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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The California Billionaire Tax Act has received nearly double the signatures required to get it on the 2026 General Election ballot on Nov. 3. In response, multiple competing ballot measures were created to nullify the tax if passed. If contradicting acts were to pass, the measure with the higher number of votes would take effect.
Proposed Billionaire Tax divides California ahead of November vote
Annika Kumar, Staff Writer • May 6, 2026

A proposed wealth tax backed by nearly 1.6 million signatures has qualified for California’s November ballot, sparking statewide debate over...

People wait in line at an airport before boarding. Many airports nationwide are experiencing long lines currently due to a partial government shutdown. San Francisco International Airport (SFO), however, is one of the few airports that uses private security, so it was not as affected by the shutdown. "SFO did a great job of keeping the lines short, and keeping things going while I was traveling," said Matthew Edwards, a sophomore at Carlmont High School.
Partial government shutdown continues to affect domestic travel
Dylan Huang, Staff Writer • April 20, 2026
An American flag waves in the breeze, representing the values of the country. Although some may harbor concerns about the recent legislation concerning the Selective Service System, others such as Carlmont history teacher Jarrod Harrison believe otherwise. "I think many people are concerned about this because of the current war in Iran and the current President's threats to make war with other countries of Greenland and Cuba and the Panama canal. I do not see a draft on the horizon and I can see the logic of making registration for selective service automatic as a way to be more efficient," Harrison said.
Trump administration implements automatic registration for draft selection service
Lila Malloy, Staff Writer • April 19, 2026
A voter stands with various forms of government-issued identification that shows citizenship. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, if passed, would require voters to register with a valid form of identification to prove citizenship.
SAVE Act sparks debate over voter identification
Chloe Taylor, Staff Writer • March 5, 2026
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman speaks at the TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 event. Brockman has been a significant financial contributor to the super PAC Leading the Future, which seeks to expand federal AI regulation. "One of the big fights that we've seen is whether the federal government can stop states from putting their own regulations on AI," said David Meyers, a director at OpenSecrets.
AI super PACs shape the 2026 election cycle
Tsukina Ohashi, Staff Writer • March 3, 2026
California's current governor, Gavin Newsom, speaks to a crowd. Newsom confirmed that once his term as governor is over, he may consider running for president, according to CalMatters.
California governor race prompts students to get involved
Talia Simon, Staff Writer • February 14, 2026

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom reaches his term limit in office, constituents across California will elect a new governor on Nov. 3, 2026.  Currently,...

Carlmont students engage in an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. The "No Kings Act" aims to reduce and punish injustices and unconstitutional behavior by federal agents, mainly ICE and Border Patrol, in California.
California Senate passes ‘No Kings Act’ aimed to hold federal agents accountable
Chloe Taylor, Staff Writer • February 5, 2026

The "No Kings Act," also known as Senate Bill (SB) 747, passed in a 30-10 vote in California’s state Senate to make a first-of-its-kind legislation,...

A student walkout committee leader leads the crowd in anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) chants. "I just want this walkout to bring people hope," said Hillsdale senior and walkout organizer Brianna Hafiz. "I hope that people who may not have been as politically active in the past step towards activism in the future. Because at the end of the day, we are the future of America."
San Mateo students rally against ICE
Elena Winterson, Madilyn Shoop-Gardner, Naomi Hsu, Andrew Liang, and Caitlin Stehr • January 31, 2026

Hundreds of students from across the San Mateo area walked out of school on Jan. 30, converging at Central Park to protest the actions of U.S....

With the Mexican flag held high, students carried signs and banners while marching through the streets of Belmont. "My daughter is protesting, and I'm very, very proud of her. The first thing I did was send in her excuse notice, so that way the school couldn't say anything," said Mel Ellis, a Carlmont High School parent.
Carlmont students protest ICE in walkout
Anoushka Swaminathan, Ashlyn Wong, May Lin, Michelle Chen, and Rowan Sheng • January 31, 2026

On Friday, Jan. 30, Carlmont students walked out of school in a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in solidarity...

Protesters gather in San Francisco during a “No Kings” protest against the Trump Administration. Participants shared concerns about the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), particularly its enforcement practices and their effects on immigrant communities. Across the Bay Area, communities have organized numerous protests and walkouts in opposition to ICE and the administration.
Carlmont community weighs the consequences of walkouts
Naomi Hsu, Daniela Cuadros, Jayden Breite, Emi Pajarillo, and Linda Reeder • January 29, 2026

In light of ongoing nationwide protests, students at Carlmont High School are gearing up to lead and participate in an anti-Immigration and Customs...

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