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...
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....
I was diagnosed with depression when I was 12. I had no idea what I was supposed to do....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is looking for five residents interested in serving on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council....
Knowledge in the arts can help a child expand their mind. The administration at Lavonya DeJean Middle School has seen this first-hand for the last two years at their annual...
This scandal revealed what I already suspected: the system is rigged....
Oakland native Victor McElhaney’s abilities on the drums, according to those who knew him as a talented young drummer, gave those who could hear him a release from the stressors...
Earlier this month, more than 200 cyclists of all ages rode together as the EBBP, which continues to be a way for cyclists of all skill levels and ages to...
