Brush fire forces evacuations at Concord business park near Highway 4
A brush fire burned near businesses in Concord just north of Highway 4 Friday afternoon, prompting some evacuations before firefighters brought the fire under control.
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1 dead, 4 injured in Highway 4 DUI crash in Antioch
One man died and four other people were severely injured Sunday night on State Route 4 in Antioch after a vehicle veered off the road, crashed and rolled over, Contra Costa California Highway Patrol said.
UPDATE: Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Into Big Rig on Highway 4 Near Brentwood
A car and a big rig collided head-on early Thursday morning on state Highway 4 in Contra Costa County killing the only occupant in the car, California Highway Patrol officials said.
1 Killed in Sunday Night Rollover Crash on Highway 4 in Antioch
A rollover accident Sunday night on westbound Highway 4 in Antioch near the Somersville Road exit caused at least one death when someone was ejected from the vehicle.
Injury Accident Closes Eastbound Lanes of Hwy 4 in Pittsburg
The California Highway Patrol issued a severe traffic alert Sunday after an injury accident on eastbound CA-4 in Pittsburg closed lanes for around 90 minutes.
Dumpster Trailer Fire Briefly Shuts Down Highway 4 Near Discovery Bay
A Dumpster fire on the trailer of a truck that was traveling on Highway 4 Wednesday afternoon snarled traffic near Discovery Bay, according to authorities.
Big Rig Crash In Discovery Bay Blocks Highway 4 Traffic
A big rig crash with an overturned trailer has impacted traffic on state Highway 4 in Discovery Bay Monday afternoon.
Police Arrest Brentwood Bank Robbery Suspect After Highway 4 Chase
A man with several outstanding arrest warrants was arrested Wednesday following a bank robbery in Brentwood followed by a police chase into Antioch.
Highway 4 Shooting Sunday Night Near Bay Point Snarls Traffic
One person has reportedly been shot Sunday evening along Highway 4 near the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station.
San Pablo Motorcyclist Dies In Late Night Crash on Highway 4
A 41-year-old San Pablo man died when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle on state Highway 4 west of Martinez on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Caltrans to Close Highway 4 for Repairs this Weekend
Caltrans will be closing a stretch of state Highway 4 in Contra Costa County this weekend and is reminding travelers to follow detours set in place.
UPDATE: Shooting Shuts Down EB Highway 4 In Antioch
Police responded to a shooting on Highway 4 in Antioch that shut down eastbound traffic along a stretch of the roadway, Monday night.
VIDEO: Vallejo Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Police Chase, Attempted Carjackings On Freeway
Two suspects led Vallejo police officers on a high-speed chase which ended after their car became disabled and they unsuccessfully tried to carjack vehicles while on Interstate Highway 4, police said Monday.
CHP Seeks Suspects in Deadly Saturday Freeway Shooting in Concord
The California Highway Patrol is looking for a suspect in a car-to-car shooting on Highway 4 in Concord that killed a young woman and injured a minor Saturday evening.
One Dead, One Wounded In Saturday Evening Highway 4 Shooting
One person was dead, another seriously injured and suspect at large in a Saturday evening freeway shooting on Highway 4.
Caltrans Shuts Down Highway 242 For Weekend Repaving Project
Highway 242, a popular shortcut between 680 and Highway 4 in the Concord area, will be shut down this weekend as Caltrans begins a repaving project.
Fire Burns At Antioch Homeless Encampment Near Highway 4
A grass fire at a homeless encampment near state Highway 4 in Antioch was extinguished Tuesday, authorities said.
Shooting Reported Along Highway 4 In Pittsburg; 3rd Shooting In A Week
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on westbound state Highway 4 in Pittsburg Thursday night, the latest in a series of shootings on that stretch of highway.
Driver Wounded, Car Riddled With Bullets In Early Morning Highway 4 Freeway Shooting
A young man was critically wounded early Saturday when his car was riddled by gunfire from both sides of his red Nissan Altima on Highway 4 in Pittsburg.
