(1) Train Depot.  The massive bricks used to make the San Carlos Train Depot are the same bricks that were used to construct Stanford University. In the late 1800's, Timothy Guy Phelps, an original landowner in San Carlos, called on his good friend Leland Stanford for help in building a train depot in San Carlos.  Excess bricks arrived shortly … [Read more...]

Consider this a post in humility. I was looking back at all of the posts written since 2007, and I discovered that few, if any, detailed mistakes that I have made.  I decided that if I was expecting folks in San Carlos to rely on what I write on this site, I needed to give a balanced assessment of things done correct and incorrectly as it relates … [Read more...]

Really? Yes, really. Granted, it's not downtown Palo Alto, but San Carlos is at least showing some signs of life after 9:00 pm. If there is one thing the Carlos Club and The Office have proven, it's that San Carlos does have a need for a nightlife scene. This Shouldn't Be Surprising Those that saw this need coming have had an advantage.  … [Read more...]

Have you ever wondered how it is possible that we pay such high property taxes in San Carlos, yet our schools face budget shortfalls every year?  You’re not alone.  Here’s how it all breaks down: The Birth of Prop 13 Passed by California voters in 1978, Proposition 13 gained national attention and was a main player in the “taxpayer … [Read more...]

Thank you I want to thank all of you for your continued patronage to the San Carlos Blog.  I do truly appreciate it.  I have taken your feedback and made some meaningful adjustments.  I think you will find the new site has sharper details, is easier to navigate, and now has built-in search capabilities. The San Carlos Blog has almost 500 … [Read more...]

Eucalyptus Avenue Has Become A Source of Pride For San Carlos Eucalyptus Avenue does not disappoint.   It's also safe to say that the popularity of Eucalyptus Avenue has grown well beyond the borders of San Carlos.  Take a walk down Eucalyptus at any point during December and you will quickly realize that many who are walking along the street … [Read more...]

Snow in San Carlos? Believe it or not, it happened.  February 5, 1976. After what can only be described as a truly exhaustive search, I finally uncovered the 8mm film from storage and was able to save some of the footage.  The footage isn't exactly high-definition, but you will see that San Carlos received more than a brief dusting.  The … [Read more...]

The San Carlos Dons No, that's not a misprint.  San Carlos did have a high school! "SC Throwback presents the San Carlos High School Dons commemorative T shirt! Featuring the Don mascot (whose political correctness is delightfully lacking), and designed in a Men’s or Women’s  style ( in red, of course!).  Released just in time for the … [Read more...]

SOLA A few around San Carlos are looking down at their chips and about to go all in for the south end of Laurel.  South Laurel, now named "SOLA" by San Carlos developer, Bob Stafford, is about to get its chance to shine. North & South Anchored by heavy hitters such as Town, Piacere, Spasso, Cask and a host of others, the north end of … [Read more...]