UPDATE: San Jose Triple-Stabbing Suspect Fatally Struck On Hwy 85 Identified
The suspect in a triple stabbing in San Jose earlier this week who was later fatally struck by a truck on Highway 85 has been identified, according to authorities.
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Motorcyclist Killed After Plummeting Onto Highway 101 From 85 Overpass In Mountain View
A motorcyclist was killed in a horrific crash on an overpass above U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View early Saturday morning.
Crash on Highway 85 in Saratoga Temporarily Blocks Southbound Lanes
A vehicle collision on state Highway 85 in Saratoga was reportedly blocking all southbound lanes, Tuesday afternoon.
Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree On Highway 85/87 Ramp
A car smashed into a tree along a highway transition ramp in South San Jose Wednesday morning, killing the driver, the California Highway Patrol said.
Man Arrested, AK-47 Found Following Chase, Crash Along Highway 85 Near Saratoga
An AK-47 assault rifle was recovered and a 24-year-old man was arrested following a police pursuit and crash in Santa Clara County on Monday night, deputies said.
Fire Burns At Homeless Encampment In South San Jose
A vegetation fire at a homeless encampment was sending heavy black smoke over a wide area in San Jose Tuesday.
Family Of Teen Left Alone To Die At Crash On Hwy 85 Seeks Justice
When the family of 15-year-old Crystal Alvarez remembers her, they think about how she lived. But two months after her mysterious death, they're also consumed by the unanswered questions about how she died.
1 Dead, 3 Stolen Cars Abandoned In Crash On Highway 85 In South San Jose
Authorities in the South Bay are investigating a fatal crash early Friday in South San Jose where three abandoned cars found at the scene were determined to be stolen, the California Highway Patrol said.
Man Dies In Fiery Crash in Saratoga, 5 Others Injured
A 70-year-old man died and five others injured in a fiery crash on Saratoga Avenue near Highway 85 late Wednesday morning.
Car Catches Fire in Saratoga After Accident, Shutting Down Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga Avenue in Saratoga was closed in both directions late Wednesday morning after an accident led to a car fire, according to the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
Murder Charges Filed Against Accused DUI Driver In San Jose Highway 85 Crash That Killed 4
A man who drove a car that crashed and killed four people on southbound state Highway 85 in San Jose last week has been charged with four counts of murder, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
4 Die In Horrific Highway 85 Crash In San Jose; Driver Arrested On DUI Charges
Four people were killed and a driver arrested for driving under the influence late Wednesday night in a horrific rollover crash on Highway 85 in San Jose, authorities said.
Apple Engineer Playing Smartphone Video Game During Fatal Mountain View Tesla Crash
An Apple engineer, who was killed two years ago in a fiery Tesla crash on a Silicon Valley freeway, was playing a video game on his smartphone at the time of the accident, the National Transportation Safety Board announced at a hearing Tuesday.
NTSB: Man Killed In Mountain View Tesla Crash Complained About Autopilot
An Apple engineer who died when his Tesla Model X hit a concrete barrier on a Silicon Valley freeway had complained before his death that the SUV's Autopilot system would malfunction in the area where the crash happened.
Man Fatally Shot By San Jose Police On Highway 85 Identified
A man fatally shot by San Jose police in Saratoga earlier this month has been identified by the Santa Clara County medical examiner's office.
San Jose Police Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting On Highway 85
All southbound lanes of state Highway 85 in Saratoga were closed Saturday afternoon as San Jose Police Department officers investigate the shooting death of a man by police officers, a police spokeswoman said.
Drivers Killed In Wrong Way Crash On Highway 85 In Mountain View Identified
Two people killed in a wrong-way collision early Friday morning on state Highway 85 in Mountain View have been identified.
2 Dead In Horrific Mountain View Highway 85 Wrong-Way Crash
Two people died in a highway traffic collision early Friday morning in Mountain View involving a wrong-way driver, according to the California Highway Patrol.
All Lanes Of Highway 101 In South San Jose Open After Fiery 4-Car Fatal Crash
One person was dead, two others hospitalized after a horrific 4-car crash exploded into flames early Thursday in the northbound lanes of Highway 101 in south San Jose.
Family Finds Loved One's Body Hours After Highway 85 Crash In Sunnyvale
The body of a man fatally injured in a Christmas Day accident on Highway 85 was discovered near the crash scene by his family hours later.
2 Dead In Bus Crash On Highway 101 In South San Jose
Two women were killed and several others injured when a Greyhound bus traveling to the Bay Area overnight from Los Angeles flipped over and crashed on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
1 Killed On Hwy 85 In Mountain View When SUV Strikes Tree
One person was killed in a solo-vehicle crash Sunday morning on northbound state Highway 85 in Mountain View.
