I Miss My MTV: Internet Killed the Video Star
"I have a special insight into the workings and deterioration of MTV because I was a cast member on an MTV reality show in the early 2000s."...
13
Jan
08
Jan
In El Sobrante, Belonging Began at the Library
"Losing the library meant losing a lot of the connections I had made with my community and waiting for it to be rebuilt felt like an eternity."...
06
Jan
Lessons From Kenya: I Found Beauty, Inequality and Unexpected Joy
"Last summer, I traveled to Kenya ...
22
Dec
Betty Reid Soskin, Civil Rights Activist, Park Ranger and Beloved Richmond Elder, Dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, a civil rights activist, historian and Richmond resident whose life spanned more than a century of American history, died Sunday at 104....
10
Dec
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 ...
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...
