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San Carlos CVS to Make Way for Critical Summerhill 6-Story Apartment Complex at El Camino Real
Thursday 21st of September 2023 11:59:16 PMWhile the Committee claimed this project by Summerhill Homes as being part of the San Carlos Housing 2040 Initiative, certain questions have to be raised.
Oui! The Delicious Paris Baguette in San Carlos Opening in About Two Weeks!
Wednesday 6th of September 2023 04:31:58 PMParis Baguette in San Carlos opening soon! Mark it on your calendars -
The Health Downsides of Skyscrapers in Small Cities: The Challenge in San Carlos, California 2023
Friday 1st of September 2023 02:13:25 PMSan Carlos, California, known as "The City of Good Living," might not be the first place one would think of when discussing towering skyscrapers in small cities. However, recent trends in urban development have brought the question to
Welcoming Groovy Goose this 2023 – The Heart of San Carlos in a Cup of Coffee
Friday 25th of August 2023 05:49:04 PMStanding up to their name, Groovy Goose most likely is the first family café in San Carlos (or even the whole world) with a disco ball, fun music, and groovy artwork to match the mood - a fun coffee shop serving fresh roasted coffee,
Bonjour, San Carlos: the Delicious Paris Baguette Coming Soon This 2023
Wednesday 16th of August 2023 05:27:06 PMThe aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries will soon fill the air in San Carlos, California, as it prepares to welcome another delightful addition to its culinary scene: Paris Baguette.
San Carlos welcomes the Famous Doppio Zero to Laurel Street this 2023
Tuesday 15th of August 2023 05:56:02 PMLet's welcome Doppio Zero to the City of Good Living. DP is a bar, pizzeria and southern Italian restaurant that offers traditional Italian dishes, homemade pastas, and renowned Neapolitan pizzas.
San Carlos Bans High-Risk Bio Labs in the City – A Win for the Safety of the Residents
Thursday 6th of July 2023 01:22:32 AMThrough the Resident and City Council vote, San Carlos Bans High-Risk Bio Labs in the City.
A Spectacular Night in the Skies: 4th of July Fireworks and Festivals Near San Carlos CA 2023
Wednesday 28th of June 2023 04:57:03 PMThe annual 4th of July fireworks display events in the Peninsula promise to ignite the night with dazzling bursts of color. Here is a list of festivals and fireworks displays during the week of July 4, near San Carlos. Many thanks to
Imbert and Smithers gun store shuts down after over 50 years in San Carlos California
Tuesday 27th of June 2023 04:46:32 PMAfter over 50 years of selling firearms in San Carlos, Imbert and Smithers gun store shuts down due to strict policies brought about by a changed perspective regarding gun ownership within San Carlos.
Brittan Heights – My Favorite & the Best Rustic San Carlos CA Condos
Monday 26th of June 2023 09:57:23 AMOut of all the condos in San Carlos CA, Brittan Heights is my favorite complex because of its serene and rustic surroundings. The floor plans are also pragmatic and it's a well run HOA.
San Carlos Bianchini’s – Best Grocery Store Around
Wednesday 14th of June 2023 05:48:31 AMThe San Carlos Bianchini's is one of the best grocery stores around for fresh produce and meat/fish. A true treasure for this small community.
IRS Rules on Minimum Interest Rate to Charge on Personal Loans
Wednesday 24th of May 2023 06:08:45 AMJust as you can get into legal trouble for charging too much interest on a personal loan, same is true if you charge too little! There is an IRS mandated minimum interest rate for personal loans.
3 Foot Rule Violations against Bicyclists in San Carlos can now be Reported Online
Thursday 18th of May 2023 04:31:18 PMThe office of the San Mateo County sheriff announced May 11 that bicyclists in the whole Peninsula including San Carlos can now report 3 foot rule violations in the Sheriff's online crime portal
Coming Soon – Objective Design Standards for San Carlos CA. A Better System!
Monday 15th of May 2023 07:27:39 AMCalifornia has mandated objective design standards for all communities in the State and San Carlos CA is getting community input so it can draft its own standards.
Best San Carlos Ice Cream places in 2023- It’s a Necessity People!
Thursday 20th of April 2023 10:02:29 AMSan Carlos Ice Cream places: so where does one go for ice cream in San Carlos CA? Well, if you're "The City of Good Living," you better have ice cream choices!
Living in an HOA – The Good & Bad of it All
Friday 14th of April 2023 01:35:37 PMLiving in an HOA! It comes with lots of rules and fees but there's some good stuff too! However, do your due diligence before you buy!
Cinderblock Walls in San Carlos CA Homes: Robust but Beware of Moisture Problems
Wednesday 5th of April 2023 10:02:20 AMSan Carlos Ca has some home mostly east of the El Camino constructed with cinderblock walls. While these homes can be robust, they can be prone to moisture and mold/mildew issues. Read for more info.
CA Housing Element – Good News… More San Carlos Housing by 2031?
Tuesday 28th of March 2023 05:18:49 AMSan Carlos housing may increase by 2,735 units by 2031 to meet California's Housing Elements requirements. This would be housing to meet the needs and economic constraints of the City's population which is anticipated to grow by 12.5%
Do You Have the Better Type of Smoke Detector? There are 4 Kinds!