CHP Says Bicyclist Killed In Sunnyvale Highway Crash Was Drunk
A bicyclist killed in a collision with a car on state Highway 85 in Sunnyvale early Sunday morning was determined to be under the influence of alcohol.
Woman Threatens To Jump From Overpass On Highway 85 In San Jose
All lanes are open on state Highway 85 in San Jose following a closure prompted by a woman threatening to jump from a highway overpass.
Both Directions Of Highway 85 Reopened In Cupertino After Downed Power Lines Snarled Traffic
Downed power lines have caused a complete closure of a section Highway 280 in Cupertino Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Protesters pooh-pooh Foster City plan to euthanize gross geese
Ahead of a city council meeting Tuesday, protesters rallied to ask council members to reconsider a plan to euthanize a portion of the more than 300 geese that now permanently reside in Foster City.
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
Oakland council passes resolution to make city pro-choice sanctuary
The Oakland city council unanimously passed a resolution to make Oakland a sanctuary city for women seeking abortions, vice mayor Rebecca Kaplan announced on Tuesday evening.
Shooting in East San Jose leaves victim with life-threatening injuries
Police in San Jose were converging Tuesday evening on the scene of a shooting that left a person with life-threatening injuries.
Job market for new college grads looking rosy
The job market for new college graduates is red-hot according to career counselors.
DNA solves decades old cold case murder of elderly Galt woman
A suspect in a 1988 sexual assault and killing of a 79-year-old woman in a small Northern California community has been identified thanks to advanced DNA testing done on scrapings from the victim's fingernails.
UFO-watchers welcome congressional hearing on extraterrestrial objects
What, exactly, are UFOs and what does the military know about them? That's the question a congressional committee took up Tuesday in a hearing unlike anything seen in over 50 years.
California mental health initiative includes forced treatment provision
A state proposal that would provide more help for the mentally ill includes a provision that would force some patients into treatment, a provision that's generating both criticism and support.
School bus in San Francisco hit by gunfire
A school bus was hit by stray gunfire in San Francisco Monday, according to police.
Rock band Eagles of Death Metal testifies at Bataclan massacre trial
Members of the California rock band Eagles of Death Metal provided emotional testimony Tuesday about the night Islamic State group extremists stormed their Bataclan theater concert.
Warriors Klay Thompson gearing up for Mavericks playoff showdown
Many months ago, Golden State star Klay Thompson made a bold proclamation: "It's championship or bust."
COVID outbreaks, low staffing forcing Bay Area restaurants to close again
Getting a seat at a table in San Francisco or anywhere else in the Bay Area this weekend might be tough. After avoiding COVID-19 for so long, restaurants find themselves hit by the one-two punch of low staffing, on top of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Police motorcycle officer hurt in Redwood City crash
A police motorcycle officer was hospitalized following a frightening collision in a Redwood City intersection Tuesday caught on camera.
Case of West Nile virus discovered in Brentwood
Recently health officials discovered the first case of the year in a dead American crow in Brentwood, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District.
California church shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder
The suspect is accused of opening fire in a Taiwanese church Sunday, killing one and injuring five.
Caught on camera: Arsonist sets fire to Vallejo gourmet market
A beloved gourmet grocery store was heavily damaged in a suspected arson fire early Tuesday morning in downtown Vallejo with the suspected arsonist captured on security video.
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Protesters pooh-pooh Foster City plan to euthanize gross geese
Ahead of a city council meeting Tuesday, protesters rallied to ask council members to reconsider a plan to euthanize a portion of the more than 300 geese that now permanently reside in Foster City.
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
Oakland council passes resolution to make city pro-choice sanctuary
The Oakland city council unanimously passed a resolution to make Oakland a sanctuary city for women seeking abortions, vice mayor Rebecca Kaplan announced on Tuesday evening.
Shooting in East San Jose leaves victim with life-threatening injuries
Police in San Jose were converging Tuesday evening on the scene of a shooting that left a person with life-threatening injuries.
Job market for new college grads looking rosy
The job market for new college graduates is red-hot according to career counselors.
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Protesters pooh-pooh Foster City plan to euthanize gross geese
Ahead of a city council meeting Tuesday, protesters rallied to ask council members to reconsider a plan to euthanize a portion of the more than 300 geese that now permanently reside in Foster City.
School bus in San Francisco hit by gunfire
A school bus was hit by stray gunfire in San Francisco Monday, according to police.
Police motorcycle officer hurt in Redwood City crash
A police motorcycle officer was hospitalized following a frightening collision in a Redwood City intersection Tuesday caught on camera.
