The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News
The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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A hovering finger over a button to protect personal data on a website page symbolizes resistance to unwanted data collection. Assembly Bill 566 addresses this problem, aiming to strengthen digital transparency and protect personal information, affecting people of all ages. "I think younger generations would be less concerned about privacy in some regards, but maybe more in others. It would be interesting to see," said John Rowe, an Introduction to Business teacher at Carlmont.
California’s Assembly Bill 566 aims to reset data rights
Rui Patrick Fang, Staff Writer • November 15, 2025

Californians could see sweeping changes in how companies collect and use their personal data under Assembly Bill (AB) 566, a newly passed measure...

National Charity League (NCL) volunteers serve nutritious food to LifeMoves clients. NCL volunteers regularly have the opportunity to prepare and serve food at First Step for Families, LifeMoves' San Mateo location. "Serving food is really fun. I speak Spanish so I get to help out the parents and I see all these little kids running around, which makes me realize why volunteering is so important," said NCL volunteer Georgia Horn.
LifeMoves alleviates housing instability
Abby Goldman, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025
As the sun sets, a boy weighs the pros and cons of daylight saving time versus standard time based on how much light remains outside. While most agree that a permanent time system is more favorable, no consensus has been reached, even with new research citing health benefits of standard time by running circadian models. "We're able to run these types of models where we can understand what might happen over an entire year,” said Lara Weed, a Stanford Ph.D. candidate in bioengineering who is studying sleep and circadian rhythms.
Circadian research points to healthier solution to daylight saving debate
Kathryn Winters, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025
The San Mateo County Office of Education is a public site for receiving non-perishable food. People can also drop food off at Second Harvest Food Bank. "We need to let as many people as we can know that there is a need for food. We're just trying to help our community as much as we can," said Hector Camacho Jr.
SMCOE hosts food drive in response to the reduction in SNAP benefits
May Lin, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025
Majestic redwoods stand in Sam McDonald Park's Heritage Grove, the land that the park's namesake, Emanuel B. “Sam” McDonald, acquired and dedicated to the public. Katherine Wright, a San Mateo County park ranger and interpretive specialist, says that Sam McDonald frequently invited friends to his cabin because he wished to share the sense of peace and connection he found in the redwoods. "I would hope that visitors take away a sense of peace and feel connected to the redwood forest," Wright said.
Sam McDonald Park seeks national historic status
Joseph Yin, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025
A group of protestors wave signs at the "Trump Regime Takedown" protest. Movements such as this one express concern at the actions of the Trump administration. “I really hope to achieve getting more people to look at the issues and to care about what is happening, because I believe it is very serious," said Jennifer Woods, a demonstrator.
‘Trump Regime Takedown’ protests reflect dissatisfaction with the Trump administration
Sarah Han, Staff Writer • November 10, 2025

As the actions of President Donald Trump's administration stir controversy, demonstrators are taking to the streets of San Francisco to voice concerns about topics such as due process and human rights.  The event, originally known as the...

A sign outside the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) directs visitors inside. The museum showcases Californian art and heritage.
Art theft from Oakland Museum sheds light on artifacts’ history
Talia Simon, Staff Writer • November 8, 2025

When thieves stole over 1,000 artifacts from the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), the museum lost not only pieces of art but also cultural history.   The burglary occurred at the museum’s off-site storage facility at approximately...

A warning sign greets surfers as they visit Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz. A warning sign was posted as a precaution to surfers by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It also provides the Monterey Bay Aquarium phone number to report any sea otter interactions.
Santa Cruz surfers face sea otter attacks
Ellen Goetz, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

Sea otters have been exhibiting aggressive behavior toward surfers. In the month of October, there have been two incidents reported with the sea otters.  In one of the incidents, a sea otter took over Isabella Orduna’s board by nipping...

Paramount recently laid off 5% of its workforce, under the leadership of a new CEO. "It's a common strategy for new CEOs to lay off people," said John Rowe, a Carlmont business teacher.
Layoffs at Paramount signal changes in entertainment
Dylan Huang, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

After a controversial merger with Skydance, Paramount took another huge step and laid off 1,000 of its workers. The CEO, David Ellison, who assumed the role after the merger, sent a memo to Paramount employees on Oct. 29 explaining that they...

A Planned Parenthood clinic in Redwood City serves local residents with reproductive and primary care services. For many in the area, it’s one of the few places offering low-cost medical support and counseling.
California backs Planned Parenthood with $140 million boost
Mia Ghosh, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $140 million in state funding to support 109 Planned Parenthood health centers across the state. According to its official website, Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive...

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