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Appeals court extends order allowing Trump to deploy National Guard to L.A.
In a victory for President Trump, about 4,000 National Guard troops can remain in Los Angeles for now.
Livermore police say 12-year-old among 3 youths arrested in auto burglary spree
Police in Livermore said they have arrested three juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, in connection with nearly 50 auto burglaries dating back to last month.
"American Nightmare" kidnapper Matthew Muller pleads guilty to 1993 kidnapping, sexual assault in Folsom
"American Nightmare" kidnapper Matthew Muller pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges related to a 1993 cold case in which prosecutors said he forced two campers out of their tent and sexually assaulted one of them.
Aflac says hackers may have stolen costumers' personal information
The insurer said it stopped the intrusion after identifying suspicious activity on its U.S. network last week.
Lava fountains over 1,000 feet high shoot from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
This is the 26th lava fountaining episode recorded at Kilauea since December. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes.
PG&E power shutoffs likely for parts of Northern California Thursday through Sunday
Elevated wildfire concerns have prompted PG&E to issue a likely Public Safety Power Shutoff warning for parts of Northern and Central California into the weekend.
Valkyries rally past Caitlin Clark, Fever for 88-77 win
Kayla Thornton hit two key 3-pointers over the final 4:57 and scored 16 points to go with six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries rallied past Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 88-77 on Thursday night.
100 years after 1st Black family in Piedmont was driven out, memorial moves forward
A memorial sculpture park honoring the first Black family to own a home in the city of Piedmont is once again gaining momentum, with Oakland artist and landscape architect Walter Hood ready to bring his design to life.
On Juneteenth, Trump says America has "too many non-working holidays"
President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
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Appeals court extends order allowing Trump to deploy National Guard to L.A.
In a victory for President Trump, about 4,000 National Guard troops can remain in Los Angeles for now.
On Juneteenth, Trump says America has "too many non-working holidays"
President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
Berkeley passes EMBER proposal, creating strict fire safety regulations
The EMBER proposal would force residents to clear any vegetation within 5 feet of a home, and it would go into effect at the end of this year.
Lurie announces $500,000 investment for firefighter cancer screening tests
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
Trump sees disabling Iran nuclear site as necessary as he weighs strike
President Trump has been briefed on both the risks and the benefits of bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site.
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Valkyries rally past Caitlin Clark, Fever for 88-77 win
Kayla Thornton hit two key 3-pointers over the final 4:57 and scored 16 points to go with six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries rallied past Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 88-77 on Thursday night.
Webb's gem, Flores' pinch-hit double help Giants edge Guardians to end 4-game skid
Logan Webb pitched seven splendid innings, pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores delivered a go-ahead double and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to stop a four-game losing streak.
Astros have 20 hits in 11-4 win over Athletics
Jose Altuve and Victor Caratini hit three-run home runs in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Houston Astros had a season-high 20 hits in an 11-4 victory over the Athletics.
SF 4th grader heading to NYC to compete in NBA Math Hoops Global Championship
A fourth grader from San Francisco is one of 24 students from around the country and the world headed to the NBA Draft in New York City, but not to play basketball. They're competing in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship.
San Jose Earthquakes owner John Fisher puts team on the market
The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that he has begun the process of selling the Major League Soccer club.
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New report shows massive plunge in planet's emperor penguin population
Emperor penguins may live in some of the most remote and environmentally pristine regions in the world, but that doesn't mean they're safe from the impacts of a warming planet.
San Francisco beats Los Angeles in international City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge began 10 years ago as a friendly competition between two cities: San Francisco and Los Angeles. Today, it's an international event that involves almost 670 cities and metro areas across six continents.
Oakland shop teams up with Warriors on making sneakers more sustainable
Americans throw away tens of millions of pairs every year. These shoes are not biodegradable. Most end up in landfills, where they contaminate soil and groundwater.
Warming rivers threaten fly fishing industry in California, across country
California is one of the top fly-fishing destinations of the nation, especially when it comes to wild trout. But as climate change continues to warm our rivers, the pressure is growing on California's cold-water fish.
California winemakers embrace sustainable bottles made from recycled cardboard
With great soil, foggy mornings, and cool afternoon winds, Monterey County is the perfect place to grow quality wine grapes. Now, winemakers have a greener way to package their wine.
Scientists seek to bring San Francisco's aging seawall to life
The San Francisco Embarcadero is full of eye-catching destinations: from Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, and the iconic Ferry Building to name just a few iconic stops.
Catalina Island's biodiversity facing threat from gillnets, scientists warn
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.
