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Napa clearing homeless encampment at Kennedy Park
Starting next Monday, the residents are being asked to move to a fenced area, just a few hundred yards away from where they are now.
San Francisco youth supportive housing in SoMa on path to approval
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
NHTSA reviewing deadly Piedmont Cybertruck crash that killed 3
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration is in the process of reviewing details about last week's fatal Cybertruck crash in Piedmont that left three young adults dead and a fourth critically injured.
Tomales Point elk now able to roam after fencing removed
The elk will be free to venture out onto the cattle ranches. But there's not a lot of celebrating going on there.
Oakland preparing for leadership transfer as it faces financial uncertainty
Oakland's next round of leadership will take over soon and immediately face some very big challenges.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in targeted shooting, NYPD says
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in a targeted attack outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, police say.
Nearly 300 free parking spots in Marina, Cow Hollow could be removed
A new SFMTA proposal would eliminate free, time-limited parking in both the Marina and Cow Hollow neighborhoods.
British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Click to help Food for Bay Area Families bring needed relief to local food banks
Food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are struggling to meet the growing need even as federal commodity programs are providing less product to distribute, grocery store donations are waning and cash gifts don't go nearly as far as inflation hovers near a 40-year high.
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Oakland preparing for leadership transfer as it faces financial uncertainty
Oakland's next round of leadership will take over soon and immediately face some very big challenges.
Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas to become interim Oakland mayor
Officials in Oakland are providing a new timeline of the steps they will take to replace recalled Mayor Sheng Thao.
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
Sea walls at center of fight between Half Moon Bay homeowners, California
A court ruling over property in Half Moon Bay could affect thousands of seaside properties from San Diego to the Oregon border.
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Warriors lose 119-115 after Nuggets mount late-game comeback
Nikola Jokic had 38 points, 10 rebounds and five steals to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 119-115 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Eklund scores in OT, Sharks beat Capitals 2-1 for their 3rd win in a row
William Eklund scored 39 seconds into overtime, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks ended the Washington Capitals' winning streak at four by beating them 2-1.
Los Angeles Dodgers officially welcome pitcher Blake Snell to the team
The 32-year-old is to join Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow at the top of Los Angeles' pitching rotation after a brief stint with the San Francisco Giants.
San Jose State football to face South Florida in Hawaii Bowl
San Jose State is headed back to the Hawaii Bowl for a second straight season to face South Florida.
Two Oakland Ballers fans looking for a spot on team's Board of Directors
Two people who love Oakland and Oakland sports are vying for a seat on the board of directors for The Towns only remaining baseball team.
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Petaluma reusable purple cup project ends with over 200,000 cups avoiding landfill
Downtown Petaluma is already decked out for the holidays. But something is missing: 60 strategically placed purple bins placed as part of a plan to reduce disposable cup waste.
"Trash Bash" at Monterey school illustrates the struggle to sort recycling
November 15th is "America Recycles Day". It's the only nationally recognized day that's dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. But along the Monterey Peninsula, a group of graduate students got a head start with their annual "Trash Bash."
13-year-old San Jose girl wins top prize, $25,000 at STEM competition
While young people are understandably anxious about the changing climate and warming planet, there's still a sense of optimism thanks to the creativity found in our youth.
How to slash Halloween's bone-chilling volume of plastic waste
While the Halloween holiday brings excitement, creativity, and happy delirium for many kids, it also generates an unsettling amount of plastic waste.
UC Berkeley scientists invent compound that can pull C02 out of the air
A bright yellow powder invented by University of California at Berkeley scientists might be the game-changing tool humanity needs to slow the effects of climate change.
Global biodiversity report shows "catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Levi's Stadium project tackles climate change at its root
At Levi's Stadium -- home to the San Francisco 49ers -- there is a winning strategy to address a warming planet, nine stories above the gridiron.
Rossmoor provides testing ground for autonomous shuttles
A Bay Area testing ground for high-tech public transportation can be founded in the most unlikely of places: Walnut Creek's Rossmoor retirement community.
