Authorities seek help finding vandalism suspects behind Yosemite graffiti
Officials at Yosemite National Park are asking for the public's help to track down the individual or individuals behind graffiti recently painted in the park.
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Point Reyes weekend beach closures extended to protect snowy plovers
Closures for stretch of beach along the Point Reyes National Seashore will continue through early September to protect snowy plovers during nesting season.
Hundreds Attend Retirement Party in Richmond for Beloved Centenarian Park Ranger
Betty Reid Soskin, America's oldest park ranger, retired from her job at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond and hundreds showed up Saturday to wish her well.
Betty Reid Soskin, Nation's Oldest Park Ranger, Retires At Age 100
Betty Reid Soskin, an East Bay author, social justice activist, and at age 100 the oldest active ranger in the National Park Service (NPS), retired Thursday after a final year that celebrated her career and her work at Richmond's Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park.
Rescue Crews Seeking Person In Water Near Muir Beach; 2 Others Brought to Shore
A multi-agency search and rescue operation was underway Monday afternoon near Muir Beach to find a person reported in the water.
National Park Service Proposes Parking Fees at Popular Bay Area Beaches
Sunday is the final day for the public to weigh in on a plan to begin charging fees at some national park sites in the Bay Area.
National Park Service Announces Plan For Tule Elk Population At Point Reyes Amid Criticism From Activists
The National Park Service issued a record of decision Monday in response to reports of tule elk dying at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Skeletal Remains Found At Point Reyes National Seashore
Federal law enforcement announced an investigation Monday into the discovery of skeletal remains found last week at Point Reyes National Seashore.
National Park Service May End Free Parking At Bay Area's Most Popular Getaways
The National Park Service may end free parking at nine sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Popular spots like Stinson, China and Baker beaches among others may soon start charging for parking.
Volunteers Carry Water Miles to Help Struggling Point Reyes Tule Elk Survive Drought
On Saturday at Point Reyes, dozens of volunteers trekked 6 miles round-trip, carrying gallons of water, to replenish a watering hole used by tule elk trying to survive the drought.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area Proposes Parking Fees At Some Sites
The National Park Service on Friday announced plans to add new parking fees at sites in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco and Marin County.
Animal Rights Group Sues Park Service Over Dying Elk At Point Reyes National Seashore
Dozens of tule elk at Point Reyes National Seashore have died from starvation and dehydration in the last year because the animals couldn't get past a fence that the National Park Service placed to stop them from competing for food and water with cattle, according to a lawsuit.
San Jose Hiker Plunges To His Death On Mount Russell In Sequoia National Park
A 56-year-old San Jose man died after falling about 500 feet while hiking in Sequoia National Park on Memorial Day, according to the National Park Service.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area May Hike Some Use Fees, Parking Rates In October
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which includes some of the Bay Area's most iconic recreation sites, might be introducing new fees for select activities in October in order to keep up with park maintenance.
Yosemite To Implement Day-Use Reservation Plan For Park Visitors
Visitors to Yosemite National Park will need a day-use reservation to enter the park beginning next month, park officials announced Thursday.
Body Of Woodside Woman Found Below Rim Of Grand Canyon
Body recovery teams retrieved the body of a missing Woodside woman discovered hundreds of feet below the rim of the Grand Canyon on Tuesday, according to the National Park Service.
Park Service Announcement of Yosemite Hiker's Death Delayed for Days
"Alice" Yu Xie, a woman who was declared missing while hiking in Yosemite National Park, was found dead the same day without a public update from the National Park Service.
National Park Service Releases Point Reyes Plan; Limit To Size Of Tule Elk Herd; Allow Cattle Ranching
The National Park Service has released the final version of a report detailing how it wants to manage private ranching and tule elk herds in Point Reyes National Seashore and the north district of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Point Reyes Protest Calls Out Park Service Over Tule Elk Water Supply
On Sunday, protesters staged an unusual photo op to highlight the conflict between cattle ranchers and a herd of elk at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Alcatraz Opening Up For Recreational Use Next Week
The National Park Service said Thursday that it intends to resume recreational access to Alcatraz Island following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
NPS: Yosemite Bears Getting Hit, Killed By Speeders Through Park
The National Park Service said on Friday at least four bears have been hit by cars in recent days, two that were killed, by people who are speeding through the park.
Coronavirus Found in Yosemite National Park Sewage
Tests of untreated waste water from Yosemite National Park have confirmed the presence of coronavirus and the recently-reopened park is cutting the number of vehicle passes in half.
