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Ayo Banjo believes everyone deserves to thrive, and visibility into the darkest corners helps us get there.
Face to Face

Ayo Banjo believes everyone deserves to thrive, and visibility into the darkest corners helps us get there.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Nov 20, 2025

Ayo Banjo readily references philosophical texts, but he can also simplify his thinking into darkness and light, and the 26-year-old is making…

The 25th Denim Day celebrates progress on ending sexual violence – and reveals how far we have to go.
Forum | Opinion

The 25th Denim Day celebrates progress on ending sexual violence – and reveals how far we have to go.

  • Lauren DaSilva
  • Apr 18, 2024

In 1998, the Italian Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a 45-year-old driving instructor for raping his 18-year-old student because of…

Seaside pre-teen heads to Capitol Hill to advocate for those with Tourette syndrome.
831 (Tales from the Area Code)

Seaside pre-teen heads to Capitol Hill to advocate for those with Tourette syndrome.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Mar 14, 2024

Phoenix Gonzalez was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome when he was 6, causing him to have uncontrollable movements that subjected him to the cr…

These young leaders have experienced homelessness and they have something to say.
831 (Tales from the Area Code)

These young leaders have experienced homelessness and they have something to say.

  • Pam Marino
  • Feb 1, 2024

As a child, Willow Celeste experienced firsthand what it was like not having a stable place to live. Their family, led by two moms, faced freq…

Anti-LGBTQ+ backlash is happening not just somewhere else, but locally. We need to step up.
Forum | Opinion

Anti-LGBTQ+ backlash is happening not just somewhere else, but locally. We need to step up.

  • Steven Goings
  • Jun 29, 2023

It took longer than I expected, but the anti-LGBTQ+ backlash I predicted several years ago is undeniably here.

As she prepares to perform in Carmel, composer Maria Schneider reflects on writing music, and her attempts to protect creative copyright.
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As she prepares to perform in Carmel, composer Maria Schneider reflects on writing music, and her attempts to protect creative copyright.

  • Agata Popęda
  • Feb 23, 2023

SHE HAS WON SEVEN GRAMMYS, recorded nine albums and worked with jazz icons (Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer) and rock artists alike (David Bowie, St…

Once without a place to call her own, Regina Lebel points the way for others in need.
831 (Tales from the Area Code)

Once without a place to call her own, Regina Lebel points the way for others in need.

  • Pam Marino
  • Dec 22, 2022

As Regina Lebel opens the door to her apartment, she is the picture of Christmas in a bright red cardigan sweater lined with silver sparkles, …

COPA organizes regular people to be leaders on behalf of community well-being.
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COPA organizes regular people to be leaders on behalf of community well-being.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Dec 1, 2022

Members of the nonprofit Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action (COPA) are farmworkers, faith leaders and others in our neighbor…

Advocates report at least six unhoused people died in just two days in Salinas.
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Advocates report at least six unhoused people died in just two days in Salinas.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Jan 20, 2022

Outside of a blue tent on Bridge Street in Salinas’ Chinatown neighborhood is an altar with candles, stuffed animals, a red heart-shaped ballo…

After a career in aerospace, Langston Johnson pivoted to the arts -- and he’s still pivoting.
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After a career in aerospace, Langston Johnson pivoted to the arts -- and he’s still pivoting.

  • Mary Duan
  • May 28, 2021

Langston Johnson has the uncanny ability to walk into a room, suss it out, decide if he wants to stay and leave immediately if he’s not feeling it.

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