San Carlos Fall Recreation & Activities Are Out - Sign-ups begin August 17th

Fall Registration 2010
Courses for Fall 2010 session will be made available for viewing by clicking on the Activities Page. You will find the course description, times, dates and cost. Logging into My Account using your Family PIN and Client Barcode will allow you to view your current registrations, and where available, register for new courses!

Resident Registration: Begins 9:00 am on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

Non-Resident Registration: Begins 9:00 am on Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

About RecConnect...

What is RecConnect?
RecConnect is an internet registration service that is available 24 hours a day. You can view courses offered by San Carlos Parks & Recreation, register for courses, make a payment, and view your current registrations. You can also view your family account history.

What do I need for RecConnect?
You will need your Family Personal Identification number (PIN), your Client Barcode and either a VISA or MasterCard credit card. Call 802-4382 for assistance.

How do I register?
RecConnect is easy to use.
1. Sign In - Click on the My Account link and log in using your Family PIN and Client Barcode.
2. Browse or Search for courses on the Activities page and when you find the desired course, click on the Add button to put it into your basket.
3. Proceed to the Checkout page to make your payment.

Please note that all registrations must be paid in full at the time of registration. This includes all debts owed on your account.

Recreation Activity Guide

San Carlos City Profile

The City of San Carlos is an interesting community covering 5.92 Sq. Miles, with many local resources. The Visitor's section of the web site provides information about San Carlos as opposed to the San Carlos City Government. Here you'll find information on the City's history, businesses, chamber of commerce, clubs, churches, organizations, library, airport, real estate for sale, restaurants, weather and more

About San Carlos
San Carlos, “The City of Good Living,” is located in the center of the San Francisco Bay Area and has everything at its doorstep. San Francisco is 25 miles north and San Jose is 25 miles south. San Carlos boasts an ideal climate, good government, an outstanding school system, attractive residential areas, a fine shopping district, excellent restaurants, a modern industrial and commercial area and plenty of open space. As part of the northern end of Silicon Valley, San Carlos hosts several technology companies and is the address of many of the West Coast’s biotech and medical instrumentation firms. You’ll find friendly, involved people here and an inviting community atmosphere.

Demographic Data
The San Carlos Chamber of Commerce provides an annual profile of demographic data on the City of San Carlos. Click on the link below for a look.

• Community Economic Profile (San Carlos Chamber of Commerce)

Economic Growth and Trends (as of 2006)
Population in San Carlos City Limits: 27,718
Median Household Income – San Carlos: $88,460
Median Age - San Carlos: 39.9 yrs.
Ethnic Breakdown: White – 84.5%, Black – .8%, Asian – 7.9%, Hispanic – 7.7%, Other – 2.4%, Islander – .4%, 2 or more – 3.8%

Community Facilities

Health: There are two hospitals located within 4 miles of San Carlos: Sequoia Hospital and Kaiser Hospital, both in Redwood City. San Carlos has 24 physicians/surgeons, 24 dentists, 6 optometrists and 14 chiropractors. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation has proposed an 18-acre medical campus (including a 110-bed hospital) to be built by 2010 in San Carlos on Industrial Road.

Education: 94.6% of City residents 25 and older are high school graduates; 49.8% have bachelor’s or graduate degrees. There are 4 outstanding elementary schools, 1 charter learning center, 2 middle schools, 2 nearby public high schools, a charter high school and 2 community colleges in the area. There is 1 private school and there are 9 nursery or pre-schools. Six major, neighboring universities include the University of California at Berkeley, Stanford and San Jose State University.

Culture & Recreation: In San Carlos there are 2 museums, 12 churches, a modern library, a youth center, an adult community center, 6 newspapers, 1 TV station, 1 cable TV system, 10 channels antenna reception (includes all major TV stations), 8 financial institutions, 14 parks and 8 playgrounds. San Carlos is a short distance from major golf courses, the Pacific Ocean, state parks, camping and other facilities.

Transportation

Highways: San Carlos is served by US 101 and Interstate 280 for north/south traffic and is halfway between State Highways 92 and 84 for east/west traffic across the bay and to the coast. Major local streets are Holly Street, Industrial Road and El Camino Real (Hwy 82).

Rail: Commuter train service is provided by CalTrain to San Francisco and San Jose from the historic San Carlos Depot on El Camino near Holly.

Truck: Approximately 50 common carriers are in the area including two with terminals in San Carlos. Overnight delivery is available to all points within 500 miles and all California cities.

Bus: Regional and local bus service provided by San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans) from San Francisco to Palo Alto. SamTrans also coordinates its ate service with other regional agencies (CalTrain, BART, Santa Clara County Transit, etc.)

Water: San Carlos is 25 miles from San Francisco port facilities and 4 miles from the Port of Redwood City.

Air: San Francisco International Airport is located 11 miles to the north. San Jose International Airport is 25 miles to the south. The local San Carlos Airport is an important business and transportation asset to the community. It is currently home to 500 aircraft and many aviation related businesses, including air charter services, full-service maintenance, aircraft rental and flight instruction. Approximately half of all airport operations are business-related or revenue-generating. Another function of the airport is as a base for emergency service activities.

San Carlos is served by US 101 and Interstate 280 for north/south traffic and is halfway between State Highways 92 and 84 for east/west traffic across the bay and to the coast. Major local streets are Holly Street, Industrial Road and El Camino Real (Hwy 82).

MTC Awards $2.2 Million Grant to San Carlos for East Side Transit Connectivity Project

The City of San Carlos announced today that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has approved a $2.2 Million grant for the City's East Side Community/Transit Connectivity Project.

