Making Lunch Local For California Kids
School lunchrooms are sometimes called the biggest restaurant chain in America, and in districts across California, there’s a new program aimed to get them serving local ingredients.
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In Stockton, Calif., Punks Are The New Mall Rats
I’m outside a strip mall in Stockton, Calif. It’s got a big Asian grocery store, a pet shop and a…
Teens Say Looks Can Be Liberating Despite Fashion Police
For some people, picking out an outfit is as simple as throwing on a shirt and putting on a pair of jeans. But 16-year-old Youth Radio Reporter Dani Tarver is not one of them. By 5 o’clock in the morning, she’s already “late” for her daily routine getting ready for school.
Learning To Accept My Father, Flaws And All
When I was nine, my father started coming home late at night. He would walk through the door like nothing was wrong. But I knew something was.
Underage And Undercover: Meet The Teen Vice Squad
Over 100 teenagers in California spent a recent Saturday asking adults to buy them alcohol. An outbreak of underage drinking? Nope– just the opposite. These kids gave up their time to serve as Youth Decoys in the middle of a sting.
High School Students Are Invited To Try Curling
One of the more obscure sports at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia is curling. That’s the one with the…
Candy Flavors Put E-Cigarettes On Kids’ Menu
Electronic-cigarettes are often billed as a safe way for smokers trying to kick their habit. But it’s not just smokers…
The Lipstick Diaries: The Ugly Side of Beauty Products
It’s a weekly ritual for some girls—stopping by the make-up counter to check out the latest beauty lines. At 19,…
Am I A Shopaholic?
Whether you love buying gifts or dread trips to the mall, good luck avoiding some kind of shopping during the holiday season. But I don’t need the excuse of a holiday to get me to the stores. I’m obsessed with shopping.