Reopening: Yosemite Reportedly Opening Thursday, Reservations Required
After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Yosemite National Park is set to reopen to the general public.
Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore On Baker Beach In San Francisco
A dead humpback whale washed ashore in San Francisco Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Stomach Illness Outbreak At Yosemite Prompts Major Clean-Up
Federal health officials are inspecting Yosemite National Park's food service areas after at least a dozen people have fallen ill with stomach issues.
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'Safe and sane' consumer fireworks remain available in parts of Bay Area
With Fourth of July around the corner, "safe and sane" fireworks are on sale in several locations in the Bay Area.
1 dead, 2 wounded in separate Friday-night Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating shootings that occurred on Friday, one of which resulted in a homicide.
San Francisco police make arrest in Bayview District homicide
San Francisco police have arrested a man on suspicion of the shooting death of another on Friday in the Bayview.
Where to Find Bay Area July 4th Parades And Fireworks Shows
Some July 4th festivities across the Bay Area will be returning for the first time in two years since the pandemic began this holiday, celebrating with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.
Pro-choice demonstrators march in Burlingame Saturday
Supporters of abortion rights who rallied in Burlingame's Washington Park on Saturday acknowledged their task will require an ongoing commitment to restore what the Supreme Court has just taken away.
Toro's 9th-inning single sends Mariners over A's
Abraham Toro singled home the winning run in the ninth to lift the Mariners over the A's 2-1 Saturday.
White Sox hold off Giants 5-3
Gavin Sheets doubled twice and drove in two runs and the White Sox held on for a 5-3 victory against the Giants on Saturday.
Arson suspect arrested in Colusa County for fire that burned 2 homes
A Colusa County man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a fire that destroyed a mobile home and damaged another residence and two sheds Thursday, Cal Fire officials said.
Bone-dry Santa Clara County on high alert for illegal fireworks
With the extremely dry conditions this Fourth of July holiday weekend, authorities are on high alert in the Santa Clara County where fireworks are banned.
Suspects arrested after armed robbery in Danville Trader Joe's parking lot
Authorities arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that happened in the parking lot of a Danville Trader Joe's store Friday afternoon.
San Jose police investigate two downtown stabbings; 3 hospitalized, 1 arrested
Police in San Jose are investigating two separate stabbing incidents early Saturday that left three people hospitalized and one suspect in custody.
16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of sexual battery in Rohnert Park
A 16-year-old youth from Cotati was arrested Friday on suspicion of assaulting women on trails in Rohnert Park over the past week, police said.
July 4th holiday weekend kicks off hellish summer for some air travelers
The July 4th holiday weekend is off to a rough start for many people choosing to fly. The summer travel season is packed with unprecedented challenges for thousands of travelers.
For now, wary US treads water with transformed COVID
"It's going to be a good summer and we deserve this break," said Ali Mokdad, a professor of health metrics sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Oakland man charged with fentanyl, meth sales in San Francisco's Tenderloin
An Oakland man has been charged with distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood.
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'Safe and sane' consumer fireworks remain available in parts of Bay Area
With Fourth of July around the corner, "safe and sane" fireworks are on sale in several locations in the Bay Area.
1 dead, 2 wounded in separate Friday-night Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating shootings that occurred on Friday, one of which resulted in a homicide.
San Francisco police make arrest in Bayview District homicide
San Francisco police have arrested a man on suspicion of the shooting death of another on Friday in the Bayview.
Pro-choice demonstrators march in Burlingame Saturday
Supporters of abortion rights who rallied in Burlingame's Washington Park on Saturday acknowledged their task will require an ongoing commitment to restore what the Supreme Court has just taken away.
Arson suspect arrested in Colusa County for fire that burned 2 homes
A Colusa County man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a fire that destroyed a mobile home and damaged another residence and two sheds Thursday, Cal Fire officials said.
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'Safe and sane' consumer fireworks remain available in parts of Bay Area
With Fourth of July around the corner, "safe and sane" fireworks are on sale in several locations in the Bay Area.
San Francisco police make arrest in Bayview District homicide
San Francisco police have arrested a man on suspicion of the shooting death of another on Friday in the Bayview.
Pro-choice demonstrators march in Burlingame Saturday
Supporters of abortion rights who rallied in Burlingame's Washington Park on Saturday acknowledged their task will require an ongoing commitment to restore what the Supreme Court has just taken away.
July 4th holiday weekend kicks off hellish summer for some air travelers
The July 4th holiday weekend is off to a rough start for many people choosing to fly. The summer travel season is packed with unprecedented challenges for thousands of travelers.
