Articles Published in September, 2011

When "Edward" needs cash fast he relies on the one thing he has complete control over: his body.

US Army Captain Rajiv Srinivasan electrified the crowd of over 300 supporters with his narrative of serving in the combat zone in Afghanistan. He also pointed out why it was important to him that HAF cared about Hindus and not just about Hinduism.

While painting a mural he calls "Go Smart", Ulises Rodriguez, a San Jose high school student, shares his thoughts on teachers, charter schools, and where he wants his talents to take him. Other students who see his work interpret the title, and say what it means to "go smart."

About 8 million prayers have been recited by Sikhs in more than 50 countries worldwide this year. Congregations have hosted interfaith events, involved their local neighbors and formed unique ways of sharing the experience of Sikh prayer with their wider communities.

This exhibition showcased photos taken from cameras from the 50’s and 60’s allowing film photography to be showcased as an art form. Take a look.

Young videographers discuss what it's like to grow up poor in California, where one in four children is now living in poverty.

In response to the increasing number of immigrants deported for minor offenses, the DA’s offense is implementing a new approach which allows prosecutors to consider factors beyond the limited scope of the charge and sentence.

A 19-year-old East Palo Alto organizer speaks on behalf of hundreds of families in East Palo Alto regarding rent increases.

Being diagnosed with asthma has not stopped this young runner from attempting the ultimate endurance race.

The recently formed taskforce gave a strong rebuke to the controversial Secure Communities program, yet immigrant advocates say the recommendations do not go far enough.

A dental clinic for low-income Californians gives hope to some, but exposes painful, costly state and federal policies.

New data from the U.S. Census shows a rise is the number of California children in poverty leaving families caught between food banks and cheap fast-food meals.

In this edition of "Uncubed" Krishna M. Sadasivam looks at how we speak to one another, or rather, how much.

Daniel Zapien reflects on his relationship to school -- sometimes exciting, sometimes demoralizing. This video was done as part of a media package in partnership with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

Green job-training initiatives implemented during Obama's presidency have fallen far short of the hype.

Silicon Valley Debug photographer TIBURON!!F!B! covered the Hip-Hop festival "Rock The Bells" when it took place in Mountain View this year.

As counties across California develop plans to respond to the state's mandate to reduce the prison population, Santa Clara County has been gathering input on what makes for a successful re-entry of inmates into the community. Silicon Valley De-Bug interviews residents who have recently been released, as well as direct service providers.

In some of California's top strawberry-growing counties, levels of banned methyl bromide are only slightly lower than they were a decade ago.

This summer, De-Bug and the San Jose Downtown Association teamed up to provide activities for youth at the weekly concerts. The collaboration was a tremendous success, but still the historic event may be coming to a close.

A recent study found that 93% of therapists are seeing more students coming to college already on psychiatric medication.

When people got sick in East Palo Alto, the most they could do without insurance was "pray, drink tea and hope," says some residents. All that changed with the development of the Ravenswood Family Health Clinic.

Blacks in California are breathing a sign of relief after GOP tricks during the redistricting process failed to redraw them out of electoral maps.