Death is a natural part of life, yet it is also terrifying. Being young and dying is especially difficult to accept.  Regina Tong, a hospice social worker, has to deal with difficult cases. “The...

Not even one minute into the city of San Francisco lies a homeless encampment. Drive for a few more minutes, and countless more are revealed. It seems as if homelessness in California is a never-ending...

A quick pluck of a string goes so far that its sound waves unravel the tight chains that mental disorders use to suppress brain stimulation.  Music therapy can solve neurological disorders, maybe even...

If Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, we can say farewell to our beloved democracy and the freedom we pride ourselves on. The 2024 presidential primaries are not quite over, yet Trump...

She asked for it. This phrase is commonly uttered toward women who are victims of sexual assault.  The very prospect of blaming a woman for being a trauma survivor seems absurd, yet, somehow, misogyny...

Social media is ruining the younger generations and stripping them of their childhood. The same unrealistic social and beauty standards teenagers face have reached Generation Alpha.  As a kid, I remember...

The desire to thrive and succeed is assuredly a universal experience. As a high school student, success is validated by grades, assignments, and college acceptances. However, there is a point when attempting...

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping sign their names and messages in their native languages. Their writing was separated from the regular guest book and is now available for people to see at Filoli, just outside...

Some people watch the moon from afar and admire its bright qualities.

The United States House of Representatives passed a bill to keep the government funded, narrowly avoiding a last-minute shutdown. The role of the House of Representatives is to make and pass federal...

'Tis the season for Christmas to find its way into stores. Businesses commonly put out decorations and products for Christmas around November, a month before the winter holidays start. "We put up...

Julie Meade, the Carlmont High School cross-country, track and field, and girls junior varsity basketball coach unexpectedly passed away on Oct. 4. Meade was a Carlmont alumni and was a part of the...

The Bendis family from Beachwood, Ohio, lost 16-year-old Abigail Bendis to suicide in 2017. Jamie Smith*, a local student and teenager, won her battle against suicidal thoughts. Two seemingly different...

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month occurs every May. The month is filled with plenty of opportunities to learn about the different cultures of Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Hawaii...

Psychedelics, while long since banned, make their way to the medical market for critically unmet needs for mental health. Psychedelics are a class of psychoactive substances that produce changes in...

The energy of lithium-ion batteries, the most commonly used batteries in electric cars, is similar to how bodies function. If humans get too cold for a prolonged time and have nothing to warm themselves...

Cheese boards, gold jewelry, and paintings are only a few of the unique art pieces that can be found at Lark, a new gift boutique in downtown San Carlos. Lark opened on Oct. 28, 2022, taking the place...

The Night of Holiday Lights in San Carlos kicks off the winter holidays with its 12th annual festival. Every year, San Carlos hosts the Night of Holiday Lights, which has family-fun activities, vendor...

Students, especially those in their teen years, often find they need accommodations to get them through school successfully. Some must advocate for themselves if they want those accommodations. However,...

The 5th annual Belmont Water Dog Run took place this Saturday morning, attracting people from all over Belmont and neighboring towns.  This year, the event took place in Twin Pines Park from 7 a.m....