5 arrested in Los Gatos in connection with Walnut Creek Apple store robbery
Police in Los Gatos arrested two people Saturday suspected of stealing items from an Apple store in Walnut Creek, according to authorities.
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Apple Store workers face hurdles after vote to unionize
Apple store employees in a Baltimore suburb voted to unionize by a nearly 2-to-1 margin Saturday, joining a growing push across U.S. retail, service and tech industries to organize for greater workplace protections.
Apple, Major League Soccer announce 10-year streaming partnership
Apple's foray into live sports took a big step forward Tuesday.
Apple unveils next-generation mobile iOS 16 software
Apple kicked off its annual developer conference Monday by unveiling its next-generation mobile software, iOS 16, that allows users to track live activities such as an Uber ride's progress or sports scores.
Deadline to move arrives for homeless staying at San Jose motel
Kiet Do reports on deadline arriving for homeless who were cleared from encampment on Apple land nine months ago to find new place to stay (5-23-2022)
Deadline to move arrives for homeless staying at San Jose motel
Unhoused residents who have been staying at a San Jose motel paid for by Apple have moved out after a deadline that expired Monday.
Apple discontinues final iPod model after 2 decade run
More than two decades after helping spark a revolution on how music was consumed, Apple announced Tuesday it is discontinuing its final model of the iPod.
End of an era: Apple discontinues the iPod after 2 decades
Apple announced it will no longer make its iconic iPod that allowed people to take their music with them anywhere and paved the path for the iPhone. Kenny Choi reports. (5/10/22)
Apple Store Employees In New York Launch Unionization Effort
Some employees at the Apple store at New York's Grand Central Terminal are seeking to form a union, the latest high-profile labor organizing effort to take root in the pandemic era.
Apple's Tim Cook Criticizes Antitrust Proposals, Warns Of 'Unintended Consequences' In App Store
Apple CEO Tim Cook blasted regulatory proposals by Congress and in the European Union on Tuesday, arguing that legislation aimed at cracking open the company's app store will hurt user security and privacy.
State AG Bonta Files Brief on Epic Games vs. Apple Lawsuit, Argues for Fair Competition
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday filed an amicus brief regarding the lawsuit filed against Apple by Epic Games, urging the Ninth Circuit to recognize the broad protections provided by the state's Unfair Competition Law.
Accused Stalker Of Apple CEO Tim Cook Ordered To Stay Away For At Least 3 Years
A woman accused of harassing Apple CEO Tim Cook with pleas for sex and other crude suggestions before showing up at his Silicon Valley home in a threatening manner last October agreed to stay way from him for the next three years.
UPDATE: Apple Resolves Outage Impacting Services Including App Store, iCloud
Apple announced Monday afternoon that a service outage that impacted numerous services for several hours has been resolved.
Ex-Apple Worker Accused Of Defrauding Tech Giant Out Of Millions
A former Apple employee is facing federal charges after he allegedly defrauded the tech giant out of millions of dollars over the span of several years, prosecutors said.
Apple Supplier Foxconn Halts Operations In Shenzhen As COVID-19 Prompts China To Lock Down Tech Hub
Foxconn, one of Cupertino-based Apple's biggest suppliers, has suspended operations in Shenzhen as China locks down the technology hub and several other regions to contain the country's worst Covid-19 outbreak in two years.
Apple Rolls Out New 5G Capable Budget iPhone At Event
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its budget-priced iPhone that's capable of connecting to ultrafast 5G wireless networks, an upgrade that's already been available on the company's upscale models for more than a year.
Apple Prepares To Unveil Product Updates Amid Turbulent Stock Market
Flying into the headwinds of a turbulent stock market, Silicon Valley mainstay Apple prepared to unveil several product updates Tuesday including faster chips, more devices with 5G connectivity and more powerful iPhone cameras.
