Brown first in decades to go against voters
SFGate, December 24, 2008
San Mateo Co. joins suit against Prop 8
Daily News Group, November 19, 2008
County no longer issues same-sex marriage licenses
Half Moon Bay Review, November 5, 2008
San Mateo County's No on Prop. 8 forces not conceding defeat
insidebayarea.com, November 5, 2008
Election Day hastens some same-sex weddings
www.smdailyjournal.com, November 4, 2008
Tax breaks help preserve historic properties in Redwood City
mercurynews.com, November 1, 2008
Foreclosures drive down property values
abclocal.go.com, October 24, 2008
Gay couples rush to wed ahead of Calif. election
MercuryNews.com, October 13, 2008
San Mateo County sees spike in homeowners filing for value reassessment
insidebayarea.com, October 9, 2008
Owners filing for reassessment ‘Decline in value’ requests increase fivefold
redwoodcitydailynews.com, October 9, 2008
More homeowners request reduction in property taxes
mercurynews.com, October 7, 2008
Proposition 8 worries San Mateo County residents
InsideBayArea.com, October 05, 2008
Wedding, voter fees to increase
Palo Alto Daily News & InsideBayArea.com, September 16, 2008
County officials to back gay marriage, oppose Prop. 8
San Mateo Daily Journal, September, 16 2008
Same sex couple says I do online
STLtoday.com, August 30 2008
Buzz up! Judge puts off ruling on marriage measure
SFGate, August 8, 2008
Bay Area Couples Hope 8-8-08 Is Lucky
foxreno.com, August 8, 2008
By the numbers, 8-8-08 carries weight as good-luck date
chicagotribune.com, August 8, 2008
Thousands to wed on 8/8/08 - 'luckiest day'
SFGate, August 7, 2008
California same-sex marriage fight draws big money on both sides
MercuryNews.com, August 1, 2008
Ballot description for same-sex marriage measure changed
MercuryNews.com, July 26, 2008
San Mateo Booked Up For August 8th Weddings
ktvu.com, July 24, 2008
SAN MATEO CO.: COUNTY CHAPEL BOOKED FOR WEDDINGS ON LUCKY DATE
cbs5.com, July 24, 2008
Most foreclosures in last 20 years
sfgate.com, July 23, 2008
Genentech refunds hits city
The Daily Journal, July 18, 2008
Court lets stand initiative on same-sex marriages
MercuryNews.com, July 17, 2008
Treasury Acts to Shore Up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The New York Times, July 14, 2008
U.S. Unveils Plan to Aid Mortgage Giants
washingtonpost.com, July 14, 2008
Clerk's error led to huge debt for San Mateo County
InsideBayArea.com, July 8, 2008
County to pay for overvaluing land
examiner.com, July 3, 2008
Error to cost county $20 million
Burlingamedailynews.com, July 3, 2008
Tax roll shows healthy economy
smdailyjournal.com, July 3, 2008
Gay rights groups ask California Supreme Court to block initiative banning same-sex marriage
Los Angeles Times, June 21, 2008
Same-sex marriages in California: a historic, yet 'subdued' day
MercuryNews.com, June 18, 2008
Only A Few Same-Sex Marriages In San Mateo Co.