Arctic ice approaches historic low, impacting habitat for polar bears
At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and scientists like Geoff York.
Bay Area startup looks to seaweed as a possible solution to plastic pollution
Plastic waste is a huge problem, with bags and packaging a major culprit. A Bay Area startup has figured out a way to replace these plastics, with a plant that grows abundantly off the coast.
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Friday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 6/20/25
For the first day of summer, expect clear skies and breezy conditions, with highs in the 60s and 70s in much of the Bay Area. Conditions should warm up this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Thursday evening First Alert weather forecast with Darren Peck - 6/19/25
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Thursday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 6/19/25
On this Juneteenth, expect clear skies and breezy conditions throughout the Bay Area. Highs on Thursday are expected to range from the upper 50s along the coast, to the low 80s inland. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
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California launches investigation into State Farm's handling of claims following LA fires
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California Investigates, the California Insurance Commissioner announced a formal Market Conduct Examination of State Farm.
California bill targeting anti-aging skincare sales to minors dies without vote | "Sephora kids" investigation
CBS News California's Julie Watts and her daughter's fifth-grade class go undercover shopping and head to the State Capitol to investigate how the skincare industry makes billions by selling potentially harmful products to tweens.
Skincare industry profits from marketing products tweens shouldn't use
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
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Friday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 6/20/25
For the first day of summer, expect clear skies and breezy conditions, with highs in the 60s and 70s in much of the Bay Area. Conditions should warm up this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
PIX Now morning edition 6/20/25
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for June 20, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Alameda Fire plans ahead to lower fire risk amid public safety power shutoffs
With high winds expected, the department has increases staffed to make sure there are enough resources on hand to respond quickly to any wildfire.
Meet the chef managing the cookout plates at the Oakland Museum's Juneteenth event
It's a celebration of freedom and resilience, and like any get together in the Black community, Hella Juneteenth is centered around food. Byron Neville Hughes is a chef and this year his job is managing the cookout plates.
Popular San Jose 4th of July fireworks show canceled over safety concerns
At Almaden Lake Park in San Jose, there’s no bad view of the annual Fourth of July fireworks show. But this year, the skies over the lake will be quiet after Councilmember George Casey announced the festivities would be canceled due to safety concerns.
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Skincare brands make billions selling products, including some harmful to young skin, to tweens
Skincare brands make billions of dollars annually selling stuff to children 12 and under, even though dermatologists caution against minors using some of these products that are meant for adults. The CBS News Confirmed team analyzed top kidfluencers with more than 42 million followers combined and found that 94% of their recent skincare posts did not let kids know they were getting free products or commissions from the brands they promote. That social media marketing is turning many in this generation into so-called "Sephora kids," but they often don't realize that some viral products can harm young skin. Check out what happened when CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts sent her 11-year-old daughter undercover shopping with her friends. BEHIND THE INVESTIGATION: CBS News California investigates troubling trend in skincare industry WATCH PART 1 - Investigating "Sephora Kid" Concerns: How skincare brands make billions selling products to tweens. WATCH PART 2 - Investigating "Sephora Kids" Solutions: Fifth-graders investigate California bill targeting anti-aging skincare sales to minors. READ MORE HERE: How the skincare industry makes billions marketing products to tweens, including some that could harm young skin
USF immigration policy expert discusses presidential election
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks with USF professor of law and migration studies Bill Ong Hing about the positions of the Trump and Harris campaigns when it comes to immigration reform and the situation at the border
UC Berkeley professor discusses threat of artificial intelligence in elections
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, about how AI could play a role in potential election interference
UCSF doctor discusses summer Covid surge
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi if Covid is any more serious than a cold these days, the latest on long Covid, and if the bird flu poses any threat of becoming the next pandemic
Bay Area political expert on campaigns tapping into social media influencers
The race for the White House is flooding our feeds. CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks Dr. Nolan Higdon with CSU East Bay about the impact of influencers in the presidential race, and if they can really tip the scales in battleground states
Bay Area teen provides mental health resources for students
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec hears from Niku Sedarat from San Jose, an incoming Stanford student and member of DoSomething.Org, about an initiative that allows students to share ideas about addressing mental health in their communities. Anne also asks Dr. Nicole Stelter from Blue Shield of California how parents can provide support for their children
Bay Area lung cancer survivor recalls how car crash may have saved her life
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook has been reporting extensively on the rise in lung cancer cases among non-smoking Asian American women. Now, Liz talks to a Bay Area mother whose trip to Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center after a car crash may have saved her life. Liz also talks to Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, who performed the surgery, about the rise in lung cancer cases in Asian American women and what may be causing them
Reaction to Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Coalition on Homelessness Executive Director Jennifer Friedenbach and Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the Bay Area Council Adrian Covert to hear both sides of the debate over Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments
UC Berkeley professor on Silicon Valley's influence in potential Harris-Trump matchup
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her bid for the White House and has appeared to fend off any challengers for the Democratic nomination. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, which candidate will get support from Silicon Valley
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San Francisco police arrest 25, seize drugs in one-day Tenderloin operation
Police in San Francisco said they arrested more than two dozen people, along with seizing drugs and an illegal firearm, following a recent one-day operation in the city's Tenderloin.
