Cellphone ban in Oakland public schools starts in August
When students return to school on Aug. 10, they’ll have to turn in their phones at the beginning…
YouTube Settles Bellwether Social Media Harm Suit Ahead of California Trial
YouTube and its parent company Google reached a confidential settlement a month before a scheduled Los Angeles social…
Incoming freshmen market themselves to win the roommate rat race | The Soapbox
It was a day before UC Berkeley’s incoming student housing deadline, and I was glued to the ’gram.…
San Jose students say short-lived fashion fads cost them money and promote overconsumption
Teenagers and young adults in the San Jose area are speaking out against the popularity of microtrend fashion…
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announces birth of second child
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his second child on Saturday. In an Instagram…
California must keep children 16 and under off addictive social media platforms | Guest Commentary | Commentary
The last time I saw my son alive, nothing felt unusual. There was no warning, no flashing signals…
This volunteer found an Oakland cleanup group on social media and now helps clear 1.5 million pounds of trash
A volunteer from Urban Compassion Project is drawing attention for showing how a social media find turned into…
Changes to senior services funding could mean fewer meals for LA’s elderly | Guest Commentary | Opinion
Every day in Los Angeles County, thousands of older adults rely on a simple but essential service: a…
Changes to senior services funding could mean fewer meals for LA’s elderly | Guest Commentary | Commentary
Every day in Los Angeles County, thousands of older adults rely on a simple but essential service: a…
Changes to senior services funding could mean fewer meals for LA’s elderly | Guest Commentary | Opinion
Every day in Los Angeles County, thousands of older adults rely on a simple but essential service: a…
Plank in Oakland’s Jack London Square to close after nearly 12 years
The Brief Plank announced it will close its Jack London Square location on Aug. 2 after nearly 12…
Plank in Oakland’s Jack London Square to close after nearly 12 years
The Brief Plank announced it will close its Jack London Square location on Aug. 2 after nearly 12…