BurlingameBuzz is a series of unique documentary style short films all about Burlingame, California, featuring a wide array of community organizations, locally owned small businesses & restaurants, residents, community leaders, and our schools!

Community Organizations

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The Burlingame Library Foundation’s Children’s Holiday Tea

The Children's Holiday Tea is sponsored by the Burlingame Library Foundation. It is an annual event that brings together children from the Burlingame and Hillsborough communities to listen to stories read by well known children's book authors.
Music at Kohl Mansion

Music at Kohl is the longest running chamber music series of the peninsula. Filmed the evening in December 2011 for their holiday program which featured four amazing musicians from the San Francisco Symphony.
Burlingame Garden Show

The Burlingame Garden Show is an annual event at the home of Burlingame resident John Ward. Watch this video to see it all!
Burlingame Criterium & Ryan’s Ride

The Burlingame Criterium is one of the largest downtown cycling races in California. It attracts hundreds of amateur and pro riders from throughout the state who compete on the under one mile track through downtown Burlingame.
Burlingame Parks and Recreation

The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Center is a vibrant hub of activity for the Burlingame and Hillsborough communities, and offers something for everyone…sports leagues, art and yoga classes, summer camps, and more –
Burlingame Mothers' Club

The Burlingame Mothers' Club (BMC) is Burlingame's largest parent organization with over 1,200 members.
An Introduction to Burlingame Public Works

The Burlingame Public Works Department is the largest organization in Burlingame, with a nearly $40 million annual budget dedicated to taking care of all city-owned land, utilities and infrastructure.

Schools

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McKinley Elementary School

McKinley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in all of Burlingame. McKinley is well known for its incredibly popular (and always sold out!) dual language Spanish immersion program, the emphasis on academics, and its warm community. Hear why students and parents love McKinley!
Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School is a jewel in Burlingame. Located in the heart of the Lyon Hoag neighborhood and right next to Burlingables, Washington Elementary is one of the most sought after schools on the peninsula.
Franklin Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School is one of the top rated elementary schools in California.incoln Elementary School is in the heart of the Easton Addition and bordering Ray Park.
Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School is in the heart of the Easton Addition and bordering Ray Park.
Roosevelt Elementary School

Roosevelt Elementary School’s Chili Cook Off is one of the most anticipated school events in Burlingame every year and is the school’s signature community building event. The highlight is the chili competition which yields dozens of variations of chili, with each aspiring chef touting his or hers as the greatest in Burlingame.
Burlingame Intermediate School

Burlingame Intermediate School is the sole public middle school in Burlingame.
Burlingame High School

Burlingame High School's Taste of the Town is your best opportunity of the year to sample the best cuisine in Burlingame all in one spot all at one time. The value of your ticket is a fraction of the value of the quality food you'll be eating! Plus, all the proceeds go directly to the BHS Parents Group.
Drew Shiller: Burlingame’s Most Famous Basketball Player

Drew Shiller is one of the most prolific athletes to ever come out of Burlingame…a three sport athlete at Burlingame High School, and the starting point guard at Stanford, Drew exemplifies the best of what a student-athlete can be. Enjoy!
Youth Sports in Burlingame

Want to learn about the high caliber of sports in Burlingame? Hear from Burlingame coaches and athletes, and get a first hand glimpse at our stellar athletic facilities!

Locally Owned Small Businesses

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The Pez Museum

The Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia is a pretty neat place. Watch this fun video and meet the owner of the museum, Gary Doss!
Park Road Fitness

Park Road Fitness adds a new twist to working out. No workout is ever the same at this Downtown Burlingame gym with a phenomenal outdoor facility perfect for cross training and boot camp style workout guaranteed to leave you carrying yourself out.
Burlingame’s Oldest Retail Store: The Studio Shop (and still family owned!)

he Studio Shop is Burlingame’s oldest retail business, having opened its doors in 1915. It is the place to get your favorite family photos and art pieces matted and framed, and their work is of the highest quality. The current owners, Janet and Carl Martin, live in Burlingame, and are very active in the community, supporting the Art on the Line exhibition in their museum quality gallery in downtown Burlingame. Most recently, they have gracious supported My Monet: A Burlingame Children’s Art Exhibition at Burlingame’s annual flagship event, Art in the Park, by donating all the custom matting of children’s art.
Burlingame Optical

