Skaters in Arvin are celebrating a decision to rebuild a skatepark that was taken down years ago because of safety issues. The decision to build the new park comes after advocacy efforts by local youth who say the city offers few alternatives for outdoor activities.

As the sun set in downtown Fresno the sound of basketballs echoed into the evening in front of the police precinct.

Find out why BMX biking matters to this Fresno teen's community, and about his struggle to find a place to ride.

This week, Lakers basketball players and staff visited students at Cabrillo and Poly high schools in Long Beach to chat about staying in school and staying healthy. See the messages the Lakers shared and the reactions from young people.

The latest accusation of domestic abuse perpetrated by a professional athlete surfaced last month, when a doctor reported that NBA player Dwight Howard used “excessive force” while physically disciplining his 6-year old son.

Kaylah Robinson jumps up and down rolling her head from side to side. Her deep brown eyes focus on the horizon—past the yards of track and two hurdles in front of her.

During Word Cup season, it can become hard to find a Mexico jersey in South Kern. Costco had them last week and ran out in a matter of days. The excitement is in the air when Mexico is playing; local restaurants are filled with people wearing green or red jerseys, and there are people cheering everywhere.

When the openly gay Mizzou football player Michael Sam was successfully drafted by an NFL team, it was national news. But when openly lesbian basketball player Brittany Griner became the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft, no one batted an eye.

Diego Garcia, vice-chair of the Recreation & Parks Commission estimates that nearly 5,000 children and adults in Richmond that are playing soccer, but only two fields in the city were built to be used for the sport. In a city where the Latino population, with a strong soccer tradition, is now 40 percent and growing, the lack of fields is noticea...

“A couple of girls and guys that first came here were shy -- they didn’t really talk. Now they’re outgoing, confident and all while learning boxing,” said Ana. “We don’t allow disrespect, bullying, nothing negative. It’s a fun, safe environment and everyone’s really happy here.”

On any given day, you can find the benches of Lamont Park occupied by a group of abuelos (grandpas), tios (uncles), fathers and sons, playing a casual game of cards or dominos. On the other side of the park where the sports field is located, however, it’s a frenzied battle for territory. No, I am not talking about gangs fighting over ‘their turf...