San Carlos City Council strives to make better gun regulations
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
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A brand new City Council took on the timely issue of firearm regulations in San Carlos on Jan. 14. The topic of guns has caught the attention of many San Carlos citizens, especially since a chain store that sells guns, Turner's Outdoorsman, applied to open a store in San Carlos. In November of 2017,...
San Francisco greenery is a sight for sore eyes
Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
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When people imagine a hospital, they usually think of an uncomfortably sterile room lit by bright fluorescent lights. But at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, this is not the case. On the grounds of the Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, there is an expanse of lush, g...
Final thoughts from San Carlos Mayor Bob Grassilli
Bella Reeves, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
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With all the construction and development in downtown San Carlos, some residents and business owners wonder if it's worth it. Still, in his last two weeks in the position, Mayor Bob Grassilli remains confident in the multi-year plan to turn San Carlos into a transit-oriented, carbon-neutral hub that residen...
Santa leaves his sleigh and arrives by helicopter
Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Santa Claus is coming to town but not in the usual way. On the rainy morning of Dec. 1, Santa flew into the Hiller Aviation Museum by helicopter to bring Christmas joy to children and their families. The Hiller Aviation Museum is an aircraft history museum at the San Carlos Airport. It was fou...
San Carlos holiday festivities light up the night
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
December 2, 2018
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The holidays have arrived, and many people have begun to hang up their lights in anticipation for Christmas. That includes the City of San Carlos. On Nov. 30, the City of San Carlos kicked off the holiday season with music, activities, food, and lights. The event was organized and funded by the San Car...
San Carlos Children’s Theater promotes upcoming show
Bella Reeves, Staff Writer
November 2, 2018
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The San Carlos Children’s Theater publicized their forthcoming musical, "Return to Oz," by hosting a scavenger hunt around San Carlos on Sunday, Oct. 25. Starting at 9:30 a.m. and lasting for two hours, participants completed various tasks to receive raffle tickets. At the end of the event, lucky raffle t...
Hundreds of costumed corgis hit the sand at San Francisco’s Corgi Con
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
At a distance, the crowd at Ocean Beach seemed typical for a Saturday afternoon. There were surfers, Karl the Fog, and sparse parking. But as visitors descended down the steps and hit the sand, they were soon greeted by a chorus of barks as hundreds of stumpy corgis ran back and forth in elaborate cos...
The San Carlos Art and Wine Faire brings the community together
Camran Hitchcock, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
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A glass of wine, a unique piece of art, and a whole bunch of people are the essential components that make up "The Peninsula's Premier Fall Festival" held in downtown San Carlos. Known as the San Carlos Art and Wine Faire, this event allows vendors and fairgoers alike to enjoy themselves and sup...
Reptile Show slithers into San Jose
Nisha Marino, Staff Writer
August 31, 2018
People of all ages joined together last weekend to interact with reptiles. The San Jose Reptile Show is an annual exhibition held at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Expo Hall. Local vendors bring a variety of reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and tortoises, some of which are bred and some of ...
San Carlos library celebrates Asian-Pacific Heritage Month
Connor Rickson, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
The spirit of the islands has come to San Carlos. On May 19, dancers from Hapa Hula performed at the San Carlos Library in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hapa Hula is a Bay Area entertainment organization that performs a variety of Polynesian dances and songs from...
Hometown Days brings San Carlos together
Anna Feng, Staff Writer
May 24, 2018
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With holidays such as the Fourth of July, it is easy to forget about one's hometown. With San Carlos, this is not the case. From May 18–20, the San Carlos Hometown Days Committee and a group of volunteers puts on an event dubbed Hometown Days, featuring music, food, and games. Hometown Days began in 1979 when then-Mayor Pat Bennie and other...
The San Mateo County Fire Explorer Program builds firefighting skills
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
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The San Mateo County Fire (SMCF) Explorer Program is a youth program designed for career exploration in the fire department. The program is taught by professional firefighters, and aims to teach skills related to fire service and more. “The main objective of this program is career exploratio...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
A brand new City Council took on the timely issue of firearm regulations in San Carlos on Jan. 14. The...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
For many people, the turn of the new year marks the starting point for new goals and aspirations, whether...
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
Government shutdown continues The United States government is in the midst of the longest government...
Natalie Doud, Staff Writer
January 19, 2019
While students work in their English class, at least one student is found struggling to stay awake. Sitting in the corner with their head down and eyes fluttering, the image...
Mandy Hitchcock, Segment Producer
January 19, 2019
Dogs typically finish their vaccinations within their puppy years and then make additional visits to the vet for boosters and checkups. Still, pet owners should be aware that...
Anna Delmas, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Over 600 students lined up at lunch on Wednesday to get their tickets to winter formal, a number that crushes last years sales by over double. The theme this year is going...
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Girls varsity basketball took down the San Mateo Bearcats on Wednesday night, bringing in their fifth home win this season with a score of 72-21. Within the first possession...