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City Council Greenlights Harrington Park Renovation; Rethinks Fountain Design

City Council Greenlights Harrington Park Renovation; Rethinks Fountain Design

by sancarloslife | Jun 13, 2025 | Headliner, City Council Blogs, Downtown Specific Plan

In the photo: the proposed pavilion stage In a closely watched public meeting, the San Carlos City Council reached a key decision on the long-anticipated renovation of Harrington Park and the 700 Block of Laurel Street. The session was marked by careful deliberation...
Watch an Exciting Video of the Drone Show at the Hometown Days 2025

Watch an Exciting Video of the Drone Show at the Hometown Days 2025

by sancarloslife | May 20, 2025 | Headliner, City Council Blogs, Events Blogs

San Carlos just blew out a hundred candles last weekend and threw one epic birthday party to match. Hometown Days 2025 was bigger, brighter, and louder than ever before. In addition to the classic parade down Laurel Street, rides and games, the popular pet parade, the...
Blossoms Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Guests from Ōmura, Japan

Blossoms Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Guests from Ōmura, Japan

by sancarloslife | May 20, 2025 | Headliner, City Council Blogs, Events Blogs

  SAN CARLOS, Calif. — City leaders and residents gathered on Sister City Lane on May 15, 2025, for the ribbon cutting of Blossoms, a Japanese-American-inspired mural, a collaborative effort by the community of San Carlos community last June 2024, commemorating...
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...
Cherry Street Commons Breaks Ground, Bringing 33 Affordable Units by 2026

Cherry Street Commons Breaks Ground, Bringing 33 Affordable Units by 2026

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%...
Vote for the Water Fountain You Like: Exciting Downtown Updates in San Carlos

Vote for the Water Fountain You Like: Exciting Downtown Updates in San Carlos

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,...
The Beautiful Pedestrian Plaza & Other Downtown Laurel Street Updates

The Beautiful Pedestrian Plaza & Other Downtown Laurel Street Updates

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...
More Critical Water Rate Hikes for San Carlos Residents: Participate in Hearings Tomorrow

More Critical Water Rate Hikes for San Carlos Residents: Participate in Hearings Tomorrow

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...
San Carlos City Council 2025: New Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Retirement of Ron Collins

San Carlos City Council 2025: New Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Retirement of Ron Collins

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...
Fire Station 16 San Carlos: A Gift to Our Awesome Firefighters

Fire Station 16 San Carlos: A Gift to Our Awesome Firefighters

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,...
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