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Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
Google halts Chile data center plans amid concerns over AI-driven power demands
Google said it would halt plans to develop a major $200 million data center in Chile to address environmental concerns
Sean "Diddy" Combs charged with sex trafficking in federal indictment
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Gov. Newsom signs bills protecting performers, actors from A.I. replicas
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two bills into law that would protect actors and performers from artificial intelligence or other digital replicas of their likeness being used without their consent, his office announced Tuesday.
Here's how a Fed rate cut could impact your credit card balance
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.
Passenger assaults flight attendants aboard SFO-bound plane diverted to Ontario: DOJ
A Northern California man is facing federal charges after allegedly causing a violent disturbance and assaulting flight attendants on a Frontier Airlines flight from Orange County bound for San Francisco.
Annual Dreamforce conference at SF Moscone Center kicks off
Dreamforce 2024, the annual Salesforce conference in San Francisco, was set to begin Tuesday at the city's Moscone Center and was already affecting traffic in the South of Market area.
City files motion to stop OAK airport from using "San Francisco Bay" name
San Francisco officials have filed a motion against Oakland International Airport to stop using "San Francisco Bay" in its name, claiming travelers have confused the recently renamed East Bay airport with SFO.
San Rafael Dumpster fire damages multiple vehicles early Tuesday
San Rafael fire crews quickly doused a Dumpster fire that spread to vehicles parked at two businesses early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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City files motion to stop OAK airport from using "San Francisco Bay" name
San Francisco officials have filed a motion against Oakland International Airport to stop using "San Francisco Bay" in its name, claiming travelers have confused the recently renamed East Bay airport with SFO.
Lafayette overpass Trump supporter outraged over latest assassination attempt
For years, Lisa Disbrow has been hanging banners and flags on an overpass above Highway 24 near Lafayette.
Biden administration asks Congress to surge Secret Service funding
Congressional staffers say there are increasing concerns about Secret Service's funding levels, as Congress debates federal spending.
Legal battle over potential TikTok ban goes before federal appeals court
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
What's known about the suspect accused of targeting Trump on golf course
Ryan Wesley Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47-style rifle in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
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Silicon Valley startup's rogue effort to cool planet met with controversy
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Petaluma turns purple with plan to eliminate disposable-cup waste
An innovative pilot program underway in Petaluma may serve as a roadmap for the rest of the world on an approach to reduce single-use plastic waste and limit the risks to our planet.
Process to recycle plastics indefinitely being developed at UC Berkeley
A new process to recycle existing plastics indefinitely and reduce the flood of plastics into landfills is being developed by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley.
As heat records continue to fall, scientists still optimistic about climate strategy
2023 was the hottest year on record but scientists are expecting this year will surpass it given the blistering summer heat wave that had California and many Bay Area counties setting new records.
Oakland Unified debuts all-electric fleet of school buses; 1st in the nation
The Oakland Unified School District is rolling out the nation's first all-electric school bus fleet and providing a template to move away from pollution-producing diesel buses.
Seaweed finds growing demand, shows promise in climate change fight
Once seen as an organism fouling up the works in shellfish aquaculture, seaweed is now considered a valuable and sustainable commercial product feeding a growing demand with a positive impact in the battle against climate change.
Student program turns climate change lessons into real-world solutions
Students on the San Francisco Peninsula are taking advantage of a program that teaches lessons on climate change and building projects that mitigate its effects on the community.
Climate scientists probe Earth's ice to better understand a warming planet
As the summer of 2024 is on track to become the hottest on record, scientists are recovering an icy record of what the atmosphere was like hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Cloud-brightening test part of geoengineering push amid climate change
Climate experiments, such as using sea salt particles to test potential cloud brightening, will continue to be funded as more communities urgently seek solutions for a heating planet.
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A's lose 9-2 as Cubs' pitcher reaches career-high 11 strikeouts
Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson homered while tying his season high with four RBIs and Chicago Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2.
49ers receiver Deebo Samuel latest player out with injury after calf strain
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel is the latest player to be sidelined with an injury, the team revealed Monday.
Padres beat Giants 4-3 overcoming first righty Splash Homer by Ramos
The Padres overcame right-handed batter Heliot Ramos' splash homer with a 4-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
White Sox win back-to-back games, beat A's 4-3
The White Sox beat the A's 4-3 on Sunday behind home runs from Gavin Sheets and Bryan Ramos.
San Francisco 49ers fall short in 23-17 loss to undefeated Vikings
An attacking defense again fueled the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
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California sees significant election official turnover amid threats, misinformation: "I started having panic attacks"
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Bills to shed light on newborn DNA storage in California quietly killed or gutted
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
First Alert Weather
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Tuesday morning First Alert Weather forecast 9/17/24
Jessica Burch shows us why we are getting gusty winds this week.
