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Like many new apartment buildings, smoking is prohibited at the Trestle apartment complex.

Multifamily housing residents plead for a smoking ban

February 8, 2019

Following the lead of other cities in the San Mateo County, the San Carlos City Council is tackling the problem of smoking in apartment buildings. On Jan. 28, a study session was...

Runners get color thrown at them by volunteers. Some of the volunteers, like Patrick, Hayden, and Zach Tucker, came to the run as a family event to have fun.

“Race to Build” color run raises money for affordable housing

April 29, 2018

It can be hard to afford to live in the Bay Area due to the expensive housing costs. Habitat for Humanity helps build houses for low-income families at little to no cost to them....

This apartment is available for rent in San Carlos. Many recent graduates are unable to afford apartments even as small as this one.

College graduates struggle to find affordable Bay Area housing

February 26, 2018

The San Francisco Bay Area was born during the California Gold Rush when people from all over the world came to seek their fortunes. Nowadays, many are drawn to the Bay Area in ...

Firehouse Square, the proposed site of the affordable housing units, has been abandoned for years. The new development plans have the potential of transforming this dismal two-acre lot into a vibrant living space.

Belmont takes final steps towards affordable housing project

April 5, 2017

The Bay Area’s real estate bubble has led to a tremendous increase in housing costs and has affected countless residents. To help cure this crisis, the Belmont City Council has re...

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Current generation driven out by housing prices

October 18, 2016

Whether you are a freshman or a senior, chances are you have already asked yourself the questions, “What will I do after high school? What will I do after college?” If we...