Palo Alto Police seek suspects who tried to rob elderly woman of jewelry
Palo Alto Police said Monday they're searching for a woman suspected of trying to rob an elderly woman of her jewelry over the weekend.
San Francisco community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
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Oakland council passes resolution to make city pro-choice sanctuary
The Oakland city council unanimously passed a resolution to make Oakland a sanctuary city for women seeking abortions, vice mayor Rebecca Kaplan announced on Tuesday evening.
Case of West Nile virus discovered in Brentwood
Recently health officials discovered the first case of the year in a dead American crow in Brentwood, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District.
Pittsburg church ransacked; Equipment stolen, photos taken from the walls
St. James Cathedral of Faith was ransacked and robbed over the weekend leaving the congregation with no equipment to have church services.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
Person on track temporarily closes Lake Merritt BART station
A person who was reported on the tracks at the Lake Merritt Station in Oakland on Monday has been detained and the station reopened as of 8:22 p.m., a BART spokesperson confirmed.
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Shooting in East San Jose leaves victim with life-threatening injuries
Police in San Jose were converging Tuesday evening on the scene of a shooting that left a person with life-threatening injuries.
Job market for new college grads looking rosy
The job market for new college graduates is red-hot according to career counselors.
Woman arrested in early morning San Jose homicide near San Jose State
A 41-year-old San Jose woman has been arrested in an early morning shooting that left a man dead in a residence near the San Jose State campus.
San Jose fire crews battle 2-alarm blaze at apartment building
The San Jose Fire Department sent crews to battle a two-alarm fire at an apartment building Tuesday morning
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
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Caught on camera: Arsonist sets fire to Vallejo gourmet market
A beloved gourmet grocery store was heavily damaged in a suspected arson fire early Tuesday morning in downtown Vallejo with the suspected arsonist captured on security video.
Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Grass fire in San Rafael blocks traffic along Highway 101
A grass fire in San Rafael forced a temporary shutdown of a lane on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon.
Construction begins for toll I-80 Express Lanes between Fairfield, Vacaville
A three-year construction project began Monday to add toll express lanes along the heavily-traveled Interstate 80 corridor between Fairfield and Vacaville.
Shared e-scooters coming to Santa Rosa in 1-year pilot program
The City of Santa Rosa will be adding up to 200 shared electric scooters, or e-scooters, to its streets for a pilot program that will begin this summer.
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A's snap out of offensive funk to beat Twins
The Oakland A's ended their four-game losing streak against the Twins, beating Minnesota 5-2 on Tuesday night.
La Stella homers as Giants beat Rockies again
Tommy La Stella homered and doubled twice as the Giants extended their dominance against Colorado with a 10-7 win over the Rockies on Tuesday.
Warriors Klay Thompson gearing up for Mavericks playoff showdown
Many months ago, Golden State star Klay Thompson made a bold proclamation: "It's championship or bust."
Casili hits 2 homers, Yaz adds go-ahead HR, Giants beat Rockies
Curt Casali hit two home runs, Mike Yastrzemski delivered a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth and the San Francisco Giants pulled out a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.
Sanchez, Lewis lead Twins past A's
Gary Sanchez homered, Royce Lewis scored twice and the Twins beat the A's 3-1 on Monday night.
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Brazen burglaries at Peninsula mosques thought to be by same culprit
Police think the same person may be responsible for a series of burglaries at peninsula mosques. As one temple leader told KPIX 5's Sara Donchey, the suspect seems to know his way around. (5-17-22)
Shooting in East San Jose leaves victim with life-threatening injuries
Police in San Jose were converging Tuesday evening on the scene of a shooting that left a person with life-threatening injuries.
DNA solves decades old cold case murder of elderly Galt woman
A suspect in a 1988 sexual assault and killing of a 79-year-old woman in a small Northern California community has been identified thanks to advanced DNA testing done on scrapings from the victim's fingernails.
School bus in San Francisco hit by gunfire
A school bus was hit by stray gunfire in San Francisco Monday, according to police.
Rock band Eagles of Death Metal testifies at Bataclan massacre trial
Members of the California rock band Eagles of Death Metal provided emotional testimony Tuesday about the night Islamic State group extremists stormed their Bataclan theater concert.
Technology
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Young software developer builds app to preserve Hmong culture
If you want to save an entire culture, well, there is an app for that. Annie Vang taught herself to code with hope of helping a younger generation learn and retain the Hmong language. Allen Martin reports. (5-17-22)
Congressional hearing on UFOs raises questions but no answers
Wilson Walker talked to local experts who have studied the UFO phenomenon for years and heard two very different reactions. (5-17-22)
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
A new website could give homeowners an edge this wildfire season by showing them the risk for each property in their community. John Ramos reports. (5-16-22)
Elon Musk hints at paying less for Twitter than $44B offer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave the strongest hint yet Monday that he would like to pay less for San Francisco-based Twitter than his $44 billion offer made last month.
