Opinion: The way Gen Z consumes news has changed. Journalism needs to change with it
If traditional media put professionally reported stories on social media, they’ll reach a wider audience and show youth what credible journalism looks like.
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San Jose art gallery shares powerful message about gentrification
A review of MACLA's new exhibition, “There Are New Suns,” featuring artwork from three Mexican...
San Jose State’s peak enrollment is creating a parking nightmare
Students pay hundreds of dollars for a parking permit, but it doesn't guarantee a spot...
South Bay teens worry that democracy is under threat
Informal survey shows local youth are concerned about censorship, political polarization and government overreach.
San Jose youth keep Chinese American heritage alive at History Park
Teen volunteers help document the events and life of the city's five Chinatowns.
Spooky San Jose market celebrates Halloween
Halloween craftmakers hawked their wares at San Jose’s "Peculiarities Market," held on Oct. 12.
Spanish-speaking San Jose students face struggles learning English in high school
San Jose teens must learn English quickly to keep up with studies. But attaining fluency...
Eco-conscious Bay Area students lobby for sustainable cafeterias
Some school districts are starting to move away from single-use containers and plastic utensils.
Data centers’ huge appetite for power concerns South Bay youth
Training just one AI model could power 100 U.S. homes for a year. Won’t that...
San Jose teens express concerns about rising housing prices
students say they worry about helping their families and finding an affordable place to live.
South Bay teens say AI needs more guardrails to protect youth
Even as teens turn to AI for friendship and advice, many think they need protection...
Cultures converge at Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in San Jose
The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival held last weekend at the Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose...
Del Mar High School launches flag football team as sport takes off
Female athletes laying the building blocks for the future of the new girls sport at...
San Jose’s Los Laureles folklorico group embraces youth
The cultural troupe fills a void for teens yearning to learn and perform traditional Mexican...
Opinion: When the internet gets you down, here’s what to do
In-person activism provided the author with something she never found while doomscrolling herself into oblivion:...
Opinion: Artificial intelligence is here to stay, so let’s teach it in class
Educators have the chance teach students how to use AI responsibly, not as a substitute...
Opinion: Liberate your college backpack. Free textbooks are here.
Students would no longer need to buy expensive texts or carry heavy books under an...
Boomers protest Trump; where are millennials?
Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high...
Alum Rock mass school closings rile students, families and teachers
Closure and consolidation of more than half of 22 campuses cause uproar in East San...
Opinion: ‘Don Quixote’ boring? No way! Bring back the classics
For this student, classic novels aren't boring and still have a place on school reading...
Harassment on Bay Area transit targets women, youth, survey shows
Campaign addresses harassment, but data continues to show higher rates of among women, youth on...
Why aren’t more Latinos, Blacks taking high school AP courses?
Hispanics are 39% of Prospect High’s student body, but only 12.1% of students taking Advanced...
The Filipino legacy of Pinoytown in San Jose
Murals by San Jose artists help usher past memories into the present.
Opinion: Dear Hollywood, stop with the sequels already
Original movies come out stronger, with fresh new perspectives, characters and story lines -- unlike...
Cuts to science grants force San Jose researchers, student to scramble
Federal agencies lose billions in research funding as Trump directives target DEI in part to...
Making hoops affordable: Don’t let the duct-taped jerseys fool you
AAU team holds down costs by practicing in parks and using duct tape for uniform...
Bay Area Sikhs seeking mental health aid battle ‘weakness’ stigma
Psychiatrist sees signs of greater acceptance of counseling aid among younger Sikhs.
High-traffic boulevard raises concerns in three South Bay cities
As business and traffic continues to hum along Stevens Creek Boulevard, so do concerns about...
Santa Clara cafe combines cats, coffee and Korean culture
The recently opened Nabi Cat Cafe lets customers enjoy feline companionship with their coffee.
South Bay schools shape AI policies to catch up to tech-savvy students
“We are working on strategies to find ways to include and embrace AI in the...
More small businesses starting to go cashless
tores are increasingly turning to cashless business models to boost their security, although it leaves...
Floral design career began with San Jose man’s coffee shop encounter
Studio Petall's Ruben Guerrero looks to customers’ outfits, favorite flowers and other colorful inspirations when...
Trump tariffs hike prices at downtown San Jose farmers market
Some produce vendors have raised prices to offset the higher cost of farm labor and...
Tight job market forces Silicon Valley college grads to examine options
Some grads choose to return for graduate degrees while others pivot career paths.
Federal cuts to grocery aid worry consumers in Bay Area
Bay Area food banks and their clients are bracing for potential cuts to supplemental nutrition...
Furry friends get royal treatment at San Jose pet party
From doggy doodads to gourmet treats, vendors at Pet Party put their heart into their...
New downtown San Jose event celebrates Latin American art, culture
Dozens of community members, artists, musicians and small business owners gathered to celebrate Puerto Rican...