Protestors gather to decry the Supreme Court and potential abortion bans.

It’s no secret that most Americans - about 60% - support the right to abortion. Yet, the anti-abortion movement is prevalent in our media and government. Recently, Justice Samuel Alito’s majority...

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Once a glamorous couple driving around in a red, vintage car, they are now fighting in court over allegations of domestic abuse. The court case began in 2016, when Heard...

A band plays lively Christmas music at San Carlos' Night of Holiday Lights.

Recently, an abortion rights protest took place at the University of California Berkeley campus. This issue has become extremely controversial in the past couple of years, and more protests like these...

Whether your favorite prank includes whoopie cushions, placing a stapler in Jello, or drawing on someone’s face in their sleep, April Fools' Day is filled with fun antics. People have been celebrating...

In a groundbreaking settlement, U.S. Soccer Federation has dedicated $24 million to equal pay for the U.S. men’s and women’s soccer teams. The federation has also promised to work towards equal pay...

Columbia. Harvard. Yale.  Household names, and names needed to get a household.  Education now defines a person’s worth and success. This is especially true in the Bay Area, where high costs...

It’s another warm February day here in sunny California - a little too warm. February is supposed to be winter - so why am I suddenly comfortable wearing shorts outside the house? The line is being blurred...

Even as the girl's varsity basketball game gets intense, the bleachers are sparsely populated. This is part of Carlmont's "family only" policy, part of the regulations to keep sports safe and COVID-free....

Society is supposedly closer to gender equality than ever before, but this is not reflected with women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The number of women pursuing careers...

After four days of deliberation, jurors have acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse on all charges.  There were seven different charges against Rittenhouse, although the judge, Judge Bruce Shroeder, dismissed...

Carlmont students teamed up with JDRF, one of the world's leading Type 1 Diabetes research organizations for Type 1 Day. By walking down San Carlos Avenue, they spread awareness for those living with Type...

Across the country, the debate surrounding abortion — one of life and liberty — continues to put a strain on the American courts with a Texas law restricting abortions in the state. The...

The Food and Drug Administration has given full approval for the Pfizer vaccine 8 months after the first dose was administered under emergency authorization use.   On Aug. 23, the FDA approved the...

A new Mississippi court case threatens to unravel some protections provided to women by Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision in the abortion rights debate. The Mississippi state legislature passed a...

The San Mateo County’s Board of Supervisors recently approved a new Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan to carry out Senate Bill 823, Juvenile Justice Realignment: Office of Youth and Community Restoration. The...

In a controversial decision, the governor of Texas ordered the abolishment of the statewide mask mandate and allowed all businesses to be open at full capacity. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s revocation...

After COVID-19 forced the San Carlos School District (SCSD) to transition to distance learning last March, the district has brought students back to in-person learning last Monday for the first time...

Over 165 million tax returns were filed in 2020, and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), a volunteer-run program that assists people with the preparation of their tax returns, is seeking to help...

Four out of 10 high school students. That is how many students report having sex. This percentage may seem high, but it is actually at an all-time low.  Every parent worries that their child will make...

With the holiday season already underway and the pandemic in full swing, charities have had to massively increase their capacity to serve their communities due to the influx of people requiring their services. Experts from...

As museums around the country are in danger of closing their doors due to a lack of funding, Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos is holding a virtual gala in an attempt to raise desperately needed...