Oakland man charged with fentanyl, meth sales in San Francisco's Tenderloin
An Oakland man has been charged with distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood.
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1 dead, 2 wounded in separate Friday-night Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating shootings that occurred on Friday, one of which resulted in a homicide.
Suspects arrested after armed robbery in Danville Trader Joe's parking lot
Authorities arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that happened in the parking lot of a Danville Trader Joe's store Friday afternoon.
East Bay man fixes, donates bikes to benefit needy
A Castro Valley man fixes up bicycles and gives them away to people who otherwise couldn't afford them.
Con Fire officially merges with East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
The much-anticipated consolidation of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District became official Friday.
Safety measures announced in Oakland ahead of Fourth of July holiday
With large crowds anticipated at Lake Merritt over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the City of Oakland has announced temporary safety measures at many public gathering places.
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Bone-dry Santa Clara County on high alert for illegal fireworks
With the extremely dry conditions this Fourth of July holiday weekend, authorities are on high alert in the Santa Clara County where fireworks are banned.
San Jose police investigate two downtown stabbings; 3 hospitalized, 1 arrested
Police in San Jose are investigating two separate stabbing incidents early Saturday that left three people hospitalized and one suspect in custody.
Forget fireworks, it's food prices that are exploding this Fourth of July
With so many firework restrictions in place across the Bay Area, spending too much on sparklers won't be a problem this 4th of July. Stocking up for a barbeque, on the other hand, is another story.
San Jose resident Lebnitz Tran pleads guilty to $3.6M COVID funds fraud
A San Jose man accused of submitting multiple fake applications for small business COVID relief funds - obtaining more than $3 million in fraudulent payments that funded a luxury lifestyle - pleaded guilty to criminal charges, authorities said Friday.
Big Basin Redwoods to partially open for 1st time since 2020 wildfire
Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County is partially reopening for the first time since the CZU Lightning Complex Fire destroyed much of the park in August 2020.
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Arson suspect arrested in Colusa County for fire that burned 2 homes
A Colusa County man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a fire that destroyed a mobile home and damaged another residence and two sheds Thursday, Cal Fire officials said.
Elderly man struck, killed crossing Rohnert Park Expressway Friday
An 82-year-old Rohnert Park man was struck and killed Friday by a passing vehicle while attempting to cross busy Rohnert Park Expressway.
North Bay woman sentenced for embezzling from employers, tax evasion
A Petaluma woman has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employers, along with tax evasion.
UPDATE: Highway 29 reopens after hazmat spill near St. Helena cleaned up
State Highway 29 in the area of St. Helena reopened Thursday afternoon after a hazardous materials spill caused an hours-long closure, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Marin County Fair returns to San Rafael in-person for first time since 2019
For the first time since the pandemic shutdown in 2019, the Marin County Fair will be in-person from Thursday through Monday, July 4 at the fairgrounds in San Rafael.
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Toro's 9th-inning single sends Mariners over A's
Abraham Toro singled home the winning run in the ninth to lift the Mariners over the A's 2-1 Saturday.
White Sox hold off Giants 5-3
Gavin Sheets doubled twice and drove in two runs and the White Sox held on for a 5-3 victory against the Giants on Saturday.
Giants fall in pitching duel to White Sox 1-0
Leury García broke up a scoreless game on an RBI single with two outs in the top of the ninth and the White Sox beat the Giants 1-0 on Friday night.
Murphy's 2 RBIs lift Oakland to 3-1 win over Mariners
Sean Murphy delivered a pair of key two-out hits, including a solo home run and the Oakland A's beat the Mariners 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Update: Warriors lose Lee, GPII, Porter; Looney signs 3-year deal
The Golden State Warriors brought back one of their key free agents, retaining Kevon Looney on a three-year deal that could be worth about $26 million, but lost three other pieces.
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1 dead, 2 wounded in separate Friday-night Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating shootings that occurred on Friday, one of which resulted in a homicide.
San Francisco police make arrest in Bayview District homicide
San Francisco police have arrested a man on suspicion of the shooting death of another on Friday in the Bayview.
Arson suspect arrested in Colusa County for fire that burned 2 homes
A Colusa County man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a fire that destroyed a mobile home and damaged another residence and two sheds Thursday, Cal Fire officials said.
Suspects arrested after armed robbery in Danville Trader Joe's parking lot
Authorities arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that happened in the parking lot of a Danville Trader Joe's store Friday afternoon.
San Jose police investigate two downtown stabbings; 3 hospitalized, 1 arrested
Police in San Jose are investigating two separate stabbing incidents early Saturday that left three people hospitalized and one suspect in custody.
