Raincross Chronicles

Raincross Chronicles

The Johnny Martin Sotelo Youth Opportunity Center is a teen Center under the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department that works with teens, ages 12-22. Outreach workers guide these teens to become the best humans they can be through connecting them to local resources that are willing to impact these youths lives. This podcast is was first created during COVID, but has continued to become an outlet and voice for many staff, volunteers, and youth to participate and share ideas, perspectives on issues, and resources for the teens living in Riverside California. This podcast is for the world to hear! We hope you all enjoy. For any questions please reach out to the Youth Opportunity Center yoc@riversideca.gov

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June 16, 2025 22 mins

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A podcast by teens, for everyone. Join us as we talk about the world we live in, what we’d change, and how we’d make the future better. Real thoughts, big ideas, and honest conversations — all from a teen perspective.

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Hear todays guests as they share insightful and powerful tips, experiences and tools on navigating through their lives as teens. Thank you to Ana our UCRiverside PHD Candidate, friend and youth advocate for joining the podcast and always supporting the teens at the YOC.  

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March 6, 2025 42 mins

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Our host, Terence Stewart, Tnutty the Nutty Professor as he opens up with "Turn the TV Off" in this episode with our guest speakers. 

What activities would you do if you turned your T.V off? Stay tuned!



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February 14, 2025 33 mins

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Join us this episode, as we introduce our guest and talk about life, hacks, every day activities for teens.

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December 20, 2024 42 mins

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 What is Grow Academy? Let's hear from the Raincross Chronicles crew, who are hosting, and explore the opportunities available for teens in Riverside. 

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December 19, 2024 26 mins

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What are teens interested in now of days?

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November 5, 2024 18 mins

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Youth Opportunity Staff Ron, Sam, Brittney, and Isaiah bring in guest speakers to discuss the teen perspective.

Programs are offered via in-person registration or online at Rivreg.org 
- Teens in Action
- Riverside County Food Handlers Card
- Step Up
- Basics Of Ceramics
- Woodshop
- Young Money Makers
- Success Stories
- Neighborhood College
- Cooking Coop
- Volunteers...

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September 24, 2024 49 mins

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Host Bruce Hooks and guest speaker Edith Martinez delve into the practical applications of sports psychology, highlighting its ability to enhance both mental performance and athletic skills. They also explore how these psychological tools can be leveraged for personal growth and broader life improvement. This knowledge empowers individuals to take charge of their own development. The discussion extends beyond sports, ...

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September 24, 2024 25 mins

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Ron Delcid, along with guest speaker David Stewart, delve into the transformative role mentors play in shaping success. David shares his personal journey, from dropping out of school to ultimately achieving his dream of becoming a teacher. Their powerful message: "Chase your passion, not just a paycheck." Find what you love, and let that passion lead you toward fulfillment and purpose.

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September 24, 2024 34 mins

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In this podcast, Natalie Contreras-Urita and Isaiah Carter offer valuable insights into fostering open communication, practicing active listening, and cultivating emotional awareness. They emphasize that both teens and parents can benefit from understanding that effective communication hinges on key elements to ensure messages are conveyed clearly and understood fully.



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September 24, 2024 70 mins

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Outreach worker Isaiah Carter brings Guest speaker Maria Rebecca Alvarado to share her experience as an immigrant learning to adapt from a third-world to a first-world country. Alvarado touches on the opportunities that are brought in the United states such as education and many more.

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September 13, 2024 30 mins

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Want to learn how to manage work and school? Though it can be tough, balancing life, work, and school, listen to these to speakers talk about their trials and tribulations they've encountered on their journey to finishing higher education. 

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November 23, 2022 13 mins

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Teens go through a lot, a lot of change happens in teen years. Listen to an Advocate for youth that experience exposure to gangs, gang culture, and end up in the Juvenile Justice system. 

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October 4, 2022 26 mins

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Are you a parent or teen that wants to learn about stress, and learning healthy coping strategies to deal with stress and anxiety?
Take a listen to this episode to learn more!

Music: John Carpenter Halloween Theme

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September 21, 2022 33 mins

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Todays’ episode touches on a guest speaker whom has come a long way, a rising star that has talks about the ambitions and struggles of his Art career and life. 

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September 14, 2022 9 mins

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Being a student is hard, imagine being a mother and a student? 
Hear some stories of amazing women whom have done and are student mothers!

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August 23, 2022 19 mins

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What is social emotional Learnng?
As a youth many situations occur that can affect mental health,  but there are ways to care for yourself an others.

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June 13, 2022 20 mins

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Learn some facts about how music can alter and postively uplift your mental health. 
Today's podcast, Music and Mental Health is discussed in the lives of our Project BRIDGE Staff as they share some fun facts and their own personal struggles dealing with mental health through music. 

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This weeks episode focuses on meditation, a way to cope with stress, and anxiety. What is ADHD? What are ways our guest has used to deal with ADHD… stay tuned…!!!!

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April 21, 2022 29 mins

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Continued conversation about Ethnic Studies. Why is it important to have in education, what do we all gain from it? 

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