Monday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 9/16/24
Expect the fall-like weather to continue this week, with cooler temperatures Tuesday and possible showers on Wednesday, before temperatures again warm up just in time for the weekend. Paul Heggen has the forecast. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Weak storm systems bring cooler temperatures, possible rain to Bay Area
Light winds and a chance of light rainfall will accompany two small storm systems breezing through the Bay Area this week, with more summer-like temperatures returning for the weekend.
Monday morning First Alert Weather forecast 9/16/24
Jessica Burch shows us the big changes in the Bay Area weather as the first day of fall approaches. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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PIX Now afternoon edition 9-17-24
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sex trafficking, other charges in federal indictment
Michael George reports on Sean "Diddy" Combs appearing before a judge in New York City after a bombshell federal indictment. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/sean-diddy-combs-arrested-federal-custody/
San Francisco parents in limbo as they await school closure list
Lauren Toms reports on growing anxiety for San Francisco parents over which schools will be slated to close by the district.
"Pod Save America” host talks 'Survivor' journey
Host of “Pod Save America,” John Lovett, talks about his experience as a castaway of the new season and the lasting connections. The two-hour premiere of “Survivor” airs on Wednesday, September 18th on KPIX and streaming on Paramount+. (09-17-2024)
ACT kicks off a 2024-2025 season with re-imagined “Private Lives”
Director KJ Sanchez talks about re-imagining the hysterical classic play “Private Lives” at the American Conservatory Theater until October 6th. Gianna Franco interviews. (09-17-2024)
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
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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
Talking Politics: Bay Area professors on Biden's exit from race
Andrea Nakano and Brian Hackney spoke to San Jose State senior lecturer Donna Crane and Sonoma State professor David McCuan about the stunning developments in the presidential race Sunday. (7-21-24)
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City files motion to stop OAK airport from using "San Francisco Bay" name
San Francisco officials have filed a motion against Oakland International Airport to stop using "San Francisco Bay" in its name, claiming travelers have confused the recently renamed East Bay airport with SFO.
Night Navigator pilot program offers help to SF fentanyl users
A pilot program launched in San Francisco earlier this year is providing outreach to help fentanyl users on the city's streets.
San Francisco school closures looming as enrollment continues to decline
Enrollment continues to drop in San Francisco public schools, and parents and students will soon be feeling the impact of closures and budget cuts.
Businesses see boost ahead of 2024 Dreamforce conference in San Francisco
With the 2024 Salesforce Dreamforce conference about to kick off on Tuesday at Moscone Center in San Francisco, restaurant owners said they are already seeing a boost in sales with increased foot traffic.
49ers receiver Deebo Samuel latest player out with injury after calf strain
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel is the latest player to be sidelined with an injury, the team revealed Monday.
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City files motion to stop OAK airport from using "San Francisco Bay" name
San Francisco officials have filed a motion against Oakland International Airport to stop using "San Francisco Bay" in its name, claiming travelers have confused the recently renamed East Bay airport with SFO.
Lafayette overpass Trump supporter outraged over latest assassination attempt
For years, Lisa Disbrow has been hanging banners and flags on an overpass above Highway 24 near Lafayette.
A's lose 9-2 as Cubs' pitcher reaches career-high 11 strikeouts
Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson homered while tying his season high with four RBIs and Chicago Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2.
Black-owned wine shop and bar in Oakland set to reopen Wednesday
A Black-owned wine tasting room in downtown Oakland plans to reopen this week after a temporary closure.
Walnut Creek holds event to welcome home wrestling gold medalist Amit Elor
On Saturday, Walnut Creek welcomed home Amit Elor who captured the gold medal in women's wrestling in such a dominant style,
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San Jose passenger dies after being thrown from and run over by truck doing donuts
Police in San Jose arrested the driver of a pick-up truck who fatally struck a passenger after she was thrown from his vehicle as he did "donuts" in a parking lot Friday night.
California firm produces 3D-printed tiny homes using waste plastic
A Southern California company is 3D-printing affordable housing using waste plastic as one of the ingredients.
Silicon Valley startup's rogue effort to cool planet met with controversy
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
San Jose business owners affected by retail theft rally to support Prop 36
Business owners in a Vietnamese American neighborhood in San Jose are voicing support for Proposition 36 in hopes it will relieve rampant retail theft at their businesses.
San Jose 9-year-old's podcast on family's journey gains national recognition
Nine-year-old Ameya Desai was at Williams Elementary School, when she heard some of her friends and classmates talking about wars and conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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San Rafael Dumpster fire damages multiple vehicles early Tuesday
San Rafael fire crews quickly doused a Dumpster fire that spread to vehicles parked at two businesses early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Bolinas Beach partially closed as wastewater seeps from coastal bluff
Marin County closed most of Bolinas Beach after officials discovered human waste seeping from a coastal bluff onto the sand.
Police say fire that damaged Novato house started in hash oil lab
Police in Novato on Monday afternoon confirmed that a house fire on Sunday was accidentally started by a resident as he was allegedly making butane hash oil.
