San Carlos declares itself a sanctuary city
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
Filed under News
On March 13, San Carlos declared itself a “welcoming city” or “sanctuary city,” meaning that local authorities are not required to cooperate with federal agents to enforce immigration laws. The city council voted 4 to 1 in favor adopting sanctuary city status, in clear defiance of President...
Noise concerns at San Carlos Airport causes complaints
Camille Dunning, Staff Writer
March 13, 2017
Filed under News
The switch is flipped. The plane engine grinds. The propellers spin. The noise spreads across the city and jolts the residents awake. This is the case for many residents in Redwood Shores, which is home to the San Carlos Airport. The San Carlos Airport holds over 30 aviation-related business and fac...
San Carlos Farmers’ Market continues year round
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Filed under News
Hot Harvest Nights are no longer. Since 2004, from May to December, the Hot Harvest Nights farmers' market would set up every Thursday in downtown San Carlos, according to the San Mateo Daily Journal. Hot Harvest Nights is being replaced by a year-round market on Sundays. “I like having access to seasonal food year round. It brings the community together year round instead of just the summers,” said Katrina Van...
San Carlos Bar and Grill serves up amazing seafood
Jackson Monge, Staff Writer
December 8, 2016
Filed under A&E, Opinion
While not a sports bar, the TVs showing Wednesday night basketball and the obvious assortment of alcohol makes it seem almost like one. While odd in this manner, The San Carlos Bar and Grill is spectacular in all others. The restaurant, located on 648 El Camino Real, is one of the best seafood...
San Carlos is working to turn utility boxes from eyesores to works of art
Estella Lippi, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2016
Filed under ScotCenter, Top News
Estella Lippi reports on the utility boxes throughout San Carlos that are being transformed into works of art by local artists.
Great Mediterranean kitchen in San Carlos
Colley Loum, Staff Writer
March 9, 2015
Filed under Campus
Santorini is a local Mediterranean kitchen, located on Laurel Street. Santorini's restaurant offers many traditional Mediterranean plates ranging from falafel, gyro, kefte, and some other wraps. Santorini also has many options for popular Mediterranean appetizers. These appetizers could either...
The best thin crust pizza in San Carlos
Colley Loum, Staff Writer
March 2, 2015
Filed under A&E
In an area where thin crust pizza is not very common, Speederia will hit the spot every time. The small pizzeria has a different and funky look to it. Inside there is limited seating, but there is also some outside. The restaurant has some mirrors on the walls on both sides which make looking at...
Art and Wine Fair hits San Carlos
October 6, 2012
Filed under Campus
San Carlos Chamber of Commerce’s Art and Wine Fair is celebrating its 22nd year this weekend. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. on both days. The fair brings all types of people together for food, entertainment, and information as well as art and wine. Many local co...
Restaurant Guide: Where to get the cheapest pizza in San Carlos
April 20, 2012
Filed under Campus
[media-credit id=48 align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit] Located on Laurel Street in San Carlos across the street from Diddams and Pete’s Coffee, Speederia Pizzeria serves a strong variety of custom and generic thin crust New York style pizzas that can be bought both by the slice and by...
Best Sandwich Shop in San Carlos
March 16, 2012
Filed under Campus
[media-credit id=48 align="aligncenter" width="300"][/media-credit]The sneakers bullpen deli, and extension of the highly popular sneakers restaurant (on San Carlos Ave), is located between The House of Bagels and Starbucks on Laurel Street in San Carlos. This baseball themed sandwich shop doubles as ...
San Carlos gas station robbed at gunpoint
November 29, 2011
Filed under Campus
[media-credit id=41 align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit] It was a typical late business night on Sunday, Nov.27 at approximately 9:35 p.m. until a man described as a tall, Hispanic male, approximately 25-years-old, with a Hispanic accent was wearing a black hoody sweatshirt, black pants, and a ...
Belmont Incumbents safe, Royce loses in San Carlos
November 11, 2011
Filed under Campus
Belmont and San Carlos' city council elections have finally concluded, and some candidates can breathe a sign of relief while others are looking for a new job. Incumbent David Braunstien, who is also a Carlmont history teacher, captured 36% of the vote, sealing his reelection with a comfortable l...
Features
Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...