Supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol shortly after he held a rally in front of the White House, according to multiple sources. "We will never give up, we will never concede. You don't concede when there's theft involved," Trump said at the rally, which took place around 9...
Many hoped to finally follow through on their New Year's resolutions as they transitioned into 2020. People placed their hopes and bets on the new year and the fact that 2020 was the beginning of a new, and hopefully better, decade. However, the year took a turn for the worse in mid-March. Once filled...
Income disparity is leaving Californians in the dust. As housing prices rise, the economically disadvantaged are falling into homelessness and poverty. The Bay Area is one of the most economically diverse places in the U.S. According to the California Budget and Policy Center, San Mateo County has...
Peet's Coffee shops in the San Mateo district are no longer accepting cash as a payment form. The coffee shops implemented this new rule at the end of March due to the coronavirus pandemic; its purpose was to decrease interactions between customers and employees as a safety measure. Employees promote...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With the help of incoming Christmas trees, houses are lighting up with holiday cheer and Christmas spirit. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, about 25 to 30 million real trees are sold across the country. One local Christmas tree...
Many renowned cities have unique advantages such as location, ancient architecture that attract tourists, increased revenue, beautification, and a sense of originality. Belmont, being similar to many other suburban cities, lacks many of these assets, which is why the Belmont City Council has approved...
COVID-19 has impacted patients with chronic illnesses in many different ways. Specifically, its impact on patients with kidney failure has been profound. Dialysis or Renal Replacement Therapy removes liquids, toxins, and waste products from the blood using a dialysis machine. The kidneys normally...
San Francisco and San Mateo counties have been put under a curfew after they officially entered the purple tier in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy plan on Nov. 28. Within the new restrictions, indoor gyms, churches, and cinemas are only allowed to operate outdoors, and retail...
On Nov. 3, 2020, much of the nation’s attention was on the presidential showdown. However, much closer to home, local voters decided on candidates who will immediately impact local students. Elections were held for the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) Board of Trustees, with five candidates...
With the holiday season already underway and the pandemic in full swing, charities have had to massively increase their capacity to serve their communities due to the influx of people requiring their services. Experts from Feeding America estimate that the number of Americans with food insecurity...
