City of Foster City

Please note that City Hall and other City facilities will be closed this Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, November 12. You will still be able to access City services online at: fostercity.org/cityservices

🪿 Foster City is piloting temporary visual barriers at Marlin Park to see whether limiting Canada geese's views of the water can help reduce their presence and activity. 🌿 Learn more: fostercity.org/goosemanageme…

🧥❤️ Coats for Kids starts today! Foster City and Recology are collecting new and gently used coats for families in need starting November 9. Donate from your curb or at a local drop-off site. Read the full press release: fostercity.org/m/newsflash/H…

The City Council will hold a special meeting tonight at 6:30pm. View the agenda and instructions for participation: fostercity.org/agendasandmin…

🚧 Expect intermittent U.S. 101 lane and ramp closures through November 30. Crews will continue work along U.S. 101 in San Mateo County, between South San Francisco and East Palo Alto. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3hav5w9d

📢 A reminder that City Hall and other City facilities will be closed next week on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. You will still be able to access City services online: fostercity.org/cityservices

☀️🔋 Make the most of your solar energy! Foster City homeowners may be eligible for a $1,000 rebate toward a home battery storage system. Store excess solar energy to use at night or during power outages! 🏡 Learn more and apply: fostercity.org/batteryrebate

❤️ Help keep our community warm this winter! Foster City and Recology are collecting new and gently used coats for families in need starting November 9. Donate from your curb or at a local drop-off site. 🧥 Read the full press release: fostercity.org/m/newsflash/H…

Want to know if your vote-by-mail ballot has officially been accepted? 📬 Find out now: california.ballottrax.net/vo…

Foster City’s Senior Tech Tutoring program connects you with high school volunteers for free, one-on-one assistance. 📱💻 📅 Saturdays | 10–11:30am 📍 Foster City Community Center | The Cove 📞 Call 650-286-2585 or visit the Vibe Teen Center front desk to sign up.

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 Foster City Civics Academy graduates! At this week's City Council meeting, our 2026 Civics Academy cohort was recognized for their completion of the course with a certificate and a gift. Take a look at some highlights from this year's sessions! 📸

💙🌊 Every corner of Foster City has something worth celebrating, from its picturesque lagoon and outdoor spaces, to the people, places, and experiences that bring our community together. 🎥 Watch our video to discover what makes the City feel like home: youtu.be/wNXT4xiNnlY

The agenda for the City Council special meeting on Monday, November 9, has been published: fostercity.org/agendasandmin…

🚧 Portions of the Levee Bay Trail will be temporarily closed to pedestrians and bicyclists tomorrow, November 5, to accommodate scheduled floodgate maintenance. ⚠️ Thank you for your patience and understanding as crews perform this required maintenance.

⚡⚠️ PG&E reports a failed underground cable from Winchester Ct. to Jamaica St. has caused an outage. Crews will install new cables, requiring a temporary power disconnection. ⏱️ Work duration is unknown, but estimated to last 6-8 hours. The City will share updates as available.

🏘️ Calling all housing developers, ADU developers, and nonprofit housing providers! Connect with us to learn about Foster City’s local housing initiatives, regulatory updates, and available funding opportunities. 💻 Online via Zoom | bit.ly/47m8xWi

San Mateo County will certify the results from the November 3, 2026 Election by Thursday, December 3. 📊 Incoming results can be viewed here: smcacre.gov/elections/novemb… 📬 Track your ballot: california.ballottrax.net/vo…

The Planning Commission regular meeting, originally scheduled for tomorrow at 7pm, has been cancelled. View the notice: fostercity.org/agendasandmin…

At last night's City Council meeting, the City Council presented a proclamation recognizing October 8, 2026 as "AgeUp Day."

Late fees on dog and cat licenses are waived through November 30. If your pet's license has lapsed, now is the time to catch up with no late fees or penalties. License online, by mail, or in person: smchealth.org/animallicensin…