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Wednesday

After 20 Years, Young Man Leaves Foster Care On His Own Terms

In one of the few photos Anaya has from his time in foster care, he's pictured at age 4 in the backyard of one of his many foster homes. Courtesy of Noel Anaya hide caption

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After 20 Years, Young Man Leaves Foster Care On His Own Terms

Noel Anaya entered foster care in California when he was a year old. He recently aged out of the system at 21 and used his court hearing finalizing the process to send a "signal of distress."

After 20 Years, Young Man Leaves Foster Care On His Own Terms

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Friday

Remembering 4 Electronic Musicians Lost In The Oakland Warehouse Fire

Flowers, letters, and handmade signs were left as a memorial to victims of the fire at the artists' collective known as "Ghost Ship." Maya Cueva/Youth Radio hide caption

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Remembering 4 Electronic Musicians Lost In The Oakland Warehouse Fire

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One week ago, a fire ripped through an Oakland warehouse that was being used as a music venue and artist community. Hear the music of four up-and-coming electronic artists who died in that fire.

Remembering 4 Electronic Musicians Lost In The Oakland Warehouse Fire

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Friday

Teens Want More Education On The Electoral Process

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High school students watching the election wonder if their schools have prepared them to be good citizens, and whether they're ready for the responsibility of voting.

Teens Want More Education On The Electoral Process

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Friday

Young People Grapple With Whether To Follow Colin Kaepernick's Lead

Riley Lockett of Youth Radio talks to young people in the San Francisco Bay Area about the decision by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's to not stand during the national anthem.

Young People Grapple With Whether To Follow Colin Kaepernick's Lead

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Thursday

Utah Delegation Favored Cruz; Balloon Drop Will End GOP Convention

Phil Wright of the Utah Republican Party backed Cruz; analysis from ex-Bush administration official Sara Fagen and NPR's Scott Detrow. Youth Radio's Phoebe Petrovic covers balloon drop preparations

Utah Delegation Favored Cruz; Balloon Drop Will End GOP Convention

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Sunday

Saturday

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'I Won't Feel Safe On My College Campus'

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Youth Radio's Esmé Ablaza just graduated from Palo Alto High School, near Stanford University. In this commentary, she offers her thoughts on sexual assault as a college-bound young woman.

'I Won't Feel Safe On My College Campus'

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Thursday

Why One Startup Is Offering Meals Made By Home Cooks And Middle-Schoolers

Willard Middle School students chop carrots for a meal they will sell through Josephine. Teresa Chin/Youth Radio hide caption

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Why One Startup Is Offering Meals Made By Home Cooks And Middle-Schoolers

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Young people are looking for new takes on fast food. Enter Josephine, a company that connects home chefs in the San Francisco area with folks in their neighborhood who are hungry for a good meal.

Why One Startup Is Offering Meals Made By Home Cooks And Middle-Schoolers

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Tuesday

Taco Bell's Snapchat Game Is Strong Among Teens, But Does It Sell Tacos?

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Taco Bell's Snapchat Game Is Strong Among Teens, But Does It Sell Tacos?

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Fast food chains may succeed in entertaining teenagers on platforms like Twitter or Snapchat, but just because a brand makes teens laugh doesn't mean this elusive demographic will buy its products.

Taco Bell's Snapchat Game Is Strong Among Teens, But Does It Sell Tacos?

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Oakland And The Warriors: NBA Team's Success Mirrors Rise Of Home City

They're called the Golden State Warriors and are claimed by the entire Bay Area. But really, the Warriors belong to Oakland, Calif. The rise of the team from irrelevance to NBA champions mirrors the rise of the city itself.

Oakland And The Warriors: NBA Team's Success Mirrors Rise Of Home City

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Friday

Here's What Young People Care About. Listen And Learn

Three Youth Radio journalists share issues of concern to young people — education, college affordability, and how they think politicians could better interact with their generation.

Here's What Young People Care About. Listen And Learn

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Thursday

Finding The Right Balance And Overcoming Fear

This week we're listening to voices from young journalists at Youth Radio. Today, a young man who switched roles with his father after his dad became ill. And, a young man who conquered stage fright.

Finding The Right Balance And Overcoming Fear

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Teen Girls Flip The Negative Script On Social Media

The Benicia Compliments page sprang up on Instagram as a platform for girls attending Benicia High School to tag each other in positive social media posts. Shawn Wen/Youth Radio hide caption

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Teen Girls Flip The Negative Script On Social Media

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Teen girls experience a lot of hate online. While parents and teachers try to address these problems from outside girl culture, teens have been coming up with their own social media solutions.

Teen Girls Flip The Negative Script On Social Media

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Wednesday

When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help

A Bay Area teenager struggling with depression shares her experience, while a social worker and young multimedia producer discuss their work helping teens cope with the illness.

When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help

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