Lurie announces $500,000 investment for firefighter cancer screening tests
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
Bay Area malls drawing customers back with interactive entertainment
Paco Underhill, author of Call of the Mall, who has been tracking the mall trends for decades, said malls are now shifting from retail hubs to experience-driven destinations — places that blend entertainment, dining and even housing.
Peninsula man's ministry credited for lifting people out of homelessness
Peter Stiehler rises before dawn on weekdays, cooking and serving a hearty breakfast so dozens of people experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County can start their day right.
SF 4th grader heading to NYC to compete in NBA Math Hoops Global Championship
A fourth grader from San Francisco is one of 24 students from around the country and the world headed to the NBA Draft in New York City, but not to play basketball. They're competing in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship.
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Livermore police say 12-year-old among 3 youths arrested in auto burglary spree
Police in Livermore said they have arrested three juveniles, one as young as 12-years-old, in connection with nearly 50 auto burglaries dating back to last month.
Fremont police arrest 4 suspects after robbery at Kumar Jewelers
Four people were taken into custody after Fremont police responded to a robbery at a jewelry store Wednesday evening, police said.
Juneteenth celebrations brings in thousands to Oakland Museum
Lines wrapped around the museum to get in for the sold-out Hella Juneteenth event.
Somersville Fire in Antioch 100% contained, over 350 acres burned
Fire crews announced that the Somersville Fire in eastern Contra Costa County, which led to an evacuation warning in an Antioch neighorhood, has been fully contained less than 24 hours after it started.
Pittsburg police seek suspect caught on video vandalizing patrol vehicles
Police in the East Bay community of Pittsburg are seeking a man captured on video vandalizing several patrol vehicles in the parking lot of their station.
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East San Jose house fire spreads to neighboring home, 3 displaced
Three people have been displaced after a two-alarm fire broke out at a East San Jose home Thursday afternoon, firefighters said.
East San Jose resident grateful for fire crews help during evacuation
It is being called the Ranch Place Fire, and it is now 100 percent contained. But the fire came less than 20 feet from some homes.
San Jose Earthquakes owner John Fisher puts team on the market
The owner of the San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that he has begun the process of selling the Major League Soccer club.
Man facing deportation charged for alleged attack of 3 ICE officers in Bay Area facility
A man facing deportation has been indicted on federal charges after he allegedly assaulted three Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at a Bay Area facility last month.
Ranch Place Fire in East San Jose contained after burning more than 90 acres
A vegetation fire that started in the hills of East San Jose on Tuesday afternoon is 100% contained, officials said Wednesday morning.
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Santa Rosa police: Man in wheelchair attacked with hammer and knife, arrest made
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested an 18-year-old man after he allegedly attacked a wheelchair-bound man with a knife and hammer on Tuesday.
Napa County homeowners question county's fire prevention efforts
A pair of Napa County homeowners are questioning the county's commitment to fire prevention in an area that has become known for its wildfire risk.
Footage surfaces in Santa Rosa assault, police seek 2 men
Santa Rosa police are looking for two men they suspect attacked another man in January, sending him to a hospital with multiple face injuries.
Cal Fire suspends residential burn permits in North Bay counties
Cal Fire announced it will suspend residential burn permits in the North Bay for the remainder of the dry season starting Monday.
Marin County residents warned about invasive beetle targeting oak trees
Agriculture officials in Marin County are alerting property owners and arborists to be on the lookout for a tiny invasive beetle that attacks oak trees, after the insect was detected last month in Novato.
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Lurie announces $500,000 investment for firefighter cancer screening tests
The initiative is modeled after the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation's program.
Oakland organization helping Black youth find mentors, community
They recently published the first edition of the "Black Youth Development Book," described as a "directory for Black-led education programs for youth in Oakland."
Great horned owls at Bernal Hill draw visitors to the area
Whitney Grover, the Director of Conservation for Golden Gate Bird Alliance, said great horned owls aren't rare, but they're usually nesting much higher up.
