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Midterms 2026 sees growing political aspirations from Gen-Z
For decades, U.S. citizens have seen veteran officials sit on the highest seats in the political world. But the world is changing, and today, voters will be able to see a fresh set of choices as Gen-Z...
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One small step: Chabot Space & Science Center’s innovative program trains youth
Dhruv Kothari grew up visiting Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland to learn about astronomy. Now a 12th grader, he is the one explaining the science. Kothari, who attends Emerald High School...
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The devil is in the journalistic details: Does it still matter?
Journalism is in trouble. Just ask Andy Sachs. At least, that’s what Anne Hathaway’s character in the recent popular movie, “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” says. At the start of the movie, Sachs gives a...
View ArticleUC Berkeley researchers construct digital twin to understand Pajaro River...
The farming communities along the Lower Pajaro River that divides Monterey and Santa Cruz counties have suffered five multi-million dollar floods since a system of levees was built in 1949. Now,...
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The myth of summer programs for college applications: What’s their true value?
Hand cramps from note-taking, headaches from cramming the night before a test, and hearts skipping a beat after receiving a lower-than-expected score. For most students, high school is a 40-week grind...
View ArticleMartinez school district names new principal and vice principal
Two new administrators recently joined the Martinez Unified School District. Brianna Shahvar, appointed by the MUSD board on July 10, is the new principal of Morello Park Elementary, and Karen Carlson...
View ArticleSt. Paul’s AME Church starts construction on 50 affordable housing units
The St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church of Berkeley has started construction of the St. Paul Terrace — a 50-unit affordable housing project on the church grounds. The seven-story project,...
View ArticleSana’a Cafe offers late-night study spot for UC Berkeley students
On a recent late Sunday night, Sana’a Cafe, a new Yemeni coffee shop that opened on the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Dwight Way in Berkeley on July 24, was buzzing with customers. Many were UC...
View ArticleOpinion: Hey Pop Fans, It’s a Concert, Not a Marathon
Ever since Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour took the music and concert industry by storm in 2023, there has been an increasing demand that concertgoers can not seem to get over. Swift’s show was epic and...
View ArticleTeens ask: Does neglecting your heritage language cost you your identity?
“Fake.” “No sabo kid.” “Banana.” “Whitewashed.” In American culture, these terms mock people who speak English but struggle to speak their heritage language. For many Bay Area Gen Z students, growing...
View ArticleBringing a ‘Breath of Life’ to Cal’s Indigenous language archive
The California Language Archive is the largest, most comprehensive physical and digital collection of records of Indigenous language materials in North America. Housed in the Department of Linguistics...
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U.S. Supreme Court cites UC Berkeley scholars in striking down Trump’s...
The U.S. Supreme Court cited two UC Berkeley professors, Hidetaka Hirota and James Kettner, when it struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order challenging birthright citizenship in June....
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Berkeley vegan gem: The Butcher’s Son receives top 10 nationwide award for...
Berkeley’s very own vegan restaurant, The Butcher’s Son, was recently awarded for having one of the top 10 vegan steaks in the country. The Butcher’s Son, a cozy little deli off of University Avenue,...
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A space for familial connection: New courtyard opens at juvenile hall in...
Youth who find themselves in the juvenile court system in Contra Costa County must traverse the legal system and other challenges while also grappling with growing up and dealing with the consequences....
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Park district grant program aims to improve public access to nature
As the school year has wound down, summer is a perfect time to visit the great outdoors. This year, you may see more people from diverse backgrounds enjoying the region’s parks due to a new grant. The...
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The importance of human touch: Why AI use in movies should stay on the...
In an increasingly digital age, artificial intelligence, or AI, is under constant scrutiny for its vast potential but also for its use in fabricating school essays, making deep-fake videos of people,...
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El Cerrito Measure C: Voters reject raising taxes for new library
The El Cerrito Library Initiative — also known as Measure C — has been a source of controversy among residents. That was clear by the websites and signs for and against the initiative, which emerged in...
View ArticleFrom the Editor’s Desk
Summer Reading Like so many organizations today, Contra Costa Youth Journalism doesn’t have a physical office. For our bimonthly editorial meetings that are held in person with our student reporters,...
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County school superintendent election: Dana Eaton appears poised to take the...
Following Tuesday’s California primary election, Dana Eaton appears to be headed for victory as Contra Costa County’s next school superintendent, according to unofficial election results. Of the...
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Comment, like, share: How local teens consume news
The studies are bleak: Most teenagers don’t go out of their way to read news from reliable sources, or they depend on social media for their information about current events, which is a notoriously...
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