Bomb squad inspects suspicious package at Caltrain Diridon station
Trains were cleared to resume service from Caltrain's Diridon Station in San Jose after a bomb unit inspected a suspicious package on Tuesday night.
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Caltrain to reduce service to expedite electrification work
Starting next week, Caltrain will temporarily reduce service to expedite electrification work on the Peninsula
Caltrain service resumes following collision in Burlingame
Caltrain service has resumed along the Peninsula after the agency earlier said its trains were halted following a collision in Burlingame.
NTSB: Before Caltrain Crash, Worker Sent All-Clear To Dispatchers While Maintenance Vehicles Still On Track
A Caltrain worker had notified dispatchers that the tracks were clear of maintenance workers minutes before a five-car commuter train traveling at 65 mph slammed into their vehicles in a fiery crash that injured 14 people, according to a preliminary investigation.
Caltrain Ridership Grows as Workers Return to Offices and Gas Prices Soar
With the omicron wave and fiery train crash in San Bruno in the rearview mirror, Caltrain continues its push to get more people to take the train.
UPDATE: BART and Caltrain Service Resume in San Bruno After Late-Night Fire
Caltrain and BART service in San Bruno has resumed following a stoppage caused by a fire near train tracks late Saturday night.
Caltrain Hits Person Walking On Tracks In Mountain View
A person was struck by a Caltrain in Mountain View on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said. Caltrain has not released the condition of the person.
Person Fatally Struck By Caltrain In Menlo Park
A Caltrain struck and killed someone who was on the tracks in Menlo Park on Friday morning, an agency spokesman said.
Caltrain Returns With Reduced Weekday Schedule In Wake Of Fiery Collision
Caltrain returned to a reduced weekday schedule of non-stop service Monday morning as the investigation continues into last week's fiery collision between an engine and construction equipment that injured 13 people.
UPDATE: Caltrain Tracks in San Bruno Reopen After Wreckage from Fiery Collision Cleared
Caltrain officials on Sunday morning announced that the wreckage from Thursday's fiery collision has been cleared from the crash site and the tracks reopened.
Crews Begin Moving Crashed Caltrain Off Tracks in San Bruno
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board gave Caltrain the all-clear to begin removing the train that was involved in a fiery crash on Thursday from the tracks in San Bruno.
UPDATE: NTSB Investigators Unraveling Cause Of Fiery Caltrain Collision That Injured 13
Federal investigators meticulously combed through debris Saturday in the wake of a fiery crash between a Caltrain engine and construction equipment that injured 13 people and has shut down rail service between the South San Francisco and Millbrae stations.
UPDATE: Caltrain Collision with Vehicle Causes Huge Fireball on Tracks in San Bruno; 13 Injured
A Caltrain engine slammed into a construction vehicle, ripping it in half and igniting its fuel tank into a massive fireball Thursday morning in a crash that injured 13 people, charred the outside of several passenger cars and shut down service on the busy San Francisco Peninsula commuter rail line.
Caltrain Reducing Weekday Service Through Early April For Electrification Work
Caltrain announced Wednesday that it will reduce the number of weekday trains it runs starting next week and lasting until early April to accommodate work in San Mateo and Burlingame on the electrification of the system.
Fatal Caltrain Collision With Vehicle In San Bruno Slows Morning Commute
A southbound Caltrain train slammed into a vehicle near Scott Street in San Bruno, halting service in both direction Friday morning on the busy rail commute line.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Caltrain South Of Hillsdale Station
A pedestrian, who was trespassing on the tracks south of Hillsdale Station in San Mateo, was fatally struck by a northbound passenger train Tuesday afternoon.
Bay Area Projects to Benefit From U.S. Infrastructure Funding
Just as President Biden was speaking about his infrastructure plans in Pennsylvania Friday at the site of a bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, Bay Area congressional leaders were talking about what that infrastructure spending will mean here.
Menlo Park Leaders May Seek Quiet Zone For Trains Amid Noise Complaints
The city of Menlo Park is trying to find a way to silence the dozens of trains that blare their horns as they travel up and down the Peninsula every day.
Caltrain's Annual MLK Jr. Day Celebration Train Canceled Because of COVID Surge
As a result of the latest COVID-19 surge in cases, Caltrain announced Thursday that there will be no Celebration Train operating on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year due to the pandemic.
No Injuries After Caltrain Collides with Vehicle in San Francisco
A southbound Caltrain heading towards San Jose/Gilroy collided with a vehicle on the tracks in San Francisco on Wednesday evening, according to Caltrain.
Brazen Armed Robbery At Palo Alto University Avenue Caltrain Station
Two male suspects robbed a woman of her backpack, her Nike tennis shoes and other belongings as she waited for a commuter train at the University Avenue Caltrain station Tuesday afternoon, pointing a gun at a woman in her eighties who had come her aid before fleeing.
