Pittsburg High School faces criticism over vegan options
At Pittsburg High School, there’s a variety of meal options available for students. They range from Italian, Mexican, Chinese, as well as plant-based selections to make sure those who are vegan have...
View ArticleEnvironmental justice at center of county’s Envision 2040 plan
Pollution from refineries, fossil fuel emission and sprawling industrial facilities cloud the skies of Contra Costa County – and it’s an ongoing problem that local officials are working to eliminate....
View ArticleOngoing housing, food crises hit California college students
A large number of California college students are facing more financial burdens than they were a few years ago. Regardless if they are attending a University of California, California State University,...
View ArticleLafayette district supporters rally to save school AIM program
On the evening of March 8, the Lafayette School District superintendent (LAFSD) sent an email to members of the district announcing he would introduce plans to close a long established specialty...
View ArticleCollege Park High music groups showcase talent after successful fundraising...
While on spring break, the College Park High School combined Symphonic and Wind Ensemble band and the Chamber Orchestra participated in an extracurricular four-day educational trip to Southern...
View ArticlePost-pandemic virtual learning remains in demand
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools across the country to transition to online learning, Nicole Andrews continues to teach through a Zoom screen. The history teacher is among many...
View ArticleSports medicine class teaches important life skills
Like many student-athletes, Marisa Rabanal, a senior lacrosse player at College Park High School, has suffered from her fair share of injuries. However, while she could have simply played with her...
View ArticleLocal news publishers finds ways to engage, keep audience
The ever-expanding “digital age” continues to give news outlets the ability to report in new and faster ways. And many local news organizations are doing exactly that – all while maintaining a focus on...
View ArticleEast County center and library feed minds while building community
Karen Parmley knows more than books. The Antioch librarian assistant says she understands the importance of literacy and all that it provides individuals. “The importance of reading, for families, and...
View ArticleMaking music a priority – again – in high schools
Music has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, offering a universal language that transcends borders and brings communities together. In Contra Costa County, the role of music in...
View ArticleWeed-filled medians on Pleasant Hill Road concerns neighbors
This spring, Lafayette residents expressed concern that the planters in the medians separating the roads were overgrown with weeds, particularly Pleasant Hill Road, one of the city’s major...
View Article‘Literacy is a gatekeeper’: Rolling Reader van targets low-income,...
The ability to read and write are high-priority tools to navigate life. However, according to research, there are millions of Americans being left behind. The National Literacy Institute reports that...
View ArticleAcalanes High School seniors celebrate with annual car rally
The Acalanes High School Class of 2024 cruised along Mt. Diablo Boulevard in brightly decorated cars on May 24, marking the culmination of their high school years with an annual car rally tradition....
View ArticleStudents show sense of self through fashion
Two of the most influential concepts throughout history are fashion and style. One may believe that the concept of fashion only changes from one significant period of time to the next, but it is so...
View ArticleCollege Park Drama Club puts on first student-led show
On one special night last month, the College Park High School Drama Club hosted a performance of monologues, musical numbers, soloists and improv. It was the club’s first-ever student-led show. The...
View ArticleContra Costa County students look at ups, downs of ELD programs
In schools across the country, English Language Development (ELD) programs are meant to be reliable tools for students who are in the early and intermediate stages of learning English. However, views...
View ArticleFree robotics camp for young Black girls celebrates success
This summer, the Ujima Girls in Robotics Leadership Camp is once again being offered to Antioch Unified School District middle and high school students interested in STEM. Also known as C-STEM GIRL...
View ArticleHigh school mentorship programs prepare next generation of medical professionals
If trends and statistics hold true, medical scrubs soon will be commonplace for many American workers. Health care occupations are expected to soar higher than average for all other occupations from...
View ArticleDrug rehab centers make difference amid Bay Area addiction crisis
The challenges of addressing the homelessness, mental health and drug addiction crisis are taking a toll on communities across the Bay Area. However, it is the latter that the Substance Abuse and...
View ArticlePittsburg High students seek to rekindle school spirit, event participation
On one recent day, some of my classmates at Pittsburg High School and I were discussing the high cost of attending school football games. I shared that I felt the tickets were overpriced and that along...
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