Silicon Valley Firms Ramp Up Efforts To Return Workers To Office
More companies in Silicon Valley are calling employees back to the office, but not all at once.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Return To Office Beginning On April 11
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Friday that it plans to begin its hybrid work phase starting in April, joining other large Silicon Valley employers returning to the office two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apple Suspends All Product Sales In Russia Following Invasion Of Ukraine
Apple announced Tuesday that it has paused sales of iPhones, MacBooks and other products in Russia, along with restrictions to some services there, following the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Bay Area Tech Giants Under International Pressure To Shut Down Russian Disinformation, Social Media
Russia's attack on Ukraine has Bay Area tech giants responding to increasing international pressure to take action against Russian disinformation and social media campaigns.
Apple Updating AirTags To Curb Unwanted Tracking Amid Reports Of Stalking
Apple said Thursday it plans to add more safeguards to AirTags to cut down on unwanted tracking following reports that the devices have been used to stalk people and steal cars.
Apple To Expand Tap-To-Pay Capabilities On Several iPhone Models Without Additional Hardware
Apple said Tuesday it is expanding the iPhone's capabilities to accept contactless payments, making it easier for merchants to conduct tap-to-pay transactions without having to buy additional hardware.
Apple Music Trolls Spotify By Calling Itself 'The Home Of Neil Young' After Streaming Service Pulls Songs
Just a day after Spotify agreed to remove Neil Young's music from its service, Apple Music trolled its streaming rival by giving the musician some rock star treatment.
Apple Reports Holiday Quarter iPhone Sales Surge In Spite Of Supply Shortage
Apple shook off supply shortages that have curtailed production of iPhones and other popular devices to deliver its most profitable holiday season yet.
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'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
Water-free car wash a solution for permanent-drought future
On Sunday afternoon in Walnut Creek a benefit car wash was held that was missing one seemingly key ingredient: water.
SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
Outside Lands brings diverse lineup to Golden Gate Park
The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival presents headliners SZA, local pop-punk heroes Green Day and Post Malone along with a host of other acts in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this weekend.
49ers great Ronnie Lott leverages fame to fight poverty
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen, started the Santa Clara-based nonprofit All Stars Helping Kids in 1989.
Yaz homers twice, Webb, Giants hold off A's
Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the Giants won their seventh consecutive interleague road game, 6-4 over the A's on Sunday.
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
Menlo Park Man arrested for indecent exposure in Palo Alto
Police arrested a man for exposing himself while talking to a 4-year-old child at El Camino Park in Palo Alto on Friday, authorities announced on Sunday.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Shooting in Stockton leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Thursday
A Thursday evening shooting in Stockton left a male driver dead and a teenage girl passenger injured, police said.
Activists plan San Francisco rally for more action on monkeypox
Activists in San Francisco are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak in a rally planned on Monday.
Oakland club owners concerned about business in wake of downtown shootings
Business owners who operate downtown Oakland clubs that barely survived the pandemic are dealing with an even bigger business killer: gun violence.
Evacuation orders expand for Humboldt County lightning fires; McKinney Fire holds steady
Firefighters continued to battle fires burning in remote areas of Northern California as the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fires triggered more evacuations in Humboldt County.
Restaurant debuts New Orleans-inspired muffulettas at Outside Lands
One of the biggest highlights of Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park is the food. Among the 90 eateries represented was one booth bringing a taste a New Orleans to San Francisco.
Rabid bat found in Monterey County town of Seaside
A bat that was found last month in the City of Seaside tested positive for rabies, according to the Monterey County Health Department.
Health officials hopeful after Feds declare monkeypox emergency
The federal government declared monkeypox a public health emergency late this week, a move Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UCSF calls "better late than never."
Giants bust out of slump, beat A's 7-3
The slumping San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
Joyful crowds celebrate food, wine along with music at Outside Lands
Day Two at the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park brought crowds comparable to pre-pandemic times.
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'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
Water-free car wash a solution for permanent-drought future
On Sunday afternoon in Walnut Creek a benefit car wash was held that was missing one seemingly key ingredient: water.
SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
49ers great Ronnie Lott leverages fame to fight poverty
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen, started the Santa Clara-based nonprofit All Stars Helping Kids in 1989.
Yaz homers twice, Webb, Giants hold off A's
Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the Giants won their seventh consecutive interleague road game, 6-4 over the A's on Sunday.