Caltrain Hits, Injures Pedestrian In Sunnyvale
A Caltrain hit a pedestrian in Sunnyvale Thursday morning, blocking the tracks and creating a short delay until it was cleared an hour later.
Caltrain Service Disrupted After Major Collision in Palo Alto
A Caltrain was involved in a collision in Palo Alto that has disrupted service and closed part of Charleston Road, according to authorities.
Caltrain Strikes Person Crossing Train Tracks In Sunnyvale
Caltrain traffic was temporarily delayed Wednesday after a train struck a person trespassing on the tracks at the Lawrence station in Sunnyvale early that morning, according to the transit agency.
BART, Caltrain, AC Transit Among Agencies Offering Fare Discounts In September To Welcome Riders Back
Looking to welcome riders back, BART, Caltrain and other transit agencies in the Bay Area are offering fare discounts in September.
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Stunning testimony on Jan. 6 attack reveals Trump wanted to join mob at Capitol
Under oath, Cassidy Hutchinson, top aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testified that President Trump not only knew his supporters were armed during the Jan. 6 insurrection, he didn't think they were doing anything wrong.
Bomb squad inspects suspicious package at Caltrain Diridon station
Trains were cleared to resume service from Caltrain's Diridon Station in San Jose after a bomb unit inspected a suspicious package on Tuesday night.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Trans woman from India can live her authentic life in the Bay Area
The journey to find her authentic self brought Aishani Majumdar halfway around the world as an immigrant from India who wanted to live in a place where she could find love and acknowledge her queer identity.
East Bay job fair attracts hundreds of applicants ready to go back to work
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services (EHSD) 'Spring Job Fair' did not go as expected on Tuesday, but that turned out to be a good thing.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in San Jose
A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle and has been transported to the hospital with a life-threatening injury.
Airbnb permanently bans parties at short-term rental homes
Airbnb is making permanent its ban on parties at homes listed on the site for short-term rentals.
San Leandro considers $20,000 retention bonuses for police officers, dispatchers
As San Leandro faces police staffing issues, city leaders are expected to consider offering up to $20,000 in retention incentives over the next two years for officers and dispatchers.
Rice Fire in Nevada County grows to 500 acres, prompts evacuations
Cal Fire crews are responding to a rapidly growing wildfire in rural Nevada County on Tuesday.
Hillsborough couple, former coach avoid prison time in college admissions scandal
A Peninsula couple, along with a former assistant soccer coach at the University of California, avoided prison time in the sprawling college admissions bribery scheme.
Omicron breakthrough infections boosting risk of long COVID
As the pandemic continues to evolve, an FDA panel on Tuesday recommended tweaking COVID booster shots, updating their formulas just in time for the fall.
Port workers skeptical about potential A's stadium plan
On Thursday, the state agency overseeing Bay development will consider whether to end Howard Terminal's use as a functioning Port facility. It's the next step in the process of locating a new Oakland A's stadium on the waterfront. But on Tuesday, a group of maritime operators said it is too valuable to be used as a luxury playground.
San Francisco supes, mayor reach deal on $114M affordable housing package
Late Monday night, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Mayor London Breed came to an agreement on a spending package to acquire, construct and repair more affordable housing projects in the city.
Millbrae couple says city manager stopped construction of backyard 'granny unit'
A couple in Millbrae is accusing City Manager Tom Williams of abusing his authority after they say he intervened and shut down construction on a so-called "granny unit" in their backyard.
Incident involving small plane injures 2 at San Carlos Airport
Two people were injured after a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from San Carlos Airport on Tuesday.
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Stunning testimony on Jan. 6 attack reveals Trump wanted to join mob at Capitol
Under oath, Cassidy Hutchinson, top aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testified that President Trump not only knew his supporters were armed during the Jan. 6 insurrection, he didn't think they were doing anything wrong.
Bomb squad inspects suspicious package at Caltrain Diridon station
Trains were cleared to resume service from Caltrain's Diridon Station in San Jose after a bomb unit inspected a suspicious package on Tuesday night.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Trans woman from India can live her authentic life in the Bay Area
The journey to find her authentic self brought Aishani Majumdar halfway around the world as an immigrant from India who wanted to live in a place where she could find love and acknowledge her queer identity.
East Bay job fair attracts hundreds of applicants ready to go back to work
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services (EHSD) 'Spring Job Fair' did not go as expected on Tuesday, but that turned out to be a good thing.
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Hillsborough couple, former coach avoid prison time in college admissions scandal
A Peninsula couple, along with a former assistant soccer coach at the University of California, avoided prison time in the sprawling college admissions bribery scheme.