Shooter Fires At Woman Driving On Highway 4, Wounding Girl In Her Car
A shooter opened fire on a woman driving with her daughter on Highway 4 near Interstate 680 on Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Helicopter VIDEO: Fleeing Suspect Arrested After Wrong-Way Highway 4 Crash
A suspect fleeing police at high speeds took a wrong-way turn onto the westbound lanes of Highway 4, crashing head-on into an oncoming car and finally being taken into custody when the disabled vehicle came to a stop on the busy freeway.
Man Killed In Martinez Highway 4 Crash Last Week Identified
A man who died in a crash off of state Highway 4 in Martinez on Wednesday night has been identified by the Contra Costa County coroner's office as 53-year-old Joel Tice Jr.
San Francisco Man Identified As Victim in One of Two Fatal Highway 4 Crashes
A man killed Wednesday afternoon in a solo vehicle crash on state Highway 4 in Martinez has been identified as a San Francisco man, the Contra Costa County coroner's office said Thursday morning.
Injury Collision Involving Multiple Vehicles Shuts Down Eastbound Highway 4 In Pacheco
An injury crash involving multiple vehicles Wednesday afternoon blocked all eastbound lanes of Highway 4 in Pacheco for about 90 minutes, according to authorities.
Concord Woman May Lose Eye After Rock Thrown From Hwy. 4 Overpass Crashes Through Her Windshield
A Concord woman may lose her right eye after someone apparently threw a rock from an overpass that crashed through her windshield as she was driving to work last week.
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Western grapeleaf skeletonizer: Napa officials warn of vineyard menace
This week, Napa County ag officials put out a warning that they have discovered an animal that they describe as a "voracious feeder" that sounds like something from a monster movie.
Fire in St. Helena near Silverado Trail prompts road closures
Fire crews battled a vegetation fire dubbed The Pope Fire near The Silverado Trail in St. Helena Monday afternoon.
Solano County fire officials extend red flag warning, brace for brutal fire season
With wind and warm temperatures, a red flag warning continues for parts of Solano County where conditions on the ground are pointing towards a long, dangerous fire season.
Zuckerberg sued by Washington, DC over Cambridge Analytica scandal
The District of Columbia on Monday sued Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, seeking to hold him personally liable for the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
SF Carnaval organizer supports community through pandemic
A program created when Carnaval San Francisco was canceled two years ago is still making an impact in the Mission District today.
State Lawmakers push bill that would block Texas-style abortion laws
On Monday, state legislators voted to stop courts in Texas and other states from penalizing abortion providers and volunteers in California, part of Democrats' plan to make the state a sanctuary for women seeking reproductive care should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.
Update: Brush fire contained in remote area of Contra Costa near Tassajara
Fire crews have contained brush fire burning in a remote area of Contra Costa County Monday afternoon.
Update: Police identify 2 pedestrians that died in San Francisco SoMa collision with taxi
Two people were killed after a taxi drove onto a sidewalk in San Francisco Sunday afternoon.
Redding man pleads guilty to setting several fires in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
A man pleaded guilty Monday to being a serial arsonist after being caught setting nearly a dozen wildfires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bonta launches review after 2 dead following San Francisco police shooting
State prosecutors review and investigate an officer-involved shooting that left two dead in San Francisco on Thursday, officials with the California Department of Justice announced Monday.
Livermore considers property to build treatment facility for homeless
On the Livermore City Council's consent calendar Monday night is a resolution authorizing the spending of $2.4 million in city affordable housing trust funds to buy the property at 2346 Walnut St. for a substance abuse disorder (SUD) and medication assistance treatment (MAT) facility for the unhoused.
Mayor Breed won't participate in SF Pride parade if police uniform ban remains in place
Mayor London Breed announced Monday she would not participate in this year's Pride parade over the organizers refusal to lift a ban blocking LGBTQ+ peace officers in uniform from taking part.
