Bill Requiring Parents To Inform Schools Of Gun Ownership Dies In Committee
A bill requiring parents to tell school officials if they keep guns in the house went "too far" according to some legislators and it died in committee Wednesday.
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Proposal Permanently Banning Cow Palace Gun Shows Approved By State Senate
A bill to ban gun shows at the Cow Palace permanently has passed the California State Senate.
NRA Drops Lawsuit Against San Francisco Over 'Terrorist' Label
The National Rifle Association on Thursday dropped a lawsuit it filed against the city of San Francisco back in September over city supervisors' decision to label the group a domestic terrorist organization.
San Francisco Mayor Dismisses NRA Claims Of Retreat On 'Terrorist' Resolution
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday dismissed the National Rifle Association's claims that she was backing down from the city's non-binding resolution labeling the NRA as a "terrorist organization."
NRA Sues San Francisco Over Resolution Labeling It A 'Domestic Terrorist Organization'
The National Rifle Association has sued San Francisco where city officials recently declared the gun-rights lobby a terrorist organization.
Trump Reassures NRA: 'We Will Protect Your Second Amendment'
President Donald Trump sought to reassure National Rifle Association members at their 2018 annual meeting Friday that their Second Amendment rights are safe in the midst of a national conversation on gun law reform.
'Trump Slump' in Gun Sales Continues Despite Control Debate
Sales of firearms slowed after the election of Donald Trump as president in 2016 allayed fears of a Democratic crackdown on gun owners. That trend has continued.
Trump Says Some Lawmakers Too Fearful Of NRA To Act On Guns
Putting fellow Republicans in the hot seat, President Donald Trump is calling for quick and substantial changes to the nation's gun laws even as he criticizes lawmakers for being too fearful of the National Rifle Association to act.
NRA Backlash: Big Brands Sever Ties to Gun Lobby
The National Rifle Association is facing a corporate backlash as companies take a closer look at their investments, co-branding deals and other ties to the gun industry following the latest school massacre.
Enterprise Ends Car Rental Discount for NRA Members
Responding to a backlash over a mass shooting that left 17 people dead at a Florida high school, car rental company Enterprise says it is ending a discount program for National Rifle Association members.
Trump Slump? Smith & Wesson Owner's Profits Plunge 90% Year Over Year
American Outdoor Brands, a major gun manufacturer which owns the Smith & Wesson brand, reported a 90% drop in quarterly profit when compared to the same period last year.
House Passes Bill Loosening Gun Restrictions
The House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday loosening gun regulations and allowing those with permits to carry concealed weapons to legally travel with those firearms to other states, a top priority of the National Rifle Association.
Democratic Attorneys General Unite Against Concealed-Carry Gun Proposal
Attorneys general from 17 states are calling on Congress to abandon legislation backed by the National Rifle Association that would allow concealed-carry gun permits issued in one state to be valid in all states.
GOP Leaders: No Action On Gun Legislation In Wake Of Vegas Massacre
The congressional inaction underscored the power of the National Rifle Association and the political stakes for lawmakers who maintain their support for the constitutional right to bear arms and fear any challenge to their fealty.
NRA Files Legal Challenge To New California Gun Laws
The first in a series of challenges to new California gun laws prompted by the San Bernardino terror attack has been filed by a state affiliate of the National Rifle Association.
New Wave Of Media Coverage Focuses On Gun Violence In America
The headline-driven nature of gun-violence coverage is starting to shift, with documentarians, TV networks and others producing more nuanced, probing examination.
Supreme Court Rejects NRA Efforts To Loosen San Francisco Gun Control Laws
An appeal of two of San Francisco's gun laws led by the National Rifle Association was rejected by the Supreme Court.
Federal Court Upholds Sunnyvale's Ban On Gun Magazines That Can Hold More Than 10 Bullets
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Sunnyvale's ban on gun magazines that can hold more than 10 bullets.
Filing False Report To Have A Person's Guns Seized Would Be Felony Under Bill From SoCal Lawmaker
Filing a false report for a restraining order to remove guns from someone thought to be at risk would become a felony under a proposed bill by a Southern California assemblywoman.