The project is designed to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to housing, jobs and transit on the East Side of San Carlos. Project funding will come from the MTC Grant ($2,216,648) and matching funds ($554,162) that come from State Proposition 1B funds and San Carlos Redevelopment Agency Capital Funds.

• Announcement of MTC Grant Award to San Carlos
• East Side Community/Transit Connectivity Project Web Site

San Carlos Real Estate Statistics 1st Half 2010

We wanted to provide you with a semi-annual update on sales for single family homes in San Carlos.

	Cur Inventory	Closed Sales	Avg DOM	Avg Sales Price	Median Sales Price	% LP Rec'd
First Half 2009	73	95	52	945,544	918,000	97.08
Second Half 2009	35	140	53	913,953	869,000	98.24
First Half 2010	81	113	43	972,569	890,000	99.83

This illustrates how San Carlos real estate is holding up for the first half of 2010 compared to the first and second halves of 2009. The average sales price is up 3% from the first half of 2009 and 7% from the second half of 2009. The inventory is up from both previous periods and yet the closed sales remain strong. The average days on market has tightened up a bit – homes are moving a bit faster than before. We are also seeing an increase in the percent of list price received. All of these are indicators that the San Carlos real estate market is recovering.

We hope you find this information helpful.

Visit the San Carlos Museum of History this Summer

San Carlos Museum of History

Introduction

The San Carlos Museum of History is located in downtown San Carlos at 533 Laurel Street. Drop by and learn more about the City of San Carlos and see first hand some of the historical items at the museum. You can call (650) 802-4354 for more information on the San Carlos Museum of History.

Pictured above: San Carlos Girl Scouts from Junior Troop #3136 visit the Museum of San Carlos History.

What's On Display

The newly renovated Museum is housed in a rebuilt fire house and contains many historical displays. The public is welcome to discover artifacts of the Indian and Spanish eras, the early San Carlos families and their homes (Phelps, Hull, Brittan and Drake families), the 1888 Train Depot, photographs of early San Carlos schools and San Carlos High School (1962-1982), the Chickens Ball(begun in 1940 and performed every two years), the Police and Fire Departments, the restored 1927 Seagrave fire engine, and theearly electronics firms of San Carlos (Ampex, Lenkurt, and Dalmo Victor to name a few). Of particular interest is a large aerial photo of the town taken in 1947.

Museum Hours & Website

The museum is open every Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. as well as during Hometown Days, the Art & Wine Faire and the Heritage Walk. To make arrangements for special tours, please call (650) 802-4354. The museum's web site is located athttp://www.sancarloshistorymuseum.org/

Docent Duties & Volunteers

Docent duties at the Museum are performed by the San Carlos Villagers. Membership in the San Carlos Villagers is open to all residents of San Carlos. Duties include greeting the public, conducting docent tours, and answering questions. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the San Carlos Villagers should call (650) 802-4354.

Happy 4th of July!

City of San Carlos - Avoid 23 Program

Avoid the 23 is a holiday tradition in San Mateo County. All 23 law enforcement agencies join forces to crack down on the drinking driver, adding overtime hours, reassigning officers and emphasizing drinking driver enforcement with officers on regular patrol. The campaign's methods are public education, community help and strict, quick enforcement. The Police Chiefs Association of San Mateo County sponsor the campaign. Avoid the 23 along with Avoid the 13 in Santa Clara County, Avoid the 21 in the East Bay and Avoid the Six Pack in Santa Cruz County in securing the Peninsula, East Bay and Silicon Valley against drinking drivers.

The Costs Of Drinking And Driving Are High

Here are approximate monetary costs for a first-time driving under the influence (DUI) misdemeanor:

• Fine, penalty assessment, other assessments and fees, jail booking fee: $2,700
• Emergency response fee charged by some police departments: $300
• Insurance-added cost per year: $1,000
• DMV License Reissue Fee: $120
• Alcohol Education Program: $626
• Car Impound Fee: $175
• Lawyer's charges for pre-trial at consultations, trial and expert witnesses: $5,000
• Transportation Costs: A six-month pass on SamTrans:$174
• Missed work days: 14 days
• TOTAL: $10,095

Drink And Drive - Lose Your License

The law enforcement officer who pulls you over will take your license away on the spot if you're caught driving with a blood alcohol level of . 08 or higher. You'll be issued a 30-day temporary driving permit pending a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles, which will suspend your license for four months. There is no court hearing or plea bargaining. If you're a repeat offender, your license will be suspended for one year.

What Can The Average Person Do?

• Designate A Driver
  Before you go to a party, designate someone in your group who will stick to non-alcoholic beverages and drive everyone else home safely. Your judgment is the first thing to go once you start to drink, so don't wait until you get to the party. If everyone in your group wants to drink, call a taxicab to take you to the party as well as bring you home. The fare is a real bargain compared to the dangers and costs of drinking and driving.
• Give Parties Responsibly
  If you're giving a party, ask your guests for the name of their designated driver the minute they come in the door and don't serve alcohol to that person. Serve food to buffer the alcohol, don't over-serve, pour standard drinks instead of doubles and serve non-alcoholic beverages and snacks during the last hour of the party so people can start to bum off the alcohol.
• Give Law Enforcement A Call
  Call 911 if you see a drunk or impaired driver or any other crime in progress. The dispatcher will direct your call immediately.

Who Will Be On Patrol?

To help discourage drinking drivers, the San Carlos Police Department will put extra police officers on the street each night during the annual crackdown to patrol for drunk drivers.

During this time there will be 23 sobriety checkpoints, 14 nights of regional strike team enforcement and extra street patrols provided by the 61 Law Enforcement agencies from Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.