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Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Amazon's Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Oakland small businesses set to 'strike' next week to spotlight rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
Atmospheric river storm approaches California, Pacific Northwest
The arrival of an atmospheric river storm to California will coincide with the first weekend of fall.
Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings, Giants beat Dodgers to end skid
Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings and Tyler Fitzgerald homered as the Giants defeated the Dodgers 5-1 on Friday.
A's rally past the Tigers 8-2 to end 8-game losing streak
The A's rallied to end their eight-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over Detroit on Friday night.
Bay Area homeowners likely to see insurance premiums spike
Home insurance will likely go up across California as the state insurance commissioner announced new rules to regulate the industry.
2-year-old boy dies after being critically injured in tragic Vallejo shooting
Police in Vallejo have confirmed detectives are investigating a shooting late Friday morning that left a two-year-old boy dead.
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after tip about planned shooting at Montgomery High
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday confirmed the early morning arrests of two teenagers with an altered firearm after receiving a tip about a potential planned shooting on the Montgomery High campus.
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Outfoxing climate change: Endangered species provides lesson in biodiversity
An endangered species of fox that has surfaced on a Southern California college campus is providing proof that one of the biggest weapons against climate change is maintaining biodiversity of the planet.
Radioactive discharge from Fukushima nuclear plant raising concerns on California coast
A controversial plan to release more than one million tons of treated radioactive water into the sea is now underway in Japan, giving scientists here in the Bay Area pause as well as those who seek escape on the open water.
Valley fever fungus spreading in California fueled by climate change
California researchers are scrutinizing the spread of a fungus that causes debilitating Valley fever, now being exacerbated by climate change.
Biotech startup Living Carbon enhances trees' ability to capture climate-warming CO2
A Bay Area biotech startup is fighting climate change by genetically enhancing the ability of trees to capture and store carbon dioxide.
Community scientists reveal the hidden powers of sea otters
Twice a month, community scientists in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties -- all trained volunteers -- head out to Elkhorn Slough, a 7-mile arm of Monterey Bay to observe sea otters.
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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.
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.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on racist text scandal, troubled department
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Exclusive: Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani talks for first time about Marina District assault
Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was beaten with a metal rod and suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, in an attack near his family's Marina District home.
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
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PIX Now morning edition 9-23-23
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Oakland business owners set to 'strike' to protest rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-22-23)
Elon Musk says he'll donate funds to unseat S.F. supervisor
Elon Musk is going after a progressive San Francisco supervisor, vowing to get Dean Preston out of office. Sara Donchey reports. (9-22-23)
UAW strike reaches Southern California factories
From Detroit to Ontario, 5,600 workers from the United Auto Workers union have walked off the production line to strike in 20 states. Tom Wait reports.
Oktoberfest celebrants enjoy food, family, friends and beer in Redwood City
Nothing says "the first day of fall" better than an Oktoberfest celebration and one of them is happening in Redwood City this weekend. Jocelyn Moran reports. (9-22-23)
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49ers sign Lynch, Shanahan to multi-year extension
The San Francisco 49ers are banking on keeping a good thing going by extending the contracts of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
49ers focus on fixing flaws after rolling to 3-0 record to open the season
Three straight wins with 30 points scored in each game is just the kind of start the San Francisco 49ers wanted to have this year after being forced to climb out of early holes the past two years.
49ers blow past Giants 30-12, win 13th straight in regular season
Brock Purdy threw two TD passes and the 49ers won their 13th straight regular season game, 30-12 over the New York Giants on Thursday night.
49ers beat Giants on Latino Heritage Night at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers went into their home opener 2-0 so fans were already excited but many weren't just celebrating their team – they were celebrating their culture.
49ers play-by-play announcer Jesús Zárate grew up as one of "Los Fieles" before dream job
The San Francisco 49ers home opener on Thursday will also celebrate Latino Heritage Night as both the team and league want to do more to acknowledge their Latino fans as well as the players and staff in the NFL. One way the 49ers are growing their global audience is by broadcasting their games in Spanish to fans around the world.
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
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Effects of psychedelics
A bill that would decriminalize the use of magic mushrooms and other natural psychedelics is on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after a measure passed the state legislature. Dr. Trisha Suppes, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of psychedelic use
Covid cases surge in the Bay Area
Dr. Abraar Karan, infectious disease physician at Stanford Health Care, discusses the latest Covid-19 variants of interest, the symptoms to be aware of, and the latest information on the next booster shot
Job market sees slowdowns
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 187,000 jobs gained in August and a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.8%. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to former EDD Director Michael Bernick to understand what these numbers mean.
Brain implants pave the way for new forms of communication
New proof of concept technology is paving the way for people with ALS or other speech-impairment disabilities to communicate again. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook speaks with Frank Willett, a research scientist in the Neural Prosthetics Translational Laboratory at Stanford.
