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Centenarians of San Carlos: Nancy and Dorothy Share a Lifetime of Stories

Centenarians of San Carlos: Nancy and Dorothy Share a Lifetime of Stories

by sancarloslife | Jul 23, 2025 | Headliner, Centennial

In the colored photo: Dorothy Young and Nancy Granfield. In the black and white photos: Dr. Max Grandfield, The Great Depression in California, Nancy Grandfield in the 1980s, Soldiers during World War 2, San Carlos Little League, The House of Nancy Grandfield. On a...
Art Bias Leads Creation of Centennial Mural, The Largest Mural in City History

Art Bias Leads Creation of Centennial Mural, The Largest Mural in City History

by sancarloslife | Jul 10, 2025 | Headliner, Centennial, Events Blogs, Shops and Services Blogs

In the photo: The Centennial Mural, halfway done. From left to right, lead artists Amber Smith, Deborah Shea, and Miyu, staff artist.  The San Carlos Centennial Mural Updates Last Updated August 12, 2025 Official Logo of the Centennial Mural. San Carlos is celebrating...
Stage Dive into Talent – The New Community Stage Takes a Bow at Hometown Days!

Stage Dive into Talent – The New Community Stage Takes a Bow at Hometown Days!

by sancarloslife | May 7, 2025 | Headliner, Centennial, Events Blogs, What's On Blogs

The Community Stage: It’s local. It’s lively. And it’s off the charts. San Carlos is hitting the big 1-0-0 this year, and as a community we’re not just blowing out candles—we’re turning up the volume! As a proud sponsor of the Centennial Hometown Days, the San Carlos...
The Great San Carlos Historical Markers Hunt

The Great San Carlos Historical Markers Hunt

by sancarloslife | May 2, 2025 | Headliner, Centennial, City Council Blogs

HAVE YOU SEEN THESE SIGNS? Snapping a photo of them might just win you some serious bragging rights. To celebrate our 100th birthday, San Carlos has scattered these stickers around certain places in town with great historical significance. The mission? Be the first...
The Interesting History of Home Ownership in San Carlos, CA

The Interesting History of Home Ownership in San Carlos, CA

by sancarloslife | Jan 7, 2025 | Headliner, Centennial, Real Estate Blogs

A History of Home Ownership in San Carlos, CA San Carlos has an interesting history shaped by the people who called it home. From Spanish missionaries and Native Americans in the 1700s, to tech executives and modern families today, the story of this town is one of...
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