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'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
Menlo Park Man arrested for indecent exposure in Palo Alto
Police arrested a man for exposing himself while talking to a 4-year-old child at El Camino Park in Palo Alto on Friday, authorities announced on Sunday.
Activists plan San Francisco rally for more action on monkeypox
Activists in San Francisco are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak in a rally planned on Monday.
Restaurant debuts New Orleans-inspired muffulettas at Outside Lands
One of the biggest highlights of Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park is the food. Among the 90 eateries represented was one booth bringing a taste a New Orleans to San Francisco.
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Water-free car wash a solution for permanent-drought future
On Sunday afternoon in Walnut Creek a benefit car wash was held that was missing one seemingly key ingredient: water.
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
Shooting in Stockton leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Thursday
A Thursday evening shooting in Stockton left a male driver dead and a teenage girl passenger injured, police said.
Oakland club owners concerned about business in wake of downtown shootings
Business owners who operate downtown Oakland clubs that barely survived the pandemic are dealing with an even bigger business killer: gun violence.
1 dead, 3 wounded in Oakland overnight shootings
Two separate Oakland shootings claimed the life of one man and left three other people wounded early Saturday.
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49ers great Ronnie Lott leverages fame to fight poverty
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen, started the Santa Clara-based nonprofit All Stars Helping Kids in 1989.
Rabid bat found in Monterey County town of Seaside
A bat that was found last month in the City of Seaside tested positive for rabies, according to the Monterey County Health Department.
Police search for suspect in South San Jose neighborhood
Police responded to a South San Jose neighborhood Saturday morning, searching for a suspect who was in a stolen vehicle.
Badosa beats Coco Gauff to reach Silicon Valley Classic semifinal
Second-seeded Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff 7-6(4), 6-2 on Friday at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to reach her fourth semifinal of the year.
South Bay hospitality business bounces back big from pandemic
The travel industry across the Bay Area was hit hard by the pandemic, but South Bay businesses are showing evidence that the leisure and hospitality sector are on the rebound.
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Santa Rosa police disrupt 2 major sideshows Friday night
Santa Rosa Police Department officers impounded nine cars and arrested multiple drivers that participated in Friday night sideshow activities, the department announced on Saturday.
Solano County college student receives posthumous diploma
A young woman in Solano County graduated from college two months after she died. Her mother says there's a life lesson in her story for all of us.
Man held in death of 1-year-old left near train tracks in Ukiah
A man who was babysitting two young children was arrested on suspicion of murder after the 1-year-old was found dead near railroad tracks in Northern California, authorities said Friday.
Pain into purpose: Bay Area coach pairs life lessons with hoop dreams
A basketball player who grew up in the Bay Area is now using his skills and life experience to try and give local kids a leg up on and off the court.
Santa Rosa couple charged with murder in toddler's fentanyl death
A Santa Rosa couple has been charged with murder following the death of their 15-month-old toddler who died in May after ingesting fentanyl.
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Yaz homers twice, Webb, Giants hold off A's
Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the Giants won their seventh consecutive interleague road game, 6-4 over the A's on Sunday.
Giants bust out of slump, beat A's 7-3
The slumping San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
49ers' great Bryant Young heads into NFL Hall of Fame
For every minute of a 14-year NFL career spent entirely with the San Francisco 49ers, Bryant Young was a model teammate and a soft-spoken leader who selflessly made everybody around him better.
Badosa beats Coco Gauff to reach Silicon Valley Classic semifinal
Second-seeded Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff 7-6(4), 6-2 on Friday at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to reach her fourth semifinal of the year.
Pain into purpose: Bay Area coach pairs life lessons with hoop dreams
A basketball player who grew up in the Bay Area is now using his skills and life experience to try and give local kids a leg up on and off the court.
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SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
Menlo Park Man arrested for indecent exposure in Palo Alto
Police arrested a man for exposing himself while talking to a 4-year-old child at El Camino Park in Palo Alto on Friday, authorities announced on Sunday.
Shooting in Stockton leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Thursday
A Thursday evening shooting in Stockton left a male driver dead and a teenage girl passenger injured, police said.
