Pride Month in San Francisco Ends With Restrained Celebrations and Retrospection
The pandemic forced the big parade down Market Street to be canceled again but many used the day to reflect on the greater meaning of Pride beyond the party.
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Watch Replay Of KPIX 5 Best Of Pride Special
A look back at Pride celebrations from the KPIX 5 archives
Joy, Energy Returns To San Francisco Castro District For Pride Weekend; 'No Mask, Just Vibes'
San Francisco's famous pride parade is not happening for the second year in a row, but there are still plenty of celebrations to be had.
Pride Weekend: U.S. Supreme Court's Landmark Marriage Equality Decision Celebrated On 6th Anniversary Of Ruling
As thousands celebrated Pride Weekend in San Francisco, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others took time Saturday to mark the 6th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark marriage equality ruling.
No Parade, But Plenty Of Joy As Fully-Reopened San Francisco Celebrates Pride Weekend
While the SF Pride parade down Market Street remains on hold until next year, a fully reopened San Francisco means this year's festivities will certainly be louder than last year's.
Biden Declares 'Pride Is Back' at White House, Signs Bill Making Pulse Night Club Nat'l Memorial
President Biden declared "Pride is back at the White House," delivering remarks in a day of events intended to mark the contributions of LGBT Americans.
Raiders' Carl Nassib Becomes 1st Active NFL Player To Come Out As Gay
Carl Nassib, a defensive lineman for the Las Vegas Raiders, became the first active NFL player in league's 100-plus year history to come out as gay.
'In the Heights' Delights at First Pride Movie Night at Oracle Park
This year's Pride Celebration roared into San Francisco Friday evening, punctuated by the rumble of motorcycles from Dykes on Bikes, on the first-ever Pride Movie Night at Oracle Park.
Oracle Park Presents San Francisco Pride Movie Nights
On Friday evening, San Francisco Pride will host the first of two movie nights at Oracle Park.
How San Francisco Artist Gilbert Baker Made The Rainbow Flag An Enduring Symbol Of LGTBQ Pride
In June 1970, gay rights activists gathered at Aquatic Park near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. About 30 gay men, lesbians, and transgender individuals – then called by the press "hair faeries" - took part in San Francisco's first Gay Liberation Movement Demonstration.
COVID Recovery: San Francisco City Hall Reopens For Weddings, Celebrates Pride Kickoff
Officials in San Francisco on Monday were able to mark the reopening of City Hall for the first time in over a year with another momentous occasion: the raising of the Pride flag to celebrate the annual LGBTQ Pride Month Kickoff.
AIDS at 40: San Francisco Played Key Role in AIDS Fight
San Francisco played a critical role in fighting AIDS in America and around the world, leaders and activists said Saturday at a ceremony in Golden Gate Park to mark the 40th anniversary of the first reported cases of the illness.
Pride Flag Flown At Gilroy City Hall Following Objections By Some City Leaders
For the first time in the city's history, Gilroy is flying the Pride flag outside City Hall, but not without controversy.
San Francisco Giants To Unveil Pride-Inspired Uniforms For Saturday's Cubs Game
When the San Francisco Giants take the field Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, they will become the first Major League Baseball team to incorporate Pride colors on their on-field uniforms, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and helping to kick-off the city's annual month of Pride celebrations.
SF Kicks Off Pride Month With Pink Triangle Lighting Ceremony
The 26th annual Pink Triangle lighting ceremony kicked off Pride month with music amidst heavy fog and elected leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi high above San Francisco Tuesday night.
Pandemic Pride Month Kicks Off With Pink Torch Procession From Oakland To SF
With the roar of an engine, Dykes on Bikes kicked off Pride Month in the Bay Area with the first ever Pink Torch Procession from Oakland to San Francisco to light the pink triangle on Twin Peaks.
Novato To Hold First Ever LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration This Month
The City of Novato announced Tuesday plans for the city's first ever LGBTQ+ celebrations for Pride Month, which will include online events and new city logos.
Pride Month Kicks Off Worldwide After Year Of Pandemic Cancelations
Cities across the country and around the world will hold events throughout the month to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ community.
Pink Torch Procession From Oakland San Francisco's Pink Triangle To Kick Off Pride Month
To launch Pride Month, a pink torch will be run from Oakland across the Bay Bridge to the acre-sized pink triangle on San Francisco's Twin Peaks, which will be illuminated Tuesday night in an opening ceremony.
