Mark Zuckerberg net worth up $11B in single day after Meta stock soars
Nearly two months after losing his spot among the world's 10 richest rich people, Mark Zuckerberg is clawing his way back.
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Silicon Valley Billionaire Peter Thiel Leaving Board Of Facebook Parent Meta
Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley billionaire and advisor to former President Donald Trump, is leaving the board of directors of Facebook parent company Meta.
Market Analysts Give Zuckerberg Thumbs Down for Meta Guidance
Facebook's parent company Meta had a lackluster day on Wall Street Friday, one day after setting a record for the largest one-day value drop in stock market history.
Mark Zuckerberg May Soon Lose Top 10 Billionaire Ranking Amid Meta Stock Woes
The historic collapse in Menlo Park-based Meta's shares this week has wiped $31 billion off Mark Zuckerberg's personal wealth.
Value Of Facebook Parent Meta Drops $240 Billion In Company's Worst Trading Day
Meta Platforms, the company formerly known as Facebook, just had its worst trading day in its history as a public company.
Zuckerberg Launches Facebook's 'Next Chapter' By Renaming Company Meta
Under fire in the media and in Washington, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday he was changing the name of the company he founded to 'Meta' reflecting the social media giant's attempt to pivot to its "next chapter" and away from the controversy embroiling it.
Conservatives to QAnon: Facebook Researchers Saw How Its Algorithms Led to Misinformation
Facebook researchers in 2019 created three dummy accounts to study the platform's technology for recommending content in the News Feed. The first was for a user in India, its biggest market. Then it created two more test accounts to represent a conservative American user and a liberal one.
New Facebook Whistleblower Says Executives Shrugged as Algorithm Stoked Hate, Misinformation
A new whistleblower is taking on Menlo Park-based Facebook just a couple weeks after Frances Haugen testified to members of Congress the tech giant chooses profit over safety.
Facebook Announces New Controls for Parents, Kids Using Its Platforms
Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features, including prompting teens to take a break using its app Instagram and "nudging" teens if they are repeatedly looking at content that's not conducive to their well-being.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Fires Back: Coverage 'Misrepresents Our Work And Our Motives'
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg took to his social media platform Tuesday night, in an attempt to quell a firestorm of criticism ignited by whistleblower Frances Haugen's '60 Minutes' interview and hours of compelling testimony before a Senate subcommittee.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Plans To WFH For At Least Half Of The Next Year
Facebook is giving its employees more flexibility to work outside the office — and Mark Zuckerberg is leading by example.
Bonta Among 44 Attorneys General Telling Facebook To Drop Instagram For Kids Proposal
A bipartisan group of 44 attorneys general, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, has written to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging him to drop company plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.
Facebook Reports Soaring Quarterly Ad Revenue In 1st Quarter, Stock Jumps
Facebook's stock jumped Wednesday after the social media giant reported stronger-than-expected results for the first quarter thanks to soaring ad revenue.
Facebook Sued By Muslim Civil Rights Group Over Hate Speech
A civil rights group filed a lawsuit against Facebook Thursday, saying CEO Mark Zuckerberg made "false and deceptive" statements to Congress when he said the social media site he founded removes hate speech and other rule-breaking materials.
Google Makes Publisher Deals With Australia But Facebook Balks
Google struck a deal with the government of Australia to pay for journalism this week while Facebook began restricting news sharing on its site as Australian lawmakers moved forward to make digital giants pay for their use of news stories.
Zuckerberg, 24 Others Help Start $100M 'California Black Freedom Fund'
More than two dozen philanthropic organizations and corporations on Thursday launched the California Black Freedom Fund, a $100 million, five-year initiative that they say will provide resources to Black-led organizations in the state that are seeking to eradicate systemic racism.
UPDATE: Twitter Unlocks Trump Account; Facebook, Instagram Account Lockouts Extended
While President Donald Trump regained access to his Twitter account Thursday, Facebook said it was extending a block of his Facebook and Instagram accounts indefinitely.
San Francisco Supes Vote 10-1 To Condemn SF General Name Change
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 10-1 to pass a resolution condemning the naming of San Francisco General Hospital after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
California Joins Lawsuit Against Facebook For Predatory, Monopolistic Behavior
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Wednesday announced that the state has joined a lawsuit against Facebook for allegedly violating federal antitrust laws by purchasing emerging competitors to maintain a monopoly.