Oakland club owners concerned about business in wake of downtown shootings
Business owners who operate downtown Oakland clubs that barely survived the pandemic are dealing with an even bigger business killer: gun violence.
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Elon Musk: Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info
Elon Musk said Saturday his planned $44 billion takeover of Twitter should move forward if the company can confirm some details about how it measures whether user accounts are 'spam bots' or real people.
Alleged Russian crypto crime boss Alexander Vinnik extradited to San Francisco
After more than five years of litigation, Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of an illicit cryptocurrency exchange used to launder billions of dollars, has been extradited from Greece to San Francisco to stand trial on federal charges.
Elon Musk accuses Twitter of fraud over 'bot' count in countersuit
Elon Musk accused Twitter of fraud in a countersuit over his aborted $44 billion deal for the social media company, which he claimed held back necessary information and misled his team about the true size of its user base.
Twitter responds to Musk's claims, calls them 'excuses'
Twitter denied in a court filing that it had deprived its would-be acquirer, billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, of necessary information or misrepresented details about its business.
Bay Area electric carmaker Lucid cuts production target in half, shares plunge
Shares of Bay Area luxury electric car maker Lucid plunged more than 10% Thursday after the company disclosed it will make roughly half the cars this year it had planned to build.
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'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
Activists plan San Francisco rally for more action on monkeypox
Activists in San Francisco are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak in a rally planned on Monday.
Health officials hopeful after Feds declare monkeypox emergency
The federal government declared monkeypox a public health emergency late this week, a move Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UCSF calls "better late than never."
Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
Invasive mosquito species found in Contra Costa County
The first invasive mosquito species has been found in Contra Costa County, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District.
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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
New injunction halts UC Berkeley People's Park housing project construction
Officials at UC Berkeley on Friday confirmed that a new injunction is preventing any construction work or other activity at People's Park, further delaying plans for a new housing project.
Bay Area State Sen. Wiener to chair legislative monkeypox committee
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, was appointed chair of the California Legislature's new Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox, he announced Wednesday.
Senate Dems announce they have the votes to pass Inflation Reduction Act
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a centrist who was seen as the pivotal vote, said in a statement that she had agreed to changes in the measure's tax and energy provisions.
Joe Rodota trail reopening in Santa Rosa after homeless encampments cleared
A section of the Joe Rodota trail in Santa Rosa is reopening, nearly one month after it was closed due to homeless encampments in the area.
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Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
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'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
Michael Mann on the prequel/sequel novel "Heat 2"
The director behind the acclaimed Los Angeles heist drama "Heat" and the upcoming "Ferrari" (now in production in Italy) talks about his fascination with cities, and his new novel, "Heat 2," which translates his cinematic obsessions to the printed page.
Lionel Richie: A life written in song
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, lead singer of the Commodores, solo artist, "American Idol" judge, recent Gershwin Prize honoree, and dad, promises new music in the near future.
Joyful crowds celebrate food, wine along with music at Outside Lands
Day Two at the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park brought crowds comparable to pre-pandemic times.
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Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
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'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year. Shawn Chitnis reports. (8-7-22)
Water-free car wash a solution for permanent-drought future
On Sunday afternoon in Walnut Creek a benefit car wash was held that was missing one seemingly key ingredient: water. John Ramos reports. (8-7-22)
Sand artist digs up ephemeral masterpiece at Ocean Beach
An artist known for beautifying beaches with his sand projects gave Ocean Beach masterful makeover for a few fleeting minutes this weekend. Brian Yuen reports. (8-7-22)
49ers great Ronnie Lott leverages fame to fight poverty
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen, started the Santa Clara-based nonprofit All Stars Helping Kids in 1989. Sharon Chin reports. (8-7-22)
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Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
Woman's nonprofit help provide space for fellow artists in SF Hunters Point
A San Francisco woman has helped keep alive a vibrant art community in the Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood.
Retired oncologist helps cancer patients get a free second opinion
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
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Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.
Bay Area musician taking his Colombian musical roots to Hollywood
Alex Arango is using his musical talents to tell his personal story and honor his cultural heritage. So when you hear him play, it's hard to believe Arango couldn't read music when he joined his high school's band.
Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.