cbs5.com, June 17, 2008
County grants rites
The Daily Journal, June 17, 2008
A New Chapter
The Daily Journal, June 17, 2008
Boomtime for wedding businesses
The Daily Journal, June 16, 2008
California prepares for busy week of same-sex marriages
KansasCity.com, June 14, 2008
California clerks prepare for same-sex marriages, enlist volunteers to perform ceremonies
Herald Tribune, June 14, 2008
Clerks prepare for busy week of same-sex marriages
MercuryNews.com, June 13, 2008
This time, no rush to altar
MercuryNews.com, June 12, 2008
Counties ready for gay nuptials
Bay Area Reporter, June 12, 2008
Few balk at same-sex vows
MercuryNews.com, June 10, 2008
Volunteers ready to help county perform gay marriages
InsideBayArea.com, June 9, 2008
No early weddings for same-sex couples
smdailyjournal.com, June 9, 2008
O'Brien: Oracle's Larry Ellison doesn't need any more stock
MercuryNews.com, June 7, 2008
Tight year ahead for San Mateo schools
smdailyjournal.com, June 6, 2008
NCCo gets ready to plug in 'WedCam'
DelawareOnline.com, June 2, 2008
Ten states ask California to put same-sex marriage ruling on hold
sfgate.com, May 30, 2008
San Mateo County clerk prepares for gay weddings
InsideBayArea.com, May 30, 2008
Same-sex weddings rescheduled for June 17
SFGate.com, May 29, 2008
Calif: Same-sex marriages OK beginning June 17
MercuryNews.com, May 29, 2008
State sets start date for same-sex marriages
Examiner.com, May 29, 2008
State OKs same sex marriage
SMDailyJournal.com, May 29, 2008
Poll shows growing California support for gay marriage
SFGate.com, May 28, 2008
California Majority Backs Gay Marriage; Field Poll director calls results a milestone
SFGate.com, May 28, 2008
Gay weddings may come June 14
The Daily Journal, May 27, 2008
Battle looms for plan to ban same-sex nuptials
InsideBayArea.com, May 16, 2008
Gay marriage opponents file legal request to delay unions until November election
SFGate.com, May 23, 2008
Please read the Supreme Court's 'gay marriage' decision
HMBreview.com, May 22, 2008
Governor backs same-sex marriage ruling
SFGate.com, May 17, 2008
End of gay marriage legal battle means political fight will start anew
MercuryNews.com, May 16, 2008
No California gay marriages until mid-June
sfgate.com, May 16, 2008
Court says ‘They do’
smdailyjournal.com, May 16, 2008
It's best to take a long view of San Mateo County property values
InsideBayArea.com, May 16, 2008
Court decision to have impact on same-sex San Mateo residents, including a supervisor
InsideBayArea.com, May 15, 2008
Drop in property values keeping tax assessors busy
MercuryNews.com, April 15, 2008
Assessors flooded with tax reduction requests
sfgate.com, April 13, 2008
DA probes property tax fees
MercuryNews.com, April 8, 2008
Readers want reassessment details
SFGate.com, April 6, 2008
Life and Death at the Opening Bell
NYTimes.com, April 6, 2008
Assessors amenable to lowering home values
sfgate.com, April 3, 2008
Oracle chief’s tax rebate hits 11 school districts
smdailyjournal.com, April 2, 2008
Herhold: In defense of billionaire's big tax break
MercuryNews.com, March 30, 2008
InsideBayArea.com, March 30, 2008
Readers' platform: Assessing Larry Ellison
SFGate.com, March 28, 2008
$3 million tax cut on Larry Ellison's estate
SFGate.com, March 27, 2008
Oracle CEO wins property tax case
MercuryNews.com, March 27, 2008
Oracle's Ellison challenges estate assessment, wins $3 million refund
MercuryNews.com, March 26, 2008
Larry Ellison Gets $3M Tax Refund; Screws Local Schools
blog.wired.com, March 26, 2008
Almanacnews.com, March 25, 2008
InsideBayArea.com, March 6, 2008
Wedding bells ring on Valentine’s Day
Examiner.com, February 15, 2008
A first and lasting valentine
The Daily Journal, February 15, 2008
County chapel keeps busy on lovers' holiday
InsideBayArea.com, February 15, 2008
Love, marriage and Valentine's Day
San Mateo Daily News, February 15, 2008
Valentine's Day: 17 couples to be married
