Murder, torture, and crime: three words you might never expect to describe the most popular genre of documentaries and the fourth most popular genre of podcasts. Over half of Americans enjoy true-crime...

Scholarships provide financial support for students to help pay for a college degree. They can be spent toward tuition, books, housing, food, and other resources, depending on the scholarship. In many...

1. Stick to a routine With the absence of school forcing one to get up at a certain time, it can be easy to fall into unproductive patterns. By setting and sticking to a routine such as getting up at...

Carlmont's winter break begins Dec. 23, two days before Christmas. Students will be returning to school Jan. 10th.

A "no trespassing" sign will stop most people in their tracks. For others, a sign telling them to keep out has the opposite effect. The thrill of being where they are not supposed to be is drawing teens...

No matter what time of year it is, sports are a great way to stay healthy, make new friends, have new experiences, and stay entertained. Through participation in sports, you are likely to mature physically,...

A student at Carlmont blows his nose as he recovers from a cold.

Students from Carlmont High School beat the heat by heading to Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay after school. This September week was recorded as the hottest week in California this year, making the coast...

"Do you want to be an organ donor?"  While getting your driving permit, you see this question appear next to a checkbox.  You mark “no" without giving the question a second thought. But for the...

In addition to the rolling green hills and the sparkling Crystal Springs reservoir one might see taking a drive down Interstate 280, dead animals along the road are familiar sights for many citizens of...

Supermarket aisles, once holding dozens of turkeys, will be completely cleared out in just a couple of weeks. Mashed potatoes gone from the hot bar, pumpkin pie sales at their yearly high. For many, a...

Animal adoptions spiked in the past year and a half, but as people return to the frenzy of their regular lives, new pets are no longer the main focus, and animal shelters are once again filling up with...

The San Carlos Farmers' Market offers locals more than just a place to buy produce. The weekly downtown event helps build a feeling of community, providing a gathering place for shoppers, musicians, artists,...