Marin woman's group gives opportunity for all to play sports
Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Instead, they are in the game.
Autism
Warriors Mark Autism Awareness Day; Draymond Green Hosts Former Teammate with Autism
The Warriors celebrated a thrilling victory and Autism Awareness Day Saturday evening at Chase Center, with star player Draymond Green hosting a former Michigan State teammate with autism for the special night.
Police Need Help Finding Missing Oakland Teen With Autism
Police need the public's health finding a runaway autistic teen from Oakland.
Autism Workshop Helps South Bay Sheriff's Deputies De-Escalate Crisis Encounters
The Santa Clara County sheriff's office voluntarily added an autism workshop 15 years ago as an academy requirement.
'She Loved Him Fiercely' – Autism Advocate Feda Almaliti Dies While Trying To Save Son In Fremont House Fire
Longtime autism rights activist Feda Almaliti, 43, who fought "boldly and fiercely" for treatment for her autistic son Muhammed, died after she ran back into their burning home to try and rescue him Saturday morning.
Half Moon Bay Couple Provides Sense Of Belonging For Kids, Horses Through Square Peg Foundation
Young people with disabilities can find a sense of belonging on a ranch, thanks to a Half Moon Bay couple who's created a special place where "everyone fits," both the riders and the horses.
Parents Of Son With Autism Create Non-Profit Autistry Studios To Help Young Adults
Janet Lawson and Dan Swearingen founded Autistry Studios 12 years ago after the husband-and-wife team saw their own son, who also has autism, struggle with opportunities after high school.
From Foster Care To Physics Grad; UC Berkeley Scholar Beats Odds
As a young student, David Colby was told by a social worker he would never experience this kind of success.
Michigan: Autism, Arthritis Now Among Ailments Treatable With Medical Marijuana
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
Cops Save Autistic Teen's Birthday When Only 3 People Show Up
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
Hormone Linked To Autism May Provide New Test And Treatment
A test and possible treatment for autism may be on the horizon after a new study finds a link between the disorder and one particular hormone in the human body.
Autistic Workers Help Keep Pleasanton Cafe Open
Enter the Alameda County Fairgrounds and follow the road all the way to its end and like the sign says -- Welcome To The Stable Café.
Easterseals Bay Area Celebrates 90th Anniversary At Spring Gala Fundraiser
Easterseals' upcoming Spring Gala Fundraiser 'Tonight for Tomorrow' featuring Janelle Monae and hosted by Liam Mayclem is on Saturday April 22 at the SF Marriott.
'Sesame Street' Introduces Julia, A Muppet With Autism
"Julia," who has been part of the digital series since 2015, will make her television debut on HBO and PBS in April, Alice@97.3 reports.
UC Davis Fragile X Syndrome Research Points To Possible Autism Treatment
Researchers at the University of California, Davis believe they've found a new possible treatment for autism.
Google Glass Used To Help Autistic Children In Stanford Study
The wearable optical device known as Google Glass is getting another look as an aid for children with autism.
Missing Autistic Boy Found Safe In San Francisco, Reunited With Parents
An 11-year-old Concord boy with autism was reunited with his parents Friday afternoon after being found safe in San Francisco, authorities said.
Autistic Man Who Left Adult Care Home Hit, Killed By Car In San Bruno
A man with autism who left an adult care home in San Bruno early Monday morning was killed when he was hit by a car while lying in the road, according to police.
Robert De Niro Pulls Controversial Anti-Vaccination Film From Tribeca Film Festival
Robert De Niro is removing the anti-vaccination documentary "Vaxxed" from the lineup of his Tribeca Film Festival, after initially defending its inclusion.
Sesame Street Introduces Character With Autism
There's a newcomer on the Sesame Street block, a preschooler with autism named Julia.
Missing 8-Year-Old Boy With Autism Found Safe Near Hayward School
Hayward police located a 8-year-old boy with autism hours after he was reported missing.
