by sancarloslife | Apr 25, 2025 | Headliner, City Council Blogs, News Blog
San Carlos officially broke ground this week on Cherry Street Commons, a long-awaited affordable housing project that will deliver 33 income-restricted homes by late 2026. Located at 1244 Cherry Street, the five-story development will be the city’s first 100%...
by sancarloslife | Mar 24, 2025 | Headliner, City Council Blogs
The City of San Carlos is moving ahead at a sure and steady pace with its downtown project, focusing currently on the 700 block of Laurel Street and Harrington Park. During a public meeting on March 10, the City Council reviewed updates on key design elements,...
by sancarloslife | Feb 21, 2025 | Headliner, City Council Blogs
The City’s Plans for the Pedestrian Plaza San Carlos is taking a major step toward revitalizing its downtown district, with new improvements set for the fully closed Pedestrian Plaza, which includes 700 block of Laurel Street and Harrington Park: Changes in...
by sancarloslife | Jan 22, 2025 | Headliner, City Council Blogs
San Carlos residents, take note! Cal Water is proposing additional water rate hikes as part of its 2024 Infrastructure Improvement Plan. This proposal comes on the heels of the rate increase that went into effect in 2024. A Summary of Water Rate Hikes In an...
by sancarloslife | Dec 11, 2024 | Headliner, City Council Blogs
The City of San Carlos held its Reorganization Ceremony on December 9 during a regular meeting at City Hall. The event attracted a packed room of supporters for outgoing and newly elected council members. This year’s local election saw a remarkable voter turnout of...
by sancarloslife | Dec 6, 2024 | Headliner, City Council Blogs, News Blog
After more than 60 years of service, the original Fire Station 16 in San Carlos has been replaced with a state-of-the-art facility at 1280 Alameda de las Pulgas, marking a major milestone in the city’s commitment to safety and sustainability. As per safety standards,...
by sancarloslife | Nov 18, 2024 | Headliner, City Council Blogs
The San Carlos City Council made history during its November 12, 2024 session by officially adopting the city’s first-ever official flag. Note that although there is a “City Seal” flag that is flown at the City Hall, it has no formal designation. The...
by sancarloslife | Nov 11, 2024 | Headliner, City Council Blogs, News Blog
Proposed Additional Short-Term Parking Slots in San Carlos The City of San Carlos is launching a pilot program to address the rising need for convenient short-term parking on Laurel Street. Part of the larger Downtown Parking Study, this initiative aims to create...
by sancarloslife | Sep 26, 2024 | Headliner, City Council Blogs
Last Monday, the City Council received a presentation on refined street designs and key findings from the traffic operations and parking demand studies as part of the Downtown Specific Plan + Streetscape Master Plan. Community groups, local business owners, families...
by sancarloslife | Aug 20, 2024 | Headliner, City Council Blogs
Hey San Carlos! The City Council is giving you a teaser of what downtown will look like – very soon! See it by taking the City’s 6-minute survey meant to get your feedback on the proposed look, feel, and character of the upcoming newly designed streets. Let them...