Brentwood’s Roads Fall Flat
March 26, 2020
By Edward Soper, MANAGING EDITOR Residents of Brentwood, California enjoy calm surroundings in their rural farm town. Brentwood is nestled almost perfectly halfway between the busy cities of Oakland and Stockton. Being a small town, you’d expect Brentwood to be free of the typical problems that pla...
Women’s History Month: California laws that advance racial and gender equality
March 12, 2020
By Arwa Dahir, STAFF WRITER This March, women all around the world are celebrating Women's history month commemorates the contribution and the influence of women throughout history, culture, and society. The theme for this year's 2020 WHM is “Valiant Women of the Vote," which looks to honor the 100th...
Nuclear scare sparks doomsday debate
March 12, 2020
By Antonio Aguilar, Contributor In mid-Jan., the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announced that “we are closer to a nuclear climate or technological disaster.” Our government's actions and foreign relations situation further influence the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists’ decision to move the hands forw...
Major shootings spark Airbnb policy change
March 5, 2020
By Rob Brandt, STAFF WRITER Three major shootings resulting in the death of nine people at Airbnb rental properties in the last three months have forced the company to update its policies by specifically banning large gatherings and events. On January 13th a fatal shooting occurred at an Airbnb rent...
Residents of Las Vegas are not fond of the Caucus
March 5, 2020
By By Vanessa Martinez, PHOTO EDITOR Nevada is the well-known home of Las Vegas, the nightlife fills up the streets, but recently on the 20th and 21st of Feb. it became the second home for the 2020 Democratic Caucus, this political party took over the streets causing residents to become upset. The...
Child care measure winning but fate may be decided in court
March 5, 2020
By Jeff Shuttleworth, Bay City News Service An Alameda County ballot measure that would raise an estimated $150 million annually to expand access to early education and child care for all children in the county was ahead in the incomplete returns Tuesday but its ultimate fate may be decided in court. With...
Biden shocks on Super Tuesday
March 5, 2020
By Pioneer Staff Super Tuesday is the second most important day in any election year. It is the first time we as a nation get to see where presidential candidates stack up against their competition. In 2020, the results have unexpectedly shifted in Biden’s favor. Some states that were once heavily sup...
Rain stops and clouds part around Pete Buttigieg
February 27, 2020
By Ethan Alonzo, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rain pouring down across the Las Vegas skyline. Streets flooded, creating rivers that ran through the Nevada streets. Yet, at the Springs Preserve where presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg held his post caucus rally, the clouds parted and a rainbow found its end at ...
Jackpot! Bernie Sanders wins over the Las Vegas 2020 Caucus
February 27, 2020
By Vanessa Martinez, PHOTO EDITOR The sound of loud music and cheerful Bernie supporters led the path to the inside of the ReBar in Las Vegas. People came together to prematurely celebrate the results that determined who would win the 2020 Democratic Caucus. The smell of beer filled the room and...
Make College Fair plan consequence free?
February 20, 2020
By Ethan Alonzo, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The desire of a long-lasting career, carrying the pride of one’s family, or a dream that refuses to die. These reasons, and more, are what drives students to pursue higher education. However, these days a drive isn’t enough. Sometimes the tuition fees for admissio...
Black History Month event brings attention to the importance of the vote
February 20, 2020
By Arwa Dahir, CONTRIBUTOR Since 1976, every year the United States observes Black History Month in February to commemorate and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to American history. The month-long celebration allows Americans to remember and reflect on African American's struggle to ...
Protests across country over the impeachment
February 15, 2020
By Edward Soper, MANAGING EDITOR Hayward residents took to city hall to share their dissatisfaction with the failed impeachment of President Trump. The crowd chanted “Vote him out!” in an effort to rally more voters to their cause, and the polls, in November. “I think the impeachment process was ...