Judge Urges Settlement For Neighbors Suing Family Of Autistic Boy For Being 'Public Nuisance'
A judge called for calm when a group of Sunnyvale neighbors suing the family of an autistic boy for being a public nuisance were in a San Jose Superior Court Tuesday morning.
Sunnyvale Residents Suing Family With Autistic Son Claim Boy Attacked Their Kids
A lawsuit has made a quiet Sunnyvale cul-de-sac into a legal battleground a lightning rod among advocates for people with autism.
Neighbors Sue Sunnyvale Family, Claim Their Autistic Boy Is Public Nuisance
The neighbors of a Sunnyvale family with a nine-year-old autistic boy have sued the family, seeking an injunction against the boy for being a public nuisance, according to an autism blog.
UC Davis Study Says Autism Care Costs Could Skyrocket By 2025, More Research Funding Needed
Economists at UC Davis say the costs associated with caring for people with autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. could reach more than $260 billion this year and could skyrocket in the next decade.
Top Stories
Cal Fire crews hold 1-acre fire in Santa Cruz Mountains threatening 3 structures
Cal Fire crews were working to contain a 1-acre blaze in rugged terrain between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon.
Shooting at West Oakland BART causes major delays
The West Oakland BART station reopened Saturday afternoon after being closed due to police activity but a major residual delay remained in the wake of the closure.
BART and SF Muni prep for San Francisco Pride Parade service
BART and SF Muni will be providing special service to help people get to and from the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade Sunday.
Richmond man shot dead in Oakland Saturday morning
A Richmond resident was shot to death in the 1700 block of Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
Jury awards $21M to family of pregnant teen shot by Fremont police
A federal jury awarded $21 million to the family of a pregnant teen who was shot and killed by undercover Fremont police officers five years ago, attorneys said.
2 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub, police say
The PST security service raised its terror alert level from "moderate" to "extraordinary" — the highest level — after the attack.
Bay Area rallies held Friday protest U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion
Rallies and demonstrations were held across the Bay Area Friday to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade thereby ending constitutional protection for abortion.
California governor, lawmakers near deal on gas tax rebate
Most California taxpayers would get hundreds of dollars in cash to help offset the high price of fuel under a tentative budget compromise being discussed by legislative leaders and Gov. Newsom.
San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Bay Area Planned Parenthood readies facilities for post-Roe influx
Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood said they were already increasing their resources to accommodate growing demand from out-of-state patients before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
Power returning to Stanford University campus after 3 days of outages
The Stanford University campus is returning to normal operations after a three-day power outage led to the cancellation of summer classes and other events.
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Cal Fire crews hold 1-acre fire in Santa Cruz Mountains threatening 3 structures
Cal Fire crews were working to contain a 1-acre blaze in rugged terrain between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon.
Shooting at West Oakland BART causes major delays
The West Oakland BART station reopened Saturday afternoon after being closed due to police activity but a major residual delay remained in the wake of the closure.
Richmond man shot dead in Oakland Saturday morning
A Richmond resident was shot to death in the 1700 block of Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
Jury awards $21M to family of pregnant teen shot by Fremont police
A federal jury awarded $21 million to the family of a pregnant teen who was shot and killed by undercover Fremont police officers five years ago, attorneys said.
BART and SF Muni prep for San Francisco Pride Parade service
BART and SF Muni will be providing special service to help people get to and from the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade Sunday.
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BART and SF Muni prep for San Francisco Pride Parade service
BART and SF Muni will be providing special service to help people get to and from the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade Sunday.
San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
Bay Area Planned Parenthood readies facilities for post-Roe influx
Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood said they were already increasing their resources to accommodate growing demand from out-of-state patients before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
Bay Area anti-abortion advocates cheer Supreme Court decision
There's a lot of nuance to public attitudes about Roe v. Wade, as the opinions expressed by two women KPIX 5 spoke with Friday showed.
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Shooting at West Oakland BART causes major delays
The West Oakland BART station reopened Saturday afternoon after being closed due to police activity but a major residual delay remained in the wake of the closure.
