Uvalde mourns victims of elementary school massacre
Lilia Luciano shares more on the victims of the Texas school shooting, as well as stories from those who survived.
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Santa Rosa parents arrested after toddler dies; fentanyl found at scene
Police in Santa Rosa on Monday arrested a couple on felony child abuse charges after their 15-month-old girl died, possibly from exposure to fentanyl.
Mountain View Police Investigate Death of Los Altos High Student as Possible Fentanyl Overdose
Police in Mountain View on Friday are investigating the death of a Los Altos High School student that could possibly be from a fatal fentanyl overdose, according to authorities.
Family, Friends Gather To Remember Santa Clara Student Who Tumbled To His Death
On Sunday night, family and friends celebrated the life of a promising Santa Clara University student who died after leaving a fraternity party.
Laudemer Arboleda's Family Marks 3rd Anniversary of Fatal Danville Officer-Involved Shooting
Gathered in front of the Danville Public Library, a group of mothers, members of an unfortunate sorority of women who lost their sons in police shootings, came to mark the three-year anniversary of Laudemer Arboleda's death.
Mountain View Police Arrest Mother For Murder Of Newborn Son
A 31-year-0ld Mountain View woman was arrested for murder Wednesday after the body of her newborn son was found discarded outside her home.
Oakland Police Investigating Unexplained Weekend Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 2-year-old boy Sunday in East Oakland.
DA: Stockton Man Accused Of Fatally Abusing Infant Was Out Of Prison On Early COVID Release
Prosecutors say a Stockton man facing child abuse and murder charges after the death of his two-month-old son had been released from prison early due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rising Sacramento Rapper Bris Killed In Weekend Shooting
An up-and-coming rapper named Bris has been identified as the person who died after a shooting in south Sacramento over the weekend
Coronavirus Update: Tracy Safeway Warehouse Workers Scared After Fatal COVID-19 Outbreak
Frightened workers at a Safeway distribution center in Tracy were speaking out Friday after one of their colleagues died from complications related to coronavirus.
Coronavirus Update: Berkeley Reports City's First COVID-19 Death
Berkeley Health Officer Dr. Lisa Hernandez announced Thursday that a resident in their 40s has died of the new coronavirus, the first such death the city has seen so far in the pandemic.
'I Want To Live' - Friends, Family Stunned By The Death Of East Bay Woman From COVID-19
Friends and family awakened to the news of the death of Barbara Johnson Hopper, one the first five deaths from COVID-19, in Alameda County. She was 81.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Monterey County Reports First Coronavirus-Related Death
Monterey County Health Department officials on Saturday reported the first COVID-19 coronavirus-related death of a county resident.
First Coronavirus-Related Death Of Homeless Person Sets Off Race To Find Shelter In Santa Clara Co.
Homeless advocates in San Jose were highly critical of the response of public health officials and local governments to California's first reported death of a homeless person from novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus Update: San Mateo County Confirms First Coronavirus Death; State Toll At 6
Health officials in San Mateo County on Sunday confirmed the county's first coronavirus death, raising the death toll for the state of California to six.
Elderly Nursing Home Patient Dies Becoming 3rd Coronavirus Death In California
A resident at an assisted living facility in Sacramento has died of complications of COVID-19, according to the Sacramento County Department of Public Health, bringing California's death toll from the coronavirus to three.
Santa Clara County To Ban Gatherings Over 1,000; Confirm First Bay Area Coronavirus Death
Public Health Department officials in Santa Clara County on Monday evening announced a pending ban on public mass gatherings over 1,000 people that will be enforced by authorities.
Man Who Was On Cruise Ship With Coronavirus Patients Dies In Sunnyvale
Police in Sunnyvale on Thursday announced the death of a 72-year-old man who was later determined to have traveled on the same cruise ship with passengers suspected of having the coronavirus.
Stanford Student's On-Campus Death Ruled A Fentanyl Overdose
A Stanford student's death at a campus fraternity last month has been ruled the result of a fentanyl overdose, the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's Office announced Wednesday.
Palo Alto Utility Worker Killed Doing Work On Electrical Transformer
An employee of the City of Palo Alto's utilities department died Saturday in an accident that happened while a city crew was working to upgrade an electrical transformer.
Man Who Laid Down In San Leandro Road Fatally Struck By A Car
A 43-year-old man who apparently deliberately laid down on a road in San Leandro late Thursday night was hit a vehicle and killed, police said.
