Legal pot sales become big business at Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
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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)
First-ever cannabis exhibition to be held at 2022 California State Fair
For the first time ever, a cannabis exhibition will be held at the California State Fair this year.
Cannabis garden the newest addition to Carnaval San Francisco
Carnaval San Francisco returns in full festival splendor this weekend, which this year will include an official cannabis garden for the first time. Jocelyn Moran explains organizers are trying to set a new culture with the way weed is perceived in the community.
Newsom proposes tax cut for California pot industry: Too little, too late?
California's governor on Friday proposed a temporary tax cut for the state's struggling legal marijuana industry, but businesses said it falls far short of what's needed to revive a foundering pot economy.
Meet the entrepreneurs behind lifestyle cannabis company James Henry SF
The Apothecarium Dispensary and Gallery in San Francisco is showcasing multi-million dollar art on sale to help fund lifestyle and wellness cannabis brand James Henry SF. BR talks to co-founders James Victor and J. Henry Alston about the art, their brand, and the challenges facing black-owned cannabis businesses.
Chef Joseph Paire pairs comfort food and cannabis
Chef Joseph Leroy Paire III tells BR's Jan Mabry how he is putting his own brand of Southern comfort food and cannabis pairings on the menu at the Limewood Restaurant inside the Claremont Hotel. For more info visit limewoodrestaurant.com.
Air Quality Regulators Seek Shutdown of Oakland Cannabis Business's Diesel Generator Use
On the 4/20 marijuana holiday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced it is seeking to shut down a cannabis business's nine diesel generators in East Oakland.
Robberies, Deaths Motivate Congress To Push Bill Allowing Banks To Work With Pot Shops
A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops, including dozens of pot businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area, is fueling a renewed push in congress for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target for robbers.
Walnut Creeks Votes To Allow Recreational Cannabis Deliveries
On the eve of 4/20, the Walnut Creek City Council gave the city's recreational cannabis users something to celebrate by unanimously voting to legalize delivery of adult-use, non-medical marijuana within city limits.
Walnut Creek Council To Consider Expanded Cannabis Sales
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to allow expanded cannabis sales within city limits.
Fairfield Police Discover Illegal Marijuana Growing Operation In 2 Locations
Police in Fairfield red-tagged a commercial building and a residence last week for being too dangerous for occupation or habitation after more than 1,500 marijuana plants were discovered being grown illegally inside the two buildings.
Sonoma County Enacts Cannabis Tax Cut Through June 2023
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a temporary tax cut of 45 percent for cannabis cultivation through June 30, 2023.
2 Suspects Behind Bars, Weapons Found After Thieves Hit Oakland Cannabis Business
Two suspects were arrested after police surprised a group of thieves breaking into a cannabis business in Oakland, late Monday night.
Beset By Cannabis Industry Woes, Renowned Sonoma County Farmer 'Just Squeaking By'
Beset by the woes of California's cannabis industry, the scion of Benziger Family Winery who has become a cannabis farmer said he is "just squeaking by," despite his well-known family name and the kudos his cannabis products have garnered.
Concord City Council To Decide On New Cannabis Dispensary
The Concord City Council will decide Tuesday whether to allow a cannabis storefront retail operation to move into the Park & Shop strip mall.
Gov. Newsom Pledges Marijuana Tax Overhaul To Save California's Collapsing Cannabis Industry
In 2016, there was much celebration as California voters approved Proposition 64, legalizing recreational marijuana. But now, advocates say the cannabis industry has fallen on hard times and in his budget presentation on Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom pledged his support to try to save it.
Police Shoot, Injure 2 People After Burglary At San Leandro Cannabis Dispensary
San Leandro police shot and injured two people during a confrontation with an armed suspect following a burglary at a cannabis dispensary Sunday night.
Pot Companies Lobby Newsom To Ward Off Impending Industry Collapse
Gov. Gavin Newsom heard from cannabis companies Friday, who warned the governor that the state's pot industry faced collapse, and that immediate tax cuts and a rapid expansion of retail outlets were needed to steady the shaky marketplace.
