Diwali is the biggest and most important religious festival in the Hindu culture. Observed by more than a billion people around the world, the “festival of lights” signifies the triumph of light over...

The Bay Area’s homeless crisis ranks amongst the worse in the United States. According to the Bay Area Economic Institute, there are over 28,000 facing homelessness here. The large homeless population...

Each day, 100 sushi rolls are completely demolished, 10 bowls of an incredibly nutrient-dense stew are inhaled, and another five bowls of rice are scarfed down. He weighs 600 pounds, is a pro athlete,...

Carlmont parents and dynamic duo Nami and Shen Chen have worked for ten years to develop the only award-winning English Language Japanese cooking blog. Now, the blog is one of the largest ethnic food blogs...

For the first time in history, a president of the United States has officially declared Columbus Day to be Indigenous People's Day. President Joe Biden redefined the holiday on Oct.11 as a national stance...

These names are just a handful of the greatest hoopers in history. Although you may have heard these names once or twice while skipping through channels during a non-prime time and stumbling across...

Throughout your life, you're conditioned to believe that college is the key to success. Your parents, teachers, and even your peers constantly remind you that getting into college is the end goal. Last...

As hate crimes agains Asian-Americans have surged in the past few months, thousands of protestors across the U.S. have rallied for change. In San Francisco, organizers brought together local city leaders,...

Due to the pandemic, many companies have had to down-size. Vincent Attali, an accomplished French American pastry chef at New York City, was the former executive pastry chef at Linkelnd, where over 95%...

Originally an area filled with dairy farms and dirt roads, the Castro has become one of San Francisco’s most unique and vibrant neighborhoods lined with stylish shops and restaurants. With a rich history...

Before joining the club, each member receives a tea bag kit with different flavors. "We packaged up these little bags, and the loose leaf tea we got from ITO EN, and we put them into little tea bags. Then...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are seeking outdoor activities more than ever. Public art is an enjoyable yet safe activity for people of all ages and Colette Crutcher is the artist behind some of...

Record numbers of voters show up in Oakland, California, to make their voices heard in the 2020 presidential election. A national non-profit, World Central kitchen, gathers donations and then partners...

Jeff Roller and Tim Hall took on the challenge of growing the world's most difficult crop: Wasabi. Now their fresh wasabi is being served in some of the countries' top restaurants. Music: Hip Jazz from...

84-year-old San Mateo resident Claire Mack was a high school dropout who overcame obstacles and served her community as an activist, local tv host, author, and city mayor. Now she’s the owner of a successful...

Aeon Lem, a junior at Carlmont High School, has a unique hobby—birdwatching. Her passion for birds has enabled her to get a scholarship and artistic opportunities, and has taken her on many birding adventures...

With students from across the globe adjusting to online school due to COVID-19, many are facing daily struggles of getting the assistance they need to succeed. Many districts have even turned to a credit/no...

Every day now, people fear becoming ill and losing their own or a loved one's life to COVID-19. As the pandemic sweeps across the globe, we're consumed by unsettling questions and the constant thought...

As COVID-19 gradually progresses, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned the public to avoid mass gatherings and significant events in order to social distance. Despite these warnings,...

The mother and daughter duo, Sheryl and Shaina Greenspan, have been doing community service projects together much of their lives, so when COVID-19 struck the Bay Area, the two women were eager to get...

Her group of friends had planned one last late-night dinner before they embarked on their college adventures. The trees that lined the street twinkled with lights as they walked toward the restaurant. "Are...

Due to the rapid outbreak of COVID-19, hospitals are burning through personal protective equipment (PPE), including surgical masks, to treat infected patients. After being notified about the shortage of...

As prom nears, The Princess Project aims to support communities with limited access to prom season. This organization promotes growth in self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses...

Despite being in a time of turmoil due to COVID-19, civilians in Italy still found a way to unite and reinforce their strength as a community. From the Tuscan town of Siena to the southern city of Naples,...

Two sisters from Carlmont High School, Carolyn, a junior, and Emma, a sophomore, are scrunchie making machines. With help from the Tanzania small service project organization Lalafofofo, the girls were...

As time progresses, more and more factories are becoming machine operated, but in San Francisco, one factory, known as the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company, is the last standing homemade fortune cookie...

Santa isn’t the only one delivering presents and spreading joy across the world. Because on Christmas morning, hundreds of Salvation Army volunteers rallied together to prepare and disperse meals to...

The Redwood City Dia de los Muertos festival brought together the Hispanic community to celebrate a meaningful occasion in their Latin heritage. The non-profit organization Casa Círculo Cultural was...

Leonardo Urena poses for the press after his pumpkin secures first place.

With over 15,000 dog owners, 3,900 pups, and 75 vendors, Bark in the Park boasts the title of the largest dog festival in the U.S. The dog fest brought together members of the Bay Area canine community...