Coroner: PG&E Power Shutoff Did Not Caused Death Of Pollock Pines Man On Oxygen
Northern California fire officials say a man dependent on oxygen died about 12 minutes after Pacific Gas and Electric shut down power to the area as part of a massive effort to prevent fire.
Jake Phelps, San Francisco Skateboard Legend, Thrasher Magazine Editor Dies
Skateboarder Jake Phelps, who edited Thrasher Magazine, published in San Francisco, has died, according to the city's medical examiner and Thrasher Magazine.
Bay Fair BART Station Reopens After Man Dies In Bathroom
A young man died Wednesday night in a bathroom at BART's Bay Fair station in San Leandro, shutting the station down for over an hour, a BART spokesman said.
Coroner Identifies Kite Surfer Who Died Off Alameda Friday
A man who died while kite-surfing at a beach in Alameda on Friday afternoon has been identified by the Alameda County coroner's bureau as 73-year-old Dr. Andres Caicedo of Walnut Creek.
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Suspect arrested in 1982 cold case murder of Palo High student Karen Stitt
Using the latest advances in DNA technology, Sunnyvale cold case investigators announced Tuesday they have arrested a suspect in the September 1982 murder of 15-year-old Palo Alto High student Karen Stitt.
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.
San Jose federal judge denies LIV golfers' bid for PGA Tour postseason
A federal judge in the Bay Area has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.
Police: Suspected Mountain View catalytic converter thief found hiding in creek
A man suspected of stealing catalytic converters from an RV storage lot in Mountain View late Monday night was arrested after he was found in a nearby creek, police said.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
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.
North Bay crews douse garbage fire after truck dumps burning load in Windsor
Crews in Sonoma County were able to extinguish a garbage fire in Windsor Tuesday after a truck had to dump its burning load by a park.
FDA considers plans to split doses of monkeypox vaccine
A local infectious disease expert on Monday said she supports the FDA's idea of splitting doses of the monkeypox vaccine to get the shots to more people.
Tennis legend Serena Williams says she's ready to retire
Serena Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests.
Mosquitoes in Cupertino test positive for West Nile virus
Santa Clara County Vector Control District crews this week will be spraying part of Cupertino after finding mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus there, district officials said Tuesday.
California's Newsom wants to accelerate key climate goals
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to speed up the state's transition to non-carbon electricity sources and accelerate its timeline for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
State officials to review San Francisco housing policies
State officials announced Tuesday that they will conduct a review of San Francisco's housing policies, amid concerns about the slow progress in constructing homes amid the ongoing affordability crisis.
Catalytic converters, drug paraphernalia found in San Carlos traffic stop; 2 arrested
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies arrested two men on suspicion of multiple offenses following a traffic stop early Tuesday in San Carlos.
Long lines return outside of Zuckerberg SF General monkeypox clinic
With supplies replenished by a shipment of 10,000 doses, a line spanning several blocks long began forming in the predawn hours Tuesday outside the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic.
Santa Rosa man arrested on gun charges, contacting girls on social media for sex
An investigation into a firearms trafficking scheme in Santa Rosa discovered additional evidence the suspect was also contacting minors to engage in sex acts, police said Tuesday.
1 hurt in shooting at business in San Francisco's Bernal Heights
A man working at a business in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood was shot shortly after opening the business Monday morning, police said.
Federal appeals court says House committee can get Trump's tax returns
Rep. Richard Neal, head of the House Ways and Means Committee, first requested the tax information from the IRS in April 2019.
Time running out for 1M Californians to sign up for student loan forgiveness
In partnership with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the Campaign for California Borrowers' Rights on Monday launched a "California Student Debt Challenge," a statewide informational campaign on student loan forgiveness.
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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.
San Jose federal judge denies LIV golfers' bid for PGA Tour postseason
A federal judge in the Bay Area has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.
Police: Suspected Mountain View catalytic converter thief found hiding in creek
A man suspected of stealing catalytic converters from an RV storage lot in Mountain View late Monday night was arrested after he was found in a nearby creek, police said.
North Bay crews douse garbage fire after truck dumps burning load in Windsor
Crews in Sonoma County were able to extinguish a garbage fire in Windsor Tuesday after a truck had to dump its burning load by a park.
Mosquitoes in Cupertino test positive for West Nile virus
Santa Clara County Vector Control District crews this week will be spraying part of Cupertino after finding mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus there, district officials said Tuesday.
