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“The definition of who’s a journalist, and in my mind that’s pretty clear, [is a person] who’s dedicated to digging out the facts and is going to be faithful and accurate in reporting them,” said journalist Judy Woodruff at the East Bay Leadership Council’s 2025 Leadership Series event on Jan. 29 in Concord.
PBS News’ Judy Woodruff shares thoughts on dismantling a polarized nation
Loujain Habibi, Contra Costa Youth Journalism • February 4, 2025

From the moment she stepped on stage, legendary broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff captivated several hundred East Bay business leaders – making them burst into boisterous laughter twice within 30 seconds...

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...