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.

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

Scot Scoop News
Like those in San Francisco, local roads, witness daily traffic, collisions, and speeding. However, San Francisco has seen a multitude of complaints, such as its poorly maintained roads, prompting calls for redesigning. Traffic patterns in this area are less chaotic, and streets are easier to navigate. I can learn at my own pace, with less cars and less chaos to worry about. Even larger roads rarely have high levels of traffic, said Brant Chung, a sophomore at Carlmont High School who recently passed his permit test.
Traffic ticket trends show shifts within city law enforcement
Shiori Chen, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024

Total traffic citations were issued over 9000 times in December 2014. However, nine years later, in 2023, the number plunged to just 336. An...

Sikh soldiers pay reverence to weaponry through the practice of Shastar Puja, reciting hymns from the Dasam Granth like Shastar Naam Maala before engaging in Shastar Vidhya, the science of weaponry.
Hola Mohalla paints the spirit of the Sikh warrior
Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Lena Hui, a Carlmont High School freshman, uses a shovel to place dirt onto a piece of tarp. The first step of planting a tree is digging a hole in the ground. The hole had to be deep enough to fit the pre-potted tree.
In Photos: CityTrees host Earth Day tree planting
Alexandra Chan, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Seasonal allergies are a constant issue for Vincent Wong, a sophomore at Carlmont High School. Before, my allergies would start in early spring. Now, from wintertime to late spring, I get congested and have irritated eyes and skin, Wong said.
Climate change prolongs allergy season
Sophia Fu, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024
The view from one of 42,300 seats that spectators can watch the game from. I dont really think there is a bad seat. Even far up at the top its nice because you can see all these orange specks that are from everyone being dressed up, said Krystal Li, a junior.
San Francisco Giants unify the Bay Area through baseball
Hailee Byun, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
Antibiotics are coming to a Chick-fil-A near you, whether they work or not. Currently, new ones take 10-15 years and $3.1 billion to come to market, according to Pew Charitable Trusts.
Chick-fil-A's antibiotic policy rollback scrambles expectations
Alex Hall, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

Chick-fil-A has recently announced its decision to begin serving chicken treated with antibiotics, ruffling more than a few feathers. The...

Read More
A member of the Rotary Club of East Palo Alto helps an attendee of the festival plant a basil seed into a biodegradable cup.
Love Our Earth Festival promotes sustainable living
Masha Rozenfeld, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

With Earth Day approaching, East Palo Alto celebrated by hosting the annual Love Our Earth Festival this past Saturday. The event featured a...

Read More
Not only does climate change raise environmental concerns, but also threatens California homeowners access to home insurance, critical to protecting ones property and personal belongings. Increasingly, in recent years, large insurance carriers are offering less policies in the state and more residents are unable to insure their homes.
Climate change heightens California's home insurance crisis
Kara Kim, Highlander Editor • April 15, 2024

With climate change accelerating the rate of wildfires and other natural disasters in California, getting access to home insurance for residents...

Read More
REVERB, Chicago/Lollapalooza, August 2023 The REVERB team stands behind the Lollapalooza sign outside the concert venue in Chicago. In 2023, the team partnered with Billie Eilish and many other musicians. “We partnered with a company called Overdrive Energy Solutions to power Billie’s set with solar power rather than diesel generators,” Roth said. “This was a success because a major artist and a major festival showed trust in REVERB to make this project possible and show other artists and festivals what is possible!”
REVERB inspires sustainability initiatives at music concerts
Matthew Law, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024

Nonprofit organization REVERB enables climate action initiatives at music concerts and festivals that draw tens of thousands of people each year.  Across...

Read More
An autonomous Waymo car drives on U.S. Highway 101 in Burlingame, Calif.
Waymo’s freeway expansion encounters safety concerns from drivers
Sophia Fu, Staff Writer • April 6, 2024

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently greenlit Waymo, an autonomous driving technology company, expansion onto freeways...

Read More
View All
Carlmont High School
1400 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Scot Scoop News • © 2024 All content is property of Carlmont High School Journalism • Privacy Policy • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Menu
Activate Search
The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.
News