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State officials to review San Francisco housing policies
State officials announced Tuesday that they will conduct a review of San Francisco's housing policies, amid concerns about the slow progress in constructing homes amid the ongoing affordability crisis.
Long lines return outside of Zuckerberg SF General monkeypox clinic
With supplies replenished by a shipment of 10,000 doses, a line spanning several blocks long began forming in the predawn hours Tuesday outside the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic.
Catalytic converters, drug paraphernalia found in San Carlos traffic stop; 2 arrested
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies arrested two men on suspicion of multiple offenses following a traffic stop early Tuesday in San Carlos.
1 hurt in shooting at business in San Francisco's Bernal Heights
A man working at a business in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood was shot shortly after opening the business Monday morning, police said.
FDA considers plans to split doses of monkeypox vaccine
A local infectious disease expert on Monday said she supports the FDA's idea of splitting doses of the monkeypox vaccine to get the shots to more people.
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Fremont PD: 300 suspected stolen catalytic converters found at metal recycler
Police in Fremont said that a metal recycling business is at the center of a lengthy investigation into stolen catalytic converters.
Brownish-red water in Oakland's Lake Merritt could be harmful algal bloom
A complaint about brownish-red water in Lake Merritt last week has led Oakland Public Works to inspect the water for a potential harmful algal bloom.
Longtime parent of shuttered Parker Elementary in East Oakland laments closure
It's the first day of school at the Oakland Unified School District. But, the bells are silent at Parker Elementary School in Eastmont.
Oakland mayor promises to bring more teachers to school district
As students returned to classrooms in Oakland for the first day of school Monday, some concerns remained regarding the East Bay school district's teacher shortage.
Tracy man allegedly shot, killed woman through her bedroom window
A Tracy man was arraigned Monday on charges of killing 19-year-old Kalilah Winford from Alameda in July.
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San Jose federal judge denies LIV golfers' bid for PGA Tour postseason
A federal judge in the Bay Area has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.
Police: Suspected Mountain View catalytic converter thief found hiding in creek
A man suspected of stealing catalytic converters from an RV storage lot in Mountain View late Monday night was arrested after he was found in a nearby creek, police said.
Mosquitoes in Cupertino test positive for West Nile virus
Santa Clara County Vector Control District crews this week will be spraying part of Cupertino after finding mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus there, district officials said Tuesday.
Suspect arrested in 1982 cold case murder of Palo Alto High student Karen Stitt
Using the latest advances in DNA technology, Sunnyvale cold case investigators announced Tuesday they have arrested a suspect in the September 1982 murder of 15-year-old Palo Alto High student Karen Stitt.
San Jose State to offer 5 online undergrad degree programs in 2023
Starting next year, San Jose State University will offer students the ability to earn online degrees in five undergraduate majors.
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North Bay crews douse garbage fire after truck dumps burning load in Windsor
Crews in Sonoma County were able to extinguish a garbage fire in Windsor Tuesday after a truck had to dump its burning load by a park.
Santa Rosa man arrested on gun charges, contacting girls on social media for sex
An investigation into a firearms trafficking scheme in Santa Rosa discovered additional evidence the suspect was also contacting minors to engage in sex acts, police said Tuesday.
Endangered Chinook salmon eggs head to McCloud River and Winnemem Wintu tribe
A helicopter delivered 20,000 endangered salmon eggs to Shasta County, in an effort to save the winter-run Chinook species struggling to survive in California's warming river waters.
Bird flu outbreak has wildlife centers scrambling to isolate birds
California wildlife officials made an announcement on July 15 that sent shivers through the animal care community: there is a bird flu outbreak.
Police: K-9 mistakenly bites bystander during arrest in American Canyon
Police in American Canyon are conducting a review after a police K-9 mistakenly bit a bystander while a driver was being arrested following a crash over the weekend.
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San Jose federal judge denies LIV golfers' bid for PGA Tour postseason
A federal judge in the Bay Area has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.
Tennis legend Serena Williams says she's ready to retire
Serena Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests.
Wood, Giants beat slumping Padres after overturned call, 1-0
Alex Wood held San Diego to three singles in 6 1/3 innings and the San Francisco Giants benefited from an overturned call at the plate to beat the sputtering Padres 1-0 Monday night.
Suarez strikes out 8, outduels Irvin as Angels edge A's, 1-0
José Suarez struck out eight over seven superb innings to outpitch fellow lefty Cole Irvin, and the Los Angeles Angels edged the A's 1-0 on Monday.
