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...

Saya Deshpande and Aleyda Contreras

December 11, 2019

The sight of fake snow and the sounds of Christmas music were just two of the main features of the Hometown Holidays celebration. The annual Hometown Holidays celebration took place in Downtown Redwood City from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m on Dec. 7. Throughout the day, streets were lined with vendor booths,...

Wyatt Binnard, Staff Writer

December 8, 2019

The CuriOdyssey museum has exhibits ranging from bobcats and rolling ball sculptures to plasma spheres, all to help it fulfill its mission of inspiring kids with science. "At this age, kids are tiny little sponges for information, and this place gives them an opportunity to get their hands dirty,"...