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Experience

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Experience

Evan Butler volunteers at Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County Nov. 4. Over the course of the week the Food Bank hopes to assemble 10,000 emergency boxes to support families in need in the community.

County Moves to Fill CalFresh Gap as Shutdown Hits 37 Days

Chijioke Onyeagucha, Editor-in-chief
November 6, 2025

As volunteers moved in steady rhythm along a long conveyor line, taping, filling and stacking heavy cardboard boxes inside the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano’s Concord warehouse, the scale of the...

TPUSA LMC's president Jay Benitez speaks during the vigil Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of TPUSA.LMC.

Charlie Kirk candlelight vigil draws crowd at LMC

Koen Steers, Staff Writer
September 18, 2025

The Los Medanos College chapter of Turning Point USA held a candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk on Monday, Sept.15. The event was peaceful according to attendees and provided a space for both students and...

One of the exhibits held inside the Pittsburg Historical Museum.

Discover Pittsburg’s hidden gem to the locals

Finn Atkin, Staff Writer
April 6, 2025

Downtown Pittsburg offers a variety of places to explore, including eateries, shops and a theater. A beautiful building among the citylife — once the Coast Counties Gas and Electric Company — now houses...

Photo illustration by Lesly Fisiiahi

Trump tariffs loom over Los Medanos College

Koen Steers, Staff Writer
April 3, 2025

The Trump administration announced a new wave of tariffs on Wednesday aimed at nearly all major trade partners of the U.S. This announcement came after three months of forward and backtracking by the White...

Director of Pittsburg Recreation Kolette Simonton poses with LMC President Ralston, on Pittsburg SU Conference Center, Feb. 26.

Los Medanos College honors leaders for annual MLK awards celebration

Koen Steers and Angella Dorado
February 28, 2025

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Celebration took place at Los Medanos College Feb. 26 in the Student Union Conference Center. Three community members were awarded in three categories, all...

Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh and President Pamela Ralston accept proclamation from Vice Mayor Jelani Killings at the festivities before the homecoming game, Oct. 5.

Los Medanos College celebrates its 50th year anniversary

Michael Benedian, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024

Los Medanos College celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 5 with an outdoor community wide festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to kick off the homecoming football game against De Anza College. The party featured...

Faculty Ricardo Black leading the hike at Fernandez Ranch, Sept. 28.

LMC takes a hike to raise climate change awareness

Darcy Meadows, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024

A series of free-guided hikes commenced with John Muir Land Trust’s Climate Awareness Hike on Sept. 28, inviting the public to witness the impact of climate change and invasive species on local environments. The...

Professor Jancy Rickman looks at future plaque in the LMC Science Building for late Jerry Davis.

LMC Biology Professor memorial unites campus

Chijioke Onyeagucha, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024

A memorial was held May 8 for the late Professor Jerry Davis, a visionary leader and founding member of the Biology Department at Los Medanos College from its establishment in 1974 to 2019. It was held...

Various high school businesses that sell bouquets, forever flowers, and various baked goods.

A new generation of entrepreneurs

Alondra Cisneros, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

Most businesses in the United States are owned and run by adults but an increasing number of 14-to-16-year-olds are becoming young entrepreneurs and using the internet to expand their reach. New research...

Diverse cultures celebrated at Los Medanos College

Ray Kopf, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024

Members of the East County and Los Medanos College community came together to celebrate the first multicultural festival. The event, held on April 25, attracted more than 600 people with a diverse...

Student and award recipient Daniel Farley shares impact resources have had on his educational journey.

Los Medanos College celebrates a legacy to unite the community

Darcy Meadows, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024

The Student Union Conference Center was packed on Feb. 29 as Los Medanos College conducted its annual luncheon in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event consisted of an awards ceremony to recognize...

‘A Tough Climb’ housing panel conversations continue

Ray Kopf and Aliyah Ramirez
November 30, 2023

A room of students, faculty and community members filled the conference room in the Student Union at Los Medanos College to learn more about housing problems in Contra Costa County. Panelists gathered...

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