Why I Joined My Teachers on the Picket Line
"As a WCCUSD student, I wanted to know what led to the strike and what was being fought for ...
10
Dec
02
Dec
Review: Contra Costa College Play Explores What It Means to Truly Connect in a Digital Age
"Ten Minutes on a Bench," a play about a fictional dating service that encourages face-to-face conversation, finishes its run at Contra Costa College on Sunday....
26
Nov
The People, Moments and Lessons Local Teens Are Thankful For
This Thanksgiving season, Contra Costa Pulse invited young people to share what they’re grateful for and the people, moments and lessons that shaped them....
24
Nov
Students Share What Gratitude Means to Them in 2025
This Thanksgiving season, Contra Costa Pulse invited young people to share what they’re grateful for and the people, moments and lessons that shaped them....
27
Oct
My Grandma Unites Our Family With Food
Making food was more than just an opportunity for us to make something delicious together. It was a way for us to connect to our family and heritage....
27
Oct
Review: ‘La Casa Azul’ Brings Frida Kahlo’s Spirit to Life at Contra Costa College
“La Casa Azul: Frida's Blue House,” a play running through Sunday at Contra Costa College, is a powerful exploration into the life of Frida Kahlo....
21
Oct
15
Oct
5 Tips for Online Dating Safety
Dating online is now one of the most popular ways to meet someone. But while swiping makes it easy to set up dates, it can also come with risks....
14
Oct
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show Is More Than Music. It’s Recognition.
For millions of young Latinos, Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show is not just about music. It is recognition. It is validation. It is pride....
26
Sep
For Me, BART’s Worst-Case Scenario Feels a Little Too Familiar
Saving and continuing to fund public transit isn’t just good policy; it’s a win for everyone, especially those of us who depend on it....
19
Sep
On Repeat Since 1978: Why ‘September’ Still Slaps
Only one tune comes to mind when Sept. 21 rolls around. It doesn’t matter if you are 30, 50 or 5 years old, you’re singing Earth, Wind & Fire’s iconic...
09
Sep
‘And Just Like That…’ I Choose Me
"My life is about me. This is something I’m finally starting to understand. After so long trying to make others happy at the detriment of myself, I am done."...
05
Sep
ChatGPT Is Designed to Make Us Think We’re Right. Here’s Why That’s So Wrong
"The more I started to rely on [ChatGPT], the more I began to notice something unsettling: how uncritically it supported me," a teen writes on the danger of AI....
03
Sep
Not Just Getting Coffee: My First Internship Helped Me Find My Purpose
An internship requirement put one high school student into "an endless whirlpool of confusion,"until landing a journalism gig gave her a vision for her future....
01
Sep
What a Babysitting Job Showed Me About Growing Up
A teen’s first babysitting job becomes a surprising lesson in responsibility, confidence, and the real meaning of work....
