San Carlos Transit Village: Community Pushes For Referendum

This is Part Three of a three-day series on the San Carlos Transit Village project. Read here about recent pushback from the community.

Medi-Cal Salvation Bill Could Rescue Jobs, Elderly Debts

An assembly bill could save senior citizens thousands in medical bills and keep nursing home staffs employed.

San Carlos Transit Village: Environmental Impacts

This is Part Two of a three-day series on the San Carlos Transit Village project. Read here about the final Environmental Impact Report.

San Carlos Transit Village: A Brief Overview

This is Part One of a three-day series on the San Carlos Transit Village project. Read a brief history and overview of the development that has stirred recent controversy.

Should Justice Department Approve States' Voting Laws?

Despite the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate part of Voting Rights Act, Obama administration wants to continue pre-clearance policy.

$140K Rerouted to San Carlos Schools

Use this chart to where the state directed money from Redevelopment Agencies.

Monday’s Public Hearing for Transit Village Project Canceled

The project’s developer, Legacy Partners, is considering options to the city's below-market-rate housing ordinance.

Should Guns Be Allowed in San Mateo County Parks?

Guns have been outlawed in local parks for years and the NRA is not happy about it.

Local Leaders Aren't Born....They Enroll in This Program

If you could discuss matters of importance with influential civic and community leaders in a comfortable, open setting … would you do it?

Do You Agree With Zimmerman Acquittal?

Obama makes unexpected personal comments on the contentious case that has stirred national riots this week.

Bay Area Plan to Accommodate Population Growth, Cut Pollution Approved

Some opponents of the plan said it would bring overcrowding to cities. Others wanted the plan to be put to a vote.

The Truth about Ticks and Lyme Disease in San Mateo County

Find out how many people get Lyme disease in San Mateo County and how dangerous ticks are.

Is Napolitano Ready For UC Presidency?

University of California officials announced Friday that U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary will take over as school's president.

Senators Block Bill To Lower Student Loan Rates

The time-sensitive issue of doubled student loan rates is stalled again in Congress, with both parties hesitant to compromise.

Have an Opinion on Downtown Parking? There's a Meeting for That

The City of San Carlos invites residents and business owners to attend downtown Parking Advisory Meeting on Thursday, July 18.

White House Announces One-Year Delay For Part of Health Care Law

Employers will now have until 2015 to provide federally mandated health benefits for their employees.

Christine Boland Named New Parks Director

San Carlos City Manager Jeff Maltbie says Boland will bring strong leadership and innovative vision to the Parks and Recreation Department.

Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants?

A new bill could make 2 million California undocumented immigrants eligible for a driver's license.

Student Loan Rates Double Nationwide

After failure to meet a July 1 deadline, Congress left for recess with Stafford loan rates set to double on Monday.

Starting Today in San Carlos: BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)

Starting today, San Carlos retailers will no longer be permitted to give away single-use plastic bags.

Should Voting Rights Act Have Been Dismantled?

The Supreme Court invalidated a major part of the landmark legislation this week.

Do You Have a Vision For San Carlos' Future Development?

There is one vacancy on the city's planning commission.

Peninsula Residents, Lawmakers Laud Prop 8 Ruling

Assemblyman Rich Gordon called today a day for celebration.

Should CA Prisoners Be Released?

A panel of three judges has ordered the state to combat prison overcrowding with new high standards.

Should Public Records Act Be Gutted?

Speak Out: Take a Survey on Downtown San Carlos Parking

A vibrant downtown often comes with parking headaches. Take the city's survey and let them know your gripes, ideas and suggestions on how to improve the parking in downtown San Carlos.

Do You Support the Senate's Immigration Bill?

Known as 'S.744,' 1,000-page bill's negotiations stopped this week amid Republican-introduced amendments.

Should DNA Be Taken Without Warrant?

The U.S. Supreme Court this week votes 5-4 in favor of allowing law enforcement to take DNA sampling from arrestees regardless of whether they are formally charged with a crime.

Would You Hand Over Your Phone Records for Greater Security?

The Obama Administration has admitted to tracking Americans’ phone records for the past seven years to bolster national security, it says.

Hot Topic: How Much Will Sewer Rates Increase?

San Carlos City Council will take action Tuesday night on a possible sewer rate increase for both residential and commercial customers.

Olbert: Sewer Rate Increase Necessary to Avoid Risk

“Our sewer system is out-of-sight-out of mind,” says San Carlos City Councilmember Mark Olbert.

GESC: '4-Story Building on OCR Will Not be Acceptable'

GESC residents spoke out Wednesday night on what they say are less-than-adequate revised plans for the Transit Village Project.

Local Veterans Face Long Waits for VA Benefits

As our armed forces come home from the Middle East, the Oakland Veterans Affairs benefits office is being stretched.

Crestview Park Update Meeting Tonight: Time to Turf?

The city will provide an updates Thursday night on the Crestview Park improvement project. Some residents are opposing the proposal to replace the park's grass with synthetic turf.

Community Update

8 Ways to Spot Those Fake 'Benjamins'

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office wants business owners and consumers to know the difference between counterfeit money and the real thing.

Reminder: Tonight's GESC Community Meeting Will Address Issues With Transit Village Project

The Greater East San Carlos Neighborhood Association will meet Wednesday evening to discuss mitigations to the Transit Village Project.

Luxury Hotel, Terminal Upgrades Highlight SFO's $4.1 Billion Project

SFO is considered a "key economic agent" for Peninsula residents; the various improvement projects should generate 36,000 jobs.

San Carlos Teen Spearheads 'Made in USA' Legislation

Dylan Sievers' company, Bulldog Lighting, makes LED lights for off-road vehicles. Senate Bill 661 would update California's labeling standards.

Local Pedestrian Deaths In Analysis of Driver Prosecutions

A study by the Center for Investigating Reporting found that 60 percent of Bay Area motorists suspected of being at fault in pedestrian fatalities weren't prosecuted.