Scenic Tiburon experiencing a tourism revival over past year
The picturesque coastal gem of Tiburon, just a 30-minute ferry ride from San Francisco, is experiencing a significant uptick in tourism.
Weekend standoff with American Canyon domestic violence suspect ends in arrest
Police ended a seven-hour standoff with a man barricaded in his American Canyon house Friday night by finally entering the home and confronting the suspect.
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San Jose to create cultural shopping district to support local businesses
The San Jose City Council on Tuesday decided to move forward with the creation of a new business district on the east side of town.
East Bay siblings bake cookies, create nonprofit to help families in need
A pair of East Bay siblings are helping support families in need using a cookie recipe that has been in their family for generations.
Beloved birds taken from Concord shop, including well-known cockatoo "Tofu"
A pet store owner in Concord is asking the community to be on the lookout for two stolen birds, one of them an umbrella cockatoo with a very distinct voice.
Oakland Chinatown hosts first-ever night market
The streets of Oakland Chinatown were busy Saturday for the first-ever Night Market.
East Oakland high school sports stars boost community pride
East Oakland's Castlemont High School will be hosting an L.A. football team on Saturday. But before they compete against each other on the field, they teamed up on Friday for a day of service at nearby East Oakland Pride Elementary School.
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Gov. Newsom signs bills protecting performers, actors from A.I. replicas
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two bills into law that would protect actors and performers from artificial intelligence or other digital replicas of their likeness being used without their consent, his office announced Tuesday.
Here's how a Fed rate cut could impact your credit card balance
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.
Passenger assaults flight attendants aboard SFO-bound plane diverted to Ontario: DOJ
A Northern California man is facing federal charges after allegedly causing a violent disturbance and assaulting flight attendants on a Frontier Airlines flight from Orange County bound for San Francisco.
City files motion to stop OAK airport from using "San Francisco Bay" name
San Francisco officials have filed a motion against Oakland International Airport to stop using "San Francisco Bay" in its name, claiming travelers have confused the recently renamed East Bay airport with SFO.
San Rafael Dumpster fire damages multiple vehicles early Tuesday
San Rafael fire crews quickly doused a Dumpster fire that spread to vehicles parked at two businesses early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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Night Navigator pilot program offers help to SF fentanyl users
A pilot program launched in San Francisco earlier this year is providing outreach to help fentanyl users on the city's streets.
FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Experts warn against vaccine skepticism
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
2 separate bond measures on SF ballot to fund schools, public health
San Francisco voters will be asked to consider two separate bond measures in the upcoming November election, one for schools and another for investments in medical facilities and public spaces.
Opioid deaths now lowest in 3 years, but still worse than pre-pandemic
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
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Passenger assaults flight attendants aboard SFO-bound plane diverted to Ontario: DOJ
A Northern California man is facing federal charges after allegedly causing a violent disturbance and assaulting flight attendants on a Frontier Airlines flight from Orange County bound for San Francisco.
22-year-old faces 70 years to life after guilty plea in 2021 King City double murder
A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty in a Salinas court to two counts of murder, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs charged with sex trafficking, ordered held without bail
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Police say fire that damaged Novato house started in hash oil lab
Police in Novato on Monday afternoon confirmed that a house fire on Sunday was accidentally started by a resident as he was allegedly making butane hash oil.
San Jose passenger dies after being thrown from and run over by truck doing donuts
Police in San Jose arrested the driver of a pick-up truck who fatally struck a passenger after she was thrown from his vehicle as he did "donuts" in a parking lot Friday night.
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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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Oakland Pride Parade and Festival expected to draw nearly 50,000 people
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
San Francisco's Riot Party celebrates progress in fight for LGBT rights
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland delegate to Democratic National Convention revels in possibility of Harris presidency
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
Longtime SF transgender activist looks back on the Tenderloin's history
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
SFFD Chief Jeanine Nicholson humbled at retirement tribute; "I put my all into it, folks"
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
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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.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Sunday
This year's edition of Outside Lands came to an eclectic close Sunday with sets from headliner Sturgill Simpson, rising star Chappell Roan, rapper-turned-country-singer Post Malone and more.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Saturday
Outside Lands 2024 delivered another diverse line-up of music Saturday with sets from main stage headliner Sabrina Carpenter, club icon Grace Jones, Australian pub punks Amyl and the Sniffers and more.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Friday
Music fans turned out in droves for the first day of the Outside Lands Music Festival on Friday, taking in sets by Reneé Rapp, Shaboozey, Tyla, Young the Giant and many more.
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San Mateo woman wins fight to reopen aquatic therapy center
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
Burlingame store owner has been a longtime pillar of the Broadway business district
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming program serving Bay Area children with special needs celebrates 33 years
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
Marin couple's work to keep seniors fed continues into their own golden years
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
Veterans advocate goes the extra mile to celebrate WWII sailor's 100th birthday
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
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SRA scholar charts new life path with support of North Bay family
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
SRA scholar juggles Cal studies with family 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.
College student gives back to program that changed his life
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.