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In today's newsletter:

  • How Belmont’s former assistant city manager will reshape downtown San Carlos
  • Why a top Democratic leader is headlining Belmont’s 2026 graduation

Also on today's calendar: Friday Night Happy Hour | AutoVino Wine Garden and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; cool, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
  • Sunday: A sprinkle in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• San Carlos Snags Peninsula City Hall Pro as New Manager After Nationwide Hunt (hoodline.com) — Belmont residents may recognize former assistant city manager Kathy Kleinbaum, who has just been hired as San Carlos’ new city manager after a nationwide search. Her experience in Belmont on housing, economic development, and sustainability will now shape San Carlos’ downtown revitalization, potentially influencing regional planning and collaboration that affects how nearby Peninsula cities, including Belmont, grow and connect.    

• ROUNDUP: Universities tap left-wing politicians, activists for 2026 commencement speeches (campusreform.org) — Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont has invited former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver its 2026 commencement address, drawing attention because of her high profile and the school’s Catholic identity. A broader roundup notes several other universities nationwide choosing left-leaning political and activist figures for their graduation ceremonies, raising debate over how political these milestone events should be.    


📸 Around Belmont

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Other local events
    Friday April 24
  • Marvin Gardens
    Marvin Gardens , 1160 Old County Rd , Belmont
    6:30 pm
  • Saturday April 25
  • Track CCS Last Chance Meet @ Mt. View High School
    Carlmont Performing Arts Center , 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas , Belmont
    8:00 am
  • JV Boys Volleyball @ Harbor Tournament, Santa Cruz
    Carlmont Performing Arts Center , 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas , Belmont
    8:00 am
  • Youth Spelling Bee - Belmont, CA 2026
    Barrett Community Center , 1835 Belburn Dr , Belmont
    11:00 am
  • Friday May 1
  • The Colors of Jazz: Paintings by Robert Windle
    Gallery Sanchez at Noe Valley Ministry , 1021 Sanchez St , SF
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday May 9
  • MImi Fox & Pamela Rose - May 9 San Jose!
    SJZ Break Room , 310 S 1st St , San Jose
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in San Carlos. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in San Carlos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Carlos

  • Why the techbio Precigenetics aims to swap cell ‘autopsies' with live-cell measurement (rdworldonline.com)
  • Surprising study finds healthy fruit, vegetable diet may increase risk of lung cancer in younger people (ktvu.com)
  • Marina Council/Airport Commission approves Joby ground lease agreement (fresnobee.com)

San Mateo

  • San Mateo Officially Has A New Historic District (patch.com)

Foster City


Ok Belmont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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