Youth Resilience: Pets! How Are They Doing?

In an interview produced by The Media Arts Center, Riley and Michelle share how people and their pets have been affected by the quarantine. See the short film here.

Doing a Double Take: Four Deepfake Scenarios That Mess With Our Minds

In a world flooded by information, it’s become a lot harder to tell what’s true. To make matters worse, deepfakes — powered by artificial intelligence — manipulate pictures, audio and video in ways that can be nearly impossible to detect. What can you trust? Are fakes ever okay? How do you spot one? We’ve put […]

Atwater ‘Sanctuary City For Businesses’ Resolution Met With Mixed Reactions, Resistance

In an effort to be a “sanctuary city for businesses,” Atwater, California, with a population of roughly 30,000, decided to not follow any of the shelter-in-place orders placed by the state of California. Now the city has over a thousand confirmed COVID-19 cases, since the sanctuary declaration on May 15, as We’Ced reports.

My Journey To Becoming Vegan

Food is central to our identities. It shapes how we socialize, practice religion and celebrate. Food tells a story about who we are and even about our personal values. For some, food is a big deal because it changes how you interact with the world. Olivia Lozano reflects on her three-year journey to veganism. Read […]

What You Need To Know About Flu Season During A Pandemic

As the weather becomes colder and flu season is in full swing, it may be difficult to distinguish the common flu from coronavirus. Kern County Public Health Services shared with Kern Sol News the best ways to keep the families informed and healthy this winter season. Read more at Kern Sol News.

Contra Costa College Football Enters New Era Under Yelverton, Coronavirus

Sweat, hard work and football practice have returned to Comet Stadium as Otis Yelverton enters his first year as head coach of the Contra Costa College football program. With over 29 years of coaching experience, Yelverton hopes to cultivate a familiar CCC mentality — winning. Read more at Richmond Pulse.

The Podcast ‘Joy Revolution’ Raises Spirits

YR Media has a conversation with author Gabby Rivera about how her “Joy Revolution” podcast elevates QTBIPOC joy for her guests and listeners. “I’m exhausted. I’m tired. But there is this divine joy in me. There is ancestral joy in me,” said Rivera. Read the full interview at YR Media.

Local Medical Program Looks To Close Doctor Shortage In Kern County

Kern County in the Central Valley is in desperate need for healthcare professionals, and the demand in the community is even greater as coronavirus continues to spread. COPE Health Solutions and Cal State University of Bakersfield have partnered together to increase involvement in clinical settings to address the doctor and health care professional shortage in […]

Richmond Turkey Giveaway Will Adapt To The Coronavirus

This year’s Richmond Turkey Giveaway is doing things differently to adjust to the coronavirus. One 12-year-old, Alex Valencia, is selling hot chocolate to help raise money for more supplies. Read more about what organizers are doing to have a successful giveaway this holiday season at Richmond Pulse.

Youth React To Biden-Harris Win With Relief, Hope And Apprehension

Young adults tell Richmond Pulse how they feel about Joe Biden’s presidential election win. One reflects on growing up under President Obama and beginning adulthood under President Trump. Another says a weight has been lifted, but acknowledges real change is up to the people. Read all their perspectives at Richmond Pulse.