Wednesday 22nd of March 2023 03:30:31 AMThere are 4 types of Smoke Detectors on the market - do you have the safest type in your home? Read on to learn more...
San Carlos CA Weather? It’s Super Fantastic
Wednesday 15th of March 2023 11:19:04 PMSan Carlos CA Weather is pretty mild in both the summer and winter due to its ideal location on the San Francisco Peninsula.
City Adding San Carlos Housing to Northeast Area? Lots of Interesting Stuff Happening in 2024!
Saturday 11th of March 2023 05:17:32 AMMore San Carlos Housing? The City Council is studying whether to add housing to its commercial/industrial Northeast Area under the new Specific Plan to be concluded by Oct. 2024. Community Workshop for feedback on March 15, 2023 from
What to Consider when Buying a San Carlos CA home – Big Decision!
Friday 10th of March 2023 05:55:39 AMBuying a San Carlos CA Home So, you’re thinking about buying a San Carlos CA home? Congrats, they don’t call it “The City of Good Living” for nothing, you will […]
Electrifying Homes – Do you Like Hot Showers? Caution 2030 is Coming!
Wednesday 8th of March 2023 07:27:12 AMElectrifying Homes is not mandated in California, but encouraged through incentives. However, sale of gas furnaces and water heaters will be banned by 2030 so eventually all homes will need to convert once the appliance goes out.
San Carlos CA Downtown Specific Plan March 2023 Meeting – The Good, the Bad, and the Confusion!
Monday 6th of March 2023 03:52:57 AMInteresting San Carlos CA Downtown Specific Planning meeting on 3/4/2023. Although 3 subjects were meant to be covered, the meeting focused primarily on the closing of Laurel Street with opinions for and against it.
San Carlos CA Real Estate Stats – Lean Inventory & Rising Prices for Feb. 2023
Friday 3rd of March 2023 04:44:33 AMSan Carlos CA Real Estate Stats show Feb 2023 home prices bouncing back a bit since their September 2022 lows while inventories remain lean due to fewer new listings.
Safer Structures by 2025 but Higher HOA Fees or Extra Assessments
Wednesday 1st of March 2023 05:00:56 AMThanks to the new EEEs laws we should have Safer Structures in apartment and condo exterior elevated elements by 2025, but that probably will come with higher HOA fees and/or assessments.
Which San Carlos Starbucks has the Best Coffee?
Monday 27th of February 2023 03:53:58 AMWhich San Carlos Starbucks brews the best coffee in 2023? Which offers a better overall experience? Read on...
Selling a San Carlos CA Home – Big Move!
Friday 24th of February 2023 05:14:28 AMSelling a San Carlos CA Home? Well then here is some advice for getting top dollar and making your transaction a smooth one.
San Carlos Downtown Specific Plan – This is Super Exciting! Can’t wait for 2024!
Wednesday 22nd of February 2023 01:09:54 AMThe San Carlos Downtown Specific Plan is underway and should wrap up in the Spring of 2024. It's a revisioning of Laurel Street and some of the other surrounds areas too.
Keeping Low Property Taxes & Save Big Bucks!
Monday 20th of February 2023 04:46:12 AMKeeping Low Property Taxes when Selling your Home Under Prop 19. It can be done and it will save you a ton of money every year!
The Active and Safe San Carlos Airport
Friday 17th of February 2023 12:20:46 AMSan Carlos airport was built in 1948 by the Cooley family and pretty much looks the same as when it was built. Read on for more facts about the airport...
Inheriting Property Under Prop 19 – Not as Good as it once was, but can still Save you some Cash!
Wednesday 15th of February 2023 12:37:27 AMInheriting Property Under Prop 19 and keeping low Property Taxes. The rules changed in 2021 and it's no longer as easy to maintain those old low property taxes when you inherit property.
Keeping Laurel Street Closed – Final Decision 2024?
Monday 13th of February 2023 02:39:40 AMKeeping Laurel Street Closed, San Carlos CA permanently closed has yet to be approved. The City has put together a committee to study it as part of its downtown plan and will likely revisit the subject in 2024.
Tax Exemptions when Selling your Home – Great Money Savers
Friday 10th of February 2023 02:39:46 AMWant to sell your San Carlos CA home but don't know what the Capital Gains will be? Don't know about the tax exemptions when selling your home? Then read on...
Safe from Radon Gas?
Monday 6th of February 2023 08:00:19 AMAre you safe from radon gas? Not in San Carlos CA or anywhere else! Even in San Mateo County and San Carlos we have pockets of high levels of radon gas.
Preventing Capital Gain Taxes
Monday 6th of February 2023 02:19:07 AMPreventing Capital Gain Taxes when you sell a home. This strategy could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars if you qualify.
Jan 2023 San Carlos CA Real Estate Market – Not too Bad
Friday 3rd of February 2023 06:11:26 AMJan 2023 San Carlos CA Real Estate Market Status. Prices are down 21% and fewer sellers coming to market.
