For Many Grads Like Me, a College Degree Isn’t a Guarantee
The author advocates giving students "real tools, real information and real options to thrive in today’s economy and get them where they want to be."...
22
Jul
21
Jul
I Went Back to L.A. After the ICE Raids. One of My Favorite Areas Felt Like a Ghost Town
A local high school student writes about her family's recent trip to Los Angeles following immigration raids and how it differed from other visits....
15
Jul
A Day at Oracle Park: Bonds, Ohtani and a Timeless Rivalry
Barry Bonds threw out the first pitch and Shohei Ohtani pitched for the first time in San Francisco before the Dodgers beat the Giants 2-1 on Saturday....
10
Jul
I’m Excited to Start College. But I Can’t Stop Thinking About How Expensive Everything Is
"As I prepare to leave San Pablo and start at UC Santa Barbara this fall, I keep thinking, how I am going to pay for everything as prices keep going...
08
Jul
‘The American’ Isn’t Entertainment — It’s an Insult to Immigrants
"The American," a proposed reality show that would have immigrants fighting for U.S. citizenship, is just one example of how society dehumanizes these people....
03
Jul
Burned Out by Senior Year: How I Learned to Balance School, Work and Sports
During high school, I played sports and worked at Safeway. At first, it was fine, but come senior year, I was burnt out. Something needed to change....
26
Jun
Pride Doesn’t End in June. Neither Should Our Support
Ten years after marriage equality became the law of the land in the U.S., LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, making allies' support as important as ever....
25
Jun
I Thought Pride Didn’t Include Me. I Was Wrong
Even if you’re cisgender and straight, Pride Month should matter to you. It is meant to be a statement against the discrimination faced by queer people....
23
Jun
Our Futures Are ‘Being Robbed From Us’: Teens Get Real About Money
We asked local youth about their financial worries, how it affects them, and what would help them feel better about their financial futures....
20
Jun
How Sports Helped Me Grow Beyond the Field
After an unimaginable change in her life, sports gave one 2025 Kennedy High grad a sense of purpose and a way to channel and express her emotions....
17
Jun
Pride Playlist: These Songs Gave Me the Courage to Be Myself
What makes a gay anthem? It's a song that represents the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, one that makes you feel empowered and want to dance....
27
May
‘It Crashed Into My Life’: How a Latina Leader Lives—and Leads—with PTSD
"it has made me more empathetic, more human, and more aware of the urgency to build systems that prioritize mental wellness as much as any other public policy."...
21
May
‘I Just Felt Worthless’ — Until I Approached Therapy Truly Ready for Change
"Though I still struggle with being vulnerable at times, I realize now that it actually makes you stronger," a teen writes of their experience with therapy....
15
May
Therapy Was Taboo in My Household. Turns Out, It’s the Magic I Needed
You can show them the raw version of yourself: your hurt, disappointment and anger, and they give you different tools to see what helps you and what doesn't....
09
May
‘Unexpressed Love’: Losing My Mom Taught Me Grief Never Leaves Us. And I Don’t Want it To
The author reflects on losing his mother when he was 21, mourning her before she was gone, and continuing to cope with the grief more than a decade later....
