Posts Tagged ‘Downtown San Carlos’
High Speed Rail to Run Above Ground in San Carlos
Plan Released According to the detailed plan that was released by the California High Speed Rail Authority on Thursday, most of the high-speed rail section that will someday traverse the Peninsula and the South Bay will do so above ground, and not in an underground trench as many communities had hoped for. According to…
Read MoreA Reminder: Shop San Carlos!
Support San Carlos Businesses. As we head into the spring and summer months, it’s natural that we (and our kids) will be spending more time hanging out in downtown San Carlos. We’re fortunate to have such a vibrant shopping district so close to many of our homes, one that is the envy of many surrounding…
Read MoreThe San Carlos Transit Village — It’s Coming…
What is the San Carlos Transit Village? If the term “Transit Village” doesn’t ring a bell with you, that’s totally understandable. With recent events such as the ongoing budget crisis and the passage of Measure B stealing all of the headlines, it would be easy to overlook it. But make no mistake, the San Carlos…
Read MoreSan Carlos proposes widening Holly Street…
Widening Holly Street In what will certainly be a contentious and highly-charged issue, The City of San Carlos today released preliminary details on its proposal to widen Holly Street at Industrial Road. As it exists today, the stretch of Holly Street leading west from Industrial Road already has 115 feet of widened, 3-lane traffic.…
Read More1001 Laurel Launches its New Site…
The new condo/retail development that’s been going up at 1001 Laurel Street in San Carlos has garnered much attention from the residents of San Carlos. There’s no shortage of opinions about this development and other developments that I have written about that are in the works for San Carlos. Matteson Development Partners just launched…
Read MoreHops, Shops, and a new Blog Poll.
The results from the latest White Oaks Blog poll are in, and suffice it say that San Carlans like dining out and being entertained. The most popular answer to the poll question “What should go into the old Foodville location?” was a brew-pub with live music. This would certainly fit in well with…
Read MoreCan San Carlos handle its own growth?
The article I wrote earlier this week about the Wheeler Plaza Development clearly struck a nerve with many residents who are concerned about the seemingly break-neck pace at which the City is adding residential living capacity. While there were many positive comments about the development plans, there were an equal number of residents who are…
Read MoreSan Carlos Downtown Development: Wheeler Plaza
Hmmm….You’re probably thinking “OK, I’ve lived in San Carlos for quite a few years…why haven’t I heard of Wheeler Plaza?” If so, you’re not alone — until it was brought to my attention by blog reader Jen, I would have had better luck finding it if I was tossing a dart at a map of…
Read MoreCowabunga, Dude! Marianne’s Ice Cream finally comes to San Carlos.
Here’s a “scoop” for you. The Cowabunga Creamery has officially opened its doors in San Carlos this weekend, and they’re unleashing a secret weapon on unsuspecting ice cream lovers: Marianne’s Ice Cream. Yep, it’s true — Cowabunga Creamery will be showcasing Marianne’s Ice Cream as their main brand. For those of you who know about…
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