Belmont honors veterans at Twin Pines Park
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
The late morning sun shines through the trees of Twin Pines Park in Belmont, dappling the stone of the Veteran’s Memorial. The haunting notes of a bagpipe quiver in the air. It is Nov. 12, 2018, and the community of Belmont is gathered to honor their military veterans. This was the second annual Veteran’s Day E...
Grove in Twin Pines dedicated to former Mayor Eric Reed
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
November 11, 2018
Filed under News
Former Mayor and Councilman Eric Reed may have passed away in 2017, but his memory appears indelible. A grove adjacent to the Veterans' Memorial in Twin Pines Park in Belmont was dedicated Sunday afternoon to the memory of Reed, who died last December after a three-year battle with cancer. Ree...
Belmont Water Dog Run makes a ‘pawsitive’ impact on local education foundations
Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer
October 14, 2018
Filed under News, Top News, Volunteering
The first annual Waterdog Run kicked off bright and early Saturday morning after two years of preparation. The sun had just come up when 210 runners lined up at the start of the 10K race. The race, which started on the pristine grounds of Notre Dame de Namur University, was the first of six running e...
Gas leaks threaten Belmont residents
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Julia Cogan, mother of two, had only her family’s safety in mind as she and her sons were evacuated Saturday morning, Oct. 6, by the local Belmont Fire Department. This incident, and similar cases, have recently occurred around the hills of Belmont’s residential area. The reason? Gas le...
Belmont movie night shows off a local sense of community
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Filed under News
The annual Belmont movie night allows people from nearby cities to connect with one another while watching the amusing movie “Trolls.” The City of Belmont planned the event for the people of local communities to enjoy the company of one another on the evening of Sept. 20. “I like it when t...
Who gets the water bill?
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Filed under Features
Cut the check, get the service. This is the modus operandi of public and private utilities everywhere. So long as the money ends up in the right hands, the water keeps flowing and the lights stay on. If you live in Belmont, the check for the water bill ends up in the hands of the Mid-Peninsula Water District, a public agency headquartered at 3 Dairy Lane just next to US-101. They in turn purchase and pipe water originally from the Hetch Hetchy reservoir in Yosemite National Park, through the San Francisco Regional Water System, to the homes of Belmont residents as well as those living in small portions of San Carlos, Redwood City, and unincorporated San Mateo County.
The mid-peninsula tightrope
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
Filed under In-Depth, Top News
Belmont is walking a fine line between preserving what is and anticipating what will be.
Belmont Library hosts college tuition workshop
Justin Som, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
Filed under News
Every year, college tuition prices are rising. According to Make Lemonade, a site that helps with financial aid, there are 44 million borrowers in the United States who have college debt from these large fees. In light of these tuition issues, Kristi Longoria, a Financial Education Administrato...
Belmont aims to fix Tahoe Drive and Ralston traffic
Max Lee, Staff Writer
April 29, 2018
In hopes of creating a solution to the ongoing traffic congestion tied to Ralston Middle School, the Belmont City Council has devised the Tahoe Drive and Ralston Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. The intersection improvement project, set to get underway in the spring of 2018, a plan of action t...
2018 Earth Day Celebration approaches
Justin Som, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Filed under News
Bring your e-waste so that it can be safely disposed of. Bring a 5-gallon bucket to take home free compost for gardens. Shred old documents and recycle to keep the environment clean and healthy. On April 21, Belmont will be hosting its annual Earth Day Celebration from 9 am to 12 pm at Twin Pines Park. Attendance w...
Vandals strike Belmont neighborhood
April 15, 2018
The usually quiet city of Belmont experienced an unusually unpleasant night in the last few days of March. Between the night of March 29 and the morning of March 30, six vehicles and two homes were vandalized on Belmont Canyon Road. The suspect or suspects are currently unknown. The vandals tagged...
Belmont Library grows its own ‘Green Team’
Justin Som, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Filed under News
Newspaper. Soil. Water. A variety of different vegetable seeds. These are the only things that the Belmont Library's "Green Team" needed to begin its goal of creating organic produce in the gardens of Barrett Park. The organization is the product of the collaboration efforts of Teen Service Librarian...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
The late morning sun shines through the trees of Twin Pines Park in Belmont, dappling the stone of the...
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
California burns up from fires in north and south Infamous for its sunny days and sandy beaches, the...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
With technology becoming more prevalent in society, it can be hard to find traditional art that still...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
The late morning sun shines through the trees of Twin Pines Park in Belmont, dappling the stone of the Veteran’s Memorial. The haunting notes of a bagpipe quiver in the...
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
California burns up from fires in north and south Infamous for its sunny days and sandy beaches, the Golden State is gaining a new meaning, as fire rages through both its...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
With technology becoming more prevalent in society, it can be hard to find traditional art that still resonates with people. The annual Harvest Festival celebrates small...
Elle Brough, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Brightly colored cupcakes and the promise of food and games drew students to the interfaith potluck hosted by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Fellowship Clubs. The presidents...