Richmond man shot dead in Oakland Saturday morning
A Richmond resident was shot to death in the 1700 block of Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
Jury awards $21M to family of pregnant teen shot by Fremont police
A federal jury awarded $21 million to the family of a pregnant teen who was shot and killed by undercover Fremont police officers five years ago, attorneys said.
Update: Brush fire burning along Kirker Pass Road near Clayton 100% contained
Fire crews in Contra Costa County have completely contained a grass fire that burned near Clayton Friday.
Alameda County lifts latest indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases decline
Three weeks after implementing an indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID-19 cases, health officials in Alameda County said the requirement will be dropped as of Saturday, June 25.
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Cal Fire crews hold 1-acre fire in Santa Cruz Mountains threatening 3 structures
Cal Fire crews were working to contain a 1-acre blaze in rugged terrain between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
Power returning to Stanford University campus after 3 days of outages
The Stanford University campus is returning to normal operations after a three-day power outage led to the cancellation of summer classes and other events.
Vegetation fire burning in unincorporated Morgan Hill
A brush fire is burning in the southern part of Santa Clara County near Morgan Hill Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
Woman fatally struck by truck driver near Capitol Expressway in San Jose
A woman was fatally struck by a truck driver in South San Jose Thursday afternoon, in the city's 34th traffic fatality of the year.
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Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
Sonoma County agrees to expand independent police oversight after lengthy negotiations
Sonoma County has reached an agreement after more than a year of negotiations with two labor associations to expand independent oversight of law enforcement, the county announced Thursday.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband charged in Napa DUI
Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was charged Thursday with driving under the influence in connection with a Napa crash he was in last month.
Hell Angels members face life sentences for murder, racketeering
A federal court convicted two members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Sonoma County and a third Angel from Fresno on charges of murder in aid of racketeering this week.
Update: Vegetation fire near Winters nears containment, evacuations lifted
Evacuation orders were lifted as firefighters approached full containment of a vegetation fire in rural Solano County near Winters on Wednesday.
Sports
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Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid
The Cincinnati Reds stopped their seven-game losing streak Friday night with a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Greinke, Olivares power Royals to 3-1 win over A's
Zack Greinke tossed six innings of one-run ball, Edward Olivares hit two solo homers and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Friday night.
NBA Draft: Champion Warriors select Patrick Baldwin Jr. with 28th pick
The Golden State Warriors will build a roster with the mission to repeat as NBA champions. How the team's new draft picks will fit into that quest remains to be seen.
Mariners score 2 in 9th on wild pitches, top A's
Oakland starter Frankie Montas took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning then reliever A.J. Puk threw a pair of run-scoring wild pitches with two outs in the ninth that gave the Seattle Mariners a 2-1 win over the A's on Thursday.
California Clasico: Earthquakes / Galaxy match at Stanford delayed due to ongoing outage
Saturday's California Clasico soccer match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles Galaxy at Stanford Stadium has been postponed, as the campus continues to deal with an ongoing power outage.
Bay Area Crime
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Shooting at West Oakland BART causes major delays
The West Oakland BART station reopened Saturday afternoon after being closed due to police activity but a major residual delay remained in the wake of the closure.
Richmond man shot dead in Oakland Saturday morning
A Richmond resident was shot to death in the 1700 block of Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
SFPD pumps up presence to protect Pride events
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack San Francisco this weekend to celebrate Pride and attend the Pride parade, and the SFPD is taking extra steps to ensure that those events are safe.
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Gigantic, half-inch-long bacteria identified by team led by Bay Area scientist
Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium -- visible to the naked eye -- in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes' ex-partner 'Sunny' Balwani
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
Former worker at Tesla factory rejects $15M award in racism case
A Black former Tesla worker who said he was harassed and faced with "daily racist epithets," including the "N-word," while working at the company's Fremont plant has rejected a substantially reduced award of $15 million in his lawsuit.
