Miguel Dickenson, Assistant Opinions and Sports Editor
• January 27, 2018
The cultural genocide in Myanmar
In mere weeks, over 650,000 Rohingya people of Myanmar have fled their homes in response to an attack by Myanmar military and police.
In October 2016, a fringe Rohingya...
On Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at 10:02 a.m., several hundred marchers were already present at Civic Park in Walnut Creek, eagerly anticipating the start of the Women’s March Contra Costa Anniversary March, just under an hour away. The song “Waiting on the World to Change” by John Mayer played in the background.
Diana Becton is the first African-American and the first woman to be the Contra Costa District Attorney
Every four years, the country is up in arms over the presidential election. The shiny seat of executive...
DV Football endured a tough losing streak across their past four games, including losses to powerhouse EBAL teams Livermore High School on Sept. 29, Monte Vista High School on Oct. 6, California High School on Oct. 13 and Foothill High School on Oct. 20.
The Tri-Valley, land of median incomes nearing to $130,000 a household, wineries and the not-so-rare occasion when three or more Teslas line up before one stoplight, has a secret.
Kicking off in Los Angeles, the Amber Rose SlutWalk filled the streets with people from all races, religions and backgrounds protesting sexual injustice and gender inequality.
Amber Rose...
Food can be interpreted as a piece of art that should be shared, and what better way than through photography. So get your phones ready for some Insta-worthy local eats!
Following the release of horror movie after horror movie, Director Andrés Muschietti’s rendition of “It” clinches the end of summer releases, as the friendly character of Pennywise the Dancing Clown graces the big screen.
To start off the 12th annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by the San Ramon Valley Exchange Club, emcee and former Club president Karen Stepper, told the audience, “Every year I get asked, believe it or not, why are here each year, why are we still doing this?”
In response to recent widespread violence and divisive rhetoric, Women’s March Contra Costa County brought more than 800 people together, including local action groups, on Aug. 26 to create the human banner “END HATE!"
2,594,000 personnel served within the borders of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Of those who served, only approximately 850,000 veterans are still alive today. Of those who served, 97 percent were honorably discharged. Of those who served, 91 percent are proud to have served their country.
