San Mateo County hosts a photography contest
Kaitlyn Gates, Staff Writer
April 28, 2017
Filed under News
The San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau just announced the opening of the 2017 Play by the Bay Photography Contest. The contest is open to all students in San Mateo County. “Photography is a way to express yourself and is a fun way to save moments in a picture form,...
Demonstrators call for rejection of Gorsuch
Justin Som, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under News
In San Francisco, a small force of white canvas tents and demonstrators gathered at the steps of Justin Herman Plaza. Displaying signs that said "We Object -- The People's Defense," the participants were part of a movement in 13 cities across the United States called "The People's Filibuster." They were there for one reason -- t...
The Bridgepointe ice rink is set to reopen
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
March 21, 2017
Filed under News
It’s coming back! After a long four-year battle, the ice rink in the Bridgepointe Shopping Center in San Mateo will reopen. The decision to reopen the ice rink comes from SPI Holdings, a real estate and development company. In early 2013, SPI chose not to renew the lease with the ice rink...
San Carlos declares itself a sanctuary city
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
Filed under News
On March 13, San Carlos declared itself a “welcoming city” or “sanctuary city,” meaning that local authorities are not required to cooperate with federal agents to enforce immigration laws. The city council voted 4 to 1 in favor adopting sanctuary city status, in clear defiance of President...
San Mateo rethinks immigration policy
Alexander Derhacobian, Staff Writer
March 14, 2017
Filed under News
Recent efforts by the Trump administration to crack down on illegal immigration have prompted the City of San Mateo to re-evaluate its immigration practices and consider how local communities can counteract federal action against undocumented residents. On March 6, the San Mateo City Council held ...
Noise concerns at San Carlos Airport causes complaints
Camille Dunning, Staff Writer
March 13, 2017
Filed under News
The switch is flipped. The plane engine grinds. The propellers spin. The noise spreads across the city and jolts the residents awake. This is the case for many residents in Redwood Shores, which is home to the San Carlos Airport. The San Carlos Airport holds over 30 aviation-related business and fac...
San Mateo County files brief to protect immigrants’ rights
Alexander Derhacobian, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Filed under News
Rarely do local governments intervene in the federal courts, but a controversial case being considered by the Supreme Court regarding immigrants’ rights has prompted San Mateo County to take a stance. On Feb. 10, San Mateo County filed a “friend of the court” brief on the case Jennings v. Rodrig...
San Carlos Farmers’ Market continues year round
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Filed under News
Hot Harvest Nights are no longer. Since 2004, from May to December, the Hot Harvest Nights farmers' market would set up every Thursday in downtown San Carlos, according to the San Mateo Daily Journal. Hot Harvest Nights is being replaced by a year-round market on Sundays. “I like having access to seasonal food year round. It brings the community together year round instead of just the summers,” said Katrina Van...
San Carlos Bar and Grill serves up amazing seafood
Jackson Monge, Staff Writer
December 8, 2016
Filed under A&E, Opinion
While not a sports bar, the TVs showing Wednesday night basketball and the obvious assortment of alcohol makes it seem almost like one. While odd in this manner, The San Carlos Bar and Grill is spectacular in all others. The restaurant, located on 648 El Camino Real, is one of the best seafood...
San Carlos is working to turn utility boxes from eyesores to works of art
Estella Lippi, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2016
Filed under ScotCenter, Top News
Estella Lippi reports on the utility boxes throughout San Carlos that are being transformed into works of art by local artists.
San Francisco raises the smoking age
Brooke Chang, Staff Writer
March 6, 2016
Filed under News, Top News
When someone turns 18, he becomes an adult and enters a whole new life of responsibility and freedom. He can go wherever and do whatever he wants, whenever he wants to do it. However, on March 1, the San Francisco city supervisor vote dictated that these young, 18-year-old adults will no longer...
Super Bowl Village causes major traffic in San Francisco
Sarah Tocatlian, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016
Filed under Campus
The base of Market Street in downtown San Francisco has become a construction zone. Construction crews have been working into the night building the Super Bowl Fan Village that will open from Jan. 30 until game day, Feb. 7. The approaching Super Bowl means traffic hassles for San Francisco residents...
Features
Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...