Burlingame's 2011 Most Read Stories

Over the last year, hundreds of stories made their way onto Burlingame Patch. So which ones did you read the most? We put together a list of the 10 most read stories local to Burlingame Patch in 2011.

These Burlingame Patch exclusives got the most hits this year.

Measure E, a four-year, $76 parcel tax, passed with a small margin. Funds will go towards math, science, reading and writing education, as well as art and music programs.

Larry Rosen gave his input on the new Safeway. Although it was a long process involving some disagreements and complications, in the end he thinks its benefits to the town and the future Downtown Specific Plan outweigh any negatives.

Teacher Nicole Rozakos was honored by Symetra and the San Francisco 49ers as a classroom hero.

After years of planning, debate and construction, Safeway opened its doors in October.

Barrelhouse opened its door and breathed new life into downtown Burlingame with the latest bar from the duo that brought Burlingame Vinyl Room.

Burlingame welcomed its only tatoo parlor this year.

Benji Palu is a two-way lineman assuming an important role as a junior and the lone returning starter for BHS football. 

Burlingame lost to Sacred Heart Cathedral in Division III final for 3rd straight year.

Former Mayor Terry Nagel and current Mayor Jerry Deal were re-elected in November's City Council election.

Members of Laborers Union Local 389, citing hiring practices, picketed the Burlingame Safeway construction site.