New round of tech companies getting ready to go public
Instacart and Arm are among the companies preparing for their IPOs. Global strategist and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, explains how they're proceeding with caution.
FDA approves RSV vaccine for newborns
Pfizer's Abrysvo vaccine would be given to pregnant women, who then pass the antibodies to their newborns. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, Stanford Clinical Professor of Medicine, how the vaccine works, how effective it is, and if it's safe.
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San Francisco hold contest to design new "I Voted" sticker for 2024 elections
As the 2024 election season looms, San Francisco is taking a creative approach to engaging more voters.
Paid to stay sober; Programs to reward people addicted to drugs for staying clean showing results
U.S. cities wanting to pay people with drug addiction to stay sober have scored a major victory by getting more funding for what is known as contingency management programs.
San Francisco NoPa residents install planters to discourage homeless camping
Residents of one San Francisco neighborhood are installing street planters to discourage unhoused people who, they say, are more disturbed and threatening than preceding sidewalk squatters.
San Francisco teachers and school staff set for strike authorization vote
Another battle is unfolding in San Francisco as public school teachers and staff say they're ready to go on strike if negotiations with the district don't move forward.
Jury orders San Francisco Marriott Marquis to pay $20 million in disability lawsuit
The Marriott Marquis hotel in San Francisco is on the hook for $20 million after a jury found it failed to accommodate an employee's disability.
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Oakland small businesses set to 'strike' next week to spotlight rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
2-year-old boy dies after being critically injured in tragic Vallejo shooting
Police in Vallejo have confirmed detectives are investigating a shooting late Friday morning that left a two-year-old boy dead.
Stockton charter school employee arrested on suspicion of sex acts with minor
An employee at ABLE Charter Schools in Stockton was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexual acts with a minor, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.
Passenger stabbed aboard BART train at 19th St. Oakland station; Suspect arrested
A 44-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly stabbing someone on a BART train in Oakland, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
Update: Suspect who killed woman at Albany car dealership fatally shot by Berkeley police
A female employee at an Albany car dealership was fatally shot late Thursday morning by a suspect who later died in an exchange of gunfire with Berkeley police.
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Weekend closure of northbound Hwy 87 in San Jose to impact South Bay traffic
Residents in San Jose should be prepared for traffic and detours due to the weekend closure of northbound State Route 87 between I-280 and State Route 85 starting Friday evening.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in San Jose
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in San Jose on Friday morning, according to police.
Low and slow: Expressing Latino lowrider culture on two wheels
A San Francisco artist is carrying forward a decades-old tradition by expressing lowrider culture in custom-built bicycles.
49ers beat Giants on Latino Heritage Night at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers went into their home opener 2-0 so fans were already excited but many weren't just celebrating their team – they were celebrating their culture.
Farmworkers struggling with housing to receive assistance from the state
This year, officials started paying more attention to the deplorable living conditions some Bay Area farmworkers face. KPIX met a family in Gilroy that is just one of many who would benefit from new help being provided by the state.
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Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after tip about planned shooting at Montgomery High
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday confirmed the early morning arrests of two teenagers with an altered firearm after receiving a tip about a potential planned shooting on the Montgomery High campus.
Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
Windy fire weather keeps wildfire spotters vigilant on Mount Tamalpais
As wildfires burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon send smoke toward the Bay Area impacting air quality across the region, fire experts warn that the unpredictable winds could heighten fire alerts.
Smoky skies impacting daily life for some North Bay residents
The smoky skies this week caught some residents by surprise, but they say it's not as bad as previous years.
Unseen: A California Crisis
Unseen: Missing, murdered Indigenous women in California part of nationwide crisis
It is a brutal and silent crisis: the growing number of missing or murdered Indigenous women across the U.S., including right here in California. Many of these cases are under investigation and remain unsolved.
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
California's Yurok Tribe reclaiming lost lives with old tribal values, spiritual healing
As the Yurok Tribe takes bold steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, it's also using centuries-old tribal values as building blocks of a new tribal justice system.
Crisis of missing, murdered Indigenous women rooted in historical wrongs
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in California and across the U.S. is rooted in one of the most heinous chapters in the state's history and its consequences continue to be felt.
Missing, murdered Indigenous women cases hampered by 50s-era law
We're looking into a largely unseen crisis in California - the growing reports of missing and murdered Indigenous women. A little-known federal law passed in the 1950s may actually be hindering the investigations, leaving loved ones desperate for action and answers.
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First Alert Weather Friday night forecast 9-22-23
Meteorologist Darren Peck has good news on air quality along with the first precipitation of the fall.
Persistent smoke from northern wildfires extends Spare the Air alert to Saturday
Wildfire smoke continues to persist in the Bay Area, prompting the region's air quality regulators to extend the current Spare the Air alert into Saturday as local residents wonder when the skies will finally clear.
