Yeezy Apparel Reaches Nearly $1M Settlement With Bay Area, California DAs Over Alleged Shipping Delays
Yeezy Apparel has reached a nearly $1 million settlement with district attorneys in California to settle a consumer protection lawsuit.
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Kardashian-West Marriage Ends; Began With AT&T Park Big Screen Proposal
It all began with a proposal on the big screen at then AT&T Park, the marriage of social media icon Kim Kardashian and rap star Kanye West came to an end Friday as the couple began divorce proceedings.
Fed COVID-19 Relief Funds Went To Newsom-Owned Businesses, Kanye West 'Yeezy' Brand
A winery and hospitality company founded by Gov. Newsom and Kanye West's "Yeezy" clothing brand were among the hundreds of thousands of businesses which received funding from the U.S. Treasury Paycheck Protection Program, the government revealed Monday.
Kanye West Announces Presidential Bid and Elon Musk Endorses Him
Kanye West announced on Twitter Saturday that he will run for president this year and was quickly endorsed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Kanye West To Bring Yeezy Brand To Gap Except For Sneakers
Kanye West is bringing his Yeezy brand to San Francisco-based Gap.
Kanye Shares Wakanda, Jurassic Park Tourism Ideas With President Of Uganda
The President of Uganda received Kanye West and wife at his palace where West revealed his desire to create a Jurassic Park-inspired theme park in the African country.
WATCH: Kanye West Goes On 10-Minute Rant During White House Visit
President Trump typically isn't one to be upstaged — but that wasn't the case Thursday when rapper Kanye West launched into a monologue across from him in the Oval Office, leaving even Mr. Trump nearly speechless.
Kanye West Says Leave Elon Musk Alone In Rant To College Students
Amid controversies over his appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and comments about slavery, musician Kanye West visited Detroit, where he commented about Elon Musk.
Trump Tweets Praise for Kanye West on Saturday Night Live
President Donald Trump has panned Saturday Night Live's season premiere but tweeted praise for Kanye West, who closed the show with a pro-Trump message.
Oh, Yeezus: Trump And Kanye West Trade Twitter Love
In a moment that seemed to encapsulate 2018's social media-driven blurring of celebrity and politics, President Donald Trump tweeted his thanks to rap superstar Kanye West on Wednesday for his recent and perhaps unexpected online support.
Kanye West Stirs Streaming Service Rumors with 'Yeezy Sound' Trademark Filing
The docs outline rights to stream "music, audio, images, video, and other multimedia content, over the Internet."
Jay-Z Dedicates Song To Colin Kaepernick at Meadows Music & Arts Fest
There may have been a hidden message to Kanye West in the setlist as well.
Kanye West Fans Dub Taylor Swift's Release Date 'Hey Mama' Day
Swift's album 'Reputation' debuts on Nov. 10, the 10th anniversary of Kanye West's mother Donda's death. Kanye's fans aren't happy.
2 Suspects Sought In Fremont Assault, Theft Of 'Yeezy' Shoes
Fremont police are looking for two men suspected of stealing a pair of "Yeezy" shoes and a phone in a Craigslist transaction that went wrong earlier this week.
Kanye West Sues St. Pablo Tour's Insurance Company For $10 Million
"The artists think they're buying peace of mind. The insurers know they're just selling a ticket to the courthouse," warns West's attorney.
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian West Hire Surrogate For Baby #3
Sources reveal the couple has hired a surrogate after doctors warning Kardashian about the health risks associated with another pregnancy.
Kim Kardashian Tweets Happy Birthday Wishes To Kanye West
"Happy Birthday babe I love you so much! You inspire me every day to be a better person! I'm so grateful for you."
Mary J. Blige To Close Out 'Strength of a Woman' Tour At The Oakland Paramount Theatre
The tour kicks off July 30 at the Chicago Theatre and ends at The Paramount Theatre in Oakland in September.
Kanye West Working On New Music On Top Of A Mountain?
Reports indicate the rapper is working on his next album at a remote mountaintop retreat in Wyoming.
