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.

Scot Scoop News
At a gathering at One Love Cafe in San Bruno, Sheriff Christina Corpus invited community members to ask their questions on Measure A. During the event, she also spoke out against the treatment she has faced in light of the allegations. "I disrupted a lot of plans for people when I won the election, and now there’s a major push for me to leave office," Corpus said. "But that push isn’t based on my performance or the promises I made to the people. It’s based on lies, hearsay, and the unions wanting to tell me what to do."
San Mateo County voters weigh in on Measure A
Naomi Hsu, Scot Scoop Editor • March 2, 2025

In a special election held on Tuesday, March 4, voters will decide whether to grant the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors the power to remove...

President Donald Trump has signed a series of climate-related executive decisions, including the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, efforts to roll back environmental protections, and a renewed focus on expanding fossil fuel development. "We're going to need fossil fuels. As a matter of fact, you cannot get rid of all fossil fuels—it's impossible. Certain modes of transportation cannot run on solar or electric power," said James Bohac, the engineering and green technology teacher at Carlmont High School.
Youth weigh in on concerns over Trump’s climate executive decisions
Shiori Chen, Staff Writer • February 17, 2025
A bulldozer clears the land to expand infrastructure for a nearby city. With Donald Trump ending the Justice40 initiative, federal funds that were meant for marginalized communities are now redirected to projects benefiting already well-developed areas.
End of Justice40 sparks concerns of environmental justice
Kiana Chen, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025
The committee plans to increase youth voting engagement across the county. "The committee’s primary goal is to increase civic engagement among high school students by educating them about the electoral process, the importance of voting, and their role in the democratic process," said Assistant Chief Elections Officer Jim Irizarry.
San Mateo County looks to students to increase youth voting
Michelle Chen, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
The state capitol in Sacramento stands as the heart of state-level decision-making, where lawmakers make policies affecting local economies, communities, and education systems. Much of California's legislation passes through committees and debates in this building.
California shifts slightly right in 2024 elections
Everett Keninger, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
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Issues that matter
With the upcoming presidential election, reproductive rights are put on the foreground of political discussion.
Issues that matter: differing perspectives on reproductive rights
Emi Pajarillo and Wesley Kron • November 5, 2024
With the upcoming presidential election, voters will consider economic issues, especially the price of housing and living when casting their votes.
Issues that matter: weighing the costs of living
Daniela Cuadros and Emi Pajarillo • November 4, 2024
As the national election approaches, the opposing political parties quarrel over environmental policy.
Issues that matter: debating the importance of environmental policy
Linda Reeder and Wesley Kron • November 3, 2024
With the upcoming presidential election, the opposing Democratic and Republican parties are wrestling for power over gun policies.
Issues that matter: local views on national gun policies
Daniela Cuadros and Linda Reeder • November 3, 2024
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