The Almanac, February 14, 2008
County comes to terms with shrinking budget
The Daily Journal, February 6, 2008
Higher fees, stricter rules for passports start this week
MercuryNews.com, January 30, 2008
County foreclosure auctions doubling
San Mateo Daily News, January 16, 2008
San Mateo Daily News, January 8, 2008
Sophia, Daniel Most Popular Southbay Baby Names
The Daily Journal, January 8, 2008
Sophia, Daniel Most Popular Southbay Baby Names
cbs5.com, January 7, 2008
2007
Stalling home sales could hit city budgets
The Daily Journal, December 3, 2007
Pacific Shores deal has possible windfall
Examiner.com, October 15, 2007
Kathleen Pender: Bay Area counties trim taxes as home prices fall
San Francisco Chronicle, October 14, 2007
Santa Clara County assessor wades into roiling 49ers stadium debate
San Jose Mercury News, October 11, 2007
Church gets tax refund; supes nix assessor's ruling
InsideBayArea.com October 5, 2007
Tax relief may come with move to county
Contra Costa Times, August 17, 2007
County service a full-time job - literally
The Daily Journal, August 1, 2007
San Mateo officials warn of property records scam
InsideBayArea.com, June 14, 2007
Assessed value bump: $8 billion
Almanacnews.com, June 13, 2007
Tax office warns against filing exemption claims for a fee
Philippinenews.com, May 16, 2007
San Mateo Assessor Warns Of Property Tax Scam
cbs5.com , May 9, 2007
Homeowners FYI: Filing tax exemption is free
InsideBayArea.com , May 9, 2007
Homeowner beware: Filing your property tax exemption is free
San Mateo Daily News , May 9, 2007
No Valentine Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
The Daily Californian, February 15, 2007
County vows to back marriage equality
The Daily Journal, February 15, 2007
Gay marriage supporters rally
San Mateo Daily News, February 15, 2007
Feb. 14 weddings soar at county chapel
Inside Bay Area, February 15, 2007
Some California licensing clerks join gay marriage fight
The Mercury News, February 14, 2007
Area V-Day nuptials abound
The Examiner, February 14, 2007
County clerk supports same-sex marriage bill
KCBS.com, February 12, 2007
County clerk supports same-sex marriage bill
San Mateo Daily Journal, February 5, 2007
Isabella and Alexander top county baby names
San Mateo Daily Journal, January 6, 2007
Alexander, Isabella top names in '06. Emily, Diego among new to county's top 10
Inside Bay Area, January 6, 2007
2006
Tax estimates lead to school funding shortfalls
The Examiner, June 16, 2006
Housing boom fills tax coffers
Inside Bay Area, June 11, 2006
County property valuations to begin arriving Saturday
Half Moon Bay Review, June 09, 2006
County to take huge cut in tax
The Daily Journal, May 11, 2006
Sophia, Daniel top list of baby names
San Mateo County Times, January 28, 2006
Sophia, Daniel top baby names in 2005
The Daily Journal, January 21, 2006
2005
Serving the People First and Foremost: The Slocum Way
The Spectrum, August 29, 2005
Restore the state subsidy for county assessor offices
San Jose Mercury News, August 26, 2005
Searching for a Home In Atherton, Calif.? Look Out for Googlers
The Wall Street Journal, July 12, 2005
Property values up
San Mateo Daily News, June 14, 2005
Spike in property values is a boon for local government
Inside Bay Area, June 14, 2005
County property assessment jumps 8.75 percent
The Examiner, June 14, 2005
Property values up
San Mateo Daily News, June 11, 2005
Warren Slocum named to panel setting voting machine standards
The Almanac, February 9, 2005
1998
Officials attracted to online voting
San Jose Mercury News, August 8, 1998
When Speed Counts for Something Quick election results in San Mateo County
San Francisco Chronicle, June 6, 1998
How San Mateo County Got Fast Election Returns
San Francisco Chronicle, November 7, 1996
1996
County Clerk Predicts New Age For Public Efficiency
San Mateo County Times, November 4, 1996
No waiting in line in Online County
San Mateo County Times, December 28, 1996