Pink Triangle Installed on San Francisco Twin Peaks as Symbol of Pride Month
Volunteers installed the 26th annual Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks in San Francisco on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the start of Pride Month on Tuesday.
Frameline Announces Schedule For World's Largest LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Organizers behind Frameline, also known as the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, announced on Tuesday its 17-day-long schedule for this year's festival, its 45th, which they plan to be the biggest in the festival's history.
Family, Friends Mourn Transgender Woman Murdered In Milpitas
Family and friends of Natalia Smut, a transgender woman murdered in Milpitas last month, are mourning her loss and the loss of a lifetime of potential that will now never be realized.
Recall Candidate Caitlyn Jenner Opposes Allowing Transgender Girls To Compete In Girls Prep Sports
Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic champion and current California gubernatorial candidate, says she opposes allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports at school.
Transgender Candidate of Color Running for San Francisco Democratic Party Chair Breaks Barriers
A local figure who came to wider fame as a drag star is breaking barriers in Bay Area politics after she announced her candidacy to be the next chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party.
Transgender People Face Increased Danger, Identity Issues In Prison
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SF monkeypox patient urges new prevention messaging beyond STD approach
A San Francisco resident came out of isolation this week after he says he got monkeypox from a quick interaction with a friend in public, saying he wants this case to bring more attention to the outbreak in general but also that the virus can spread beyond sexual contact with partners.
Pescadero school set to begin another year of relying on bottled drinking water
At Pescadero High School, no one takes clean drinking water for granted. That's because the high school itself and the district office next door has had to rely on bottled water for drinking and cooking for years.
Giants mourn passing of Cristin Coleman, wife of former pitcher Tim Lincecum
The San Francisco Giants on Thursday mourned the loss of Cristin Coleman, wife of former pitcher Tim Lincecum, who passed away after battling breast cancer.
Santa Clara issues traffic advisory ahead of 49ers-Packers pre-season game Friday
Officials in Santa Clara have issued a traffic advisory for area residents and people traveling to and from Levi's Stadium for the 49ers-Packers pre-season football game Friday.
Legionnaires' disease outbreak traced to two more Napa County sites
An outbreak in Napa County of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease has been traced to two more sites, county health officials said Thursday.
Treasure Island housing gives domestic abuse survivors second chance
Domestic violence survivors are unlocking hope in their new homes, in what's believed to be a first-of-its-kind housing program in California.
Newsom proposes billions to boost California water recycling, desalination
California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and desalination over the next two decades to shore up its supply as the state gets drier and hotter, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a proposal released Thursday.
Man rescued after falling into open manhole in Morgan Hill neighborhood
Crews rescued a man from an open manhole in a Morgan Hill neighborhood Thursday after he fell in, authorities said.
Trey Lance's hometown set to cheer him on as 49ers starting QB
As the 49ers usher in a new chapter with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, people from his rural Minnesota hometown are sharing with the Bay Area how proud they are of him.
Man sentenced to 30 years to life for shooting brother-in-law in Rohnert Park
A 76-year-old Nevada man received the maximum sentence Thursday after shooting his brother-in-law in Rohnert Park in late 2020 while wearing a Donald Trump face mask and a Santa disguise, prosecutors said.
Longtime family friends in Marshall rally behind Trey Lance and Niners
In the tight-knit town of Marshall, Minnesota, it isn't hard to find families like the Klaith's and the Polejewski's, who are proud to show off their 49ers jerseys
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Police: Marshawn Lynch asleep, car damaged before suspected DUI arrest in Vegas
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him in his damaged sports car and arrested him on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest report.
Will Scott Peterson get a new trial? Closing arguments begin in San Mateo County courtroom
Convicted killer Scott Peterson returned to a San Mateo County courtroom Thursday for closing arguments in his plea for a new trial in the 2002 Christmas Eve murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son Connor.
Newsom names former LA mayor and rival as California 'infrastructure czar'
Gov. Newsom on Thursday appointed one-time nemesis and rival Antonio Villaraigosa, the former Los Angeles mayor, to a new post helping steer federal dollars to road, port and transit projects.
SFUSD votes to officially recognize Eid district wide
The San Francisco Board of Education voted this week to acknowledge two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as official school holidays.
French Bulldogs pups stolen from same Mountain View home in separate instances
Police in Mountain View on Thursday asked for the public's help in locating three French Bulldog puppies who were all stolen from the same home in recent weeks.