NRA, 26 Conservative States Sue To Overturn San Francisco Gun Security Rules
The National Rifle Association and 26 conservative states are suing the city and Count of San Francisco over laws requiring handguns be locked up when not being handled.
Sunnyvale's Ban On Large Ammunition Magazines Goes Before 9th U.S. Circuit Court Of Appeals
A group of Sunnyvale gun owners – backed by the National Rifle Association – are set to urge the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to invalidate a law banning gun owners from holding large amounts of ammunition.
NRA Loses Latest Challenge To San Francisco Gun, Bullet Regulations
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday said the city can require handgun owners to secure weapons in lockers, keep them on their bodies or apply trigger locks to the guns when stored at home. The three-judge panel also upheld the city's sales ban on ammunition that expands on impact and is often referred to as hollow point bullets.
NRA Seeks To Block Sunnyvale Gun Magazine Ban
The National Rifle Association is asking Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy to block enforcement of a California city ordinance that bans gun magazines capable of holding more than 10 bullets.
Judge Upholds Sunnyvale Ban On High-Capacity Gun Magazines
A judge on Wednesday upheld a Bay Area city's ban on gun magazines that can hold more than 10 bullets, the second similar ruling from a federal court in less than a month.
Judge Upholds San Francisco Gun Magazine Ban
A federal judge has upheld San Francisco's ban on gun magazines that can hold more than 10 bullets.
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Bay Area food bank takes fundraising 'Back to the Future'
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano held their annual fundraiser Thursday night at West Wind Solano Drive-In in Concord.
Man dead, another wounded in San Francisco police shooting
San Francisco police were at the scene of a deadly, officer-involved shooting Thursday night near Mariposa Park in the city's Mission Bay and Dogpatch neighborhoods.
4 companies fined in worker death at Valero Benicia refinery
Cal OSHA regulators fined a Bay Area refinery and three contractor companies more than $1.75 million for safety violations in the death of a worker who suffocated while trying to clean a well.
Community mourns Filipino restaurant co-owner killed in Oakland shooting
The co-owner of an Oakland Filipino restaurant died from gunfire Wednesday night, the restaurant said on Instagram.
Windy, dry weather raises wildfire risk across Bay Area
Windy and dry conditions pose an increased risk of wildfires Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
BART service resumes in East Bay following brush fire
BART service between the Concord and Pleasant Hill BART stations was resumed Thursday evening after service was shut down due to a brush fire burning near the tracks.
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.
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.
2 arrested, 3rd suspect sought in El Cerrito home invasion
Police arrested two suspects and are searching for a third in connection with a home invasion and shooting in El Cerrito on Wednesday morning.
Business travel to San Francisco seeing post-pandemic recovery
As the San Francisco economic rebound continues, business travel to the city is finally beginning to come back to life.
Filipinos seeing more representation in new films, television
Asians represent seven percent of America's population, but only one percent of characters in children's TV shows, according to Common Sense Media. But that is changing.
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.
San Jose crews extinguish brush fire at Overfelt Gardens
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to have put out a brush fire that broke out in Overfelt Gardens on McKee Road in San Jose Thursday afternoon.
Anti-abortion activist charged with stalking, harassing SF doctor
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
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Bay Area food bank takes fundraising 'Back to the Future'
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano held their annual fundraiser Thursday night at West Wind Solano Drive-In in Concord.
Man dead, another wounded in San Francisco police shooting
San Francisco police were at the scene of a deadly, officer-involved shooting Thursday night near Mariposa Park in the city's Mission Bay and Dogpatch neighborhoods.
4 companies fined in worker death at Valero Benicia refinery
Cal OSHA regulators fined a Bay Area refinery and three contractor companies more than $1.75 million for safety violations in the death of a worker who suffocated while trying to clean a well.
Community mourns Filipino restaurant co-owner killed in Oakland shooting
The co-owner of an Oakland Filipino restaurant died from gunfire Wednesday night, the restaurant said on Instagram.
Windy, dry weather raises wildfire risk across Bay Area
Windy and dry conditions pose an increased risk of wildfires Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Man dead, another wounded in San Francisco police shooting
San Francisco police were at the scene of a deadly, officer-involved shooting Thursday night near Mariposa Park in the city's Mission Bay and Dogpatch neighborhoods.