Meta, Twitter boards face backlash from NY pension fund
A major New York pension fund that has invested in both Facebook's corporate parent and Twitter believes it's time to shake up the companies' boards of directors because of their inability to keep violent content off their influential social media services.
Newsom warns of possible mandatory water cuts as drought drags on
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don't use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
Three seriously injured in Santa Cruz county crash on Sunday
Three people suffered major injuries including a child in a crash involving a vehicle, two trees and a fire hydrant Sunday evening in the unincorporated Santa Cruz County community of Corralitos, California Highway Patrol officials said Monday.
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Western grapeleaf skeletonizer: Napa officials warn of vineyard menace
This week, Napa County ag officials put out a warning that they have discovered an animal that they describe as a "voracious feeder" that sounds like something from a monster movie.
Fire in St. Helena near Silverado Trail prompts road closures
Fire crews battled a vegetation fire dubbed The Pope Fire near The Silverado Trail in St. Helena Monday afternoon.
Solano County fire officials extend red flag warning, brace for brutal fire season
With wind and warm temperatures, a red flag warning continues for parts of Solano County where conditions on the ground are pointing towards a long, dangerous fire season.
Zuckerberg sued by Washington, DC over Cambridge Analytica scandal
The District of Columbia on Monday sued Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, seeking to hold him personally liable for the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
SF Carnaval organizer supports community through pandemic
A program created when Carnaval San Francisco was canceled two years ago is still making an impact in the Mission District today.
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SF Carnaval organizer supports community through pandemic
A program created when Carnaval San Francisco was canceled two years ago is still making an impact in the Mission District today.
Update: Police identify 2 pedestrians that died in San Francisco SoMa collision with taxi
Two people were killed after a taxi drove onto a sidewalk in San Francisco Sunday afternoon.
Bonta launches review after 2 dead following San Francisco police shooting
State prosecutors review and investigate an officer-involved shooting that left two dead in San Francisco on Thursday, officials with the California Department of Justice announced Monday.
Mayor Breed won't participate in SF Pride parade if police uniform ban remains in place
Mayor London Breed announced Monday she would not participate in this year's Pride parade over the organizers refusal to lift a ban blocking LGBTQ+ peace officers in uniform from taking part.
Family devastated by San Francisco pro cyclist's murder in Texas
The family of San Francisco pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson was wrestling with her "senseless, tragic loss" in the wake of her slaying in Austin, Texas, last week
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Update: Brush fire contained in remote area of Contra Costa near Tassajara
Fire crews have contained brush fire burning in a remote area of Contra Costa County Monday afternoon.
Livermore considers property to build treatment facility for homeless
On the Livermore City Council's consent calendar Monday night is a resolution authorizing the spending of $2.4 million in city affordable housing trust funds to buy the property at 2346 Walnut St. for a substance abuse disorder (SUD) and medication assistance treatment (MAT) facility for the unhoused.
Oakland police say woman dies after being struck by multiple vehicles
A 63-year-old Oakland woman died Saturday night on Bancroft Avenue after she was run over by multiple vehicles, none of which stopped.
Warriors superfan in Oakland appeals to higher power
Golden State Warriors ultrafan Lloyd Canamore said he made sure to attend Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in West Oakland Sunday to pray for a Game 3 win.
Mystery surrounds body discovered in Oakland burning car
Detectives were trying to unravel how a man died after his body was discovered in a burning car in Oakland on Friday night.
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Three seriously injured in Santa Cruz county crash on Sunday
Three people suffered major injuries including a child in a crash involving a vehicle, two trees and a fire hydrant Sunday evening in the unincorporated Santa Cruz County community of Corralitos, California Highway Patrol officials said Monday.
San Jose Japantown residents sleeping easier with new railroad quiet zone
People living near Japantown in San Jose will no longer have to hear blaring train horns in the wee hours, after a "partial quiet zone" was established along several Union Pacific railroad crossings.
