SANTA CLARA COUNTY SOCIAL

May 21 2026HEALTH

Teen Food Choices and Who Tells Them

Social media is full of food ads that aren’t healthy. Teenagers see a lot of these posts every day, and the more they watch them, the more likely they are to like or eat junk food. Researchers asked 1, 002 teens how often they saw food messages from different people: friends, popular online pe

reading time less than a minute
May 05 2026HEALTH

Do social media fitness posts really help or hurt?

Social media feeds are full of images showing toned bodies and perfect gym routines. These posts claim to motivate people to eat better and stay active. But research suggests they might do the opposite for many users. A review of over 26 studies found these "fitspiration" posts often lead to unheal

reading time less than a minute
Apr 24 2026FINANCE

Santa Rosa's Budget Struggle: Why Cutting Services May Not Be the Only Answer

Santa Rosa's financial problems didn't appear overnight. Over the past three years, the city has watched its sales tax income shrink steadily, a trend that mirrors broader changes in how people shop. More purchases happen online now, and spending has shifted from goods to services, leaving local sto

reading time less than a minute
Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Checking the facts: How the U. S. and China tackle fake influencers differently

Social media stars giving health tips without medical school degrees. Investors posting stock advice after watching a YouTube video. Tutors selling homework help with no teaching license. Both China and the U. S. now say this can’t go on. In China, the rule is simple: prove you’re qualified before

reading time less than a minute
Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Twitter Chatter Turns Into Useful Data

Social media isn’t just for memes and arguments—it’s a goldmine of real-time opinions. Businesses, researchers, and even politicians often turn to Twitter to measure what people truly feel about products, policies, or brands. But raw tweets are messy. They’re short, full of slang, and packed with sa

reading time less than a minute
Apr 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Face‑Flicks: The New Beauty Detective Game

Social media has turned the look of a movie star into a public guessing game. Rather than watching a glamorous red‑carpet interview, viewers now see two photos side by side: one from the star’s early career and another from a recent shoot. A person who claims to be a medical professional—sometimes

reading time less than a minute
Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Santa Clarita Celebrates Its Diverse Business Community

Santa Clarita Valley recently showcased its thriving business community at a unique event. The usual venue was swapped for an artsy setting, bringing together local leaders and government officials. The diverse range of businesses, from a yoga studio to a historical society, highlighted the valley's

reading time less than a minute
Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Leviathan Meme: When Weather Maps Spark Wild Theories

Social media has been buzzing with a strange new trend. People are claiming that a biblical sea monster, the Leviathan, is waking up near Virginia. This idea started after a big winter storm hit the U. S. Some users on Facebook and Threads believe the storm was made to hide the Leviathan from view.

reading time less than a minute
Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Government Accounts Spark Concerns with Controversial Posts

Social media posts from the White House and other government departments have raised eyebrows. These posts seem to echo messages that resonate with far-right groups. They reference neo-Nazi literature, ethnic cleansing, and QAnon conspiracies. Some even hint at deporting a large portion of the U. S.

reading time less than a minute
Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Santa Fe Brewing Takes a Bold Step with New Mexico's First Non-Alcoholic Beer

Santa Fe Brewing, a well-known name in New Mexico's craft beer scene, has just launched something new and exciting. They've created the first non-alcoholic beer brewed in the state. This isn't just any non-alcoholic beer, though. It's a Pilsner called Santa Fe NA, and it's made using a special yeast

reading time less than a minute