New Posh Livin Room in San Carlos CA
Thursday 2nd of February 2023 01:31:41 AMCity of San Carlos CA newest hang out spot [the posh Livin Room] is about to open. On February 3, 2023 The Livin Room (Bar & Lounge) will be officially opening its doors to clients
Is San Carlos CA a Good Place to Live? It’s a Great Place!
Thursday 2nd of February 2023 12:05:01 AMIs San Carlos CA a Good place to Live? They don't call it the City of Good Living for nothing! It's One the best places to call home!
Is San Carlos CA Safe from Scary Crime?
Tuesday 31st of January 2023 03:46:41 AMIs San Carlos CA safe? According to the San Mateo County Sheriff, San Mateo County is the 2nd safest county in California and one of the safest cities in San Mateo County.
Delightful Blind Tasting Restaurant in San Carlos CA
Friday 27th of January 2023 09:42:25 AMBlind Tasting Restaurant If you’re in San Carlos CA and looking for a yummy experience, then try Blind Tasting Restaurant & Bar. Located on Laurel Street in San Carlos CA, […]
San Carlos CA’s Excellent Elementary Schools made the CDEs list of top 6% Distinguished Schools!
Saturday 14th of January 2023 11:59:42 AMEvery Elementary School in San Carlos CA made the California Department of Education's 2023 list of Distinguished Elementary Schools! Less than 10% of CA made the list!
Most Expensive Home Sold in San Carlos CA in 2022
Friday 13th of January 2023 11:46:07 AMTake a peek at the most expensive home sold in San Carlos CA in 2022. You might be surprised!
San Carlos CA Home Prices – What Happened in 2022?
Sunday 8th of January 2023 03:32:47 PMAn explanation about how San Carlos CA home prices home prices faired in 2022. It was both a great and mediocre year!
Another Big Storm Hitting San Carlos CA – Possibly more Flooding
Wednesday 4th of January 2023 09:27:54 AMSome helpful tips on how to deal with the upcoming storm and potential flooding in San Carlos CA
Flooding in San Carlos CA made for a Bad New Year’s Eve 2022
Tuesday 3rd of January 2023 08:29:25 AMNew Year’s Eve 2023 was not a great day for many in The City of Good Living - San Carlos CA. A huge storm dropped more water on the City and many surrounding communities then the storm drains could handle. Flooding
Finagle a Great Bagel in San Carlos CA
Thursday 22nd of December 2022 08:51:22 AMNow if you are a bagel connoisseur like me and are lucky enough to live in San Carlos CA then there’s only one place to go and that’s the House of Bagels on Laurel Street in San Carlos CA. Truth be told, even if you live in some of the
Hardcopy Smiles
Tuesday 20th of December 2022 07:49:04 AMHardcopy smiles at Donna’s Hallmark on Laurel Street, San Carlos CA. Great selection of postcards and other party essentials.
It’s Starting to look a lot like Eucalyptus in San Carlos CA
Thursday 15th of December 2022 07:03:12 PMEucalyptus Ave in San Carlos CA If you’ve lived in San Carlos California for any period of time, then you know that Eucalyptus Ave in San Carlos CA is the […]
Pretend you’re an Airplane?
Wednesday 14th of December 2022 07:53:23 AMEver wanted to pretend you're an airplane? Well then you need to attend the annual Airport Runway Run at the San Carlos CA local municipal airport.
Unique Luxury Home in San Carlos CA
Monday 5th of December 2022 05:15:05 PMForget curb appeal, this San Carlos CA Luxury Home is more like curb lust!
Starting to look a lot like the Holidays in San Carlos CA
Sunday 4th of December 2022 11:22:40 AMThe holidays in San Carlos CA have arrived and that means it's time for the Holiday Light festival in downtown San Carlos.
The Lost Year in San Carlos California Real Estate 2022
Friday 2nd of December 2022 07:07:26 AMWell, it’s no secret, the San Carlos California real estate market and surrounding communities has slowed down. We basically lost a full year of home appreciation.
The Beautiful 12th Annual Night of Holiday Lights in San Carlos CA
Thursday 1st of December 2022 03:00:59 PMThe night of holiday lights in San Carlos
Toxic Holiday Lights? That I didn’t Know!
Wednesday 30th of November 2022 06:13:56 AMMany holiday lights contain harmful chemicals like lead, antimony and even arsenic. Say What? Yup, these nasty chemicals are typically sealed over, but in time the insulation gets brittle, cracks and these chemicals can start shedding
Higher Interest Rates, but are You Better Off Buying a Home Today?
Wednesday 16th of November 2022 05:53:08 AMHigher Interest Rates, but lower home prices mean monthly PITI payments have remained about the same since rates increased.
The Great San Carlos Life website/Blog is officially Born!!! Fantastic!
Friday 11th of November 2022 01:21:45 AMHooray!!! We are extremely proud to present our new website San Carlos Life all about San Carlos, California. This website is meant to offer both newcomers and long-time residents information about this great town.
NEWS FROM THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Announcements from the Police Department, Office of the Mayor, The Sheriff, and other City-wide Events
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