https://www.cbsnews.com/ Local News Community From CBSNews.com Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:29:37 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pancho-villa-francisco-guilledo-filipino-boxer-philippines-new-book-exhibit/ A Bay Area artist and boxing enthusiast has been exploring his Filipino culture and its connection to the boxing industry by collecting memorabilia of the Philippines' boxing legend Francisco "Pancho Villa" Guilledo. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:16:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/10/15/c8712342-878d-408a-90ed-ad68b87860ee/thumbnail/60x60/4d0a7aff8e2841ba328bd058962ebcae/pancho-villa.jpg f129e439-4d62-4906-b0f9-66c7e436d927 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/couture-designer-lily-samiis-gowns-auction-george-mark-childrens-house/ The gowns will be featured in the "Elegance Meets Impact" charity auction, a philanthropic initiative aimed at raising funds to support the center's mission of providing compassionate, family-centered care. T Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:16:08 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/27/9974bae8-30ec-4c93-a21c-25dc067ecb5f/thumbnail/60x60/1608feca466f3982c835040baa111f44/snapshot.jpg 0350e9a5-5692-43e0-b456-993fbb1f2a9a https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/scat-ter-brain-adhd-women-of-color-the-marsh-berkeley/ A one-woman show from a Bay Area professor is urging women of color to find their voices, no matter what challenges they may face. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:09:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/29/a43cacc4-7892-46ac-aec5-80be7bc26635/thumbnail/60x60/4425156e51a35293c5070f861ccb9861/snapshot-1.jpg 779895cb-3e6c-4cb9-9cfd-e780bd560f89 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/pride-disability-month-berkeley-disability-justice-quilt/ Raising the visibility of people living with disabilities has become the mission of an activist and artist-in-residence at the Center of Independent Living in Berkeley. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:27:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/25/f1a72dc3-beed-4e90-981d-91d171019e7c/thumbnail/60x60/ce792a7d18c9038d7f6905a9ec983a03/snapshot-3.jpg 9f1ec94f-65ff-442b-95ed-d3cc19ecc1a0 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-yoga-studio-part-of-rise-in-inclusive-nonbinary-owned-businesses/ Most of the instructors and clientele at Banana Yoga identify as gender expansive — an umbrella term for those who don't fit neatly into the male or female box. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:10:27 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/12/0f291aca-de0a-4c9e-afb5-db1007e46cf1/thumbnail/60x60/3a96b408db672d07af2675dc2c8e786c/snapshot-2025-06-11t181944-038.jpg 7a98f1a6-f2b9-4cd4-89b5-2a88261c893c https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/native-american-apache-artist-gabriel-patton-sr-oakland/ An East Bay man is celebrating his Apache heritage and his love of Oakland through his artwork. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:36:13 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/04/b8c9e807-aa8f-4733-81af-d06b03ba6da6/thumbnail/60x60/2bed15571e566362d3389e848bb48fee/dfa1914afff5c42e46dc5937db30ef79.jpg a2fb199d-aef5-4923-80d8-9a4be12377dd https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/former-farmworker-now-has-his-own-salinas-valley-farm/ A former farmworker now has his own six-acre farm outside of Salinas thanks to a nonprofit focused on giving those who work the land new opportunities. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:57:47 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/17/9d7fc03a-49a0-4034-a289-b4239d66da39/thumbnail/60x60/4983dba76069fc6e4e289b85569ef3eb/alba-farmer-espiridon-santos.jpg ba88c1e4-6669-43fb-ac8a-8183e41cd654 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-opera-showcase-highlights-trans-nonbinary-artists/ San Francisco company the Parallel Opera is producing a special show entitled "Expansive" which celebrates the talents of gender nonconforming opera artists. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:43:08 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/10/eda00f60-e4cb-4a0a-8db5-c98397cfb798/thumbnail/60x60/4471e4b8e0bca99b7849f7b23e4d0afd/thm-opera.jpg 62d418dc-b9d4-4d1a-ba3a-7d8a317c32d6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sf-activists-efforts-led-to-recognition-of-transgender-history-month/ State lawmakers voted to make California the first state to officially observe Transgender History Month last year, partly thanks to the efforts of a Bay Area activist who lobbied for the move. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:26:26 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/06/bd141467-7c06-408a-b7f9-2e0d7ccd821b/thumbnail/60x60/42292ddbad9e29c182aae88bcad494d6/transhistry-sf.jpg 59615d34-37cd-4166-9a01-1486d586f357 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/andrea-home-san-francisco-artist-transgender-history/ Andrea Horne has been a model, an actress and a jazz singer, known for uplifting the transgender community by giving them a voice. Now she has also given the community a history to be proud of. