Society can make you think that going straight to an elite university after high school is the only measure of intelligence or success. Irena Smith begs to differ.

It's been a little over four years since the Bay Area awoke to orange skies, and wildfires continue to rage in California. If you've been feeling a sense of climate doom, you're not alone. Here's a Perspective from Diane Kung.

We have received so much from the California coast. Gala Gabirondo knows a way we can give back.

As we remember 9/11, Belia Saavedra reminds us of the consequences of letting tragedy fuel hate.

This Perspective was produced by YR Media and originally aired in September 2011 as part of a 9/11 remembrance series.

Linh Nguyen saw herself in the Barbies she played with as a child, and learned a valuable lesson.

Even if your experiences aren't the same, finding ways to connect with others can grow your empathy. Cathy Gabor has this Perspective.

Stuck on what to do for your birthday? You might try taking a page out of Megan Vered's book.

Being a parent is challenging enough. For teen parents, the stigma and judgment they face makes a tough job even tougher. Here's a Perspective from Daniel Shepard.

This Perspective originally aired in May 2016.

Dan Goldes has found that the ups and downs of parenthood can also come in a four-legged form.

Olivia Sze found that opening her ears and mind allowed her to bridge differences.

This Labor Day, here's a Perspective from Sam Robinson about an often-overlooked portion of the labor force.