ScotSkim: targets
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018
Filed under ScotSkim - quick news briefs
Pipe bombs sent to left-wing associates News broke Wednesday morning that pipe bombs were sent to various prominent members of the Democratic party, including the Clintons and the Obamas, and to CNN headquarters in New York City. The reporting of these incidents stirred up confusion, as authorities ...
Surf Air noisily returns to San Carlos Airport
Andrew Shao, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
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Surf Air operations have returned to San Carlos Airport after a months-long hiatus from the area, according to San Mateo County Airports Assistant Manager Chris Peter. The company is locally notorious for its heavy contributions to the airport’s noise pollution, frequently operating its relativel...
ScotSkim: safety
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Filed under ScotSkim - quick news briefs
US pulls out of long-standing nuclear arms treaty with Russia An agreement that was initially made to avoid nuclear conflict is said to be eliminated, as President Trump announced on his way to a campaign rally in Nevada. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty established during the...
New stoplight on Ralston Avenue works to ease traffic
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
October 21, 2018
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The traffic that faces people going on Ralston Avenue is difficult to manage. A commute that would normally take a few minutes can end up becoming a much longer one. In hopes of reducing traffic, the City of Belmont collaborated with Crystal Springs Upland School to put up a traffic light at the i...
Health concerns spur voters to vote for Prop. 7
Zachary Khouri, Staff Writer
October 20, 2018
Filed under News
Midterms are coming up soon on Nov. 6, and California’s citizens will be voting on Proposition 7 — and whether or not to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent throughout the state. DST was first implemented in 1918, giving us the bright summer evenings and the dark winter nights that we have...
ScotSkim: southern border
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
Filed under News, ScotSkim - quick news briefs
Trump threatens to close the border As hundreds of refugees approach the United States, President Trump threatens to close the U.S. border with Mexico to prevent their entry. The caravan consists primarily of Hondurans, however, it is thought have refugees from several Central American nations. With t...
San Carlos City Council candidates turn their focus on Generation Z
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
Filed under News
As the U.S. midterms approach, politics are on everybody's mind. However, an equally important election is being overlooked: the race for the San Carlos City Council, where three out of five candidates will be elected to City Council on Nov. 6. This year’s City Council race is more competitive than the ele...
New Dunkin’ Donuts serves up excitement in San Carlos
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
Filed under News
Dunkin' Donuts has taken over the East Coast, and now it's coming to take over the west. The chain opened its San Carlos location on Oct. 17, adding to its growing list of Bay Area stores. Dubbed a "next generation" store, it boasts cold drinks on tap, free Wi-Fi, and a spacious, modern design. The ...
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival means business
Maddy Ting, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
For many people, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is a perfect way to celebrate the fall fervor. This year, the festival was open from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, bringing back its traditional autumn-themed activities, food, live music, contests, and pumpkin carvings in anticipation of Halloween. ...
ScotSkim: voting
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
Filed under News, ScotSkim - quick news briefs
North Dakota law limits voters The Supreme Court passed a law which prohibits citizen without an address from voting. This law, effective immediately, came in response to the election of North Dakota Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp six years ago. North Dakota is a historically Republican state and H...
Utility box art brings color to Belmont
Sjoerd Huitema, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
Filed under News, Volunteering
In order to make the utility boxes in Belmont more vibrant, the Belmont City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission have approved an art program. This program allows artists to paint the boxes and brighten up the city. Many of these boxes were plain and gray before the start of the program....
California voters push for rent control
CJ Ward, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
Proposition 10, also known as the Affordable Housing Act, is on the ballot for California’s general elections this year. If the measure is passed, it will repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. According to Curbed Los Angeles, Costa-Hawkins was passed in California in 1995, enabling landlords to raise the monthly rent of their properties as much as they wanted, usually to match t...
As of Nov. 15, the Bay Area has the worst air quality in the world. In this breaking news piece, we answer your most pressing questions about the smoke invading our communities, including Carlmont's response to canceling school and how you can help victims.
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
The late morning sun shines through the trees of Twin Pines Park in Belmont, dappling the stone of the...
Questions arise surrounding leadership as the 'blue wave' crashes The ‘blue wave,’ crashed, as many...
November 18, 2018
“If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?” This is the typical response of a parent when their child asks if they can do something because all of their friends...
Robyn Stein, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
The Carlmont cheer team is preparing for the Jamz Slam City, a cheer and dance regional competition, at the Cow Palace on Saturday, Dec. 1. They may be nervous, but all...
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
California burns up from fires in north and south Infamous for its sunny days and sandy beaches, the Golden State is gaining a new meaning, as fire rages through both its...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
With technology becoming more prevalent in society, it can be hard to find traditional art that still resonates with people. The annual Harvest Festival celebrates small...