Kindness during a time of division
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....
World War III memes suggest insensitivity
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...
San Mateo’s LGBTQ+ Youth Group allows members to show their true colors
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, a...
Salvation Army elves save Christmas once again
Kiana George, Segment Producer
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 Christ...
Nobody is above the law
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 Hillsdale Mall...
Breaking News: Community reacts to a smoky disturbance on Chula Vista Drive
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, t...
Eucalyptus Street tradition perseveres despite changes in policy enforcement
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 about the noise level, significant attractions, and maintaining p...
Hometown Holidays celebration provides opportunities for all
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, food trucks,...
CuriOdyssey lights the way for children’s future in science
Wyatt Binnard, Staff Writer
December 9, 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,"...
San Carlos families have a ‘de-light-ful’ time at the Night of Holiday Lights
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
December 8, 2019
A stiff breeze wafted down Laurel Street, ushering in dark, rain-filled clouds. A sign advertising “Basic Beauty” was ripped from a pop-up tent and blew down the street. A group of boys played on the road, pretending their umbrellas were lightsabers. The first drops of rain began to fall around 5:...
Christmas tree lighting is a ‘tree-mendous’ success
Adri ten Cate, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Belmont citizens gathered at the Carlmont Shopping Center to listen to the performers and watch as the Christmas tree lit up. Belmont does not have a downtown area like other neighboring towns. Because of this, there are few places for local events to take place. To make the shopping center a better...
Thanksgiving in the Tenderloin
Aylin Salahifar, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
Through their annual Thanksgiving Day Outreach, San Francisco City Impact (SFCI) delivers thousands of hot Thanksgiving meals to underprivileged members of the Tenderloin community. A one-square-mile neighborhood, the San Francisco Tenderloin is home to nearly 30,000 people, 6,000 of whom are homeles...
Sophia Morgan, Staff Writer
As she files through her closet full of various shirts and dresses, she starts to imagine the new looks she can put together, and a smile begins to form. She looks down...
Hanna Kryhina, Staff Writer
Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have influenced the scheduling of the Democratic National Convention. The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the formal governing...
Samantha Chu, Alena Ruhstaller, and Kimberly Mitchell
Breakups: the worst part of any relationship. At some point, everyone experiences some sort of breakup, but different people have different ways of coping with it. In...
Nicole Coleman and Ksenia Lapshina
Some come for a better education, some because of their parents, while others come seeking financial security. The California Department of Education recorded that there...
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that federal guidelines for social distancing will remain for another 30 days, and may last until June if necessary. The guidelines...
Cambell Kirk, Staff Writer
Downtown San Carlos is a ghost town. San Francisco parks, once bustling with tourists, are eerily quiet. Not a single swimmer can be spotted at Venice beach. Few...
Mira Bhatt, Staff Writer
Fourteen-year-old Yara Moawad wakes up early on a Monday morning. She brushes her teeth and gets ready for school, only to find out that it had been canceled again — for...
Samantha Chu and Zachary Khouri
Bored while in quarantine? Spending way too much time on your phone? Try picking up a book! But first, take our quiz to find out which romance novel you should read! And yes, all of these books are also movies, so if you don't feel like reading, you can always just watch the movies.
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
On March 16, the first day of distance learning, Carlmont students opened their eyes to rooms full of sunlight, likely feeling refreshed from a good night's rest and the option...
Anika Marino, Staff Writer
According to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, the total global number of COVID-19 cases has passed 600,000. The U.S. makes up around 120,000 of these...