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:54:40 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/02/b7bf3962-0da3-4030-8392-2abfb09381c0/thumbnail/60x60/05a39e32f7fc2d5fa377297051135ee8/andrea-horne.jpg 0d1ca788-b712-4c52-9bbb-a6494b3e69f7 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-designates-new-lgbtq-cultural-district/ For the first time, the City of Oakland has an LGBTQ Cultural District for Pride Month. Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:47:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/29/abec8634-ff2f-4c08-ba88-7b13687675df/thumbnail/60x60/4426b1b4d6a2af4156da2f1a7387db6d/oakland-pride.jpg feb3ff66-43f4-49a9-ad96-6d2ec6e76a21 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-glide-church-reverend-steps-into-role-welcoming-lgbtq-community/ Song and spirit fill the air at Glide Memorial Church Sunday mornings as Rev. Marvin White takes the stage to lead an inclusive sermon. Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:03:07 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/20/22ee5229-6160-4105-8f3f-8dabca2a3739/thumbnail/60x60/86d0da16b1a0b738d51eeab905192905/glidepastorpulpit.jpg 50322ae9-e5ff-448a-9ff2-75b24a3ca0a3 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/local-brewery-known-for-pride-themed-beer-makes-comeback/ A beer that was specifically brewed to celebrate Pride Month is rising from the ashes - literally. Sat, 08 Jun 2024 21:12:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/08/f1b1ae38-202c-4c5a-925f-69bd86417c18/thumbnail/60x60/e1381e09f29c60fab7f76c0488278371/local-beer-co.jpg b63c91ef-6db4-42ea-ae30-ce9d8102c0cf https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/interfaith-meeting-of-female-leaders-at-un-held-to-promote-peace/ As war is waged in the Middle East, one Iranian-American woman refuses to allow the inevitable strife of conflict stop her from building bridges of peace. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:32:57 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/29/a6aab1f2-0ad7-4f0f-9aaa-c82fe6bc8682/thumbnail/60x60/f034829616163161610bdf3f993dc48a/shirin-taber-founder-of-empower-women-media-and-the-abraham-womens-alliance.jpg 77c727a0-6f28-443d-b4a7-412049dbc9e5 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/daisy-mcarthur-san-francisco-in-home-support-services-san-francisco-jefferson-awards/ A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:45:37 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/21/7878912f-8d05-47b9-ad9e-013b25629d0a/thumbnail/60x60/b61e3e10c7cdc20706abece1de6566cc/snapshot-36.jpg 37c37fad-cd22-4533-9e8a-a326f68d5f33 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/educator-behind-kingmakers-of-oakland-nonprofit-opening-doors-for-students-of-color/ An Oakland man is helping close the racial gap in graduation rates, as a study by the Brookings Institution shows 76% of Black boys complete high school nationwide compared to 87% of white boys. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:24:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/09/9d53336f-ad68-4a56-b6a2-07d9d0c9662f/thumbnail/60x60/6c6c790d652abf747c6efca7c2da6b0b/chris-chatmon-with-kingmakers-of-oakland.jpg 1c153ee4-0594-4976-8644-30d1f242b369 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-chinatown-native-praises-resilience-of-her-community/ As Lunar New Year festivities continue around the Bay Area, a student who grew up in San Francisco's Chinatown gave KPIX her unique perspective on the neighborhood's rich history, struggle and strength. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:13:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/02/16/43ebd064-d748-4863-8ed2-bd56699678f4/thumbnail/60x60/0855b2f15542e9796deaa0d4ec2f4137/sfchinatown-streetscene.jpg 12c849df-b2e4-43ae-99ad-d2a02e18c431 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/congregation-at-historic-san-jose-church-hoping-for-landmark-designation/ A historic church in San Jose that was under threat of demolition could be saved with a possible city landmark designation. Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:56:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/16/820b444a-6cf3-4ed3-9c37-298528a5e00f/thumbnail/60x60/7304820f2610d1329762727d7fdd05ad/snapshot-17.jpg 3588a0c4-6be6-4e1e-b033-adf9f63656fe https://www.cbsnews.com/news/womens-pro-basketball-league-staking-a-claim-in-oakland-east-bay/ Local sports teams and athletes are highlighting the progress they're making in Oakland and the East Bay as yet another professional team appears set to leave the city, using the moment as an opportunity to gain more attention and support in their community. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:55:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/30/f7c2c7fe-e12e-499e-919a-3dcf682d26f4/thumbnail/60x60/3973c8f98a87b3e2fdb753fb26d6bba8/snapshot.jpg c4811b0f-edf5-45bf-aabe-4d11621e7ab3 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/east-bay-retirement-community-serves-as-lgbt-senior-mecca/ While the Bay Area is known worldwide for its place in LGBTQ history, the popularity of one Walnut Creek retirement home could come as a surprise. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/18/42a08a50-16d1-4756-8cb4-a163dc021b0a/thumbnail/60x60/5429420dd6958918c729ef0bd4897dd4/rossmoor-lgbt.jpg 1c25d0ad-46c2-453d-8fb2-9cc1eb833420 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-franciscos-queer-prom-returns-after-three-year-hiatus/ After a three-year COVID-19-induced hiatus, the annual Queer Prom returned to San Francisco on Friday. 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