San Mateo supervisors proclaim Sept. 15–Oct. 15 Latine Heritage Month; Casa Circulo and Latino Community Council honored

The Board of Supervisors on Sept. 29 presented a proclamation designating Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2026 as Latine Heritage Month in San Mateo County and recognized community organizations that run cultural and youth programming.

Veronica Escamas, founder of Casa Circulo Cultural, accepted the proclamation on behalf of families, artists and volunteers who fill the organization's classrooms. "I accept it on behalf of the families who fill our classrooms, the artists and teachers who share their gifts, and the volunteers who give so generously their time," Escamas said.

Arnoldo Areola, chair of the Latino Community Council of Redwood City, also thanked the board and highlighted the role of volunteers and sponsors in sustaining cultural celebrations that connect generations. Supervisors Corso and others praised community arts programming and invited attendees to a ceremonial photo by a piece of public artwork at County Center.

The board approved the proclamation on a unanimous voice vote as part of the meeting's agenda.