Trump Administration Accuses Facebook Of Discriminating Against US Workers, Favoring Those With H-1B Visas
The Trump administration is accusing Facebook in a lawsuit of discriminating against U.S. workers in favor of foreigners with special visas to fill more than 2,600 high-paying jobs.
Twitter, Facebook CEOs Defend Actions On Election Disinformation Before Senate Judiciary Committee
The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter are being summoned before Congress to defend their handling of disinformation in the 2020 presidential election, even as lawmakers questioning them are deeply divided over the election's integrity and results.
Mark Zuckerberg: Steve Bannon's Beheading Comments Aren't Enough To Ban Him From Facebook
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told staff at a company meeting on Thursday that Steve Bannon suggesting that Dr. Anthony Fauci and FBI Director Christopher Wray should be beheaded was not enough of a violation of Facebook's rules to permanently suspend him.
Twitter, Google, Facebook CEOs To Face Grilling From Republican Senators
Less than a week before Election Day, the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are set to be grilled by Republican senators making unfounded allegations that the tech giants show anti-conservative bias. Democrats want to expand the discussion to include issues such as the companies' impact on local news.
Senate Republicans Order Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey To Testify
The GOP push against Facebook and Twitter accelerated Thursday after Republican senators threatened the CEOs of the social media companies with subpoenas.
Facebook's Oversight Board Finally Hearing Cases, 2 Years After Being First Announced
Facebook's court-like Oversight Board for appealing content decisions will now begin receiving cases, officials of the social media giant headquartered in Menlo Park said Thursday.
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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.
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.
2 pedestrians die in San Francisco SoMa collision with taxi
Two people were killed after a taxi drove onto a sidewalk in San Francisco Sunday afternoon.
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.
Residents breathe sigh of relief as Quail Fire reaches 85% containment
A weed whacker may have sparked a large fire just north of Vacaville, forcing Cal Fire to issue an evacuation order to dozens of families on Saturday afternoon.
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.
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.
Red Flag warning issued for most of Solano County
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for most of Solano County for parts of Monday and Tuesday due to conditions that are ripe for fast-moving wildfires
Verbal confrontation on Santa Rosa street ends in deadly gunfire
A 28-year-old Santa Rosa man was killed early Sunday, the city's 6th homicide of the year, after a heated exchange of words ended in deadly gunfire.
Dramatic CHP Daly City cliff rescue captured on video
Despite challenging winds, a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew plucked a man clinging to a Daly City cliff 500 feet above the Pacific Ocean -- a rescue recorded on video.
Warriors stars Jordan Poole, Kevon Looney share special hometown bond
The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks may have been eliminated from the 2022 NBA playoffs, but that doesn't mean the Brew City isn't still well represented in the post-season.
Military plane carrying 39 tons of baby formula arrives in U.S.
The shipment was the first of several flights carrying infant formula from Europe expected this weekend to relieve the deepening shortage in the U.S.
San Francisco professional cyclist found slain in Austin
Authorities are searching for a woman accused of fatally shooting San Francisco cyclist Anna Wilson
Pandemic fiscal challenges still threaten San Francisco small businesses
The owner of a plant store on Van Ness Avenue says she is just days away from closing her small business after 10 years as the pandemic continues to create challenges and she lacks the financial support needed to keep her doors open.
Families, community members step up to save Novato High Prom
It was a night to remember in so many ways for students at the Novato High prom Saturday after riding an emotional rollercoaster in the wake of a bus company hired to provide transportation to the venue coming up short of drivers.
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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.
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.
2 pedestrians die in San Francisco SoMa collision with taxi
Two people were killed after a taxi drove onto a sidewalk in San Francisco Sunday afternoon.
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.
Residents breathe sigh of relief as Quail Fire reaches 85% containment
A weed whacker may have sparked a large fire just north of Vacaville, forcing Cal Fire to issue an evacuation order to dozens of families on Saturday afternoon.
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2 pedestrians die in San Francisco SoMa collision with taxi
Two people were killed after a taxi drove onto a sidewalk in San Francisco Sunday afternoon.
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.
Dramatic CHP Daly City cliff rescue captured on video
Despite challenging winds, a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew plucked a man clinging to a Daly City cliff 500 feet above the Pacific Ocean -- a rescue recorded on video.
San Francisco professional cyclist found slain in Austin
Authorities are searching for a woman accused of fatally shooting San Francisco cyclist Anna Wilson
Pandemic fiscal challenges still threaten San Francisco small businesses
The owner of a plant store on Van Ness Avenue says she is just days away from closing her small business after 10 years as the pandemic continues to create challenges and she lacks the financial support needed to keep her doors open.