Facebook agrees to court oversight on discriminatory housing ads, settles federal lawsuit
Meta, Facebook's parent company, agreed on Tuesday to change the social media site's algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and subject itself to court oversight to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theranos: 3-month trial of former exec Sunny Balwani nears end
A jury on Tuesday is scheduled to hear closing arguments in the trial of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, the former Theranos official charged with teaming up with his secret lover, CEO Elizabeth Holmes, to carry out a massive fraud.
Health
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Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes after court blocks FDA ban
Juul can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes, at least for now, after a federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a government ban.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Alameda County lifts latest indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases decline
Three weeks after implementing an indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID-19 cases, health officials in Alameda County said the requirement will be dropped as of Saturday, June 25.
San Jose ban on flavored tobacco set to go into effect July 1
San Jose's ban on flavored tobacco will go into effect on July 1, prohibiting the sale of any tobacco products with an artificial flavor, natural flavor, aroma, herb or spice.
Politics
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Bay Area rallies held Friday protest U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion
Rallies and demonstrations were held across the Bay Area Friday to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade thereby ending constitutional protection for abortion.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Bay Area Planned Parenthood readies facilities for post-Roe influx
Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood said they were already increasing their resources to accommodate growing demand from out-of-state patients before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
LGBTQ+
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BART and SF Muni prep for San Francisco Pride Parade service
BART and SF Muni will be providing special service to help people get to and from the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade Sunday.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
SFPD pumps up presence to protect Pride events
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack San Francisco this weekend to celebrate Pride and attend the Pride parade, and the SFPD is taking extra steps to ensure that those events are safe.
Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
Tourists bring economic boost to San Francisco for Pride Weekend
Business leaders said the return of Pride weekend celebrations in San Francisco has already attracted tourists from around the world, providing a needed economic boost.
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Roots music greats Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore play the Chapel
Two legends of modern roots music share the stage in San Francisco Tuesday when guitar giant Dave Alvin and Texas songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore bring their current West Coast tour to the Chapel.
Acclaimed doom band Windhand headlines Oakland's Starline Social Club
One of the leading lights of the modern American doom-metal scene, Windhand delivers it's hypnotic downtuned epics at the Starline Social Club in Oakland Monday night.
Afternoon show at Bottom of the Hill celebrates musician Lars Savage
This Sunday afternoon show at the Bottom of the Hill pays tribute to SF musician and sound engineer Lars Savage with sets from friends and former bands Terry Gross, Hot Fog and more.
Experimental punk artist's latest band headlines Great Northern
A noted noise-punk pioneer and writer returns to the Bay Area with her latest music project when the Lydia Lunch Retrovirus headlines the Great Northern Thursday night.
Bill Cosby sexually abused teen, civil jury finds
The jury awarded the victim, who is now 64-years-old, $500,000.
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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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Jury awards $21M to family of pregnant teen shot by Fremont police
Devin Fehely reports on jury awarding family $21M in shooting of pregnant teen by undercover Fremont police (6-25-2022)
First Alert Weather Saturday Morning Forecast
KPIX 5 Meteorologist Darren Peck has the weekend forecast (6-25-2022)
PIX Now
KPIX 5 Morning News headlines for Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Thousands in SF march to protest Court strikedown of Roe v Wade
In San Francisco Friday, thousands of abortion rights advocates took their message to the streets with a march to City Hall. Andrea Nakano reports. (6-24-22)
PIX Now
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (6-24-22)
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JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
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East Bay scholar's tight-knit family keeps him close to home
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
East Bay scholar uses acting as a tool for self-therapy
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
Oakland scholar uses past trauma as tool for community healing
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
Scholar uses her own cancer journey to fuel her career passion
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.
East Bay scholar travels world collecting stories as citizen journalist
For more than 20 years, KPIX 5 has been telling the stories of Students Rising Above scholars. Now, SRA scholar Brenda Vasquez is leaning into her own story-telling skills as she travels the world.