Symphony by Non-Verbal Teen Is His ‘Unforgettable Sunrise’
The California Report Magazine22 Syys 2023

Symphony by Non-Verbal Teen Is His ‘Unforgettable Sunrise’

Non-Verbal Teen to 'Take On the World' With a Symphony Written in His Head Jacob Rock is a non-verbal, autistic teenager from Los Angeles who wasn’t able to speak until 2020. That’s when he began to vividly type out his thoughts and feelings on an iPad. His parents were flabbergasted to realize that he could read and write and convey his emotions and creativity through text. Six months later, he told them he had a 70-minute symphony in his head. Unforgettable Sunrise is the result of a months-long collaboration between Jacob and Rob Laufer, a musician and composer who translated Jacob’s painstaking notes into a musical score. The symphony, which will be played Sept. 30 by an orchestra from USC’s Thornton School of Music, chronicles Jacob’s journey with physical pain, his inability to speak for most of his life and his joy in finally translating his voice to the world. Sasha Khokha visited Jacob and Rob to learn more about their collaboration. ‘Days Like This’ In Oakland Is a Party For the People, by the People This free/donation-based party happens every Friday by Lake Merritt, in Oakland. It’s all about community joy through great DJs and dancing. Created by two friends who started it as a socially distanced dance hangout during the early days of the pandemic, the party has become a weekly ritual for many. Reporter Ariana Praehl takes us to the dance floor. Alameda's Pacific Pinball Museum Used To Operate Like 'a Little Speakeasy' The Pacific Pinball Museum on the island of Alameda has nine rooms that take visitors through the evolution of pinball. But this isn't one of those museums where you can't touch the art — here visitors are encouraged to play! For our Hidden Gems series, reporter Olivia Zhao takes us to play pinball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Musical Journey with California-Grown Artists Forging Their Own Sounds

A Musical Journey with California-Grown Artists Forging Their Own Sounds

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40 Years on, How Does Proposition 13 Impact the California Dream?

How has the controversial law - which essentially locks in a homeowner's property tax to the year they bought their home - affected four different Oakland residents? Reporter Vanessa Rancaño invited them over to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8 Joulu 201830min

Families Pulling Together to Confront Life’s Obstacles

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'Surrogate Family’ Supports Migrant Mom, How Did Raymond Mata in a Mass Grave, Attack of the Nutria, Saying Goodbye to Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17andMe

17andMe

Daley Dunham was a junior at UC Berkeley when he decided to donate sperm. He likened it to donating blood — an opportunity to do something good for a person in need. Except when you donate blood, you don’t get a tidal wave of children crashing into your life 20 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Do You Really Want to Know? One Man’s Search for Family From Jonestown and Beyond

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17 Marras 201830min

Veterans Day Special: Californians and The Vietnam War

Veterans Day Special: Californians and The Vietnam War

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Women Finding Their Political Voice

Women Finding Their Political Voice

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