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Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.
Intel's 'Silicon Heartland' factory boon for Ohio, but families mourn homes
When President Joe Biden applauded a decision by Santa Clara-based Intel Corp. to build a $20 billion semiconductor operation on "1,000 empty acres of land" in Ohio, it didn't sit well with Tressie Corsi.
Cellphone data tracking technology will help anti-abortion prosecutions
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
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.
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Assembly approves bid to open safe injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland
The California state Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial bill allowing Oakland and San Francisco, along with Los Angeles, to set up places where opioid users could legally inject drugs in supervised settings.
California first to cover health care for all immigrants
California will become the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
New California law aims to make school less of a yawn with later starts
Beginning this fall high schools in the nation's most populous state can't start before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools can't start before 8 a.m. under a 2019 first-in-the-nation law forbidding earlier start times.
Santa Cruz Co. reports 1st probable case of monkeypox
Santa Cruz County public health officials announced Wednesday that the county's first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a local resident.
County officials confirm finding West Nile Virus in Milpitas
County officials said Wednesday that West Nile virus was detected in Santa Clara County for the first time this year.
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California lacked safeguards for exposed gun owner info, experts say
Cybersecurity experts say the California Department of Justice apparently failed to follow basic security procedures on its website, exposing the personal information of potentially hundreds of thousands of gun owners.
Gov. Newsom signs law ending loitering arrests for prostitution
Gov. Newsom on Friday signed a new state law supported by San Francisco state senator Scott Wiener that will stop police from arresting anyone for loitering with the intent to engage in prostitution.
Californians to decide 7 ballot measures in November
California voters will weigh in on seven ballot measures this fall, the fewest to appear on a statewide general election ballot since 2014.
Federal funding support for COVID pandemic ends Friday
Ongoing federal funding support for local governments to combat the COVID-19 pandemic dried up Friday, prompting some Bay Area counties to modify how they will respond to future surges and variants.
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom talks about her new documentary
First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom recently sat down with KPIX 5 anchor Juliette Goodrich to talk about the latest documentary she directed called "Fair Play."
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Drag show near Sacramento disrupted, Proud Boys possibly involved
A drag show in Yolo County near Sacramento was disrupted by a group making homophobic and transphobic remarks Thursday night, as the establishment also faced online threats for the event.
Gay, lesbian veterans receive overdue recognition
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
Danville family's pride flag stolen from their home twice
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
Men on Pointe: Bay Area duo shakes up 'traditional' views of ballet
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
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Geographer, Cold War Kids bring indie-rock to Stern Grove Sunday
The Stern Grove music festival returns with its eclectic lineup of musicians this Sunday, with performers Geographer and Cold War Kids both having Bay Area ties.
Where to Find Bay Area July 4th Parades And Fireworks Shows
Some July 4th festivities across the Bay Area will be returning for the first time in two years since the pandemic began this holiday, celebrating with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom talks about her new documentary
First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom recently sat down with KPIX 5 anchor Juliette Goodrich to talk about the latest documentary she directed called "Fair Play."
Marin County Fair returns to San Rafael in-person for first time since 2019
For the first time since the pandemic shutdown in 2019, the Marin County Fair will be in-person from Thursday through Monday, July 4 at the fairgrounds in San Rafael.
Punk-rock meltdown takes over Oakland's Mosswood Park
After a two-year pandemic delay, the highly anticipated return of the Mosswood Meltdown this weekend brings an array of local and national punk acts to Oakland including Bikini Kill, Kim Gordon, the Dirtbombs and more.
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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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'Safe and sane' consumer fireworks remain available in parts of Bay Area
With Fourth of July around the corner, "safe and sane" fireworks are on sale in several locations in the Bay Area. Max Darrow reports. (7-2-22)
Pro-choice demonstrators march in Burlingame Saturday
Supporters of abortion rights who rallied in Burlingame on Saturday in an ongoing effort to restore what the Supreme Court has taken away. Shawn Chitnis reports. (7-2-22)
Coronavirus infection rate creeps back up in Bay Area
San Francisco's test positivity rate is at 15% and climbing, fueled by new strains of the omicron variant. Devin Fehely reports. (7-2-22)
Marin County Fair returns
The Marin Fair is back up and running this weekend after two years of restrictions and shutdowns. Juliette Goodrich reports. (7-2-22)
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Therapy group helps people let go of their grief in waters of the Pacific
A Pacifica woman provides a safe place to gather in person to grieve and share community in the pandemic.
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.
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Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.
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.