14-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot Near Interstate 580 In Oakland Hills
An investigation is underway after a 14-year-old was found shot and killed in the Oakland Hills on Wednesday night.
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UPDATE: I-580 in East Bay Reopens Following Saturday Morning Truck Crash Onto BART Tracks
Interstate 580 reopened Saturday afternoon after an hours-long closure that began with a pickup truck plunging onto BART tracks and the subsequent bomb squad investigation of a suspicious device in a vehicle at Eden Canyon Road.
UPDATE: Big Rig Driver Slammed Into Stalled Car, Triggering Fiery Fatal Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Crash
California Highway Patrol investigators have determined a big-rig slammed into a car stalled on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, triggering a fatal collision that shut down eastbound traffic on the span for several hours.
One Dead In Crash, Fire Involving Big-Rig On Eastbound Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
One person has died following a fatal crash and fire involving a big-rig on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Wednesday night.
UPDATE: $10,000 Reward Offered in Fatal Freeway Shooting of Sheriff's Recruit David Nguyen
The Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Association on Thursday announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the death of recruit David Nguyen, who died in an Oakland freeway shooting Tuesday.
UPDATE: Alameda County Sheriff's Dept. Recruit Killed in Oakland Freeway Shooting Identified
The Alameda County Sheriff's Department recruit who was fatally shot in the latest deadly freeway shooting in the Bay Area has been identified as 28-year-old San Francisco resident David Nguyen.
Oakland Family Blames Caltrans For Repeat Flooding In Home During Recent Storms
An East Bay family is pointing the finger at Caltrans, after their home has flooded multiple times during recent storms.
UPDATE: Investigation Underway Into Fatal Freeway Shooting On I-580 In Oakland
An investigation is underway into a fatal freeway shooting on westbound Interstate 580 during the Wednesday afternoon commute.
UPDATE: Westbound Lanes of I-580 Reopen After Pleasanton Injury Crash, Fuel Spill
Crews have cleared the scene of an injury accident and fuel spill in Pleasanton that shut down westbound lanes of I-580 for hours Friday, according to authorities.
Grass Fire That Burned 15 Acres on Altamont Pass Slows Traffic for Hours
Interstate 580 through the Altamont Pass in Alameda County remained snarled in both directions late Saturday afternoon following a 15-acre grass fire that burned close to the freeway.
UPDATE: Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Down WB I-580 Near Altamont Pass
Westbound lanes of Interstate 580 at the Interstate 205 junction were blocked by an overturned 53-foot tractor trailer on Monday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Minivan Passenger Dies, Driver Hurt in Rollover Crash on Altamont Pass
One person was killed and another injured on Saturday morning when the minivan they were riding in went through a guardrail on westbound I-580 in the rural Altamont Pass and rolled at least 100 feet down an embankment.
Woman Dies in Saturday-Morning Rollover Crash on I-580 in Oakland
A woman was killed early Saturday morning when the car she was driving rolled over as she attempted a sudden turn to exit Interstate 580 onto Highway 13 in Oakland.
Fatal Solo-Vehicle Crash Reported on Eastbound I-580 at the Altamont Pass
The California Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash Sunday on the Altamont Pass along Interstate 580, where a pickup truck reportedly veered off the road and over a cliff.
UPDATE: Small Plane Lost Power Before Crashing Into Car On I-580 Overpass In Livermore
The pilot and passenger of a small, single-engine plane were relieved to be unharmed Tuesday night after hitting a car as they made an emergency landing on a freeway overpass near the Livermore Municipal Airport.
Woman Killed, Man Injured in Possible Hit-and-Run Collision on I-580 in Oakland
A woman died in a collision Sunday afternoon on eastbound Interstate 580 in Oakland, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesman.
1 Wounded In Shooting On I-580 In Oakland Near Highway 24
The California Highway Patrol was investigating a shooting on Interstate 580, Tuesday night.
Reopening: Express Lane Tolls To Resume On Highways 237, 580, 680 After 2-Month Hiatus
Tolls will resume on express lanes in the Bay Area next week as traffic volumes have increased amid the easing of restrictions in the region's shelter-in-place orders.
Child Among 3 Injured In Shooting On Interstate 580 In Oakland
Three people, including a two-year-old child, suffered moderate injuries in a shooting on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland, the California Highway Patrol said Sunday.