South Bay scholars, best friends separated by COVID, pick up where they left off
If the past two years have taught us nothing else, it's that friendships are what keeps us going in the toughest of times. Veronica Toscano and Nyia Roberts are two Students Rising Above scholars who's bond has remained stronger than ever.
FIFA to announce 2026 World Cup sites in June; Levi's Stadium among possible venues
FIFA intends to announce the 2026 World Cup sites during a news conference in New York on June 16, with Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara remaining a possible venue.
Valley Fair mall workers keep up pressure in fight over parking fees
Workers at Valley Fair Mall kept up the pressure on mall management for free employee parking, holding a rally at the main entrance along Stevens Creek Boulevard on Thursday.
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Western grapeleaf skeletonizer: Napa officials warn of vineyard menace
This week, Napa County ag officials put out a warning that they have discovered an animal that they describe as a "voracious feeder" that sounds like something from a monster movie.
Fire in St. Helena near Silverado Trail prompts road closures
Fire crews battled a vegetation fire dubbed The Pope Fire near The Silverado Trail in St. Helena Monday afternoon.
Solano County fire officials extend red flag warning, brace for brutal fire season
With wind and warm temperatures, a red flag warning continues for parts of Solano County where conditions on the ground are pointing towards a long, dangerous fire season.
Santa Rosa man arrested for attempted murder in weekend shooting
A 28-year-old Santa Rosa man has been arrested for attempted murder after a weekend argument ended in gunfire.
Judge dismisses ADA lawsuit against Napa realtor
A disabled litigant who relied on "dreams and window shopping" to prove that he had legal standing to sue a Napa County realtor under the Americans with Disabilities Act had those dreams dashed last week when a federal judge dismissed his suit.
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Andrew Wiggins 'posterize' dunk becomes talk of the NBA playoffs
To put it mildly Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins has silenced his critics this season, but it was a thunderous Game 3, fourth-quarter dunk Sunday night that put an exclamation point on it.
Thrive City crowds grow as Warriors continue their NBA playoff march
Thrive City has quickly become the place to be for Warriors fans and on Sunday night it was rocking as Golden State defeated Dallas to move one win away from the NBA Finals.
Steph Curry scores 31, Warriors dominate the boards in Game 3 win
Steph Curry scored 31 points and had 11 assists Sunday night leading the Golden State Warriors to the brink of their sixth NBA Finals in eight years with 109-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Warriors superfan in Oakland appeals to higher power
Golden State Warriors ultrafan Lloyd Canamore said he made sure to attend Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in West Oakland Sunday to pray for a Game 3 win.
Padres complete Giants sweep
The surging San Diego Padres completed a three-game sweep of the Giants, beating San Francisco 10-1 on Sunday.
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Redding man pleads guilty to setting several fires in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
A man pleaded guilty Monday to being a serial arsonist after being caught setting nearly a dozen wildfires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bonta launches review after 2 dead following San Francisco police shooting
State prosecutors review and investigate an officer-involved shooting that left two dead in San Francisco on Thursday, officials with the California Department of Justice announced Monday.
Santa Rosa man arrested for attempted murder in weekend shooting
A 28-year-old Santa Rosa man has been arrested for attempted murder after a weekend argument ended in gunfire.
Family devastated by San Francisco pro cyclist's murder in Texas
The family of San Francisco pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson was wrestling with her "senseless, tragic loss" in the wake of her slaying in Austin, Texas, last week
Arrest made in fatal stabbing at San Mateo bus stop
Police in San Mateo announced an arrest Monday in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man at a bus stop earlier this month.
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Zuckerberg sued by Washington, DC over Cambridge Analytica scandal
The District of Columbia on Monday sued Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, seeking to hold him personally liable for the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Meta, Twitter boards face backlash from NY pension fund
A major New York pension fund that has invested in both Facebook's corporate parent and Twitter believes it's time to shake up the companies' boards of directors because of their inability to keep violent content off their influential social media services.