Small-Scale California Cannabis Growers Say They're Barely Hanging On
Small marijuana growers in California say state and local regulations are tilted against them.
San Francisco Suspends Cannabis Tax To Combat Illegal Marijuana Sales
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance to suspend the city's Cannabis Business Tax through the end of next year, in an attempt to curb illegal marijuana sales.
Ski-Mask Wearing Gunmen Rob Cannabis Distributor In Martinez
A cannabis distributor was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday while making a delivery to a dispensary in Martinez, police said.
Measure Increasing Santa Cruz Cannabis Tax Payments to Children's Fund
Voters in Santa Cruz overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure this week that increases the amount of money from a city cannabis tax that goes to a Children's Fund for childcare and youth programs and makes that fund permanent.
AG Rob Bonta Issues Consumer Alert On Illegal, Highly Potent Pot Edibles Packaged As Popular Snacks
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert Thursday about illegal, potent cannabis edibles for sale that are being packaged to look like snack and candy brands that are popular with children and teens.
Marin County Drops, Reduces Over 500 Marijuana-Related Charges Due To Prop. 64
The Marin County District Attorney's Office has dropped or reduced 514 marijuana charges in the county prior to 2017, the office announced Monday.
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Alexis Gabe case: Family meets with Contra Costa DA as they seek justice
The family of Alexis Gabe had a meeting with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office Wednesday afternoon as they continue to seek justice in her murder.
1 dead in 3-car crash during evening commute in Concord
Police in Concord said one person died in a three-car crash Wednesday evening on Monument Boulevard.
Giants unable to hold on against D-Backs, 5-game win streak snapped
Pinch-hitter Jake McCarthy hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Expensive San Francisco prototype garbage can already appears trashed
Photos are circulating of one of the expensive prototype trash cans being tested out in San Francisco that already appears the worse for wear.
Frederick Woods, convicted in 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping, to be paroled
The last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom in 1976 is being released by the state's parole board.
A's roll past Rangers with HRs from Murphy, rookie Langeliers
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
San Jose 1st graders learn code through teacher's revolutionary approach
A Silicon Valley teacher has seemingly cracked the code in teaching young children as young as seven, how to think like programmers or software engineers.
Woman shot multiple times at home in Oakland's Little Saigon
Multiple gunshots hit a woman inside her Oakland home early Wednesday morning, police said.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Suspect in assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium pleads not guilty
A man accused of attacking a 49ers fan outside of SoFi Stadium earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday and entered a "not guilty" plea.
SMART system to continue reduced rail fares through mid-2023
Officials with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system serving the North Bay approved on Wednesday a resolution extending fare reductions through the middle of 2023.
AB5 protests lead to 28% drop in cargo containers at Port of Oakland in July
Protests by independent truckers over Assembly Bill 5, California's gig worker law, slowed the movement of imports and exports through the Port of Oakland in July.
Contra Costa residents can now schedule monkeypox vaccinations online
Contra Costa Health Services recently announced that an increase in monkeypox vaccine supply enabled the county to open online appointment booking without a waiting list.
State ISO asks Californians to conserve power during Flex Alert
Officials with the state's power grid operator are asking residents to voluntarily conserve electricity Wednesday during the Flex Alert as high temperatures increase energy demand across California.
Clipper BayPass pilot program launched for all Bay Area transit agencies
A two-year pilot project launched this week will examine the viability of a transit pass that is compatible with every public transit agency in the nine-county Bay Area.
A's release SS Elvis Andrus, bring up INF Sheldon Neuse
The Oakland Athletics released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Wednesday.
Fifth suspect arrested in connection with violent San Jose home invasion robberies
Police in San Jose on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a fifth suspect in connection with a pair of violent home invasion robberies committed in late May and early June.
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Alexis Gabe case: Family meets with Contra Costa DA as they seek justice
The family of Alexis Gabe had a meeting with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office Wednesday afternoon as they continue to seek justice in her murder.
