From Far Away, My Uncle Kao Keeps Our Family Close
Even though he lives in Texas while the rest of us are in California, my Uncle Kao is always looking out for the family and making sure we stay together....
06
Aug
31
Jul
‘Nobody Calls Because It’s Their Best Day Ever’: My Summer With the Antioch Police Department
If society wants officers, judges and lawmakers to be accountable, the public needs to understand what they actually do, writes a student who interned at APD....
30
Jul
As Gen-Z Mental Health Worsens, Family and Culture Key to Treatment, Experts Say
COVID-19 and the immigration crisis have compounded into a multi-layered crisis exacerbated by racism, family expectation and cultural stigma....
22
Jul
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."...
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....
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....
30
Jun
‘Trying to Get My Lines as Crispy as I Can’: Youth Get in the Barber Battle Flow
Middle and high school barbers from across California came to Pittsburg on June 22 to compete in the School's Out Barber Battle....
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....
03
Jun
Richmond Youth Use Art to Heal, Lead and Organize
In Richmond, young people are empowering themselves with art, using spaces provided by local organizations and community hubs....
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....
08
May
These Teens Mostly Get News From Social Media but Don’t Fully Trust It
We asked Kennedy High School students to tell us where and how they consume news and navigate the line between trustworthy and fake news....