Hog power: Electric motorcycle from Harley-Davidson zaps EV doubters
Meet the latest from Harley-Davidson: the "LiveWire" battery-electric motorcycle offers road warriors a 100-horsepower beast that goes 0-60 in three seconds.
Judge dismisses investor's lawsuit against Elon Musk, Tesla and Twitter fan
A federal judge in California dismissed a securities fraud and defamation lawsuit filed by a Tesla investor against CEO Elon Musk, one of Musk's a supporters and Tesla.
Central Valley to get new 350 area code as 209 runs out of numbers
California's Central Valley is getting a new area code -- 350 -- to ensure that enough phone numbers are available in the region currently served by the 209 area code, the California Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday.
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State Lawmakers push bill that would block Texas-style abortion laws
On Monday, state legislators voted to stop courts in Texas and other states from penalizing abortion providers and volunteers in California, part of Democrats' plan to make the state a sanctuary for women seeking reproductive care should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.
How monkeypox spreads and why "we've never seen" current cases
As the CDC confirms a case in Boston, Dr. Jon LaPook discusses why the potentially fatal disease, now found in 12 countries outside Africa, is being taken seriously by public health officials.
Biden says monkeypox cases something to "be concerned about"
"They haven't told me the level of exposure yet but it is something that everybody should be concerned about," the president said.
COVID: Berkeley Unified reinstates indoor mask mandate through end of school year
Officials with the Berkeley Unified School District announced Friday that masks would again be required in all indoor spaces starting Monday, May 23 through the end of the school year, due to rising COVID-19 case levels.
COVID: CDPH boosts 'test and treat' capacity, urges boosters amid rising case levels
COVID-19 testing capacity will expand across the state in the coming weeks as public health officials in an effort to make it easier to access both testing and prescription treatments, state health officials said Wednesday.
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Solano County fire officials extend red flag warning, brace for brutal fire season
With wind and warm temperatures, a red flag warning continues for parts of Solano County where conditions on the ground are pointing towards a long, dangerous fire season.
State Lawmakers push bill that would block Texas-style abortion laws
On Monday, state legislators voted to stop courts in Texas and other states from penalizing abortion providers and volunteers in California, part of Democrats' plan to make the state a sanctuary for women seeking reproductive care should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.
Livermore considers property to build treatment facility for homeless
On the Livermore City Council's consent calendar Monday night is a resolution authorizing the spending of $2.4 million in city affordable housing trust funds to buy the property at 2346 Walnut St. for a substance abuse disorder (SUD) and medication assistance treatment (MAT) facility for the unhoused.
Newsom warns of possible mandatory water cuts as drought drags on
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don't use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
Boudin, Bonta ask courts for injunction to block sale of 'ghost gun' kits
State Attorney General Rob Bonta joined San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin Monday in asking a judge for a preliminary injunction, halting the sale of illegal ghost gun kits by three retailers.
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Mayor Breed won't participate in SF Pride parade if police uniform ban remains in place
Mayor London Breed announced Monday she would not participate in this year's Pride parade over the organizers refusal to lift a ban blocking LGBTQ+ peace officers in uniform from taking part.
Crowd gathers in Castro District to celebrate Harvey Milk Day
People gathered in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday to remember the life and legacy of Harvey Milk on what would have been the gay rights icon's 92nd birthday.
Bay to Breakers will give awards to non-binary runners
Nonbinary runners competing in the Bay to Breakers race on Sunday will now have the chance to win an award in their gender category as the event returns for the first time since the pandemic began.
Never forgotten; Massive AIDS Quilt display set for San Francisco Pride Month
The AIDS Memorial Quilt will mark its 35th anniversary with a monumental event during PRIDE month. 3000 panels of the historic tapestry will be on display in Golden Gate Park.
State Sen. Wiener decries Alabama anti-trans law
State Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) is doubling-down on his push for Senate Bill 107, which would make California a "refuge" for trans minors and their parents.
