Amber Chia, Staff Writer

January 18, 2020

The long-awaited letter that would ultimately determine his future arrived in his mailbox. His hands shook as he slowly tore the envelope open, hoping his stats were competitive enough for him to receive admissions at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. He felt the pressure of attending...

Katerina Gaines, Staff Writer

January 15, 2020

The Belmont Farmers Market continued to provide produce, affordable prices, and entertainment to visitors this past weekend.  Since it's creation in 2019, the Belmont Farmers Market has continued to receive many annual visitors. Vendors sell everything from arugula to gourds. The Farmer’s market...

Khalid Kishawi, Staff Writer

January 15, 2020

When Farhad Farnia hears his country’s name in news headlines, it never has to do with its 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites, over 4000 years of rich history, or its diverse cuisine.  Farhad Farnia is a chef, grandfather, and one of 1 million Iranians living in the United States. He moved to Oklahoma...

Aylin Salahifar, Staff Writer

January 15, 2020

While an ongoing immigration discussion divides the country, Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) spreads compassion and inclusivity through their free Kindness Workshops. The workshops, held at the Mountain View Public Library, are attended by a diverse array of community members....

Allison Raisner, Staff Writer

January 15, 2020

You open up your phone and start to scroll through your feed on social media. You like his post. Like that meme. Comment on her post. Follow that TikToker. You then stumble across a meme about the possibility of the conflict dubbed as World War III. While you find it hilarious, and you want to...

Kasey Liu, Staff Writer

January 13, 2020

The LGBTQ+ Youth Group provides a supportive community for queer teens around the Bay Area. On Thursday, Jan. 9, the San Mateo Pride Center hosted a youth group that meets every week. Every week, this group meets to have discussions and hang out, which brings them a sense of community. For example,...

Kiana George, Staff writer

December 27, 2019

Santa isn’t the only one delivering presents and spreading joy across the world. Because on Christmas morning, hundreds of Salvation Army volunteers rallied together to prepare and disperse meals to over 4,000 homebound residents across San Francisco. Founded in 1865, the Salvation Army is a Christian...

Auva Soheili and Ayal Meyers

December 23, 2019

"This is what democracy looks like!" chanted a crowd of over 500 protestors. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the evening before the House of Representatives would vote on the impeachment President Donald Trump; people took to the streets in over 600 locations nationwide. In San Mateo, across the street from...

Erin Kee, Allison Raisner, and Ruya Yaman

December 17, 2019

Following the evacuation and extinguishing of flames at a local house, the 1500 block of Chula Vista Drive was shut down as a crime scene. The house fire was reported at 3:06 p.m. on Dec. 17. Within the hour, it was controlled, and the police began to investigate a possible explosion. As of now, the...

Emma Scott, Staff Writer

December 11, 2019

The holiday lights tradition on Eucalyptus Street will continue to go undisturbed despite the confusion that arose around Halloween time. In October of this year, residents of the Eucalyptus neighborhood received a letter from the City of San Carlos informing them that an already existing policy...