovery. In the wake of this sad tragedy, we are reminded of the inherent beauty and the unpredictable nature of our coastline. While the views are breathtaking, the terrain can be unstable. We want to encourage everyone visiting our shores to stay mindful of their surroundings and maintain a safe distance—ideally at least 10 feet—from cliff edges. You may notice our personnel, like the firefighter pictured here, working near the edge during operations. It is important to note that they are equipped with specialized "edge protection," including helmets and safety ropes, which allows them to safely act as the "eyes and ears" for the Incident Commander. This rigorous safety protocol is what enables us to coordinate complex rescues and maintain a vantage point that would otherwise be unsafe. We are profoundly grateful for the seamless coordination of all the agencies who responded to this incident: CAL FIRE, Coastside Fire, Pillar Point Harbor Patrol, @NoCoFire (Pacifica Fire), CHP-H30, CAL FIRE, San Mateo County Fire, @SMCSheriff, and CA State Parks. We remain committed to your safety and ask that you help us by staying back and staying safe. @sanmateoco #CaWx

Witness reports indicate the person may have experienced a medical emergency. The Coroner's Office will notify next of kin and determine the official cause and manner of death. Highway 1 was closed for about 30 minutes and has since reopened. (2/2)

At around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, deputies with the Sheriff's Office and personnel with @CALFIRECZU responded to Gray Whale Cove State Beach following reports of a person who had fallen from a cliff. Specialized rescue teams responded, but sadly, the person died. (1/2)

RESCUE UNDERWAY: Emergency responders are working in the area of Gray Whale Cove near Montara in San Mateo County. Traffic on Highway 1 is impacted. Find an alternate route. @sanmateoco

From @sanmateoco SMC Alert: CHP ROAD CLOSURE on Skyline Blvd at Rapley Ranch Road. Highway closed in both directions due to major collision. Significant traffic delays expected. USE alternate routes until approximately 9:00pm.

🚧 Nighttime Ramp Closures at the 101 / 92 Interchange for bridge, sign, and paving work in San Mateo. • Feb 26 or 27, 9 PM to 5 AM: WB SR 92 to SB US 101 • Mar 2 to 6, 8 PM to 7 AM: SB US 101 to Fashion Island Blvd • Mar 2 to 6, 8 PM to 6 AM: SB US 101 to WB SR 92

Read more at: smcsheriff.com/news-room

The Coroner’s Office has determined that an incarcerated person’s death in 2025 at the Maple Street Correctional Facility was due to toxic effects of fentanyl. @SanMateoCoDA has charged the incarcerated person who provided the drugs to the victim while in custody with homicide.

The Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the community that resources are available. 24/7 Crisis hotlines: Call: 650-579-0350 or 988 Text: “Bay” to 741-741 or 988 Additional resources: sanmateocrisis.org smchealth.org/crisis-service… 988lifeline.org 2/2

Update: 3:25 p.m. - Earlier this afternoon, deputies responded to a report of gunshots heard in the area of Pilarcitos Ave. & St. John Ave. in Half Moon Bay. Deputies located a deceased adult male, & based on the prelim. investigation, it is believed to have been a suicide. 1/2

Update: 1:15 p.m. - The shelter in place has been lifted for the area of Pilarcitos Avenue in Half Moon Bay. There is no ongoing public safety threat. The Sheriff’s Office will maintain a presence in the area. Additional updates will be shared as the investigation allows.

The Sheriff's Office is in the area of Pilarcitos Ave. & St. John Ave. in Half Moon Bay conducting an active investigation. Out of an abundance of caution, those in the immediate area are asked to shelter in place. All others are asked to avoid the area. Updates to follow.

🌧️⛈️Rain and thunderstorms moving through the Bay Area this morning. The stronger cells will be capable of producing heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and small hail. #cawx