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The Californian
The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian
The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian
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...

The Lesher Foundation’s Newsmakers: Lesher Speaker Series begins its 20th season on Feb. 24. Among the speakers last year was fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality Tan France. Photo courtesy of the Lesher Foundation.

Lesher Foundation’s speaker series celebrates 20th anniversary

Keerthi Eraniyan, Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2025

Over the past 20 years, Contra Costa County residents have gathered at the Lesher Center for the Arts to attend the renowned Newsmakers: Lesher Speaker Series, an annual series of events that celebrates...

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