Scot Scoop

09/28/2026

Here’s what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop:

“Live Coverage: San Carlos Youth Speaker Series spotlights five local voices” by Athena Ginnebaugh
https://scotscoop.com/san-carlos-youth-speaker-series-spotlights-five-local-voices/

“New clubs are creating more opportunities for student engagement in STEM” by Elena Winterson
https://scotscoop.com/new-clubs-are-creating-more-opportunities-for-student-engagement-in-stem/

“Carlmont adds new counseling position as counselor caseloads increase” by Sarah Han
https://scotscoop.com/carlmont-adds-new-counseling-position-as-counselor-caseloads-increase/

“Scots smash past Bears in close match” by Waiki Wang
https://scotscoop.com/scots-smash-past-bears-in-close-match/

The City of San Carlos hosted a speaker series — created by the city’s Youth Advisory Council — at the San Carlos Youth Center Gymnasium from 7-9 p.m. in an effort to share the youth perspective. Five speakers from the San Carlos and Belmont communities had the opportunity to speak on topics t...

09/27/2026

Here's what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop in cartoons!

“The price of beauty” by Whitney Hoffacker
https://scotscoop.com/cartoon-the-price-of-beauty/

“Just shoot them” by Caitlin Stehr
https://scotscoop.com/cartoon-just-shoot-them/

09/26/2026

Check out Mira Arora’s article on Scot Scoop!

https://scotscoop.com/from-carlmont-to-the-cosmos-justin-homs-path-to-the-stars/

For most kindergartners, a book filled with maps might not be the most exciting present. For Justin Hom, it was the beginning of a lifelong interest. When Justin Hom was 5 years old, his father, Jeffrey Hom, recalls that his son received an atlas for Christmas and read it from front to back. Even at...

09/25/2026

Today is National Punctuation Day!

Sept. 24 marks the promotion of correct punctuation each year. A period, a semicolon, a comma, and others are all examples of punctuation that are used in writing. Without these, writing would be confusing and hard to understand, and is essential for proper writing.

Information from: National Day Calendar

09/25/2026

Meta’s Muse AI has quickly become popular and has boosted Meta’s stock significantly. The rise of AI is affecting other industries, sparking concerns about AI replacing jobs and services in investing, finance, and travel. However, Meta continues to try to connect with Muse even more and turn it into a profitable AI platform.

3 key facts:
Meta’s Muse AI has reached the top of Apple’s App Store
Amazon blocked Muse from buying products because it violated its terms of service
Meta is looking to connect Muse with its smart glasses

Information from: CNBC

09/24/2026

In San Mateo, on Thursday, Sept. 17, B Street closed for the evening to bring the community together with live entertainment and a variety of restaurants. The festival marks a fun way to close out the summer. It started in 2019 and, aside from a pause due to the pandemic, has run annually. Its goal was to increase engagement on weekdays from local businesses, as they often saw less activity than on weekends.

Key facts:
- The festival brings the San Mateo residents together through music, dance, and fun activities
- This event requires months of planning by the city departments and organizations
- Builds community, connections, and supports local businesses

Check out Tsukina Ohashi’s article on Scot Scoop!

https://scotscoop.com/what-it-takes-to-build-a-community-september-nights-on-b-street/ #

Community booths, outdoor dining, and vibrant music filled downtown San Mateo on Thursday, Sept. 17, as a part of the city’s September Nights on B Street. The event, and its earlier installation on Thursday, Sept. 10, closed down the main street in the evening to bring together residents of all ag...

09/23/2026

Whether we should genetically modify foods is a major topic of debate. While critics cite health, environmental, and economic concerns, other scientific studies show that genetically modified foods can boost nutrition, increase farm profits, and reduce pesticide use. Check out .Ohashinews’s article on Scot Scoop!

https://scotscoop.com/food-for-thought-a-genetically-modified-future/

I never knew there were so many ways to classify an apple. First, there’s your basic varieties: Gala, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, if you’re feeling frisky. Next, of course, there’s organic versus nonorganic. Then it starts to get a bit confusing. Genetically modified apples? What even is that...

09/21/2026

Today is Miniature Golf Day!

Each year on Sept. 21, miniature golf is celebrated worldwide. It celebrates the global community of casual players, professionals, and everything in between!

In many regions, this time of year is the last that people can play the game outdoors, so courses often make fun parties or tournaments on this day.

09/21/2026

Kite by the Bay brought together community members at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area on Sept. 12 for a free, family-friendly festival. Attendees decorated and flew kites, enjoyed food, and participated in interactive activities hosted by local organizations. The event aimed to connect families with nature while strengthening community ties through accessible recreation and shared experiences.

Photo credits:

https://scotscoop.com/in-photos-kites-fill-the-sky-as-families-gather-for-kite-by-the-bay/ #

Kite by the Bay brought together community members at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area on Sept. 12 for a free, family-friendly festival. Attendees decorated and flew kites, enjoyed food, and participated in interactive activities hosted by local organizations. The event aimed to connect famil...

09/21/2026

Here’s what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop:

Athlete Profile: Nathan Feldman flips past setbacks by Bela Orlova
https://scotscoop.com/athlete-profile-nathan-feldman-flips-past-setbacks/

Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail opens after over a century by Claire Kornberg
https://scotscoop.com/skyline-watershed-ridge-trail-opens-after-over-a-century/

AI’s role grows in Bay Area classrooms by May Lin
https://scotscoop.com/ais-role-grows-in-bay-area-classrooms/

Freshmen find community through fall sports by Zoe Hendricks
https://scotscoop.com/freshmen-find-community-through-fall-sports/

Carlmont High School junior and level 10 gymnast Nathan Feldman demonstrates his dedication and perseverance both in and out of the gym. Feldman began gymnastics when he was only two years old after his parents enrolled him at Peninsula Gymnastics alongside his older brothers. As Feldman grew older,...