Longtime 49ers photographer Michael Zagaris chronicles Bay Area sports, music history
When the San Francisco 49ers take the field for their first preseason game this week, on the sidelines again will be team photographer Michael Zagaris, who has been photographing the NFL for 60 years, including decades with the 49ers.
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Police: Suspected Mountain View catalytic converter thief found hiding in creek
A man suspected of stealing catalytic converters from an RV storage lot in Mountain View late Monday night was arrested after he was found in a nearby creek, police said.
Suspect arrested in 1982 cold case murder of Palo Alto High student Karen Stitt
Using the latest advances in DNA technology, Sunnyvale cold case investigators announced Tuesday they have arrested a suspect in the September 1982 murder of 15-year-old Palo Alto High student Karen Stitt.
Catalytic converters, drug paraphernalia found in San Carlos traffic stop; 2 arrested
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies arrested two men on suspicion of multiple offenses following a traffic stop early Tuesday in San Carlos.
Santa Rosa man arrested on gun charges, contacting girls on social media for sex
An investigation into a firearms trafficking scheme in Santa Rosa discovered additional evidence the suspect was also contacting minors to engage in sex acts, police said Tuesday.
1 hurt in shooting at business in San Francisco's Bernal Heights
A man working at a business in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood was shot shortly after opening the business Monday morning, police said.
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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.
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.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
San Jose State to offer 5 online undergrad degree programs in 2023
Starting next year, San Jose State University will offer students the ability to earn online degrees in five undergraduate majors.
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.
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Mosquitoes in Cupertino test positive for West Nile virus
Santa Clara County Vector Control District crews this week will be spraying part of Cupertino after finding mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus there, district officials said Tuesday.
Long lines return outside of Zuckerberg SF General monkeypox clinic
With supplies replenished by a shipment of 10,000 doses, a line spanning several blocks long began forming in the predawn hours Tuesday outside the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic.
FDA considers plans to split doses of monkeypox vaccine
A local infectious disease expert on Monday said she supports the FDA's idea of splitting doses of the monkeypox vaccine to get the shots to more people.
Olivia Newton-John was fierce advocate for cancer research, education, early detection
Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as an outspoken supporter of cancer research, education and early detection of the disease that claimed her life.
Bird flu outbreak has wildlife centers scrambling to isolate birds
California wildlife officials made an announcement on July 15 that sent shivers through the animal care community: there is a bird flu outbreak.
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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.
California's Newsom wants to accelerate key climate goals
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to speed up the state's transition to non-carbon electricity sources and accelerate its timeline for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
State officials to review San Francisco housing policies
State officials announced Tuesday that they will conduct a review of San Francisco's housing policies, amid concerns about the slow progress in constructing homes amid the ongoing affordability crisis.
Federal appeals court says House committee can get Trump's tax returns
Rep. Richard Neal, head of the House Ways and Means Committee, first requested the tax information from the IRS in April 2019.
Time running out for 1M Californians to sign up for student loan forgiveness
In partnership with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the Campaign for California Borrowers' Rights on Monday launched a "California Student Debt Challenge," a statewide informational campaign on student loan forgiveness.
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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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Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
Olivia Newton-John was fierce advocate for cancer research, education, early detection
Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as an outspoken supporter of cancer research, education and early detection of the disease that claimed her life.
San Jose heavyweights headline Bottom of the Hill barbecue
Laying down their hard-swinging style of blues-tinged heavy rock for the past 15 years, San Jose-based quartet ZED headlines this Sunday afternoon barbecue at the Bottom of the Hill.
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.
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.
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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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Politicians, health officials to hold hearing on monkeypox outbreak
Amanda Starrantino reports on first hearing to be held by California's committee on monkeypox (8-9-2022)
UC Berkeley Scientists create an experimental Covid treatment
KPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino talks to Dr. Anders Naar, professor of Metabolic Biology at UC Berkeley on their latest experimental therapeutic treatment for Covid that could eventually make treatment easier.
Sandy Hook mother talks about Alex Jones defamation trial
Elaine Quijano reports on the mother who lost her son in the Sandy Hook shooting feeling compassion for Alex Jones during trial (8-9-2022)
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KPIX 5 Noon News headlines for Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.
Suspect arrested in 1982 cold case murder of Palo High student Karen Stitt
Using the latest advances in DNA technology, Sunnyvale cold case investigators announced Tuesday they have arrested a suspect in the September 1982 murder of 15-year-old Palo Alto High student Karen Stitt.
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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.