Are We Home Yet
June 10, 2020
By Christian Martinez, PHOTOGRAPHER There are countless things that we do in life that either reminds us or feels like home to us. It gives us peace of mind and allows us to unplug from everyday anxieties and stress, even if momentarily. Be it our morning routine or our favorite song while stuck in traffi...
2020 Nevada Caucus
February 27, 2020
By VANESSA MARTINEZ, PHOTO EDITOR The Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada was just one of the locations for the 2020 Nevada Caucus. Soon after the clock struck noon, the room filled up with media from different news stations and 75 supporters, who await to vote for the candidate they support. Due to the amount ...
Gigios Peruvian
February 6, 2020
By Aresema Habte, CONTRIBUTOR | THE PIONEER A look into the world of Ricardo Borjas Rodriguez, owner of Gigios Peruvian. This Rodriguez's family restaurant is held biweekly on Sundays at 8 am through 2:30 pm.
Rides for Toys Car Show
December 12, 2019
By VANESSA MARTINEZ, PHOTO EDITOR It's the season of giving and the generous spirits that bring everyone together during the holiday seasons are in the air. The Hayward community came together with Eden Youth & Family Center hosted their Rides for Toys Car Show, on Saturday, Dec 7. The amount o...
Castro Valley’s 8th annual Light Parade
December 5, 2019
By Vina Nguyen, CONTRIBUTOR Castro Valley kicked off the 2019-2020 Holiday season with their 8th annual Light Parade on Saturday, Nov 9. This celebration brought live entertainment for everyone to come out and enjoy life music and vendors, who were set up along the side of Castro Valley Boulevard. ...
Hayward Farmers Market
November 14, 2019
By SAVANNAH DE LEON, CONTRIBUTOR Every Saturday, Downtown Hayward holds its well known Hayward Farmers Market. Located between B and C Street and Hayward City Hall Plaza. This local community event brings the community together to support their local vendors who sell their fresh and locally grown f...
Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival
By Fortunata Sparnauskaite,
October 31, 2019
Once a year, the city of Half Moon Bay with the help of multiple sponsors, organizes the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. This festival offers a variety of exciting activities for all ages. The event has plenty of delicious food and drinks stands that are run by helpful, jolly employees. This fe...
Quakes vs Orlando City at Avaya Stadium
September 12, 2019
The San Jose Earthquakes beat Orlando City SC 3-0 at Avaya Stadium on August 31, 2019. Magnus Erkisson opened the scoring in the third minute of the match with Chris Wondolowski scoring two more goals in the 20th and 33rd minute of the first half and earning himself a brace. Wondolowski extended his lead ...
Homeless people over the Central Valley
August 1, 2019
PHOTOGRAPHS BY URIEL TORRES | THE PIONEER Lack of income and support is more apparent than ever The rate of homeless people in the Central Valley has grown exponentially over the past two decades. Nowhere has this become more apparent than in Modesto, CA. The reasons for people finding themselves withou...
