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HE WAS YOUNG. He was brave. And he wasn’t even a billionaire like Bruce Wayne. It was 10 years ago this week when a child battling cancer transformed into the superhero Batkid and saved the city of San Francisco from the villains of Gotham, transfixing the nation and fulfilling the wish of Miles Scott, who […]

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A decade after ‘Batkid’ captivated the world, teen’s cancer journey continues to inspire

Celebrating teen voices: Meet the winners of Alameda Youth Poet Laureate competition

Santa Clara County will pay monthly stipends to help more homeless teens escape poverty

‘A woman who leads with her heart’: Oakland picks Nairobi Barnes as Youth Poet Laureate

Recognize the works of an outstanding teen via Contra Costa’s Youth Hall of Fame Awards

One year later, family of missing Pleasant Hill teen Brandon Abbett still hoping for answers

San Ramon teen launches Pi Kids to improve STEM education in underserved communities

A half-mile of smiles: Lodi Parade of Lights warms spirits of hardy crowd on a cold night

As teen overdoses from opioid use skyrocket, many schools still unprepared for emergency

Wiener decries anti-transgender legislation, seeks to make California a welcoming refuge

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