San Jose begins large-scale encampment sweep near Guadalupe River
A notice nailed to a tree says San Jose will be conducting abatement of illegal encampments in this area and warns people that they are trespassing and must remove their property.
"An honor:" New Bay Area CHP officer moved to US as refugee when he was 4
Sabur Abdulshukur is one of the graduates who will now be patrolling in the Marin area.
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Aflac says hackers may have stolen costumers' personal information
The insurer said it stopped the intrusion after identifying suspicious activity on its U.S. network last week.
Lava fountains over 1,000 feet high shoot from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
This is the 26th lava fountaining episode recorded at Kilauea since December. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes.
Fremont police arrest 4 suspects after robbery at Kumar Jewelers
Four people were taken into custody after Fremont police responded to a robbery at a jewelry store Wednesday evening, police said.
Juneteenth celebrations brings in thousands to Oakland Museum
Lines wrapped around the museum to get in for the sold-out Hella Juneteenth event.
Webb's gem, Flores' pinch-hit double help Giants edge Guardians to end 4-game skid
Logan Webb pitched seven splendid innings, pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores delivered a go-ahead double and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to stop a four-game losing streak.
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CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns in protest
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
"Forever chemicals" found in fish caught in San Francisco Bay, report warns
A warning to anglers who eat their catch from the San Francisco Bay, fish pulled from the waters may contain dangerous levels of so-called "forever chemicals."
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
Richmond refinery experiences flaring, no emergency response needed, Chevron says
The Chevron Richmond refinery is flaring, forcing a Community Warning System (CWS) Level 1 notification on Saturday, the refinery said in a post on Facebook.
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Fremont police arrest 4 suspects after robbery at Kumar Jewelers
Four people were taken into custody after Fremont police responded to a robbery at a jewelry store Wednesday evening, police said.
"American Nightmare" kidnapper Matthew Muller pleads guilty to 1993 kidnapping, sexual assault in Folsom
"American Nightmare" kidnapper Matthew Muller pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges related to a 1993 cold case in which prosecutors said he forced two campers out of their tent and sexually assaulted one of them.
Pittsburg police seek suspect caught on video vandalizing patrol vehicles
Police in the East Bay community of Pittsburg are seeking a man captured on video vandalizing several patrol vehicles in the parking lot of their station.
San Francisco police arrest 25, seize drugs in one-day Tenderloin operation
Police in San Francisco said they arrested more than two dozen people, along with seizing drugs and an illegal firearm, following a recent one-day operation in the city's Tenderloin.
Santa Rosa police: Man in wheelchair attacked with hammer and knife, arrest made
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested an 18-year-old man after he allegedly attacked a wheelchair-bound man with a knife and hammer on Tuesday.
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Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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Trump administration to shutter specialized LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline option
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
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.
Redwood City Pride event marred by attack; 2 teens accused of hate crime
Two teens were arrested on suspicion of assault and a hate crime following an attack at a Pride Month event in Redwood City on Wednesday.
2025 Pride celebrations go ahead despite corporate exodus
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, prompting fears for some LGBTQ people
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, leaving the LGBTQ community conflicted about showing up to the nation's capital amid an administration that has targeted them.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Photos: Danny Elfman plays film music, Oingo Boingo hits in Mountain View
It happened several days after Halloween, but composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman delivered an appropriately macabre set of movie soundtracks and '80s hits for a full house at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Photos: Green Day holds massive homecoming bash at Oracle Park
Bay Area pop-punk heroes Green Day brought their current Saviors Tour to Oracle Park in San Francisco Friday for an epic show that also featured alt-rock favorites Smashing Pumpkins and fellow punk acts Rancid and the Linda Lindas.
Photos: All-star quartet Beat revives King Crimson songs in Napa
An all-star group featuring King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin along with guitar giant Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey played the music from Crimson's '80s albums at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Friday.
Photos: Songwriter Lucinda Williams dazzles at Stern Grove
Grammy-winning country-blues songwriter Lucinda Williams and her band put on a show-stopping performance at Stern Grove in San Francisco on Sunday, Aug. 18.
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2024 Jefferson Award winners remembered as Icon Award program launches
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
South Bay "Mrs. Claus" brings Christmas joy and more to San Jose families
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
Longtime Oakland Hills resident's nonprofit helps promote fire preparedness
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
East Palo Alto Boys & Girls Clubs provide artistic outlet for teens
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
85-year-old Army vet continues life of service by feeding San Francisco families
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
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East Bay man's bicycle hobby turns into vehicle to help struggling teens excel
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
North Bay college student charts new life path with support of tight-knit family
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Student emerges from family tragedy to juggles Cal studies with home duties
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.