Fire breaks out in San Francisco’s Chinatown
Sarah Tocatlian, Staff Writer
February 5, 2017
Filed under News
On Friday, Feb. 3, a two-alarm fire broke out in Chinatown in San Francisco. At 7:47 a.m., the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) received reports that a fire had started in a two-story building, located at the corner of Pacific, near the Stockton Street Tunnel. Four fire trucks were sent to the sce...
Belmont hosts its first talent show
Kaitlyn Gates, Staff Writer
February 4, 2017
Filed under News, Top News
On Friday, Feb. 3, the City of Belmont hosted its first citywide talent show put on by the newly formed Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). More than 100 people came to watch 25 acts that ranged from dancing to martial arts to music and even a live drawing session. All ages came to share their talents,...
Rain helps wash away California’s drought
Noah Sun, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Filed under News
The worst is officially over. The abundance of rain that has battered California’s coastal cities for the past couple months has washed away the worst effects of the drought in many areas. Steady rains since October, combined with near-normal rainfall from Pacific storms last winter, have all bu...
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...
New plan aims to cut down Golden Gate Bridge suicides
Rachel Borshchenko, Staff Writer
February 1, 2017
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Over 1,600 people. That is the number of bodies recovered due to suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge since its construction. Tall barbed wire fences stand on both ends of the bridge, preventing those who may be considering ending their lives from being able to climb over the otherwise short barrier...
Redwood City mourns the death of Officer Gerardo Silva
Ashlyn Wong, Staff Writer
February 1, 2017
Filed under News
The Fox Theater hosted a memorial service for Officer Gerardo Silva of the Redwood City Police Department on Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. “The community is invited to attend the event to honor Officer Silva. We are expecting a large turnout of both law enforcement personnel and community members attending...
State lawmakers tackle teacher shortage
Alexander Derhacobian, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
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A widespread teacher shortage in the Bay Area has led to oversized classrooms and inadequate education for bilingual and special education students. However, a state legislator has proposed a radical bill to the California State Assembly that aims to solve this severe problem. On Jan. 17, Ass...
Trump Administration’s immigration ban sparks protests
Mona Murhamer and Sarah Tocatlian
January 30, 2017
Filed under News, Top News
Protesters returned to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), on Jan. 29, for the second consecutive day to protest the Trump Administration's ban on immigrants and travelers entering the country from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Protesters filled the inside of the airport's international...
State of emergency is proclaimed after storm damages
Justin Som, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017
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As a result of the storms of thunder and rain sweeping through California since late December, Governor Jerry Brown called a state of emergency for 50 counties on the night of Jan. 23. Sacramento, San Francisco, Merced, and San Mateo County were included in this group. According to the Brown administration, t...
Nationwide Women’s Marches surpass expectations
Mona Murhamer, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Filed under News
Donald Trump is the 45th U.S. president, and women across the country are "grabbing" back. On Saturday, Jan. 21, an estimated 2.6 million people took part in 673 marches in all 50 states and 32 countries. The largest march took place in the District of Columbia with an estimated half a million...
High winds and heavy downpour hit the Bay Area
Sarah Tocatlian, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
Filed under News, Uncategorized
In the past couple of weeks, heavy rain and strong winds have drenched the Bay Area. According to The San Francisco Examiner, a weather system producing heavy rain and gusty winds came into the area on Wednesday, Jan. 18, followed by a second storm Thursday night into Friday. National Weather Service ...
The Hackathon: Students code the day away
Celine Yang, Scot Scoop Editor
January 18, 2017
Filed under Humans of Carlmont, News, Top News
Coding, collaborating, and creating -- all in 24 hours. You’re sitting at a table, surrounded by other high schoolers. The area around you is crowded with people, napkins, food, even a pyramid of soda cans, but you’re too busy to care. You’ve got 24 hours, so all of your attention is focused on...
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...