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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.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe faces trial on 2 counts of DUI
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday it was forwarding two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol against Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe to the court for trial.
Woman kidnapped, assaulted near the Del Norte BART station
A woman was hospitalized after she was kidnapped, pistol whipped and robbed near the Del Norte BART station on Friday night.
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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.
Senators target Big Tech's digital advertising machine with new proposal
Google, Facebook's parent Meta, and Amazon could have to spin off chunks of their advertising businesses under Congress's latest bill targeting Big Tech, according to the US senators behind the proposal.
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Residents breathe sigh of relief as Quail Fire reaches 85% containment
A weed whacker may have sparked a large fire just north of Vacaville, forcing Cal Fire to issue an evacuation order to dozens of families on Saturday afternoon.
Red Flag warning issued for most of Solano County
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for most of Solano County for parts of Monday and Tuesday due to conditions that are ripe for fast-moving wildfires
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.
Verbal confrontation on Santa Rosa street ends in deadly gunfire
A 28-year-old Santa Rosa man was killed early Sunday, the city's 6th homicide of the year, after a heated exchange of words ended in deadly gunfire.
Families, community members step up to save Novato High Prom
It was a night to remember in so many ways for students at the Novato High prom Saturday after riding an emotional rollercoaster in the wake of a bus company hired to provide transportation to the venue coming up short of drivers.
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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.
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.
Ohtani, Trout HRs back Sandoval in Angels' 4-1 win over A's
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run and Mike Trout added a solo shot in the Angels' 4-1 victory over the A's on Sunday.
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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.
Verbal confrontation on Santa Rosa street ends in deadly gunfire
A 28-year-old Santa Rosa man was killed early Sunday, the city's 6th homicide of the year, after a heated exchange of words ended in deadly gunfire.
San Francisco professional cyclist found slain in Austin
Authorities are searching for a woman accused of fatally shooting San Francisco cyclist Anna Wilson
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe faces trial on 2 counts of DUI
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday it was forwarding two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol against Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe to the court for trial.
Scammer targets desperate Santa Rosa mom searching for baby formula
Keely Aguilar has encountered both sides of humanity in her desperate search for the baby formula needed to keep her 11-year-old daughter Natalia alive.
Technology
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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.
Senators target Big Tech's digital advertising machine with new proposal
Google, Facebook's parent Meta, and Amazon could have to spin off chunks of their advertising businesses under Congress's latest bill targeting Big Tech, according to the US senators behind the proposal.
NHTSA sends team to probe Tesla crash in California that killed 3
The U.S. government's road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system.
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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.
Baby formula shortage puts Santa Rosa mom in life-and-death struggle
For 11 years, Keely Aguilar has fought day and night to keep her daughter alive, but now the national baby formula shortage has added to her woes.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as five
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
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Cindy Chavez, Matt Mahan vie for San Jose mayor
KPIX 5's Devin Fehely sat down with two candidates running to fill San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo's seat. (5-22-22)
Military plane carrying 39 tons of baby formula arrives in U.S.
The shipment was the first of several flights carrying infant formula from Europe expected this weekend to relieve the deepening shortage in the U.S.
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.
San Francisco City Attorney sues Tenderloin SRO owner over building conditions
The owner of a single room occupancy hotel in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood is being sued for allegedly creating a public nuisance and ignoring health and safety violations.
San Francisco archbishop bans Pelosi from receiving communion due to abortion stance
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone on Friday announced that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi would not be allowed to receive communion due to her stance on abortion in an open letter.
LGBTQ
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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.
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.
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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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Warriors fans joyfully celebrate playoff win at Thrive City
Fans go wild as Steph Curry scores 31 and Warriors move within a game of moving on to the NBA Finals
First Alert Weather Forecast for Monday morning
Temperatures soar, windy conditions, Red Flag Warning for Solano County
KPIX Now -- Monday morning headlines from the KPIX newsroom
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Warriors fans pack Thrive City for Game 3 watch party
Even though the Warriors were on the road, back here at Chase Center in San Francisco, Thrive City was electric as the Dubs dominated the Mavericks in Game 3. Betty Yu reports. (5-22-22)
2 pedestrians die in San Francisco SoMa collision with taxi
Two people were killed after a taxi drove onto a sidewalk in San Francisco Sunday afternoon. (5-22-22)
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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.