Oak Park hometown hero JD Slajchert shares his story of supporting kids with sickle cell disease
The link between alcoholism and cancer
According to Keck Medicine of USC, 1 in 10 Americans ages 12 and over are struggling with alcoholism, and rates of heavy alcohol use have increased by 20% from 2018 to 2020. These are not just numbers, this represents a public health issue. But the impact goes well...
As ICE raids sweep through Southern California, grassroots groups become a lifeline for immigrants
Nonprofits across Southern California and the country expand legal aid and outreach to meet rising demand from immigrant communities.
Orange County libraries remain strong in the face of budget cuts
With the Institute of Museum and Library Services in danger of shutting down, the impact on local libraries is still uncertain.
At allcove Beach Cities, the ‘all’ means everyone, even those who can’t afford psychiatric care
Wellness center allcove Beach Cities provides free therapy services to teens, but budget concerns have left the organization’s future uncertain.
Doing it all: Evan Razmjoo excels at speech and debate and finds success in the field of journalism
In comparison to his accomplishments in his high school career, senior Evan Razmjoo said earning the position of editor-in-chief of his school’s newspaper didn’t seem like something to write home about. “This is the first time hearing about that,” Razmjoo’s brother...
Landen Braunstein gives others voices through the power of journalism
Landen Braunstein, a rising junior at Mira Costa High School, navigates the importance of journalism and uses her passion to provide a platform and voice for others.
All in on journalism: Ryan Kim expands his journalistic interest past his school paper
Despite his initial plans to go into the medical field, Ryan Kim has found his place in journalism.
Saratoga High ‘almost-alumnus,’ Mike Young, proves there are many pathways to success
From high school dropout to selling his own landscaping business, Michael Young never got his high school diploma, but found his calling.
A Virtual Academy graduation
Traditionally, when high school students graduate and complete their educational journey, they are surrounded by people they see in class every day. However, that is...