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Performers practice in S.F. for return of Carnaval
After a COVID break, Carnaval will be taking to the streets again and dancers are practicing for their big moment in the Mission District next weekend. Len Ramirez reports. (5-22-22)
BottleRock Napa Valley Brings Music, Gourmet Food to Wine Country
The ninth edition of BottleRock Napa Valley brings three days of music, gourmet food and regional wines to the North Bay this Memorial Day weekend with headliners Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, P!nk and Luke Combs.
Powerhouse Japanese Psych Band Comes to August Hall
The latest standard bearer of otherworldly psychedelia to emerge from Japan, Kikagaku Moyo brings it's stunning live show to San Francisco's August Hall Saturday night.
Kenny Loggins on savoring the moments
Even at 74, the musician (whose new memoir is titled "Still Alright") sounds as youthful as his songs, which have a habit of making us feel young, too.
Pete Davidson confirms he's leaving "Saturday Night Live"
"It's crazy to think that today I'll be doing my last one," Davidson wrote on Instagram prior to Saturday's season finale.
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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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Western grapeleaf skeletonizer: Officials warn of menace to Napa vineyards
This week, Napa County ag officials put out a warning that they have discovered an animal that they describe as a "voracious feeder" that sounds like something from a monster movie. John Ramos reports. (5/23/22)
San Francisco Carnaval organizers support community through pandemic
Sharon Chin reports on how the organizers of the San Francisco Carnaval have continued to support the Mission, even with festivities being postponed for two years due to the pandemic. (5/23/2022)
Family, friends devastated by San Francisco pro cyclist's murder in Texas
The family of San Francisco pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson was wrestling with her "senseless, tragic loss" in the wake of her slaying in Austin, Texas, last week. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5/23/22)
Fire officials declare red flag warning, concerned over long fire season
With wind and warm temperatures, a red flag warning continues for parts of Solano County where conditions on the ground are pointing towards a long, dangerous fire season. Wilson Walker reports.
Local health experts weigh in on worldwide Monkeypox outbreak
As COVID-19 continues to stick around, another virus called monkeypox is spreading globally and wreaking more havoc.
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Educator's nonprofit group helps lift students in poor-performing schools
Students in some of the country's worst-performing schools are making the grade, thanks to a nonprofit led by a man whose life mission is motivated by a childhood science fair experience.
East Bay choir program teaches teens the power of music
An East Bay man has been using the power of music to lift voices and uplift lives for 35 years.
Formerly homeless Peninsula man helps others get off the streets, furnishes their homes
A San Mateo man has helped hundreds of formerly homeless military veterans turn their new apartments into comfortable homes.
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.
San Francisco Teacher's Nonprofit Aim High Has Been Hitting the Mark For 36 Years
A San Francisco man is retiring from leading an innovative summer enrichment program he helped create 36 years ago.
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South Bay scholars, best friends separated by COVID, pick up where they left off
If the past two years have taught us nothing else, it's that friendships are what keeps us going in the toughest of times. Veronica Toscano and Nyia Roberts are two Students Rising Above scholars who's bond has remained stronger than ever.
Hayward scholar trades career in finance for hometown police badge
Many Students Rising Above scholars end up in jobs they didn't plan for. Victor Arellano thought he would work in finance until he saw a need in his own hometown. Now he's a police officer in Hayward.
Multi-tasking UC Berkeley grad student shines at home, in classroom
All Students Rising Above scholars inspire others with their resiliency and courage. But Angie Ngo has taken both to a whole new level.
East Bay law student's busy schedule brings joy on healing journey
Donzahniya Pitre's enjoying every busy moment with her 19-month-old daughter, Nyrobi. The full-time working mom has a very hectic schedule. But being a parent is a joyful, and important part of her healing journey.
Richmond Scholar Joins Forces With Father To Launch Own Company
Starting a new business is challenging but Eric Manzanares is working from a solid foundation, and that foundation is his family.