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Tierra Linda-Mariposa students and families raise money at the Color Run

October 26, 2019

While Carlmont high schoolers were sleeping in on a Sunday morning, Tierra Linda (TL) and Mariposa middle schoolers were up and ready to run a 5K. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on...

Youth Advisory Committee makes plans to improve Belmont’s community

October 2, 2019

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) spent its first meeting of the year planning the events it will host this coming school year for the enhancement of the Belmont community. On Sept. 26...

Sam Stampleman dances into the hearts of the San Francisco Ballet

September 23, 2019

The velvet curtains rustle as the dancers rush to rehearse their routines, perfect their appearance, and mentally prepare for the adrenaline of the stage. It’s the annual...

Public screening of ‘Jumanji’ builds Belmont’s sense of community

September 22, 2019

Whispers died down as the movie screen brightened, the start of “Jumanji” filling the night with color and sound. On Sept. 20, the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department held their third "Movi...

New Ralston traffic light causes congestion for commuters

September 10, 2019

A new traffic signal on Ralston Avenue seeks to regulate traffic safely and efficiently. However, for many Carlmont students, it is more of a hindrance than a help in their daily comm...

Belmont kids break local egg hunting record at Twin Pines Park

April 26, 2019

As Easter Sunday approached, the City of Belmont organized the annual Easter Egg Hunt, a tradition that has taken place in Belmont for decades. On April 20, children from ...

What to expect for Barrett’s redesign

April 16, 2019

“One of the great things about Barrett is that it’s almost exactly in the heart of the city,” said Jonathon Hartman. Hartman, along with several others, are working as part of Group...

Celebrating Holi at home in Belmont

March 26, 2019

This content is a fusion of first a recap of the Belmont celebration of Holi, an Indian holiday, and the event from the perspective of someone who practices the holiday...

Belmont Library Hosts the 11th Annual SMCL Teen Film Fest

March 22, 2019

Teens around the Bay Area submit their films for a chance to win prizes in the SMCL Teen Film Fest.

Pet-lovers paint for a cause

March 6, 2019

Bottle and Bottega’s “Paint your Pet” event allowed locals to paint portraits of their pets while raising money for the Peninsula Humane Society. Bottle and Bottega is ...

Belmont Library provides free tax services

February 28, 2019

The beginning of spring brings a sense of anxiety as Tax Day approaches and many individuals become stressed out by their tax reports. In order to aid taxpayers, the Belmont...

‘Nerds are the virus’ papers spotted throughout San Mateo County

February 14, 2019

Yellow papers that display the messages "Move here, nerds are the virus!" and "Every day sucks with move here nerds!" have been spotted by people throughout the San Mateo County...