Laura Deck: Making Friends
Laura Deck shares how rewarding it is to put effort into making new friends.
Jun 04, 2025•4 min
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Evan Ho: Raging for STEM
Evan Ho shares about how STEM programs influence his relationship with his son.
Jun 03, 2025•4 min
Chandler Hoffman: Friendship Matters
Childhood friendships are important and Chandler Hoffman shares how they make an impact throughout our lives.
Jun 02, 2025•4 min
Kevin Bendemire: A Meaningful Drive
Kevin Bendemire shares how much he appreciates bonding with his daughter on her way to school.
May 30, 2025•4 min
Peter Hiep A: Belief in Others
Peter Hiep A shares about his upbringing in Marin County to an immigrant family and why he’s passionate about helping others from similar backgrounds.
May 29, 2025•4 min
Megan Neale: Children Are the Future
Megan Neale reflects on why she enjoys working with and investing in children.
May 28, 2025•4 min
Weiying Wu: More Than A Helping Hand
Weiying Wu shares why she enjoys volunteering and community service.
May 27, 2025•4 min
Riley Mulcahy: Nurturing Talents
Riley Mulcahy shares about growing up with dyslexia and why he wants to support other people.
May 23, 2025•4 min
Jim Oswald: The Power of Pets
Losing a pet is never easy. Jim Oswald mourns the loss of his canine companion, Lulu.
May 22, 2025•4 min
Elliott Turner: Unapologetically Me
Elliott Turner shares about his identity, upbringing and supporting marginalized communities.
May 21, 2025•4 min
Yoel Iskindir: Reclaim the Narrative
Yoel Iskindir shares about his upbringing in Marin County and what inspired him to pursue a film career
May 20, 2025•4 min
Nilika Singhal: Embrace Our Differences
Nilika Singhal shares why talking to kids about seizures can help them understand how the brain works.
May 19, 2025•4 min
Andrea Mackenzie: Preserve California’s Landscape
Andrea Mackenzie shares about the beauty of California's landscape.
May 16, 2025•4 min
Larry Kwan: Broken in Our Own Ways
Larry Kwan shares about the vibrancy of the Tenderloin neighborhood and how we all face different challenges in life.
May 15, 2025•4 min
Elias Lopez: The Kite Connection
Elias Lopez is an editor and writer. He lives in San Jose.
May 14, 2025•4 min
David Rodstein: Finding My Way Back Home
David Rodstein shares about why he misses California and his journey to return home.
May 13, 2025•4 min
Lisa Liu Grady: Every Step Counts
During the pandemic in 2020, Lisa Liu Grady picked up a new hobby: walking outdoors and exploring new neighborhoods.
May 12, 2025•4 min
Lucia Kanter St. Amour: More Than Mimosas
Lucia Kanter St. Amour shares her thoughts on how to really support mothers on Mother's Day
May 09, 2025•4 min
Jude Yuen: A Warning Sign
Jude Yuen raises concerns over seeing his peers participating in sports betting.
May 08, 2025•4 min
Aditi Desai: Turning A New Page
For Aditi Desai, books have served as a way to stay grounded and make new friends.
May 07, 2025•4 min
Susannah Brouwer: An Autism Journey
Susannah Brouwer shares about taking care of her autistic son and why the stigma needs to end.
May 06, 2025•4 min
Naomi Hsu: How Writing Can Heal Us
Naomi Hsu shares about how writing can be therapeutic and create empathy.
May 05, 2025•4 min
Rosita Ventura-Gomez: I Will Keep Fighting
Rosita Ventura-Gomez shares how she remains determined to speak out against the deportation of undocumented people.
May 02, 2025•4 min
Richard Swerdlow: An Attack on Education
Richard Swerdlow weighs in on why dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is the wrong approach.
May 01, 2025•4 min
Kathy Nguyễn: Finding A Home
On the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War, Kathy Nguyễn reflects on her family's experiences moving to the United States.
Apr 30, 2025•4 min
Andrew Lam: Memories Stay With Us
Andrew Lam reflects on the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War and what that meant for his family.
Apr 29, 2025•4 min
Megan Beltran: Stellar Performances
As a voice teacher, Megan Beltran shares why she is inspired by her high school students' musical performances.
Apr 28, 2025•4 min
Richard Aguilera: Grateful
Richard Aguilera reflects on his experience moving to the US from Honduras.
Apr 25, 2025•4 min
Trisha Gonzales: The Colorful Magnets
At an early age, Trisha Gonzales learns a valuable lesson about honesty.
Apr 24, 2025•4 min
Berlin Lee: The Ups and Downs of Glow Ups
Berlin Lee shares how she is rejecting makeover trends to focus on what's more important to her.
Apr 23, 2025•4 min
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