Business travel to San Francisco seeing post-pandemic recovery
As the San Francisco economic rebound continues, business travel to the city is finally beginning to come back to life.
Anti-abortion activist charged with stalking, harassing SF doctor
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
Grand jury indicts Beverly Hills attorney for alleged fraudulent ADA lawsuit scheme
Beverly Hills attorney Kousha Berokim has been indicted for an alleged scheme demanding monetary settlements from San Francisco businesses and nonprofits to avoid Americans With Disabilities Act lawsuits.
Shooting injures 1 in San Francisco's Mission District
A shooting in San Francisco's Mission District left a 35-year-old man injured early Thursday morning, police said.
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Bay Area food bank takes fundraising 'Back to the Future'
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano held their annual fundraiser Thursday night at West Wind Solano Drive-In in Concord.
Community mourns Filipino restaurant co-owner killed in Oakland shooting
The co-owner of an Oakland Filipino restaurant died from gunfire Wednesday night, the restaurant said on Instagram.
BART service resumes in East Bay following brush fire
BART service between the Concord and Pleasant Hill BART stations was resumed Thursday evening after service was shut down due to a brush fire burning near the tracks.
2 arrested, 3rd suspect sought in El Cerrito home invasion
Police arrested two suspects and are searching for a third in connection with a home invasion and shooting in El Cerrito on Wednesday morning.
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.
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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.
San Jose crews extinguish brush fire at Overfelt Gardens
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to have put out a brush fire that broke out in Overfelt Gardens on McKee Road in San Jose Thursday afternoon.
San Jose police chief rolls out reform plan in wake of multiple officer scandals
Police Chief Anthony Mata, flanked by other department leaders and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, announced on Wednesday changes to department policy that will offer more oversight.
South Bay piano teacher accused of inappropriately touching student
A piano teacher in the South Bay was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery amid allegations of inappropriately touching a student.
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4 companies fined in worker death at Valero Benicia refinery
Cal OSHA regulators fined a Bay Area refinery and three contractor companies more than $1.75 million for safety violations in the death of a worker who suffocated while trying to clean a well.
Healdsburg man sentenced to 8 years for shooting, drug possession
A Healdsburg man was sentenced to eight years in state prison Thursday in connection with two shootings and drug possession, prosecutors said.
Warm temperatures, dry, gusty winds trigger Solano County Red Flag Warning
A weather system passing to the east of the San Francisco Bay Area will whip up winds in the East and North Bay hills late Thursday night, elevating wildfire fears.
1 dead, 2 arrested following robbery, stabbing in Fairfield
Fairfield police arrested a 43-year-old robbery suspect and a 26-year-old murder suspect after police connected their two cases on Monday.
Caught on camera: Arsonist sets fire to Vallejo gourmet market
A beloved gourmet grocery store was heavily damaged in a suspected arson fire early Tuesday morning in downtown Vallejo with the suspected arsonist captured on security video.
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Andrew Wiggins 2-way play captures the limelight In Warriors Game 1 win
After years of being tagged an underachiever, Golden State's Andrew Wiggins has emerged this season as an All-Star, earning a new nickname -- "Two-Way Wiggs"
Curry, Wiggins lead Golden State to a 112-87 opening Western Conference Finals win
Steph Curry scored 21 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and sat out the entire fourth quarter as the Golden State Warriors rolled to a 112-87 victory over the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
Oakland A's fans staying home in droves; Coliseum attendance plummets
All eyes are on the Golden State Warriors as they kick off the Western Conference Finals Wednesday night in San Francisco, while the city the Warriors left behind is also getting some attention for the lack of eyes.
Warriors begin Western Conference Finals amid rising COVID-19 cases in Bay Area
As the Warriors have been making a run in the NBA playoffs, COVID-19 has been making a run in the Bay Area.
Pac-12 scraps football divisions for next season after NCAA paves way
The Pac-12 will now pair the teams with the highest conference winning percentages in its title game after 11 seasons of matching winners of the North and South divisions.
