4 men overdose at park in Chico, 2 dead
Four men were found unconscious at a park in Northern California and two of them died likely from drug overdoses, police said.
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Shocking North Bay toddler death latest reminder of fentanyl crisis
Santa Rosa police issued another warning about the extreme toxic danger of fentanyl after a toddler died possibly because of exposure to the drug. John Ramos reports.
Amid Rising Overdoses, Nonprofit Distributes Fentanyl Test Strips To Dozens Of Bay Area Bars
FentCheck spends a dollar a piece on fentanyl test strips and distributes them to bars, art galleries and tattoo parlors in the hopes of slowing the overdose crisis, even a little.
San Francisco Health Officials Issue Fentanyl Overdose Warning for Recreational Drug Users
Officials with the San Francisco Department of Public Health issued a warning Thursday to the general public about a recent trend of fentanyl being found in other drugs like cocaine.
San Francisco Sees Decline In Drug Overdose Deaths For 1st Time In 3 Years
For the first time in three years, the number of overdose deaths in San Francisco has gone down, with a 7 percent decrease in 2021 compared to the previous year, city officials said on Wednesday.
Opioid Overdose Deaths In U.S. Soar To 100,000 In A Year; Crisis Felt In Neighborhoods Across Bay Area
An estimated 100,000 Americans have died of drug overdose in one calendar year, a never-before-seen milestone that's causing new alarm over the nation's addiction crisis.
Grieving Father Issues Plea After Pill Laced With Fentanyl Kills Concord High School Teen
A Bay Area father is making a plea to other parents after a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl destroyed his family.
San Francisco's New Sobering Center Will Provide Drug Addicts A Place To Go For Help
Tuesday, Mayor London Breed announced a first of its kind program to try and slow the crisis of drug addiction in San Francisco. The concept is called a sobering center.
Brentwood Mom Charged With Second-Degree Murder After Toddler OD's On Fentanyl
A Brentwood woman was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder, narcotics possession and child abuse resulting in the September death of her 2-year-old son, police said.
Program Targets Opioid Overdose Deaths At San Francisco SRO Hotels
With overdoses related to fentanyl on the rise in San Francisco, the city will begin implementing a new program at Single Room Occupancy hotels.
SF Supervisors Pass Street-Level Drug Dealing Task Force
The Board of Supervisors in San Francisco unanimously passed an ordinance to create a Street-Level Drug Dealing Task Force during Tuesday's meeting.
California Joins Maine, D.C. In Lawsuit Against OxyContin Manufacturer
California joined other states in a lawsuit filed Monday accusing Purdue Pharma of falsely promoting OxyContin as not addictive even as the opioid emerged as among the most widely abused in the U.S.
Emeryville Police Administer Naloxone In Suspected Overdoses After Recent Training
Police officers only recently trained in administering Naloxone, an opioid reversal medication, had to use it twice in two days on suspected overdose cases, the Emeryville Police Department said in a news release.
1 Dead, 14 Hospitalized After Mass Overdose At Chico Home
Police were blaming a mass overdose in Chico on Fentanyl after one person died and 14 others were hospitalized Saturday.
Rapper Mac Miller Found Dead In Suspected Overdose
Rapper Mac Miller was found dead Friday after a suspected overdose, according to reports. He was 26 years old.
'Call Girl Killer' Faces Extradition In Georgia Death Case
Prosecutors will seek extradition of a woman convicted in a Google executive's overdose death so she can face separate charges in the deadly overdose of her boyfriend near Atlanta.
'Call Girl Killer' Describes Google Exec's Death After Night Of Drugs, But No Sex
Alix Tichelman was known as the 'Call Girl Killer,' and convicted in the heroin overdose death of Google executive Forrest Hayes. Now, she is telling her side of the story.
Multiple Medical Emergencies At 4/20 Event In Golden Gate Park
Authorities Friday afternoon confirmed that ambulances were responding to multiple medical emergencies including at least one opioid overdose at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park where 4/20 revelers have gathered.
Prosecutor: Prince Thought He Was Taking Common Painkiller
Prince thought he was taking a common painkiller but instead ingested a counterfeit pill that he probably did not know contained fentanyl, a Minnesota prosecutor said Thursday as he announced that no charges would be filed in the musician's death.
ER Visits For Opioid Overdose Up 30%, CDC Study Finds
The report found that emergency department visits due to suspected opioid overdoses continued to climb -- about 30% -- from July 2016 to September 2017 across the country.
