Comforting and Supporting Friends With Mental Illness Issues
We asked members of our youth reporting team to weigh in on their experiences with mental health and their peers....
29
May
22
May
Kennedy Powers Past Piedmont Early in NCS Tournament
Ignited by spirited chants, strong pitching, and consistent hits, a determined Kennedy High varsity softball team warded off any of Piedmont High’s attempts at mounting a comeback in their May...
21
May
DA’s Office Launches First Diversion Program for Youth
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office is launching its first Restorative Justice Diversion (RJD) program for youth who face incarceration, in hopes of shifting them towards the social services...
20
May
Khalid’s Corner: Don’t Mature Before Your Time
Just appreciate your youth, get as much done as you can. You don’t want to wake up one day an old head with a vocabulary that only consist of would’ve,...
20
May
Contra Costa County Launches Juvenile Restorative Justice Program
Contra Costa County plans to begin training staff this summer for its first youth restorative justice diversion program, a joint effort of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, the...
17
May
Anxiety Is Not All That I Am
I’ve had this thing about me for quite a while. At first, I thought I was just sick; I thought something was wrong with me. Turns out it was anxiety....
17
May
Counseling Helped Me After I Was Diagnosed with Depression at 12
I was diagnosed with depression when I was 12. I had no idea what I was supposed to do....
10
May
Bill Aims to Let Schools Ban Phones in Class
A new bill introduced in Sacramento would require California schools to adopt policies restricting or banning cell phones in schools in the hopes of decreasing their use during class time....
04
May
Oilers Lose Steam in Final Innings Against Dons
Richmond High’s varsity baseball team dropped their fifth inning lead against DeAnza High in their 5-2 loss on the Dons home field on April 26....
03
May
Dealing With Depression at a Cultural Crossroads
Some people never realize when someone is going through mental health issues such as depression. And sometimes, parents refuse to recognize the problem, even when their children come to...
22
Apr
Comets Soar Over Eagles in 13 Innings
Defensive errors in the final inning of regular play spurred a 13-inning contest during the Contra Costa College Comets’ 5-4 win against the Mendocino College Eagles. The April 19 game...
16
Apr
Powerlifter Finds Strength in Failure
Richmond resident Jonathan Santos sees powerlifting as a vehicle to one day win the annual World’s Strongest Man competition. It’s a dream that won’t be easy....
14
Apr
Mx Creates Space for Those Who Dare to Drag
Phoebe Hosley moved to California from Massachusetts at the start of high school. The Pinole Valley senior found community among other queer students, even bringing people together by creating the...
12
Apr
Career Fair Offers Chances of a New Future
Brittany Young was looking for a job. That’s why she attended the annual West Contra Costa County Career Fair at Contra Costa College last month....
05
Apr
Passionate About Youth Justice? The County Needs You
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is looking for five residents interested in serving on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council....
