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The Lesher Foundation's Newsmakers: Lesher Speaker Series begins its 20th season on Feb. 24. Among the speakers last year was fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality Tan France. Photo courtesy of the Lesher Foundation.
Lesher Foundation’s speaker series celebrates 20th anniversary
Keerthi Eraniyan, Contra Costa Youth Journalism • February 16, 2025

Over the past 20 years, Contra Costa County residents have gathered at the Lesher Center for the Arts to attend the renowned Newsmakers: Lesher Speaker Series, an annual series of events that celebrates...

It seems like these days the elderly have gathered as candidates for the position of president of the United States. Politicians have been getting older. Illustration by Viktoria Lutsenko, California High School
Aging, politics and the U.S. presidency
November 2, 2024

By Ben Barba Zuniga Special to Contra Costa Youth Journalism Throughout the ages, our amazing country has had a proud history of balding old men as our great leaders.  In fact, prior to the massive...

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Bella Alaniz, 6, pulls names during a raffle drawing at The Hallmark House in December. Bella and her family were recipients of the 2024 Tunnels of Joy fundraiser. Photo credit: Facebook
Brentwood community spreads holiday cheer with ‘Tunnels of Joy’
Ishita Khanna, Contra Costa Youth Journalism • January 28, 2025

The traditional winter holiday season has come to an end, however, the joy the different celebrations emit can last long after the new year ball drops. Tunnels of Joy – a festive, decorated holiday...

"Zombabe" is an acrylic painting and 3D collage by College Park student Shealyn Higgins
College Park students ‘showcase’ their work at Pleasant Hill Library
Bailey Winey, Contra Costa Youth Journalism • March 12, 2024

Selected student works from the College Park High School art program are on display at the Pleasant Hill Library this month. This is the second year the school has student art hosted by the library, thanks to the facility’s...