Health
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Protesters pooh-pooh Foster City plan to euthanize gross geese
Ahead of a city council meeting Tuesday, protesters rallied to ask council members to reconsider a plan to euthanize a portion of the more than 300 geese that now permanently reside in Foster City.
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
Oakland council passes resolution to make city pro-choice sanctuary
The Oakland city council unanimously passed a resolution to make Oakland a sanctuary city for women seeking abortions, vice mayor Rebecca Kaplan announced on Tuesday evening.
California mental health initiative includes forced treatment provision
A state proposal that would provide more help for the mentally ill includes a provision that would force some patients into treatment, a provision that's generating both criticism and support.
COVID outbreaks, low staffing forcing Bay Area restaurants to close again
Getting a seat at a table in San Francisco or anywhere else in the Bay Area this weekend might be tough. After avoiding COVID-19 for so long, restaurants find themselves hit by the one-two punch of low staffing, on top of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Politics
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Oakland City Council unanimously votes to become abortion sanctuary city
City council members unanimously voted to make Oakland a pro-choice sanctuary city.
Supporters of Measure B in San Jose say it will boost Latino vote
Latina leaders rallied in San Jose for Measure B which would move the mayoral election to the same year as the presidential election starting in 2024. Kiet Do reports. (5-17-22)
Pacific Grove schools reinstate indoor masking mandates
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Pacific Grove Unified School District began requiring indoor masking again Tuesday.
Pentagon officials testify at first public UFO hearing in more than 50 years
Pentagon officials are testifying about the Defense Department's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
LGBTQ
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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.
Newsom urges Democrats to go on the 'counter-offensive' in culture wars
Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Democrats Wednesday to launch a vocal "counter-offensive" to protect rights ranging from abortion to same-sex marriage.
San Francisco LGBTQ Groups Blast Redistricting Plan To Put Tenderloin, SoMa In Separate Districts
As San Francisco is set to redraw its district lines, a coalition of LGBTQ groups on Wednesday blasted a proposed plan that, according to the coalition, would separate LGBTQ communities.
Entertainment
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Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month at the San Francisco Public Library
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the San Francisco Public Library with 'Weaving Stories.' For more information visit sfpl.org.
Don't Miss the Ragazzi Boys Chorus
Artistic director Kent Jue talks about the upcoming performances of the Ragazzi Boys Chorus. For more information, visit ragazzi.org.
Don't miss the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience
Chef Dustin Vallette, owner of The Matheson and president of Sonoma County Winegrowers Karissa Krus talk about the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience. For tickets and information visit healdsburgwineandfood.com.
Award-winning Antoine Hunter talks about 'Native Land, Native Hands'
Award-winning artistic director and choreographer Antoine Hunter talks about 'Native Land, Native Hands,' a powerful new show that combines ASL, choreography, music and a cast of deaf and hearing performers.
Practice morning mindfulness with Cuzen Macha organic Japanese tea
Zen priest and thinker Rev. Takafumi Kawakami shows us how to practice mindfulness everyday with a cup of tea and explains the benefits of Cuzen Macha organic Japanese tea.
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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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Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month at the San Francisco Public Library
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the San Francisco Public Library with 'Weaving Stories.' For more information visit sfpl.org.
Don't Miss the Ragazzi Boys Chorus
Artistic director Kent Jue talks about the upcoming performances of the Ragazzi Boys Chorus. For more information, visit ragazzi.org.
Don't miss the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience
Chef Dustin Vallette, owner of The Matheson and president of Sonoma County Winegrowers Karissa Krus talk about the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience. For tickets and information visit healdsburgwineandfood.com.
Award-winning Antoine Hunter talks about 'Native Land, Native Hands'
Award-winning artistic director and choreographer Antoine Hunter talks about 'Native Land, Native Hands,' a powerful new show that combines ASL, choreography, music and a cast of deaf and hearing performers.
Practice morning mindfulness with Cuzen Macha organic Japanese tea
Zen priest and thinker Rev. Takafumi Kawakami shows us how to practice mindfulness everyday with a cup of tea and explains the benefits of Cuzen Macha organic Japanese tea.
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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.
Woman's Non-Profit Turns Blighted Property in Richmond Into Urban Farms That Provide For Community
For more than a decade, a Richmond native has been turning blighted public property into farms that nourish the community.
Students Rising Above
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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.
NorCal Lawyer Uses Her Own Experiences To Advocate For Foster Children
Lily Colby fought hard for herself and her siblings when they were children growing up in the foster care system. Now she's helping other foster youth find their voices.