When you walk into Burlingame Optical, you’re guaranteed to be happily greeted by Stuart Brickman, its longtime proprietor and Burlingame resident. Stuart’s shop prides itself on selecting the highest quality eyewear available as well as having an incredibly diverse selection for its discriminating local clientele.
Preston’s Candy & Ice Cream

Preston’s Candy & Ice Cream is one of Burlingame’s favorite ice cream and candy stores! This family-owned business makes candy every day in small batches to insure freshness and high quality.
Que Seraw Seraw

Que Seraw Seraw serves healthy fast food to go, and it’s all fresh, gourmet, organic, vegan, and raw!
Il Piccolo Cafe

Il Piccolo Cafe on Broadway in Burlingame is one of the best coffee shops on the peninsula.
Meet Janice Wolfe: Artist Extraordinaire!

Step inside Janice’s world as she shares with us her zest for art and drama, and why she loves Burlingame!
Stella Alpina Osteria: A Taste of Northern Italy in Burlingame

Step inside Stella Alpina Osteria and you’ll feel like you’re dining on some great secret family recipes reserved for special occasions. Owned and run by Burlingame residents Matteo and Alisa Ferrari since 2005, the restaurant features a nightly sellout Osso Buco and an ambience second to none. BurlingameBuzz is proud to feature Stella Alpina as one its personal favorites and local hotspots.
A Taste of Regal Paris: La Boheme Restaurant

La Boheme is one the newest restaurants in Burlingame, importing authentic French cuisine (and a French chef!) straight to The Ave. Their food is incredible – particularly their almond croissants – and their coffee bar in the front is a hit.

Community Profiles

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A Short, Fun History of Burlingame, CA

Hear some fun tidbits about Burlingame’s history from our residents that you’re likely not to know but will be sure to repeat! In this video you’ll meet John Horgan, a well known journalist and longtime Burlingame resident, Blanche Duffey, who has lived in Burlingame for most of her life and recounts the price of the first home she bought, and Joanne Garrison, a local historian and author with an amazing knowledge of Burlingame’s special history.
Meet the Burlingame Mayor and City Manager

How many of you know who the mayor or the city manager of your town is? Well, in Burlingame, most people seem to know – it’s just that kind of place. Hear from Burlingame’s Mayor Cathy Baylock and City Manager Jim Nantell as they share their thoughts on what makes Burlingame so special.
Meet Jeff Riddle: 4th Generation Burlingame Resident

eff Riddle represents all things that are great about Burlingame. He is from a fourth generation family, played baseball at Burlingame High School, and returned home to Burlingame after attending college at UCSD. He is now an entrepreneur and plans to eventually raise his family in Burlingame
Paint Burlingame

Paint Burlingame is one of Burlingame’s most popular artistic events of the year. Dozens of painters of all ages meet at the Burlingame train station off Burlingame Avenue for a day of painting their favorite images of the town. Prizes are awarded based on age…it is pretty impressive to see the great talent we have in our community! For more information about the next event, visit the Paint Burlingame website.
You know you’re safe when the Chief of Police lives in Burlingame. Meet Jack Van Etten!

Where else can you find a chief of police who not only loves where he works, but lives and breathes his hometown? Meet Jack Van Etten, our proud (retired) Chief of Police!
Burlingame Pet Parade

The Burlingame Pet Parade is one of the largest pet parades anywhere! It takes place every September on Broadway, and is one of Burlingame’s biggest free events of the year. The Pet Parade is sponsored by the Broadway Merchants Association, the Peninsula Humane Society, and the Daily Journal, with huge participation from the Burlingame Mothers’ Club, Burlingame High School Band, the Los Trancos Woods Community Marching Bank, Burlingame Show Choir, and the San Mateo Elks Concert Band.
The Burlingame Library Foundation’s Children’s Holiday Tea

One thing I love about Burlingame is there is so much packed into our small little town. Where else can you find a quaint branch of your library right in the heart of a neighborhood (in this case, the Easton Addition) that is a hub for the community?