San Carlos Synthetic Turf Battle Is Heating Up……Again

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Here We Go Again It’s almost unimaginable, but the San Carlos synthetic turf battle is heating up once again.  The last battle lasted through three city councils, four Parks and Recreation Commissions and ten very long years.  At long last, synthetic was installed at Highlands Park.  Now, the City of San Carlos and residents surrounding Crestview Park appear ready for yet another showdown as the City moves toward plans for synthetic turf for that field as well.  For those of us who were involved in the … [Read more...]

Four Upcoming San Carlos Events

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Mark Your Calendars Please scroll down to see a list of these worthwhile San Carlos Events that are headed your way! The Wizard of Oz The San Carlos Children's Theater's production of The Wizard of Oz opens May 10th and marks the company's 100th production.  Since 1991, the SCCT has been enriching the lives of youth in San Carlos and the greater peninsula with drama courses, workshops and camps, customized curriculum and full stage productions.  The Wizard of Oz is running May 10-19th.  Shows are Fridays … [Read more...]

San Carlos Hometown Days To Announce King and Queen Pets

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King and Queen Pets Does your pet have what it takes to be crowned the King or Queen Pet of San Carlos?  This competition, which is being offered through San Carlos Hometown Days, was the idea of San Carlos resident Allison Rak.  Looking for a way to build on the Pet Parade from previous years, Rak has come up with a fun competition that will undoubtedly be quite popular given the number of pets in San Carlos. Here's What You Need to Know The Pet Parade will take place on Sunday, May 19th as part of the final … [Read more...]

Sequoia Union High School District Considering Boundary Changes

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An Expected Surge in Enrollment In a letter to Sequoia Union High School District families, Superintendent James Lianides laid out the plan for six community meetings which will discuss possible boundary changes for Carlmont, Sequoia, Menlo-Atherton and Woodside high schools.  The primary reason behind the prospective boundary change is the expected surge in enrollment.  Here are the projections by SUHSD:   Boundary Changes Are About Balancing Enrollment The projected average will be 2,400 students … [Read more...]

How “San Carlos” Are You? Part II. Take the Quiz!

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Just how "San Carlos" are you?  Take the latest quiz and find out! … [Read more...]

Announcing “The 2nd Annual San Carlos Treasure Hunters….For Parents” – Benefitting the San Carlos Education Foundation

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The 2nd Annual San Carlos Treasure Hunters....For Parents I am very proud to announce that San Carlos Treasure Hunters has joined forces once again with the San Carlos Education Foundation to raise some much needed funds for our schools.  I founded San Carlos Treasure Hunters in 2006, as an event for that would teach kids the history of San Carlos in a fast paced, fun environment.  Dr. Young from Young Orthodontics in San Carlos joined me the following year and we have put on the event together each year since.  … [Read more...]

Dedication Video of Snow in San Carlos 1976

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Let It Snow! Last December, I published a video showing proof a freak snowstorm that hit San Carlos in February of 1976.  That posting was the single most viewed page I have ever had in the 5+ years of the San Carlos Blog.  I decided to re-post that video again this year because we have many new users on the site.  Additionally, the video has been reformatted and edited to serve as a dedication to all of those who work so hard to make San Carlos a wonderful place to live and work. http://youtu.be/DHibzLofhcc … [Read more...]

The San Carlos Blog Holiday Contest….**UPDATE** WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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**Please scroll to the bottom to reveal the answer and the winners** Holiday Contest! Folks, in all honesty there are only so many times that I can write about low inventory, low interest rates, high demand, frustrated buyers and a red hot San Carlos real estate market.  Just assume that the market is on its head until further notice.  As a quick diversion from real estate, see if you can answer the San Carlos holiday riddle, below.  Email your guess to bob@bredelhomes.com.  The first ten people to correctly … [Read more...]

Keep Calm and Liver On

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In only 11 short days, the event of the year will be happening in Burton Park.  What is it, you ask?  Is President Obama coming to speak?  Will Space Shuttle Endeavor make one more lap?  Is the Youth Center going to spontaneously combust and send wizard-style firework dragons shooting into the sky?  Well.. no.  I'm sorry to get your hopes up on that last one.    But it will be something MUCH more awesome!  Hundreds of your friends and community members will be coming together to support a man who has done … [Read more...]

San Carlos Kids Show Act Of Awareness & Generosity

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Living Up To Their Name The San Carlos Treasure Hunters Team, The Fighting Irish, were crowned champions of this year's event and collected a nice cash prize.  It is what team members, Patrick Shea, Morgan Lynch and Julia Kelly did after collecting that prize that makes that makes them a perfect example of what San Carlos is all about for many of us. Dr. Young of Young Orthodontics and myself started San Carlos Treasure Hunters seven years ago as a way for us to give back to the community and in the process, have … [Read more...]