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Comment, like, share: As teens scroll through news headlines, trust becomes harder to find

by Benjamin Barba-Zuniga, Contra Costa Youth Journalism June 5, 2026June 3, 2026

THE STUDIES ARE BLEAK: Most teenagers don’t go out of their way to read news from reliable sources, or they depend on social media for their information about current events, which is a notoriously flawed approach, to put it lightly. Benjamin Barba-Zuniga is a senior at California High School in San Ramon and a member […]

Rise of the unemployed bums: Why Bay Area teens aren’t rushing to join the labor market

by Benjamin Barba-Zuniga, Contra Costa Youth Journalism April 26, 2026April 27, 2026

‘Not harmless fun’: Alameda police warn ‘Door Kick Challenge’ could put kids at risk

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News January 22, 2026January 20, 2026

Young influencers are promoting underconsumption on TikTok — what it means for the planet

by Stacker December 29, 2024December 26, 2024

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Alameda County firefighter placed on leave after video of racist altercation goes viral

TikTok, Brat and Kamala Harris: Will newly fired-up young voters flip elections in California?

by Matthew Reagan and Jenna Peterson, CalMatters August 12, 2024August 11, 2024

Uncertain future: TikTok ban raises questions on San Jose expansion over national security

by Brandon Pho, San Jose Spotlight May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

From ‘shrimp Jesus’ to fake selfies, AI images becoming latest form of social media spam

by Renee DiResta, Abhiram Reddy and Josh A. Goldstein, for The Conversation April 28, 2024April 24, 2024

Is TikTok’s parent an agent of Chinese state? In China Inc., it’s a little more complicated

by Shaomin Li, for The Conversation March 16, 2024March 15, 2024

Tiktok ‘Senior Assassins’ game may put teens in danger on ‘Purge Day’ — San Mateo police

by Pete Young, Bay City News March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

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