Fatal, Wrong-Way Crash Slows Eastbound I-580 Traffic in Livermore for Hours
At least five vehicles were involved and one person died Sunday morning in a wrong-way crash on eastbound I-580 in Livermore
Coronavirus Update: Express Lane Tolls On Highways 237, 580, 680 Suspended
Express lane tolls on Bay Area freeways are being suspended through at least April 7 due to a dramatic decline in traffic caused by the shelter-in-place order.
Repair Projects Bring Detours, Road Closures Around Bay Area
Overnight road work by Caltrans crews in Castro Valley could slow early-morning traffic for several days while, in the North Bay, bridge work and tree-clearing projects will affect commute traffic for weeks.
Car Passenger Shot, Critically Injured While Traveling On I-580 In East Oakland
A passenger in a car traveling on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland is in critical condition Monday after being shot in an incident being described as a targeted shooting.
Final Phase Begins On Construction Of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Bike/Pedestrian Path
Cyclists and walkers will soon join the hundreds of thousands of cars that cross the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge each day. Crews have begun the last phase of construction of the new bicycle/pedestrian bridge path on the bridges's upper deck.
All Lanes Of Eastbound I-580 In Oakland Open After Trailer Crash
A traffic collision involving a trailer closed lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland for several hours Monday morning.
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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.
Job market for new college grads looking rosy
The job market for new college graduates is red-hot according to career counselors.
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.
Oakland city council to vote on becoming abortion sanctuary city
City council members on Tuesday pushed for Oakland to become a pro-choice sanctuary city for anyone in the country seeking an abortion.
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.
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.
Uber to roll out party buses, robot deliveries and vacation bookings
As demand for rides increases, Uber plans on rolling out an array of new features for customers.
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.
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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.
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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.
San Francisco Police ask for public's help with Mission District homicide
The San Francisco Police requested the public's help Monday with its investigation into a homicide in the Mission District two days before.
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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.
Oakland city council to vote on becoming abortion sanctuary city
City council members on Tuesday pushed for Oakland to become a pro-choice sanctuary city for anyone in the country seeking an abortion.
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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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.
Crash ejects driver, passengers from vehicle in San Martin; 1 dead
A 69-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday in the unincorporated Santa Clara County community of San Martin, California Highway Patrol officials said.
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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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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.
Former MMA champ Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time
A judge has denied bail a second time for former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez, who is facing attempted murder charges.
Zaza Pachulia: 'Game 6 Klay' returns to Golden State Warriors playoff arsenal
Two-time NBA champion Zaza Pachulia had a good feeling about last Friday's playoff game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies.
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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.
Caught on camera: Man sets Vallejo market on fire
New surveillance video shows a man deliberately setting a fire at a market in downtown Vallejo. Max Darrow reports. (5-17-22)
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Oakland city council to vote on becoming abortion sanctuary city
City council members on Tuesday pushed for Oakland to become a pro-choice sanctuary city for anyone in the country seeking an abortion.
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.
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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)
Oakland city council to vote on becoming abortion sanctuary city
City council members on Tuesday pushed for Oakland to become a pro-choice sanctuary city for anyone in the country seeking an abortion.
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.
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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.
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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.
Reunited goth-rock icons Bauhaus headline the Masonic
Reunited gothic post-punk band Bauhaus brings its current tour to the Masonic in San Francisco for two nights this weekend.
Bay Area mother / daughter help lead music resurgence in Cambodia
A Bay Area mother and daughter are leading the way, as an explosion of new music is coming out of Cambodia after being silenced for years.
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.
Coldplay brings music back to Levi's Stadium for the first time since pandemic
It was the first concert at Levi's Stadium since the pandemic began and Coldplay more than delivered to the sellout crowd of 50,000.
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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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New college graduates encounter red-hot jobs market
The National Association of Colleges and Employers says companies plan to hire about 31 percent more college grads this year. Len Ramirez reports. (5-17-22)
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)
Surge in coronavirus cases hits still-recovering restaurant business
An uptick of new infections has made the Bay Area a COVID hot spot. The latest surge is a major blow for restaurant managers. (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)
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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.
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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.