San Francisco supes, mayor reach deal on $114M affordable housing package
Late Monday night, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Mayor London Breed came to an agreement on a spending package to acquire, construct and repair more affordable housing projects in the city.
Millbrae couple says city manager stopped construction of backyard 'granny unit'
A couple in Millbrae is accusing City Manager Tom Williams of abusing his authority after they say he intervened and shut down construction on a so-called "granny unit" in their backyard.
Incident involving small plane injures 2 at San Carlos Airport
Two people were injured after a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from San Carlos Airport on Tuesday.
Judge dismisses San Mateo ADA lawsuit; latest setback for serial filer Brian Whitaker
The hits keep on coming for Brian Whitaker, a serial filer of lawsuits against small businesses under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
East Bay News
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East Bay job fair attracts hundreds of applicants ready to go back to work
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services (EHSD) 'Spring Job Fair' did not go as expected on Tuesday, but that turned out to be a good thing.
San Leandro considers $20,000 retention bonuses for police officers, dispatchers
As San Leandro faces police staffing issues, city leaders are expected to consider offering up to $20,000 in retention incentives over the next two years for officers and dispatchers.
Port workers skeptical about potential A's stadium plan
On Thursday, the state agency overseeing Bay development will consider whether to end Howard Terminal's use as a functioning Port facility. It's the next step in the process of locating a new Oakland A's stadium on the waterfront. But on Tuesday, a group of maritime operators said it is too valuable to be used as a luxury playground.
Fire along southbound I-880 at Mowry in Fremont triggers traffic alert
A brush fire burning along southbound I-880 in Fremont Tuesday afternoon has closed the Mowry Avenue onramp and right lane, impacting traffic
Bathrooms reopen at Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt BART stations
BART reopened restrooms at its Montgomery Street and Lake Merritt stations in San Francisco and Oakland, which were the latest facilities to reopen that were closed after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.
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Bomb squad inspects suspicious package at Caltrain Diridon station
Trains were cleared to resume service from Caltrain's Diridon Station in San Jose after a bomb unit inspected a suspicious package on Tuesday night.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in San Jose
A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle and has been transported to the hospital with a life-threatening injury.
Driver dies in solo vehicle crash into tree in San Jose
Police in the South Bay are investigating a fatal solo crash Tuesday after an adult male drove his car into a tree on the southern end of San Jose.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in East San Jose
A hit-and-run driver killed a pedestrian in East San Jose early Tuesday morning.
Santa Cruz County implementing disposable cup fee in unincorporated areas
Santa Cruz County officials this week encouraged residents in unincorporated areas to take reusable cups to restaurants, food trucks and other venues to avoid paying a disposable cup fee that will go into effect July 1.
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Santa Rosa man arrested for over 500 pounds of illegal fireworks
In mid-June, detectives from the Santa Rosa Police Department's Property Crimes Team received information about an individual that was in possession of a large quantities of illegal and dangerous fireworks.
Napa police seek help identifying possibly dangerous burglary suspect
Police in Napa on Tuesday requested help from the public identifying a suspect being sought in connection with multiple burglaries of firearms and power tools in Napa County.
Women assaulted along SMART multi-use path in Rohnert Park
Police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect in a series of recent assaults in Rohnert Park on the SMART multi-use path between Southwest Boulevard and Rohnert Park Expressway, according to an announcement from the city's Department of Public Safety.
Update: 1 person dead in brush fire that burned west of Petaluma
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed that one person died in a brush fire that burned 63 acres west of Petaluma.
Multiple brush fires create traffic nightmare on NB US Hwy 101 near Novato
Crews will remain overnight after battling multiple brush fires burning north of Novato early Monday evening, forcing the CHP, at one point, to close northbound lanes of US Highway 101.
Sports
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Giants hold off Tigers, 4-3
Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run single and made a beautiful catch in the outfield on Miguel Cabrera's sharp liner, and the San Francisco Giants held off the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Tuesday night.
The Yankees beat the worst-in-majors Oakland Athletics, 2-1
The Yankees beat the worst-in-majors Oakland Athletics, 2-1
Port workers skeptical about potential A's stadium plan
On Thursday, the state agency overseeing Bay development will consider whether to end Howard Terminal's use as a functioning Port facility. It's the next step in the process of locating a new Oakland A's stadium on the waterfront. But on Tuesday, a group of maritime operators said it is too valuable to be used as a luxury playground.
A's activate Stephen Piscotty; Jonah Bride on IL following collision
Outfielder Stephen Piscotty was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday after recovering from a strained left calf.
