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Planning Issues in Our Community

Development of commercial properties in the Eden Area is currently a hot topic. Local residents want to make sure that whatever is built is consistent with their vision. See Eden Area planning issues.

Books About San Lorenzo

Images of America: San Lorenzo, published in 2006, is a volume of photos of San Lorenzo and environs from the late 19th century to the post-World War II period. It was prepared by local historian Doris Marciel. The San Lorenzo Library has several copies.

The Idea of Home is a short novel set in part in San Lorenzo. The book's author, Curtis White, grew up in San Lorenzo. The Idea of Home was published in 1992 and is still in print. The San Lorenzo library has several copies to lend.


Trees in
San Lorenzo

The old sycamores and the future of trees in
San Lorenzo.

San Lorenzo's
Bayshore
Trails

Walk or cycle through wildlife habitats in the wetlands. The San Lorenzo shoreline may be the best place for seeing how the tides affect the bay and inland marshes.

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Village Commercial Center Plan Changes — Again

NOVEMBER 18 — Plans to redevelop San Lorenzo's commercial center, begun in 1999, have significantly changed for the fifth time in as many years. [See full story]

Local Nonprofit Signs Agreement to Purchase Lorenzo Theater

JUNE 10 — The Lorenzo Theater Foundation has signed an agreement to purchase the Lorenzo Theater. [See full story]

School District Looks for New Superintendent

FEB. 20 — The San Lorenzo School District is searching for a new superintendent following the retirement of Arnie Glassberg. [See full story]

School District Explores Sale or Lease of Surplus School Sites

FEB. 19 — School sites in the San Lorenzo School District are being evaluated for possible lease or sale. [See full story]


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