#SAMCEDAonTheMove in May 2026

May events celebrated individuals whose vision, commitment and contributions helped strengthen and enrich the community.

Here are the highlights:

Check out #SAMCEDAonTheMove to see past events and activities. 

County of San Mateo’s Charter Review Committee

SAMCEDA’s Rosanne Foust served as Chair of the County of San Mateo’s 2026 Charter Review Committee alongside sixteen committee members representing all five supervisorial  districts in various community  interests and sectors.  

“The review is required at least once every eight years under the County Charter, which establishes the structure, powers and limits of County government. The 2026 Charter Review Committee is charged with holding public hearings and recommending whether the Charter should be updated to  reflect changes in law, governance practices or community expectations. Any proposed amendments would ultimately require Board and  voter approval.”  

At the May 2026 Board of Supervisors’ meeting, she presented their recommendations.

To view the 2026 Charter Review Committee Recommendations presented to the Board of Supervisors, please click here.
 

Skyline College’s Student Services & Workforce Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Skyline College staff and students, elected officials, and community leaders gathered in San Bruno to celebrate the grand opening of the college’s new Student Services & Workforce Center. 

The facility brings a wide range of essential student resources under one roof, including Financial Aid, Counseling, the Transfer Center, Middle College, and the Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Development division. The ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the college’s commitment to improving access to services and supporting student success, workforce development, and educational opportunities throughout the community.
 

Sutter Health and Santa Clara University’s Mark & Mary Stevens School of Medicine

A new partnership between Sutter Health and Santa Clara University is set to expand medical education in the Bay Area with the creation of the Mark & Mary Stevens School of Medicine in Santa Clara.

The initiative marks the region’s first new medical school in more than 100 years and aims to prepare future physicians through an innovative approach that integrates academic excellence, clinical training and community-focused care. 

Leaders from both institutions say the collaboration will help address evolving healthcare needs while shaping the next generation of medical professionals.

The San Francisco Peninsula’s 2026 Magazine Launch

The San Francisco Peninsula’s 2026 Magazine Launch celebrated the release of the latest edition of The San Francisco Peninsula Magazine, highlighting the communities, businesses and destinations that make the region unique. 

SAMCEDA’s SAMCEDA Business Roundtable - San Bruno Connectivity Case Study

In May of 2026, SAMCEDA convened a discussion with the City of San Bruno, Comcast, and the  San Bruno Education Foundation on a public-private partnership. 

With growing demands to  maintain and upgrade a municipally-owned broadband network, the session highlighted how Comcast and the City of San Bruno worked together to improve connectivity and services for San Bruno residents and businesses while supporting education, workforce development, and local economic growth.


 

KQED’s 2026 KQED Fest

Community members gathered at KQED’s headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District for KQED Fest, the public media station’s annual free block party and open house. 

The event featured live appearances from KQED, NPR and PBS programs, Check, Please! Bay Area auditions, behind-the-scenes studio tours and performances by local musicians, including 2025 Tiny Desk Contest winner Ruby Ibarra. 

Attendees also enjoyed interactive art, science and educational activities, explored exhibits from neighborhood vendors and cultural organizations, and sampled food from local food trucks. 

Throughout the day, KQED reporters, producers and KQED’s Community Advisory Panel (CAP) team led discussions on topics ranging from journalism and public trust to podcast production, immigration reporting, food culture and health communication.

Among the event’s featured discussions, SAMCEDA’s Larisa Ocañada moderated *Food as Story: The Bay Area Through Food, Culture, and Check, Please!*. During the session, she interviewed the producers of *Check, Please! Bay Area*, exploring how food serves as a reflection of the region’s diverse cultures, identities and communities. The conversation also celebrated more than two decades of the award-winning KQED series, highlighting its role in showcasing local restaurants and using food as a lens to tell the stories of the Bay Area.



KQED’s Ceviche y Aguas Frescas

KQED Live’s Ceviche y Aguas Frescas event brought together local chefs and food enthusiasts for an exploration of the culinary traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Throughout the program, chefs demonstrated a variety of ceviche styles, sharing the regional influences, ingredients and preparation techniques that distinguish each dish. Guests also enjoyed curated aguas frescas pairings, discovering how the refreshing beverages enhanced and complemented the flavors of the seafood.

The recording of the show can be found here (at KQED Live’s YouTube page).

For upcoming KQED Live events, check out the list here.

KQED’s Boots Riley in Conversation with Forum Live

Audience members gathered at San Francisco’s Sydney Goldstein Theater for a live taping of KQED’s Forum featuring filmmaker, musician and activist Boots Riley.

In conversation with the award-winning public radio program, Riley discussed his latest film, *I Love Boosters*, offering insights into the creative process, themes and cultural influences behind the project. The wide-ranging discussion explored the intersections of film, politics, art and social commentary, giving attendees an in-depth look at the ideas that continue to shape Riley’s distinctive body of work.

Check out #SAMCEDAonTheMove to see past events and activities.