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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Camille Dunning

Camille Dunning, Staff Writer

Camille Dunning is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and takes an interest in covering political and economic issues that beset our communities.  Outside of writing, she takes part in various activities including software development and engineering, choir, music compositions, violin, drawing, and photography.

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Just minutes after midnight on April 26, 2017, the California's Vandenberg Air Force Base commenced a test launch of its Minuteman III ICBM. As U.S. tensions with North Korea continue to heighten, military strength is becoming increasingly important.

U.S. Air Force performs missile tests on California coast

Camille Dunning, Staff Writer • May 2, 2017

On Wednesday, April 26, the U.S. Air Force conducted an operational test of one its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The missile was launched 12:03 a.m. from California’s Vandenberg...

In November, 2016, California lawmakers passed Proposition 56, a law that increased taxes on tobacco and nicotine products. That tax went into effect Saturday, April 1.

California cigarette tax increase goes into effect

Camille Dunning, Staff Writer • April 3, 2017

The new tax increase on tobacco products went into effect on Saturday, April 1.   This measure was part of California’s Proposition 56, approved by voters on Nov. 8, 2016.  The proposition won among...

Aircrafts coming in and out of the San Carlos Airport in Redwood Shores are causing noise complaints from community members. San Mateo County leaders are working to address the concern and reduce the noise.

Noise concerns at San Carlos Airport causes complaints

Camille Dunning, Staff Writer • March 13, 2017

The switch is flipped. The plane engine grinds. The propellers spin. The noise spreads across the city and jolts the residents awake. This is the case for many residents in Redwood Shores, which is...

California State Parks Foundation needs volunteers for Earth Day event

Camille Dunning, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017

The clang of aluminum Sprite cans and the crinkle of loose Doritos bags are familiar sounds to volunteers at the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup.   The CSPF...

Silicon Valley housing prices skyrocket

Camille Dunning, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017

From the hard-disk drive to the Google search engine, Silicon Valley has hatched some of the world’s most illustrious technological creations. Although it is highly revered as an economic center and...

As they become more available in San Mateo County, jobs ranging from project management to government are extending their offers to the population.

As they become more available in San Mateo County, jobs ranging from project management to government are extending their offers to the population.

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