Atmospheric river storm approaches California, Pacific Northwest
The arrival of an atmospheric river storm to California will coincide with the first weekend of fall.
Friday morning First Alert Weather forecast
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Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Exclusive: DoD to review cases of LGBTQ+ vets denied honorable discharges
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
Oakland celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Festival
Oakland Pride returns to the East Bay city's streets as cheerful crowds fill several downtown blocks for the Sunday festival and parade.
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.
San Ramon Valley school board passes LGBTQ+, Pride flag resolutions unanimously
Tensions rose at the first San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education meeting of the 2023-24 school year on Tuesday as members of the public debated the display of Pride flags on school campuses.
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Pacific Coast Fog Fest an opportunity for Pacifica businesses to reconnect with community
The 36th annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest begins Saturday, its second year back since the pandemic, at a critical time for small businesses that rely on major events to increase sales and keep them connected to the community.
Iconic Pleasanton diner to close after 32 years
This week marks the end of an era in Pleasanton as the popular breakfast spot, the Stable Cafe, is closing its doors for good.
Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry aim to raise $50 million for Oakland schools
Launched in 2019, "Eat. Learn. Play." has distributed 25 million meals, revitalized 12 play areas and allocated $6 million to literacy programs.
Burlingame thrift shop manager finds $5,000, returns it to person who lost it
What would you do if you found $100? What about $1,000? What about much more than that?
Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
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Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Amazon's Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Oakland small businesses set to 'strike' next week to spotlight rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
Bay Area homeowners likely to see insurance premiums spike
Home insurance will likely go up across California as the state insurance commissioner announced new rules to regulate the industry.
2-year-old boy dies after being critically injured in tragic Vallejo shooting
Police in Vallejo have confirmed detectives are investigating a shooting late Friday morning that left a two-year-old boy dead.
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Paid to stay sober; Programs to reward people addicted to drugs for staying clean showing results
U.S. cities wanting to pay people with drug addiction to stay sober have scored a major victory by getting more funding for what is known as contingency management programs.
California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
SCC Health: Bacteria from fish didn't cause SJ woman's quadruple amputation
Health officials in Santa Clara County have cast doubts on reports that a bacterial infection blamed on fish eaten by a San Jose woman caused her to undergo a quadruple amputation.
San Mateo County latest to order healthcare workers wear masks between late fall - spring
Healthcare workers in San Mateo County will be required to wear masks between November and April, amid concerns about the increased spread of respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV during those months.
San Francisco health officials hope data on drug use will provide answers in fentanyl crisis
It is a problem across the Bay Area, but the fentanyl crisis is hitting San Francisco especially hard, with the city reporting August was one of its deadliest months for overdoses.
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Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
Oakland small businesses set to 'strike' next week to spotlight rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
2-year-old boy dies after being critically injured in tragic Vallejo shooting
Police in Vallejo have confirmed detectives are investigating a shooting late Friday morning that left a two-year-old boy dead.
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after tip about planned shooting at Montgomery High
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday confirmed the early morning arrests of two teenagers with an altered firearm after receiving a tip about a potential planned shooting on the Montgomery High campus.
Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted, accused of using his foreign affairs influence to help Egypt in return for bribes from the authoritarian regime.
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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.
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.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
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Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" to be reviewed
Ryan Yamamoto reports on plans for the Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" (9-20-2023)
Sunol Glen School Board to hold closed session amid flag-ban controversy
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
Exclusive: DoD to review cases of LGBTQ+ vets denied honorable discharges
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
Oakland celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Festival
Oakland Pride returns to the East Bay city's streets as cheerful crowds fill several downtown blocks for the Sunday festival and parade.
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Photos: Blues guitar giant Buddy Guy delivers explosive set at Stern Grove
87-year-old Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy brought his farewell tour to San Francisco Sunday, delivering a scorching set on an unusually warm afternoon at Stern Grove.
Photos: Taylor Swift dazzles packed house at Levi's Stadium with marathon show
The Taylor Swift Eras Tour landed in Santa Clara for the first of two concerts Friday night and did not disappoint the massive crowd of Swifties gathered as the songwriter powered through an epic 45-song set.
Photos: Swifties descend on Levi's Stadium for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans came together Friday for the first of two Bay Area concerts of the pop megastar's Eras Tour, making for a festive atmosphere outside Levi's Stadium.
Photos: San Francisco Symphony teams with jazz-funk band Lettuce at Stern Grove
The Stern Grove Festival continued this past Sunday with the San Francisco Symphony adding a twist to its annual performance, collaborating with guest artist Lettuce.
Photos: Beatles great Ringo Starr brings All-Starr Band to Masonic
Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr brought his All-Starr Band featuring Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, multi-instrumentalist Edgar Winter and more to the Masonic in San Francisco Sunday.
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Pair of Bay Area women helping rescue dogs from war-torn parts of Ukraine
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
Inspired by her grandmother, woman helping single mothers in California
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
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Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.