Best-in-MLB Yanks top worst-in-majors A's on late rally, 9-5
Two catcher's interference calls, a hit batter and a walk sparked a bizarre six-run seventh inning highlighted by Josh Donaldson's go-ahead, two-run double that lifted best-in-the-majors New York over big-league-worst Oakland 9-5 Monday night.
Bay Area Crime
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San Leandro considers $20,000 retention bonuses for police officers, dispatchers
As San Leandro faces police staffing issues, city leaders are expected to consider offering up to $20,000 in retention incentives over the next two years for officers and dispatchers.
Hillsborough couple, former coach avoid prison time in college admissions scandal
A Peninsula couple, along with a former assistant soccer coach at the University of California, avoided prison time in the sprawling college admissions bribery scheme.
Santa Rosa man arrested for over 500 pounds of illegal fireworks
In mid-June, detectives from the Santa Rosa Police Department's Property Crimes Team received information about an individual that was in possession of a large quantities of illegal and dangerous fireworks.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison in Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in East San Jose
A hit-and-run driver killed a pedestrian in East San Jose early Tuesday morning.
Technology
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Intel's 'Silicon Heartland' factory boon for Ohio, but families mourn homes
When President Joe Biden applauded a decision by Santa Clara-based Intel Corp. to build a $20 billion semiconductor operation on "1,000 empty acres of land" in Ohio, it didn't sit well with Tressie Corsi.
Cellphone data tracking technology will help anti-abortion prosecutions
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
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.
Health
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Omicron breakthrough infections boosting risk of long COVID
As the pandemic continues to evolve, an FDA panel on Tuesday recommended tweaking COVID booster shots, updating their formulas just in time for the fall.
Santa Clara County may provide Narcan to schools
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is considering a plan to provide Narcan -- medication used to counteract opiate overdoses -- to any interested school countywide.
Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Cal Fire to ignite large, prescribed burn east of San Jose
Residents living east of San Jose should prepare for smoky skies on Monday and Tuesday when Cal Fire plans to conduct a 73-acre prescribed burn in Joseph D. Grant County Park.
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.
Politics
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Stunning testimony on Jan. 6 attack reveals Trump wanted to join mob at Capitol
Under oath, Cassidy Hutchinson, top aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testified that President Trump not only knew his supporters were armed during the Jan. 6 insurrection, he didn't think they were doing anything wrong.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
San Francisco supes, mayor reach deal on $114M affordable housing package
Late Monday night, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Mayor London Breed came to an agreement on a spending package to acquire, construct and repair more affordable housing projects in the city.
Millbrae couple says city manager stopped construction of backyard 'granny unit'
A couple in Millbrae is accusing City Manager Tom Williams of abusing his authority after they say he intervened and shut down construction on a so-called "granny unit" in their backyard.
AG Bonta: Anti-Black and Asian bias fueling hate crime surge in California
Hate crimes in California shot up 33% to nearly 1,800 reported incidents in 2021, the sixth highest tally on record and the highest since after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the state attorney general's office said Tuesday.
LGBTQ+
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Trans woman from India can live her authentic life in the Bay Area
The journey to find her authentic self brought Aishani Majumdar halfway around the world as an immigrant from India who wanted to live in a place where she could find love and acknowledge her queer identity.
Trans woman from India travels across the globe to live an authentic life
Shawn Chitnis has the story of a woman from India who traveled across he world to live an authenic life.
Transgender South Bay teen and her parents reflect on their journey
KPIX recently met a courageous young South Bay teen whose journey towards adulthood has been both bewildering and scary for her and her parents.
Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
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Toto on "Africa," and their band's four-decade ride
Founding members Steve Lukather and David Paich, and longtime singer Joseph Williams, talk about a song that became a worldwide sensation – one of a string of hits that Toto has had over the last 40+ years.
Peggy Lee: Master of cool
With her sultry voice and precise stagecraft, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Is That All There Is" and "Fever," exerted an alluring command over her audience as a writer-vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs.
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.
KPIX Special Reports
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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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Stunning testimony shines light on Trump's behavior on Jan. 6
Bombshells dropped during a surprise hearing on the January 6 attack. Andria Borba asks KPIX 5's political analyst about the stunning testimony from a former White House aide.
New report says California hate crimes hit 20-year high
A new report says California hate crimes are at a 20 year high. Betty Yu looks at the numbers and shows us diverse groups who are joining forces to reverse the troubling trend.
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Trans woman from India travels across the globe to live an authentic life
Shawn Chitnis has the story of a woman from India who traveled across he world to live an authenic life.
Lines of enthusiastic applicants at East Bay job fair may signal a turnaround
Employers have dealt with staffing shortages for months since the pandemic. Max Darrow takes us to a crowded East Bay job fair that may signal a turnaround in the job market.
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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.
Students Rising Above
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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.