9 Hospitalized Near UCSB After Suffering Overdose Symptoms
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office says nine Isla Vista residents with drug overdose symptoms were sent to hospitals.
4 Santa Clara County Jail Inmates Hospitalized After Overdosing
Investigators are trying to figure out how four inmates who overdosed Wednesday at the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose got their hands on suspected opioids.
SF Man Among 3 Killed In SoCal Music Festival Ecstasy Overdose
Authorities say drug overdoses killed three people who died after attending a Southern California music festival.
Jim Carrey Calls Lawsuit Over Ex's Death 'Heartless'
Carrey says a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estranged husband of his ex-girlfriend is a heartless attempt to exploit him and vowed to fight the case...
Prince Joins List Of Stars Dead From Drug Overdoses
Stars, including Michael Jackson, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe, whose lives ended with an overdose...
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Shooting victim arrested in early morning San Jose homicide
A 41-year-old San Jose woman, who was hospitalized after an early Monday morning shooting, has been arrested on homicide charges connected to the death of her boyfriend.
San Jose fire crews battle 2-alarm blaze at apartment building
The San Jose Fire Department sent crews to battle a two-alarm fire at an apartment building Tuesday morning
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
Pittsburg church ransacked; Equipment stolen, photos taken from the walls
St. James Cathedral of Faith was ransacked and robbed over the weekend leaving the congregation with no equipment to have church services.
Palo Alto Police seek suspects who tried to rob elderly woman of jewelry
Palo Alto Police said Monday they're searching for a woman suspected of trying to rob an elderly woman of her jewelry over the weekend.
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
San Francisco community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
Bay Area health official urges mask-wearing as COVID cases climb
COVID cases continue to rise in California and a doctor from UC Berkeley School of Public Health feels the recommendation to wear masks indoors may not be enough to stop the spread.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
Person on track temporarily closes Lake Merritt BART station
A person who was reported on the tracks at the Lake Merritt Station in Oakland on Monday has been detained and the station reopened as of 8:22 p.m., a BART spokesperson confirmed.
Bay Area mother / daughter help lead music resurgence in Cambodia
A Bay Area mother and daughter are leading the way, as an explosion of new music is coming out of Cambodia after being silenced for years.
Private Hillbrook School in Los Gatos expanding to historic San Jose buildings
Downtown San Jose will soon be getting a new private high school which will be located in two historic buildings.
Crash ejects driver, passengers from vehicle in San Martin; 1 dead
A 69-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday in the unincorporated Santa Clara County community of San Martin, California Highway Patrol officials said.
4 men overdose at park in Chico, 2 dead
Four men were found unconscious at a park in Northern California and two of them died likely from drug overdoses, police said.
Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Elon Musk hints at paying less for Twitter than $44B offer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave the strongest hint yet Monday that he would like to pay less for San Francisco-based Twitter than his $44 billion offer made last month.
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Shooting victim arrested in early morning San Jose homicide
A 41-year-old San Jose woman, who was hospitalized after an early Monday morning shooting, has been arrested on homicide charges connected to the death of her boyfriend.
San Jose fire crews battle 2-alarm blaze at apartment building
The San Jose Fire Department sent crews to battle a two-alarm fire at an apartment building Tuesday morning
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
Pittsburg church ransacked; Equipment stolen, photos taken from the walls
St. James Cathedral of Faith was ransacked and robbed over the weekend leaving the congregation with no equipment to have church services.
Palo Alto Police seek suspects who tried to rob elderly woman of jewelry
Palo Alto Police said Monday they're searching for a woman suspected of trying to rob an elderly woman of her jewelry over the weekend.
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Palo Alto Police seek suspects who tried to rob elderly woman of jewelry
Palo Alto Police said Monday they're searching for a woman suspected of trying to rob an elderly woman of her jewelry over the weekend.
San Francisco community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
San Francisco Police ask for public's help with Mission District homicide
The San Francisco Police requested the public's help Monday with its investigation into a homicide in the Mission District two days before.
One-night count reveals dip in San Francisco's homeless population
Mayor London Breed believes San Francisco is 'moving in the right direction' in reducing homelessness after a one-night count found a drop in the number of people living on the streets.
Human remains found along rail tracks on southside of San Francisco
San Francisco police said Monday they are investigating the discovery of human remains on rail tracks along the south side of the city.