The Chainsmokers Open Pop-Up Store In San Francisco
VIDEO: The shop opened over weekend, that featured exclusive band merchandise, surprise gifts and a visit by the popular duo...
Kanye West Deletes Social Media Accounts
The rapper appears to have deactivated his Twitter and Instagram accounts ahead of the launch of his new kids' clothing line.
Kanye West Makes Music History With 'The Life of Pablo'
West's Grammy-nominated album becomes the first streaming-only album ever to achieve RIAA platinum certification.
'Golden Kanye/Jesus' Appears On Hollywood Boulevard
The street art is the latest piece by the sculptor "Plastic Jesus"...
Alex Trebek Rapped Drake, Kanye West Lyrics On 'Jeopardy'
Drake isn't the only Canadian with a flair for hip-hop...
Kanye West Not Involved In Anti-Trump Track 'Propaganda'
A rapper made some big claims West's camp has denied.
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San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
California, Bay Area leaders denounce Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade
Lawmakers from the Bay Area and California along with community leaders reacted swiftly Friday morning to a much-anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision to end constitutional protections for abortion by overturning Roe v. Wade.
Bay Area rallies held Friday protest U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion
Rallies and demonstrations were held across the Bay Area Friday to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade thereby ending constitutional protection for abortion.
Newsom, Oregon and Washington governors commit to protecting reproductive health care
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the governors of Oregon and Washington on Friday issued a Multi-State Commitment promising to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives.
Arrest made in deadly shooting on SF Muni Metro train
A Contra Costa County man was arrested Thursday night in connection with a shooting that killed a man and wounded another on a Muni Metro train Wednesday morning.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Bay Area Planned Parenthood readies facilities for post-Roe influx
Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood said they were already increasing their resources to accommodate growing demand from out-of-state patients before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
Power returning to Stanford University campus after 3 days of outages
The Stanford University campus is returning to normal operations after a three-day power outage led to the cancellation of summer classes and other events.
Bay Area anti-abortion advocates cheer Supreme Court decision
There's a lot of nuance to public attitudes about Roe v. Wade, as the opinions expressed by two women KPIX 5 spoke with Friday showed.
SFPD pumps up presence to protect Pride events
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack San Francisco this weekend to celebrate Pride and attend the Pride parade, and the SFPD is taking extra steps to ensure that those events are safe.
Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes after court blocks FDA ban
Juul can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes, at least for now, after a federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a government ban.
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Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Bay Area rallies held Friday protest U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion
Rallies and demonstrations were held across the Bay Area Friday to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade thereby ending constitutional protection for abortion.
Bay Area Planned Parenthood readies facilities for post-Roe influx
Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood said they were already increasing their resources to accommodate growing demand from out-of-state patients before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
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San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
Bay Area Planned Parenthood readies facilities for post-Roe influx
Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood said they were already increasing their resources to accommodate growing demand from out-of-state patients before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
Bay Area anti-abortion advocates cheer Supreme Court decision
There's a lot of nuance to public attitudes about Roe v. Wade, as the opinions expressed by two women KPIX 5 spoke with Friday showed.
SFPD pumps up presence to protect Pride events
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack San Francisco this weekend to celebrate Pride and attend the Pride parade, and the SFPD is taking extra steps to ensure that those events are safe.
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Update: Brush fire burning along Kirker Pass Road near Clayton 100% contained
Fire crews in Contra Costa County have completely contained a grass fire that burned near Clayton Friday.
Alameda County lifts latest indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases decline
Three weeks after implementing an indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID-19 cases, health officials in Alameda County said the requirement will be dropped as of Saturday, June 25.
2 arrested in separate catalytic converter thefts in San Leandro
Police officers in San Leandro this week disrupted two separate catalytic converter thefts on the same overnight shift.
Brush fire east of Livermore grows to 552 acres; 50 percent contained
A brush fire burning in the eastern foothills of Livermore between Alameda and San Joaquin counties grew to 552 acres as of early Friday morning and was 50 percent contained.
