SUHSD selects new superintendent

Noah Braunstein, Staff Writer • May 17, 2021

On April 14, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) announced at the Board of Trustees meeting that they’ve hired their new district superintendent, Dr. Darnise Williams. With ample background...

Belmont TRAC program helps to keep loved ones safe

Noah Braunstein, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021

When Bozhena Palatnik's mother left the house and got lost, Palatnik was worried for hours. With her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis, Palatnik knew her mother would not be able to tell anyone her address...

Mountain lion sightings increase in local neighborhoods

Noah Braunstein, Staff Writer • March 25, 2021

The last thing Anna Ramsey expected to see on her home video camera were the two eyes of a wild cat staring back at her. "When I saw my security camera footage at 11:15 p.m. I found that it was definitely...

Local youth sport leagues plan to reopen for spring seasons

Noah Braunstein, Staff Writer • March 1, 2021

Despite a national COVID-19 pandemic for the past year, local youth baseball and softball leagues are saying, "play ball!" Spring traditionally brings sports such as baseball and softball, and leagues...

Post-Graduate Options:  Considering the Paths Less Taken 

Noah Braunstein, Staff Writer • February 28, 2021

In 2018, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 44% of high school seniors enrolled in four-year institutions, and 26% immediately enrolled in two-year institutions.  The number...

Health officials work to achieve herd immunity in communities

Noah Braunstein, Staff Writer • February 9, 2021

With great anticipation, the local rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine began in January after 10 months of persevering through the global pandemic where the U.S. has suffered over 27 million cases and over...

[Photo] Newly-elected school district board members to make key decisions

Noah Braunstein, Staff Writer • December 6, 2020

The recent Sequoia Union High School District election determined new board of trustee members, who will be working to address key issues for students in our district.

Getting the ball rolling at the Belmont Sports Complex

Noah Braunstein, Staff Writer • November 18, 2020

Students who remember playing soccer and baseball at the Belmont Sports Complex may be surprised at what the field looks like today. At noon on Nov. 17, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate...

The race goes on: Belmont’s annual Water Dog Run continues with a unique format

Noah Braunstein, Staff Writer • October 24, 2020

This year, from Oct. 10 to 25, the City of Belmont is hosting its third annual Water Dog Run, a community fundraiser that supports local education. The format of this year's race had to be modified, but...