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Pittsburg church ransacked; Equipment stolen, photos taken from the walls
St. James Cathedral of Faith was ransacked and robbed over the weekend leaving the congregation with no equipment to have church services.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
Person on track temporarily closes Lake Merritt BART station
A person who was reported on the tracks at the Lake Merritt Station in Oakland on Monday has been detained and the station reopened as of 8:22 p.m., a BART spokesperson confirmed.
Danville mayor condemns racist masked protest in Blackhawk
Mayor Newell Arnerich on Monday condemned the group of masked people who held a racist demonstration on Blackhawk Road Saturday.
Man accused of killing teen at Stockton school may receive death sentence
Anthony Gray, the 52-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing 15-year-old Stagg High School student Alycia Reynaga in Stockton last month could receive the death penalty if convicted, the judge in the case said.
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Shooting victim arrested in early morning San Jose homicide
A 41-year-old San Jose woman, who was hospitalized after an early Monday morning shooting, has been arrested on homicide charges connected to the death of her boyfriend.
San Jose fire crews battle 2-alarm blaze at apartment building
The San Jose Fire Department sent crews to battle a two-alarm fire at an apartment building Tuesday morning
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Crash ejects driver, passengers from vehicle in San Martin; 1 dead
A 69-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday in the unincorporated Santa Clara County community of San Martin, California Highway Patrol officials said.
Woman dies in South SJ stabbing; 1 dead, 1 wounded in separate shooting near SJSU
Police in the South Bay were busy Monday investigating a fatal stabbing in South San Jose and a separate deadly shooting near San Jose State University.
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Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Grass fire in San Rafael blocks traffic along Highway 101
A grass fire in San Rafael forced a temporary shutdown of a lane on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon.
Construction begins for toll I-80 Express Lanes between Fairfield, Vacaville
A three-year construction project began Monday to add toll express lanes along the heavily-traveled Interstate 80 corridor between Fairfield and Vacaville.
Shared e-scooters coming to Santa Rosa in 1-year pilot program
The City of Santa Rosa will be adding up to 200 shared electric scooters, or e-scooters, to its streets for a pilot program that will begin this summer.
Redwood Street bridge in Vallejo to close for five months
On Monday, Caltrans plans to close the bridge at Redwood Street in Vallejo that goes over Interstate Highway 80 for a project expected to last five months.
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Casili hits 2 homers, Yaz adds go-ahead HR, Giants beat Rockies
Curt Casali hit two home runs, Mike Yastrzemski delivered a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth and the San Francisco Giants pulled out a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.
Sanchez, Lewis lead Twins past A's
Gary Sanchez homered, Royce Lewis scored twice and the Twins beat the A's 3-1 on Monday night.
Former MMA champ Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time
A judge has denied bail a second time for former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez, who is facing attempted murder charges.
Zaza Pachulia: 'Game 6 Klay' returns to Golden State Warriors playoff arsenal
Two-time NBA champion Zaza Pachulia had a good feeling about last Friday's playoff game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies.
Cardinals romp to 15-6 win over Giants
The Cardinals routed the Giants 15-6 in a game that ended with longtime slugger Albert Pujols on the mound.
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Shooting victim arrested in early morning San Jose homicide
A 41-year-old San Jose woman, who was hospitalized after an early Monday morning shooting, has been arrested on homicide charges connected to the death of her boyfriend.
Pittsburg church ransacked; Equipment stolen, photos taken from the walls
St. James Cathedral of Faith was ransacked and robbed over the weekend leaving the congregation with no equipment to have church services.
Palo Alto Police seek suspects who tried to rob elderly woman of jewelry
Palo Alto Police said Monday they're searching for a woman suspected of trying to rob an elderly woman of her jewelry over the weekend.
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
San Francisco community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
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New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
A new website could give homeowners an edge this wildfire season by showing them the risk for each property in their community. John Ramos reports. (5-16-22)
Elon Musk hints at paying less for Twitter than $44B offer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave the strongest hint yet Monday that he would like to pay less for San Francisco-based Twitter than his $44 billion offer made last month.
Shared e-scooters coming to Santa Rosa in 1-year pilot program
The City of Santa Rosa will be adding up to 200 shared electric scooters, or e-scooters, to its streets for a pilot program that will begin this summer.
After tragic Bay Area freeway shootings, Newsom announces funding for cameras
Following dozens of freeway shootings in the Bay Area, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced funding to install cameras. Family members who lost loved ones say the cameras can't come fast enough.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
Bay Area health official urges mask-wearing as COVID cases climb
COVID cases continue to rise in California and a doctor from UC Berkeley School of Public Health feels the recommendation to wear masks indoors may not be enough to stop the spread.
