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The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano works to provide essential and emergency food to those in need throughout the two counties. Rising food costs brought on by tariffs are affecting the food bank’s ability to provide enough food for the communities they serve. 
Photo courtesy of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Food bank, local nonprofits struggle to meet demand under Trump tariffs

Keerthi Eraniyan, Editor in Chief August 28, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of stories reporting on the challenges nonprofit organizations in Contra Costa County face as changes in federal laws and policies go into effect. The story...

Sophomore Sahana Nagandla can often be found working on her computer programming. She recently attended Ascend, a prestigious hackaton sponsored by SpaceX.

Cal’s coding prodigy ascends to new heights

Gayatri Nair, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

At only 15 years old, sophomore Sahana Nagandla has already established herself as one of Cal High’s most promising young coders. Nagandla’s most recent accomplishment was being the only Cal student...

Freshman Sarah Horner hands English teacher Alexis Fernando a tutorial pass which will be replaced next school year by digital sign-ups through Infinite Campus.

Student support changing next year

Ria Ramchandani, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

The traditional tutorial system is known and loved by many as it provides students time to stay in class and finish homework or meet with teachers to ask questions about course material. But starting...

Some students don’t plan much for the summer months, while others pack their schedules.

Students find various ways to pass the summer

Anay Gupta, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

As another school year comes to a close, many students shift their focus toward summer by choosing their balance of relaxation and work. But the question remains: What’s the best way to spend your...

Californian graphics editor Gina Germano attended the State Finals with Cal's mock trial team. She drew a scene from a trial as part of the courtroom artist competition.

Acalanes student tries to frame mock trial team

Mansi Swaminathan, Managing Editor May 1, 2025

In this year’s mock trial competition, Cal High’s prosecution team argued that the easiest way to win a competition is to eliminate the opponent. Cal’s mock trial team almost learned this the...

Computer graphic arts and digital photographer teacher Jennifer Bible poses with a Super Bowl poster. She designed this and many other graphics while working with the NFL.

Graphic designer turns teacher

Kavin Jain, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

For any sports fan, seeing your work dispalyed at Super Bowls, Major League Baseball games, NBA All-Star games or the College Football Bowl Championship Series would be a dream come true. But for Cal...

Kathryn Nichols displays many college banners she has collected through her years as Cal’s career counselor. She said pre-college programs are promoted to help prepare students.

Many pre-college programs are popular with students

Zoya Iqbal, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

As colleges continue to lower their acceptance rates each year, high school students are scrambling to add more to their college applications. And one of the most popular additions of late is the involvement...

Sanramon_peter has gained a following from posting memes and satirical reels about San Ramon and its schools.

Peter Griffin accounts spill lore

Korn Ravipaty, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

Local residents are plagued by Instagram’s newest mystery: the case of the anonymous “Peter Griffin” accounts. Peter Griffin, the protagonist from the FOX animated sitcom “Family Guy”, is the...

Juniors Kai Licata, left, and Aritro Bhatacharjee plan their next visit to Country Club Elementary School with the Teaching Tech Club, which involves elementary school students in STEM activities so that they can explore from a young age.

Teaching Tech Club

Sherlyn Hernandez, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

Through hands-on projects and exciting activities, Cal High’s Teaching Tech Club is sparking a love for STEM in elementary school students and trying to shape the next generation of innovators. The...

Junior Sayansh Gupta presents the VEX robot he built with his team for a robotics competition. He has attended many in the past, including the Maine Lobstah Bowl Signature Event.

Student excels in his work with VEX Robotics

Anistyn Lum and Christian Jung May 1, 2025

Since his early days building Lego creations, junior Sayansh Gupta has demonstrated a passion for robotics and problem solving that has led him to the top of the competitive robotics world. As a member...

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