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Students gather around the DJ set to request a song.

San Carlos Youth Center spreads joy at their monthly dance

April 22, 2019

On April 19, local middle school students gathered at the San Carlos Youth Center, where a fun-filled night of dancing, socializing, and eating awaited them. Every month, the Sa...

Second-grade students gather in a discussion.

California’s oldest charter school hopes to develop students’ social-emotional skills

April 9, 2019

In most elementary and middle schools, academic skills are the biggest focus for teachers and children. Multiplication problems, flash cards, and learning cursive are some of th...

Families browse in the sports section of the San Carlos Camp Fair.

San Carlos Camp Fair offers one-stop shopping for busy parents

March 7, 2019

San Carlos held their second annual Camp Fair, a showcase for local summer programs. It was an opportunity for parents, children, and teens looking for summer jobs to talk directl...

The posted scavenger hunt sign directs participants to the front desk.

San Carlos families hunt for a better community

January 30, 2019

On the last day of San Carlos's annual Week of the Family, a scavenger hunt was hosted on downtown Laurel Street. It provided families with the opportunity to explore the city store...

After performing a juggling act with three volunteers, Mr. Quick and Mr. Mustache bow to the audience. The sound of laughter fills the otherwise quiet San Carlos Library on the rainy day of Jan. 20.

Gravity-defying circus spreads laughter through the youth of the San Carlos community

January 27, 2019

A few days into the annual Week of the Family run by the San Carlos community, The Circus of Smiles visited the library to put on a show for all ages to come and enjoy. The library'...

The planning commission presents their recommendations.

San Carlos City Council strives to make better gun regulations

January 17, 2019

A brand new City Council took on the timely issue of firearm regulations in San Carlos on Jan. 14. The topic of guns has caught the attention of many San Carlos citizens, especially...

Official portrait of San Carlos Mayor Bob Grassilli.

Final thoughts from San Carlos Mayor Bob Grassilli

December 5, 2018

With all the construction and development in downtown San Carlos, some residents and business owners wonder if it's worth it. Still, in his last two weeks in the position, Mayo...

Crowds of people stand to watch the performance under fake snow generated by a bubble machine.

San Carlos holiday festivities light up the night

December 2, 2018

The holidays have arrived, and many people have begun to hang up their lights in anticipation for Christmas. That includes the City of San Carlos. On Nov. 30, the City of San Carlos kicked of...

Participants of the hunt attempt to guess the number of jelly beans in the jar in the hopes of receiving a raffle ticket.

San Carlos Children’s Theater promotes upcoming show

November 2, 2018

The San Carlos Children’s Theater publicized their forthcoming musical, "Return to Oz," by hosting a scavenger hunt around San Carlos on Sunday, Oct. 25. Starting at 9:30 a.m. and lasting for two ho...

The annual San Carlos Art and Wine Fair includes many local wineries pouring drinks for wine and art enthusiasts alike.

The San Carlos Art and Wine Faire brings the community together

October 8, 2018

A glass of wine, a unique piece of art, and a whole bunch of people are the essential components that make up "The Peninsula's Premier Fall Festival" held in downtown San Carlos. Known...

Library visitors learn basic hula steps as part of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month.

San Carlos library celebrates Asian-Pacific Heritage Month

May 29, 2018

The spirit of the islands has come to San Carlos. On May 19, dancers from Hapa Hula performed at the San Carlos Library in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. ...

Colyn Fischer introduces the Central Middle School Orchestra during the Hometown Days kickoff event.

Hometown Days brings San Carlos together

May 24, 2018

With holidays such as the Fourth of July, it is easy to forget about one's hometown. With San Carlos, this is not the case. From May 18–20, the San Carlos Hometown Days Committee and a group of volunteers...