1 dead in 3-car crash during evening commute in Concord
Police in Concord said one person died in a three-car crash Wednesday evening on Monument Boulevard.
Giants unable to hold on against D-Backs, 5-game win streak snapped
Pinch-hitter Jake McCarthy hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Wednesday night.
A's roll past Rangers with HRs from Murphy, rookie Langeliers
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
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Expensive San Francisco prototype garbage can already appears trashed
Photos are circulating of one of the expensive prototype trash cans being tested out in San Francisco that already appears the worse for wear.
San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
Police, adults, youth in San Francisco's Hunters Point bond on the softball field
Officers were at Gilman Playground in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood on a different kind of call on Tuesday. They were there to support and participate in a new program, "Batter Up, Guns Down."
Mission artists struggle to find new workspace in pricey San Francisco
A group of Mission District artists is forced to leave their creative workspace because it is up for sale. They now are grappling with a real estate market better suited to moguls than artists..
Woman assaulted while walking along Geary Blvd. in San Francisco
A woman walking along Geary Boulevard in San Francisco's Richmond District was assaulted in a random attack, police said Tuesday.
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Alexis Gabe case: Family meets with Contra Costa DA as they seek justice
The family of Alexis Gabe had a meeting with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office Wednesday afternoon as they continue to seek justice in her murder.
1 dead in 3-car crash during evening commute in Concord
Police in Concord said one person died in a three-car crash Wednesday evening on Monument Boulevard.
Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Woman shot multiple times at home in Oakland's Little Saigon
Multiple gunshots hit a woman inside her Oakland home early Wednesday morning, police said.
AB5 protests lead to 28% drop in cargo containers at Port of Oakland in July
Protests by independent truckers over Assembly Bill 5, California's gig worker law, slowed the movement of imports and exports through the Port of Oakland in July.
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San Jose 1st graders learn code through teacher's revolutionary approach
A Silicon Valley teacher has seemingly cracked the code in teaching young children as young as seven, how to think like programmers or software engineers.
Fifth suspect arrested in connection with violent San Jose home invasion robberies
Police in San Jose on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a fifth suspect in connection with a pair of violent home invasion robberies committed in late May and early June.
Defiant San Jose church will not have to pay $200,000 in COVID fines
A San Jose church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines.
Buying or selling in this real estate market? One South Bay woman is doing both
In the rough-and-tumble Bay Area real estate market, buying or selling a home is already tough enough. One woman is attempting both at the same time.
San Jose family's food truck business braves brutal heat conditions
As the Bay Area baked in the hot, summer sun Tuesday, some residents were working hard out in the dangerous heat.
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SMART system to continue reduced rail fares through mid-2023
Officials with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system serving the North Bay approved on Wednesday a resolution extending fare reductions through the middle of 2023.
Residential burglar alarm leads to Santa Rosa bust for 5+ pounds of cocaine, firearms
A search for a burglary suspect after an alarm at a Santa Rosa residence was triggered Tuesday led police to arrest the homeowner when a large cache of cocaine, cash and firearms was found.
Britney Spears ex-husband facing felony charges in Napa County
Jason Alexander, the ex-husband of pop-star Britney Spears, was scheduled to make a court appearance in Napa County Wednesday after his arrest on grand theft and receiving of stolen property charges dating back to 2015.
Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes left bloodied by Marin Highlands coyote attack
Well known Bay Area ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes says he's recovering from a coyote attack while he was running in the Marin Highlands.
New study identifies segregated neighborhoods throughout Bay Area
A new report by the Bay Area Equity Atlas says 10 percent of the region's census tracts are segregated "areas of white wealth."
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Giants unable to hold on against D-Backs, 5-game win streak snapped
Pinch-hitter Jake McCarthy hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Wednesday night.
A's roll past Rangers with HRs from Murphy, rookie Langeliers
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Suspect in assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium pleads not guilty
A man accused of attacking a 49ers fan outside of SoFi Stadium earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday and entered a "not guilty" plea.
A's release SS Elvis Andrus, bring up INF Sheldon Neuse
The Oakland Athletics released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Wednesday.
Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs, 2-1
The Giants came back to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and eighth in 10 games.
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Alexis Gabe case: Family meets with Contra Costa DA as they seek justice
The family of Alexis Gabe had a meeting with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office Wednesday afternoon as they continue to seek justice in her murder.
1 dead in 3-car crash during evening commute in Concord
Police in Concord said one person died in a three-car crash Wednesday evening on Monument Boulevard.
Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Woman shot multiple times at home in Oakland's Little Saigon
Multiple gunshots hit a woman inside her Oakland home early Wednesday morning, police said.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
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San Jose 1st graders learn code through teacher's revolutionary approach
A Silicon Valley teacher has seemingly cracked the code in teaching young children as young as seven, how to think like programmers or software engineers.
Lamborghini revs up for Monterey Car week
Monterey Car week is back in full force this year, which means there will be no shortage of showstopping supercars to admire and potentially buy.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of court battle with Twitter
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Police obtain Facebook DMs between Nebraska teen, mom facing charges for abortion
A Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter are facing criminal charges following the teen's abortion in April in a case where police obtained their Facebook messages about the abortion through a search warrant, according to published reports.
Ex-Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia
A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on users critical of the kingdom's government.
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Contra Costa residents can now schedule monkeypox vaccinations online
Contra Costa Health Services recently announced that an increase in monkeypox vaccine supply enabled the county to open online appointment booking without a waiting list.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Laguna Honda resident discharges paused, facility closure pushed back to November
San Francisco health officials on Monday announced that residents at Laguna Honda will have their Medicare/Medicaid payments extended another two months to Nov. 13, delaying additional transfers and discharges.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
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SMART system to continue reduced rail fares through mid-2023
Officials with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system serving the North Bay approved on Wednesday a resolution extending fare reductions through the middle of 2023.
AB5 protests lead to 28% drop in cargo containers at Port of Oakland in July
Protests by independent truckers over Assembly Bill 5, California's gig worker law, slowed the movement of imports and exports through the Port of Oakland in July.
Former Fresno Congressman T.J. Cox arrested on fraud, money laundering charges
A former U.S. congressman from central California was arrested Tuesday by federal agents on wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign contribution fraud charges stemming from "multiple fraud schemes," federal prosecutors said.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
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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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Britney Spears ex-husband facing felony charges in Napa County
Jason Alexander, the ex-husband of pop-star Britney Spears, was scheduled to make a court appearance in Napa County Wednesday after his arrest on grand theft and receiving of stolen property charges dating back to 2015.
Local 'geriatric' punk band reunites at SF Eagle
Geriatric punk-rock reprobates the Grannies take the stage for the first time in four years for this benefit show at the SF Eagle Thursday night.
Ezra Miller seeking treatment for "complex mental health issues"
"I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior," Miller said.
Puppeteers lovingly bring the Lion King alive one performance at a time
Every day, Jürgen Hooper, brings the character of Zazu to life in the North American touring stage production of Disney's The Lion King.
Funk legend George Clinton brings P-Funk farewell tour to the Bay Area
George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic crew brings the funk maestro's ongoing farewell tour to the Bay Area for two shows this weekend.
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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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Alexis Gabe case: Family meets with Contra Costa DA as they seek justice
The family of Alexis Gabe had a meeting with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office Wednesday afternoon as they continue to seek justice in her death. Andrea Nakano reports. (8/17/22)
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KPIX 5 Evening News headlines for Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.
San Jose teacher introduces coding to 1st grade class
San Jose teacher Lena Sugihara is combining technology and fun in her 1st grade class, by teaching her young students how to code. Kiet Do reports. (8/17/22)
Suspect in assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium pleads not guilty
Anne Makovec reports on the suspect in the assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium last January appearing in court (8-17-2022)
Wednesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
On Thursday, expect morning fog and temperatures near seasonal averages, with coastal highs in the 60s and inland highs up to the mid-90s. Heading into the weekend, temperatures will warm up slightly. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (8/17/22)
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San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
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.
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Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
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.