Pittsburg Teen Says Peers Vape to ‘Escape’ From Stress
A Contra Costa high school athlete talked to the Pulse about why some of his fellow teens turn to vaping and why he doesn't....
06
Dec
02
Dec
Being Back in School Presents Its Own Challenges
Students from two West Contra Costa high schools tell the Pulse how they feel about being back in school in the final installment in a series....
25
Nov
Teens Thankful for Life and the Little Things on Second COVID Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving comes around for the second time in the pandemic, Kennedy students tell us they're grateful for their loved ones, their health and even school....
22
Nov
A Special Time in History: Young People Reflect On Their Lives During COVID-19
A single mom, a college senior, an entrepreneur and a hair stylist/makeup artist share how the pandemic has affected their lives....
09
Nov
Back in School, ‘the Weird Is the New Normal’
Students from two West Contra Costa high schools tell the Pulse how they feel about being back in school in part two in a series....
18
Oct
Finally Back at School, Teens Have Mixed Emotions
Students from two West Contra Costa high schools tell the Pulse how they feel about being back in school in our new series....
22
Sep
Some Eager, Some Reluctant — Teens Reflect on the Vaccine
One is trying to convince their dad to get the COVID-19 vaccine, while another got the shot because theirs made the appointment. That and more from Vista High....
20
Sep
The Walls in My Room Echo Your Name: A Young Man’s Open Letter to His Love
Richmond youth and Pulse contributor Juan Mendoza professes his love and appreciation of girlfriend Tania Perez for all to hear....
05
Sep
Are Young Voters the Key to Gavin Newsom Surviving the Recall?
In a recall election that will likely be decided by which side turns out its base at the highest rates, young voters represent an important bloc for Newsom. ...
19
Aug
As Climate Change Worsens, ‘We Have No Future’
Three young people reflect on climate change and who's to blame, sharing their fears and frustrations and looking back and, reluctantly, to the future....
13
Aug
NewLife Movement Continues With Cafe and Upcoming Tech Center
Richmond's NewLife Movement is trying to expand the ways in which it helps local youth by growing its presence in the downtown Market Square Mall....
24
Jul
San Pablo Cowboys Prepare for Upcoming American Youth Football Season, Seek Additional Players
As some kids practice for and look forward to the upcoming youth football season, leaders of the San Pablo Cowboys say the team needs more players....
12
Jul
Cooking Matters Spices up a New Generation of Chefs
One young Black man who lives in Richmond says he didn't like to cook until he learned how....
05
Jul
My Colorful First Trip to Mexico Felt Like Falling in Love
A young man, who is Mexican American, writes about the sights, activities and emotions of his first trip out of the United States....
03
Jun
Why I Got Vaccinated: It Was a No-Brainer
A 17-year-old Berkeley High student writes that she was eager to get the COVID-19 vaccine to help get her life back to normal....