Propellants in regularly prescribed inhalers are accelerating global warming
New reports reveal the most commonly prescribed inhaler in the U.S. may actually be contributing to climate change.
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Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
First Alert Weather
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Wednesday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 12/4/24
After a chilly start, expect clear conditions Thursday, with highs in the 60s and low 70s. Meanwhile, the dry weather pattern is expected to continue into next week. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
Wednesday morning First Alert Weather forecast 12/4/24
Jessica Burch on the dry weather outlook for the Bay Area.
Tuesday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 12/3/24
Expect the dry trend to continue. After a chilly start, expect highs several degrees above average, with highs in the low 70s in some inland locations. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
Tuesday morning First Alert Weather forecast 12/3/24
Jessica Burch shows why we will have dry weather for the forseeable future.
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Napa clearing encampment at Kennedy Park, moving residents to temporary camp
Andrea Nakano reports on a sweep the city of Napa is doing at a homeless encampment in Kennedy Park. 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
New youth supportive housing closer to opening in San Francisco's SoMa area
Kelsi Thorud reports on the latest step forward for new youth supportive housing in the SoMa neighborhood. 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
Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park lighting up the season with a dazzling display
Loureen Ayyoub goes to Enchant Christmas as part of Discover Santa Clara.
Tule Elk will roam freely in Point Reyes after fencing taken down
John Ramos reports on the fencing that was taken down in Point Reyes National Seashore. 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
PIX Now evening edition 12-4-24
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Dec. 4, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
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)
SF & Peninsula News
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San Francisco youth supportive housing in SoMa on path to approval
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
Nearly 300 free parking spots in Marina, Cow Hollow could be removed
A new SFMTA proposal would eliminate free, time-limited parking in both the Marina and Cow Hollow neighborhoods.
Nima Momeni trial jurors end 1st day of deliberations without verdict
Jurors in San Francisco on Wednesday finished their first day of deliberations without a verdict in the trial of Nima Momeni, the man charged with murder in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Zach Bryan to headline Golden Gate Park concert in August
Promoter Another Planet Entertainment (APE) on Wednesday morning announced the next big show of the Golden Gate Park Concerts series taking place after the Outside Lands Festival with country artist Zach Bryan and special guests Kings of Leon.
SF supervisors eliminate annual license fees for restaurants, bars
San Francisco supervisors approved Mayor London Breed's plan to eliminate annual license fees for 91% of restaurants and 87% of bars and nightclubs, aides said Tuesday.
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Oakland preparing for leadership transfer as it faces financial uncertainty
Oakland's next round of leadership will take over soon and immediately face some very big challenges.
Bay Area business owner says Meta of little help in resolving hacking issue
A Bay Area winemaker said she lost access to her social media accounts because of hackers and that Meta was of little help in resolving the issue.
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.
Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas to become interim Oakland mayor
Officials in Oakland are providing a new timeline of the steps they will take to replace recalled Mayor Sheng Thao.
NHTSA reviewing deadly Northern California Cybertruck crash that killed 3
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration is in the process of reviewing details about last week's fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont that left three young adults dead and a fourth critically injured.
South Bay News
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South Bay family raises awareness for "Kangaroo Care" for premature newborns
A recent study from Stanford Medicine emphasized the importance of "Kangaroo Care" for premature newborns, citing that the skin-to-skin care method improves the child's cognitive health and stabilizes the newborn's heart rate.
Enchant Christmas brings families together for holiday cheer
Families, friends and festive revelers are gathering at the immersive winter wonderland to create lasting memories.
Arrest made in SJ 2021 fatal shooting; 2nd suspect believed to be in Mexico
More than three years after a man was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting in San Jose, police on Wednesday announced an arrest in the case.
Audit calls for changes at overcrowded San Jose animal shelter
The San Jose City Council on Tuesday night spent hours discussing a report that found animals at the city's shelter are living in horribly unsanitary conditions largely due to rampant overcrowding.