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Man dead, another wounded in S.F. police shooting
San Francisco police were at the scene of a deadly, officer-involved shooting Thursday night near Mariposa Park in the city's Mission Bay / Dogpatch neighborhoods.
Man dead, another wounded in San Francisco police shooting
San Francisco police were at the scene of a deadly, officer-involved shooting Thursday night near Mariposa Park in the city's Mission Bay and Dogpatch neighborhoods.
Community mourns Filipino restaurant co-owner killed in Oakland shooting
The co-owner of an Oakland Filipino restaurant died from gunfire Wednesday night, the restaurant said on Instagram.
Fruitvale community mourns Oakland restaurant co-owner killed in shooting
Loved ones are mourning the shocking shooting death of a restaurant owner in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood. Kenny Choi reports. (5-19-22)
2 arrested, 3rd suspect sought in El Cerrito home invasion
Police arrested two suspects and are searching for a third in connection with a home invasion and shooting in El Cerrito on Wednesday morning.
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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.
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. Ryan Yamamoto 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)
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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.
Business travel to San Francisco seeing post-pandemic recovery
As the San Francisco economic rebound continues, business travel to the city is finally beginning to come back to life.
Anti-abortion activist charged with stalking, harassing SF doctor
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
Warriors begin Western Conference Finals amid rising COVID-19 cases in Bay Area
As the Warriors have been making a run in the NBA playoffs, COVID-19 has been making a run in the Bay Area.
Pandemic healthcare workers suffered mental strains similar to soldiers in combat
For decades upon decades doctors and nurses have been stepping up to fight deadly diseases. But the pandemic took the mental stresses to new levels.
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Anti-abortion activist charged with stalking, harassing SF doctor
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
Richmond City Council rejects deal for massive development at Point Molate
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there.
Walnut Creek extends outdoor dining program, seeks to make spaces permanent
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its pandemic-era outdoor dining program into the summer while city officials continue developing a permanent program.
SF Chamber of Commerce poll finds residents think city is going in wrong direction
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce's new 'City Beat' poll did not paint a pretty picture of how many voters feel about the city.
Santa Clara Fire Department promotes first female battalion chief
The Santa Clara Fire Department announced it had promoted Jenn Panko to battalion chief this week, making her the first female chief officer to serve with the department.
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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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Filipinos seeing more representation in new films, television
Asians represent seven percent of America's population, but only one percent of characters in children's TV shows, according to Common Sense Media. But that is changing.
With sequel plans, Rob Reiner turns 'Spinal Tap' up to 11
One of the most memorable lines — and Rob Reiner's personal favorite — of "This Is Spinal Tap" goes: "There's a fine line between stupid and clever."
Vangelis, Greek 'Chariots of Fire,' 'Bladerunner' soundtrack composer, dies at 79
Vangelis, the Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for the film "Chariots of Fire" and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died at 79.
DJ for Giants, Warriors games breaking barriers
You may not know her name, or recognize her face, but if you have ever been to a local sporting event you likely heard her sound.
'Daughters of the Delta' opens the San Francisco International Arts Festival
Michelle Jacques talks to BR host Jan Mabry about her latest work, 'Daughters of the Delta,' honoring the Louisiana women whose music was the backdrop of the Great Migration, when blacks fled the Jim Crow South. For tickets visit sfiaf.org.
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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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Baby formula shortage threatens special-needs 11-year-old in North Bay
KPIX 5's Andrea Nakano spoke with a Santa Rosa mom who says the baby formula shortage is threatening the life of her 11-year-old daughter. (5-19-22)
Bay Area food bank takes fundraiser 'Back to the Future'
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano held their annual fundraiser Thursday night at West Wind Solano Drive-In in Concord. Katie Nielsen reports. (5-19-22)
Health experts urge parents to get kids booster shots
U.S. health advisers are urging a third Pfizer dose for kids age 5 to 11. Sara Donchey reports. (5-19-22)
Man dead, another wounded in S.F. police shooting
San Francisco police were at the scene of a deadly, officer-involved shooting Thursday night near Mariposa Park in the city's Mission Bay / Dogpatch neighborhoods.
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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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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.