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Colorized historical illustration of Belmont in 1885 showing El Camino Real, Southern Pacific Railroad, Old County Road, and early Belmont landmarks.

Belmont Turns 100! A Look Back at 1885 and a Celebration 100 Years in the Making

October 23, 2026 / No Comments
Belmont is celebrating its 100th birthday on Saturday, October 24, 2026! Join the festivities featuring a vintage car parade, time capsule ceremony, live music, and an evening drone show. Plus, take a fascinating look back at Belmont in 1885 through a colorized historical illustration showing the streets, buildings, and landmarks that helped shape our community.
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First Place in Chili 1982. Still Perfecting It 44 Years Later.

October 22, 2026 / No Comments
Back in 1982, our chili won first place at the Redwood City Chili Cook-Off when we owned the Steel Grill. More than four decades later, we're still refining that winning recipe! Discover what makes our chili special: three slow-cooked meats, fire-roasted peppers, and a homemade chile slurry that delivers remarkable depth and complexity. From our years in the food service industry to our kitchen today, we're sharing a little culinary history and one of our favorite recipes—just in time for football season!
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Barrett Community Center in Belmont, CA, showing the original school building

Belmont Measure Y: A Worthwhile Goal, but Is This the Right Way to Fund It?

October 19, 2026 / No Comments
Belmont Measure Y proposes an ongoing property tax to fund a new Barrett Community Center. While we support investing in Belmont's future, we have concerns about the measure's lack of a sunset date, annual tax increases, undefined construction costs, and independent oversight. Here's why we believe Belmont taxpayers deserve greater financial accountability.
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Historical map of Belmont, California, showing early streets and neighborhood development

Streets Around Us: Benson Way — The Belmont Mayor Behind the Name

October 14, 2026 / No Comments
The story of Wallace “Wally” Benson, whose dedication to Belmont earned him a lasting place in the city’s history. Every school day, parents travel up Benson Way in Belmont’s Belcrest
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Belmont California home price trends and Case-Shiller market analysis

Why Belmont’s Median Home Price Can Swing So Much From Month to Month

October 8, 2026 / No Comments
Belmont’s median home price can move sharply from one month to the next—not necessarily because home values changed dramatically, but because a small number of larger or smaller homes can heavily influence the results. Here’s why we also track the Case-Shiller Index to help smooth out those fluctuations.
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