Crews halt progress of fire in Pleasanton hills; 2 firefighters hurt, evacuees return
A fast-moving brush fire Thursday afternoon along the Pleasanton Ridge prompted hundreds of evacuations in Pleasanton and Sunol before residents were allowed to return home later in the evening.
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SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
Power returning to Stanford University campus after 3 days of outages
The Stanford University campus is returning to normal operations after a three-day power outage led to the cancellation of summer classes and other events.
Vegetation fire burning in unincorporated Morgan Hill
A brush fire is burning in the southern part of Santa Clara County near Morgan Hill Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
Woman fatally struck by truck driver near Capitol Expressway in San Jose
A woman was fatally struck by a truck driver in South San Jose Thursday afternoon, in the city's 34th traffic fatality of the year.
Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes' ex-partner 'Sunny' Balwani
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
North Bay News
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Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
Sonoma County agrees to expand independent police oversight after lengthy negotiations
Sonoma County has reached an agreement after more than a year of negotiations with two labor associations to expand independent oversight of law enforcement, the county announced Thursday.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband charged in Napa DUI
Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was charged Thursday with driving under the influence in connection with a Napa crash he was in last month.
Hell Angels members face life sentences for murder, racketeering
A federal court convicted two members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Sonoma County and a third Angel from Fresno on charges of murder in aid of racketeering this week.
Update: Vegetation fire near Winters nears containment, evacuations lifted
Evacuation orders were lifted as firefighters approached full containment of a vegetation fire in rural Solano County near Winters on Wednesday.
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Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid
The Cincinnati Reds stopped their seven-game losing streak Friday night with a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Greinke, Olivares power Royals to 3-1 win over A's
Zack Greinke tossed six innings of one-run ball, Edward Olivares hit two solo homers and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Friday night.
NBA Draft: Champion Warriors select Patrick Baldwin Jr. with 28th pick
The Golden State Warriors will build a roster with the mission to repeat as NBA champions. How the team's new draft picks will fit into that quest remains to be seen.
Mariners score 2 in 9th on wild pitches, top A's
Oakland starter Frankie Montas took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning then reliever A.J. Puk threw a pair of run-scoring wild pitches with two outs in the ninth that gave the Seattle Mariners a 2-1 win over the A's on Thursday.
California Clasico: Earthquakes / Galaxy match at Stanford delayed due to ongoing outage
Saturday's California Clasico soccer match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles Galaxy at Stanford Stadium has been postponed, as the campus continues to deal with an ongoing power outage.
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San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
SFPD pumps up presence to protect Pride events
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack San Francisco this weekend to celebrate Pride and attend the Pride parade, and the SFPD is taking extra steps to ensure that those events are safe.
Arrest made in deadly shooting on SF Muni Metro train
A Contra Costa County man was arrested Thursday night in connection with a shooting that killed a man and wounded another on a Muni Metro train in San Francisco Wednesday morning.
Two suspects arrested, weapons confiscated in SF armed robbery
An investigation into an armed robbery Wednesday afternoon led to the arrests of 2 people and the confiscation of 2 firearms, according to a press release from the San Francisco Police Department.
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Gigantic, half-inch-long bacteria identified by team led by Bay Area scientist
Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium -- visible to the naked eye -- in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes' ex-partner 'Sunny' Balwani
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
Former worker at Tesla factory rejects $15M award in racism case
A Black former Tesla worker who said he was harassed and faced with "daily racist epithets," including the "N-word," while working at the company's Fremont plant has rejected a substantially reduced award of $15 million in his lawsuit.
Facebook agrees to court oversight on discriminatory housing ads, settles federal lawsuit
Meta, Facebook's parent company, agreed on Tuesday to change the social media site's algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and subject itself to court oversight to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theranos: 3-month trial of former exec Sunny Balwani nears end
A jury on Tuesday is scheduled to hear closing arguments in the trial of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, the former Theranos official charged with teaming up with his secret lover, CEO Elizabeth Holmes, to carry out a massive fraud.