Mask recommendations mostly unheeded as Bay Area COVID-19 spikes
At the annual car show in Niles Sunday, it was hard to find anyone wearing a mask. The fear of COVID appears pretty much gone.
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.
COVID-19 uptick prompts health officials to advise stepped-up precautions
Bay Area health officers say COVID-19 safety precautions are essential as cases rise across the region.
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Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Danville mayor condemns racist masked protest in Blackhawk
Mayor Newell Arnerich on Monday condemned the group of masked people who held a racist demonstration on Blackhawk Road Saturday.
Despite surplus, California budget analyst warns of 'fiscal cliff' in 2023
Despite announcing a record-smashing budget surplus of nearly $100 billion on Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to spend that money would likely push the state toward a "fiscal cliff" next year, a state analyst said Monday.
One-night count reveals dip in San Francisco's homeless population
Mayor London Breed believes San Francisco is 'moving in the right direction' in reducing homelessness after a one-night count found a drop in the number of people living on the streets.
California law requiring women on corporate boards ruled unconstitutional
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California's landmark law requiring women on corporate boards is unconstitutional.
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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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Bay Area mother / daughter help lead music resurgence in Cambodia
A Bay Area mother and daughter are leading the way, as an explosion of new music is coming out of Cambodia after being silenced for years.
Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Coldplay brings music back to Levi's Stadium for the first time since pandemic
It was the first concert at Levi's Stadium since the pandemic began and Coldplay more than delivered to the sellout crowd of 50,000.
Seattle garage-rockers team with country-punk pioneers at Great American
Seattle's favorite modern garage-punk purveyors Mudhoney return to the Bay Area this weekend, co-headlining two nights at the Great American Music Hall with pioneering country-punk band the Meat Puppets.
Local psych favorite Howlin Rain headlines the Chapel
Bay Area guitar hero Ethan Miller leads his powerhouse psychedelic roots-rock outfit Howlin Rain through songs from the the band's latest album 'The Dharma Wheel' at the Chapel in San Francisco this Thursday.
KPIX Special Reports
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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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Tech Tuesday: The latest on all things tech from Jennifer Jolly
Every Tuesday tech guru Jennifer Jolly will be reporting on the latest new devices that can change your life
Travel Tuesday: Taking a ride on the North Bay' SMART Train
Tired of congested highways in Marin and Sonoma counties, give the SMART train a try.
First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday morning
Lt. Jessica Burch says temperatures will slowly rise today
Pittsburg congregation rebounding after church is ransacked and robbed
St James Cathedral of Faith was ransacked over the weekend and the congregation vows to bounce back
PIX Now -- Tuesday morning headlines from the KPIX
Top stories from the KPIX newsroom to start your day
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East Bay choir program teaches teens the power of music
An East Bay man has been using the power of music to lift voices and uplift lives for 35 years.
Formerly homeless Peninsula man helps others get off the streets, furnishes their homes
A San Mateo man has helped hundreds of formerly homeless military veterans turn their new apartments into comfortable homes.
Marin woman's group gives opportunity for all to play sports
Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Instead, they are in the game.
San Francisco Teacher's Nonprofit Aim High Has Been Hitting the Mark For 36 Years
A San Francisco man is retiring from leading an innovative summer enrichment program he helped create 36 years ago.
Woman's Non-Profit Turns Blighted Property in Richmond Into Urban Farms That Provide For Community
For more than a decade, a Richmond native has been turning blighted public property into farms that nourish the community.
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Hayward scholar trades career in finance for hometown police badge
Many Students Rising Above scholars end up in jobs they didn't plan for. Victor Arellano thought he would work in finance until he saw a need in his own hometown. Now he's a police officer in Hayward.
Multi-tasking UC Berkeley grad student shines at home, in classroom
All Students Rising Above scholars inspire others with their resiliency and courage. But Angie Ngo has taken both to a whole new level.
East Bay law student's busy schedule brings joy on healing journey
Donzahniya Pitre's enjoying every busy moment with her 19-month-old daughter, Nyrobi. The full-time working mom has a very hectic schedule. But being a parent is a joyful, and important part of her healing journey.
Richmond Scholar Joins Forces With Father To Launch Own Company
Starting a new business is challenging but Eric Manzanares is working from a solid foundation, and that foundation is his family.
NorCal Lawyer Uses Her Own Experiences To Advocate For Foster Children
Lily Colby fought hard for herself and her siblings when they were children growing up in the foster care system. Now she's helping other foster youth find their voices.