Former Apple employees accused of defrauding tech giant in charity scam
Prosecutors in Santa Clara County have charged six former Apple employees for allegedly exploiting the tech giant's gift-matching program for charitable donations.
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Napa clearing homeless encampment at Kennedy Park
Starting next Monday, the residents are being asked to move to a fenced area, just a few hundred yards away from where they are now.
Tomales Point elk now able to roam after fencing removed
The elk will be free to venture out onto the cattle ranches. But there's not a lot of celebrating going on there.
Bicyclist critically injured in Santa Rosa collision on Guerneville Road
A bicyclist was critically injured in a collision with a vehicle in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, according to police.
British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Reported barricaded suspect in Vallejo leads to shelter-in-place order
Police activity in Vallejo has led to a request by authorities for residents near Fairmont Park to stay inside until further notice Tuesday afternoon.
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San Francisco youth supportive housing in SoMa on path to approval
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
Nearly 300 free parking spots in Marina, Cow Hollow could be removed
A new SFMTA proposal would eliminate free, time-limited parking in both the Marina and Cow Hollow neighborhoods.
Two Oakland Ballers fans looking for a spot on team's Board of Directors
Two people who love Oakland and Oakland sports are vying for a seat on the board of directors for The Towns only remaining baseball team.
Trump supporter, Harris supporter meet to try and find common ground
They met hoping that a handshake could lead to a conversation that most are trying to avoid.
Immigrant communities anxious about another Trump administration
President-elect Trump's promises on immigration and his appointment of border czar have caused uncertainty and spurred action from Bay Area communities and organizations.
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Napa clearing homeless encampment at Kennedy Park
Starting next Monday, the residents are being asked to move to a fenced area, just a few hundred yards away from where they are now.
San Francisco youth supportive housing in SoMa on path to approval
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
Tomales Point elk now able to roam after fencing removed
The elk will be free to venture out onto the cattle ranches. But there's not a lot of celebrating going on there.
Oakland preparing for leadership transfer as it faces financial uncertainty
Oakland's next round of leadership will take over soon and immediately face some very big challenges.
Nearly 300 free parking spots in Marina, Cow Hollow could be removed
A new SFMTA proposal would eliminate free, time-limited parking in both the Marina and Cow Hollow neighborhoods.
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South Bay family raises awareness for "Kangaroo Care" for premature newborns
A recent study from Stanford Medicine emphasized the importance of "Kangaroo Care" for premature newborns, citing that the skin-to-skin care method improves the child's cognitive health and stabilizes the newborn's heart rate.
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
California's Raw Farm expands raw milk recall after tests detect more bird flu virus
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
One Bay Area family extra grateful this Thanksgiving after kidney donation
As Robin Pearson gets ready to welcome her loved ones at her home in Danville this Thanksgiving, she has plenty to be thankful for.
Biden administration set to miss chance to lock in new food guidelines
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Bay Area Crime
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Nima Momeni trial jurors end 1st day of deliberations without verdict
Jurors in San Francisco on Wednesday finished their first day of deliberations without a verdict in the trial of Nima Momeni, the man charged with murder in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Arrest made in SJ 2021 fatal shooting; 2nd suspect believed to be in Mexico
More than three years after a man was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting in San Jose, police on Wednesday announced an arrest in the case.
Bicyclist critically injured in Santa Rosa collision on Guerneville Road
A bicyclist was critically injured in a collision with a vehicle in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, according to police.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in targeted shooting, NYPD says
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Defense for Nima Momeni claims Bob Lee did drugs with murder weapon
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
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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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San Francisco youth supportive housing in SoMa on path to approval
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball season that ignited debate over women in sports ends in MW title match
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A timeline of the SJSU Spartans women's volleyball controversial season
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
SJSU women's volleyball team disappointed by Boise State forfeit
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
Boise State exits Mountain West volleyball tournament rather than play SJSU
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
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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.
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.
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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.
Oakland dance company founder harnesses power of Black art to uplift the community
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
Berkeley woman's mission to promote child literacy through poetry marks 40 years
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
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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.