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Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes after court blocks FDA ban
Juul can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes, at least for now, after a federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a government ban.
Alameda County lifts latest indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases decline
Three weeks after implementing an indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID-19 cases, health officials in Alameda County said the requirement will be dropped as of Saturday, June 25.
San Jose ban on flavored tobacco set to go into effect July 1
San Jose's ban on flavored tobacco will go into effect on July 1, prohibiting the sale of any tobacco products with an artificial flavor, natural flavor, aroma, herb or spice.
Drug sobering center opens to serve San Francisco's SoMa, Tenderloin
The first drug sobering center in San Francisco is open in the South of Market neighborhood to provide a safe indoor space for people intoxicated with various substances, Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Department of Public Health announced Thursday.
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Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Bay Area rallies held Friday protest U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion
Rallies and demonstrations were held across the Bay Area Friday to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade thereby ending constitutional protection for abortion.
Bay Area Planned Parenthood readies facilities for post-Roe influx
Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood said they were already increasing their resources to accommodate growing demand from out-of-state patients before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
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Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
SFPD pumps up presence to protect Pride events
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack San Francisco this weekend to celebrate Pride and attend the Pride parade, and the SFPD is taking extra steps to ensure that those events are safe.
Tourists bring economic boost to San Francisco for Pride Weekend
Business leaders said the return of Pride weekend celebrations in San Francisco has already attracted tourists from around the world, providing a needed economic boost.
Changes come anew to San Francisco Castro District, for better or worse
The neighborhood is a symbol of gay freedom known around the world, but like the city of San Francisco, the Castro is changing. Again.
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Afternoon show at Bottom of the Hill celebrates musician Lars Savage
This Sunday afternoon show at the Bottom of the Hill pays tribute to SF musician and sound engineer Lars Savage with sets from friends and former bands Terry Gross, Hot Fog and more.
Experimental punk artist's latest band headlines Great Northern
A noted noise-punk pioneer and writer returns to the Bay Area with her latest music project when the Lydia Lunch Retrovirus headlines the Great Northern Thursday night.
Bill Cosby sexually abused teen, civil jury finds
The jury awarded the victim, who is now 64-years-old, $500,000.
Fungus fashion: Mushrooms used as alternative to animal leather
One of the hottest new ideas in fashion comes from mycelium, the fibers that form the basis of mushrooms – a plant-based option that its makers say is durable, without the environmental or cruelty concerns that can come with animal skins.
Mythical African psych-rock band W.I.T.C.H. headlines the Chapel
Psychedelic rock legends in their native Zambia, African band W.I.T.C.H (an acronym for "We Intend To Cause Havoc") returns to San Francisco to headline the Chapel Wednesday.
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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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Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (6-24-22)
Pride Story: Bay Area animator's short film draws hope from her life and love
Justin Andrews introduces us to a Pixar animator, voice actress and a woman working to illustrate hope no matter how you identify. (6-24-22)
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage right
Justice Thomas urged the high court to review other cases regarding contraceptives and same-sex marriage. Wilson Walker reports. (6-24-22)
Potential impacts of Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade
CBS News Bay Area anchor Len Kiese talks to political science adjunct professor Donna Crane with San Jose State University about how women in California and other pro-abortion rights states could be impacted by the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
Anti-abortion advocates cheer Supreme Court decision
KPIX 5's Juliette Goodrich spoke to some women who are quite happy to see Roe v. Wade struck down. (6-24-22)
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JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
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East Bay scholar's tight-knit family keeps him close to home
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
East Bay scholar uses acting as a tool for self-therapy
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
Oakland scholar uses past trauma as tool for community healing
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
Scholar uses her own cancer journey to fuel her career passion
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.
East Bay scholar travels world collecting stories as citizen journalist
For more than 20 years, KPIX 5 has been telling the stories of Students Rising Above scholars. Now, SRA scholar Brenda Vasquez is leaning into her own story-telling skills as she travels the world.