February 28, 2010
REMINDER….. all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls. …. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS.
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number. PASS THIS ON ………..
February 27, 2010
Fifteen months after beating back a challenge from environmental groups at the ballot box, an Arizona developer’s plans to build the largest housing development on the shores of San Francisco Bay since Foster City was constructed 50 years ago are running into an increasing headwind.
On Thursday, 92 current and former elected officials from all nine Bay Area counties signed a letter opposing the project — which would construct up to 12,000 homes on vacant land owned by Cargill Salt into a community of 25,000 people.
Those coming out in opposition to the project — which would be east of Highway 101 next to the Port of Redwood City — included longtime Silicon Valley conservation leaders, such as former state senators Rebecca Morgan and Byron Sher.
Redwood City is undertaking an EIR process,” Hillan said. “That is the place where all comers are going to have their concerns raised and vetted in an open and transparent process. We’re disappointed that any elected official would seek to circumvent the process by which the public can seek to become more informed about not only the benefits, but the impact, that our project would have.
In November 2008, Redwood City voters defeated Measure W, an initiative backed by environmentalists that would have required a two-thirds vote of city residents for any development on open space such as the 1,436-acre salt evaporation pond site at issue. Cargill and DMB then submitted a development application to the city in May.
But in the past six months, the project has faced a number of substantial new obstacles that foreshadow years of challenges, political headaches and almost-certain lawsuits if Redwood City eventually approves the plan.
On Feb. 9, the City Council of neighboring Menlo Park voted 4-1 to formally oppose the project
On Jan. 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which will have to issue a permit for development to go forward, wrote in a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers about the proposal that “San Francisco Bay and its adjacent waters are critically important aquatic resources that warrant special attention and protection.” The letter, from EPA regional water chief Alexis Strauss, also noted that any federal agency considering a permit must take into account “the recent successes in restoring aquatic functions to salt production facilities elsewhere in the San Francisco Bay Area.”
In September, the leading shipping industry organization in Northern California came out in opposition, asserting that the project would create conflicts by putting new residents adjacent to the industrial facilities at the Port of Redwood City. Mike Jacob, vice president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, called the project “a direct threat to the port’s operations and its long-term viability” in an editorial published in the Palo Alto Daily News.
Hillan said that the project, which developers hope to start in 2013, remains on track.”It’s moving forward,” he said. “I wouldn’t characterize these as major bumps in the road.” He said the project is environmentally friendly because DMB and Cargill will build on only half of the site, used for salt crystallization for a century, and convert the rest to wetlands and parks. It also will provide infill housing, Hillan added, so Silicon Valley workers don’t have to commute as far to their jobs. And he noted that the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce and other organizations support the plan. The environmental opponents say the salt ponds are essentially part of the bay and none of them should be developed.
“This project is DOA,” said Lennie Roberts, with the Committee for Green Foothills in Palo Alto. “There are huge hurdles that are becoming more and more evident.”
February 26, 2010
Carlmont High School is proud to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on Disney’s Academy Award winning film, the stage version of Beauty and the Beast tells the story of the winsome Belle and her ferocious captor. Filled with lovable characters, beautiful tunes and enchanting sets and costumes, this production is sure to cast a spell over the audience. Beauty and the Beast will be performed by the Carlmont Performing Arts Department from March 4 – 6 at 7pm and March 7 at 2pm in the beautiful, new Carlmont High School Performing Arts Center in Belmont
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February 25, 2010
“The Boyfriend” – Sequoia Spring Musical
Please join me and others while we see the spring musical at Sequoia High School. I have several free tickets for anyone that contacts me.
Sequoia High School, Visual and Performing Arts Department presents their Spring Musical, “The Boyfriend”.
Friday, February 26 at 7pm
Saturday, February 27 at 7pm
Sunday, February 28 at 2pm
Students $5/Adults $10
February 25, 2010
My daughter is in heaven. In-N-Out is her favorite burger joint. This one might be a little to close to home though.
On February 24, 2010, representatives from In-N-Out Burger filed their application with the City to open a new In-N-Out Burger restaurant on the City-owned surplus parcel located at the northeast corner of Holly Street and Industrial Road.
The City’s Planning Division staff will now process the application in preparation for its consideration by the Planning Commission. Staff anticipates bringing the proposal to the commission later this year, likely by this summer.
February 24, 2010
Crab Feed at San Carlos Adult Community Center
San Carlos Adult Community Center
601 Chestnut St., San Carlos, CA 94070
Sponsored by Friends of the San Carlos Senior Center
If you would like to view the flyer click here: ( Crab Feed Flyer )
I plan on being there and would love to see you. Advance tickets please.
February 22, 2010
Filoli in the Movies
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Speaker: Tom Rogers, Curator of Collections
Movies like Heaven Can Wait, The Game, Joyluck Club and Stigmata are just a few of the movies that were filmed at Filoli. Why do the movies want us? How does a movie production affect Filoli – 90 people, 25 trucks and 16 hour days! Join Tom Rogers, Curator of Collections at Filoli, as he shares his knowledge, experiences and, of course, fun stories about movies made at Filoli.
Fee: $10 for members; $15 for non-members
February 21, 2010
Spring Fling is a one-of-a-kind auction gala that brings together people from all over the community to raise money for the public schools in San Carlos. It is an incredible fundraising event that is co-produced by the San Carlos Educational Foundation and the PTA Coordinating Council. Proceeds from this event will benefit all seven of the public schools in San Carlos. The event raised over $360,000 last year and over $1.4 million in the past six years. With only several months left to plan this magical ball, we need your help. Please consider one or more of the following ways to contribute: volunteer, donate, sponsor/underwrite.
This evening features something for everyone:
- • Silent Auction
- • Live Auction
- • Exciting Raffle
- • Great Food
- • Poker Tournament
- • Dancing to Live Music
- • Diamond Martini Bar
- • Costume Contest
- • Community Building
Thank you for supporting the San Carlos schools!
Lisa Costello & Kim Kondo
Co-Chairs, Spring Fling 2010
February 20, 2010
- Alpine Inn
My wonderful friends own the famous historical beer-garden, the Alpine Inn, formerly called Zotts. Geri is a dear friend of mine from my past life when I was flying for TWA. I later became a Realtor. Dear Molly, who is awesome has been more of a Mom to me and others. We don’t know what we would do without her. Molly loves us all!
February 19, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tickets on Sale Monday, February 8, 2010
Spring is in the air and Filoli’s Gardens are full of blooms and buds to delight everyone. Come and walk through the paths of camellias, magnolias and hundreds of tulips that have been planted especially for your enjoyment.
Join us for family activities, listen to live music, enjoy delicious food and much, much more.
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