Santa Clara County reopens applications for $2,500 microbusiness grants
Small businesses in Santa Clara County can apply for grants of up to $2,500 if they have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic after the county reopened its microbusiness grant program.
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SF monkeypox patient urges new prevention messaging beyond STD approach
A San Francisco resident came out of isolation this week after he says he got monkeypox from a quick interaction with a friend in public, saying he wants this case to bring more attention to the outbreak in general but also that the virus can spread beyond sexual contact with partners.
Pescadero school set to begin another year of relying on bottled drinking water
At Pescadero High School, no one takes clean drinking water for granted. That's because the high school itself and the district office next door has had to rely on bottled water for drinking and cooking for years.
Legionnaires' disease outbreak traced to two more Napa County sites
An outbreak in Napa County of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease has been traced to two more sites, county health officials said Thursday.
Treasure Island housing gives domestic abuse survivors second chance
Domestic violence survivors are unlocking hope in their new homes, in what's believed to be a first-of-its-kind housing program in California.
Newsom proposes billions to boost California water recycling, desalination
California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and desalination over the next two decades to shore up its supply as the state gets drier and hotter, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a proposal released Thursday.
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SF monkeypox patient urges new prevention messaging beyond STD approach
A San Francisco resident came out of isolation this week after he says he got monkeypox from a quick interaction with a friend in public, saying he wants this case to bring more attention to the outbreak in general but also that the virus can spread beyond sexual contact with partners.
Pescadero school set to begin another year of relying on bottled drinking water
At Pescadero High School, no one takes clean drinking water for granted. That's because the high school itself and the district office next door has had to rely on bottled water for drinking and cooking for years.
Treasure Island housing gives domestic abuse survivors second chance
Domestic violence survivors are unlocking hope in their new homes, in what's believed to be a first-of-its-kind housing program in California.
SFUSD votes to officially recognize Eid district wide
The San Francisco Board of Education voted this week to acknowledge two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as official school holidays.
French Bulldogs pups stolen from same Mountain View home in separate instances
Police in Mountain View on Thursday asked for the public's help in locating three French Bulldog puppies who were all stolen from the same home in recent weeks.
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Pedestrian on Interstate 880 offramp in Fremont killed in hit-and-run collision
A pedestrian died in a hit-and-run collision early Thursday morning in south Fremont, California Highway Patrol officials said.
San Leandro police pursuit leads to weapons charge arrest; gun and marijuana seized
Police in San Leandro arrested a suspect on a gun charge after he led officers on a chase and threw a handgun out of his vehicle window during the pursuit.
Update: 2 detained after Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness shooting kills 1, injures 3
An early morning altercation inside a Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness center spilled over to the parking lot Thursday, ending in a gunfight that left a man dead and three others injured. Police detained two people in the investigation.
Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Fire at Emeryville Target store suspected as arson, police say
Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.
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Man rescued after falling into open manhole in Morgan Hill neighborhood
Crews rescued a man from an open manhole in a Morgan Hill neighborhood Thursday after he fell in, authorities said.
Santa Clara issues traffic advisory ahead of 49ers-Packers pre-season game Friday
Officials in Santa Clara have issued a traffic advisory for area residents and people traveling to and from Levi's Stadium for the 49ers-Packers pre-season football game Friday.
Santa Clara County reopens applications for $2,500 microbusiness grants
Small businesses in Santa Clara County can apply for grants of up to $2,500 if they have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic after the county reopened its microbusiness grant program.
Update: firefighter hurt in 2-alarm fire at San Jose Japantown building
One firefighter was injured Thursday in a two-alarm fire at a commercial building in San Jose's Japantown, authorities said.
Milpitas sex offender allegedly used alcohol, social media to lure teenager
A 51-year-old Milpitas man has been arrested for allegedly using alcohol and social media to lure a 15-year-old into a sexual relationship
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Legionnaires' disease outbreak traced to two more Napa County sites
An outbreak in Napa County of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease has been traced to two more sites, county health officials said Thursday.
Man sentenced to 30 years to life for shooting brother-in-law in Rohnert Park
A 76-year-old Nevada man received the maximum sentence Thursday after shooting his brother-in-law in Rohnert Park in late 2020 while wearing a Donald Trump face mask and a Santa disguise, prosecutors said.
New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Delivery truck plows into multiple vehicles on Highway 12 in Santa Rosa; 1 dead
One person died after a delivery truck crashed into the back of a vehicle and then struck four other vehicles on state Highway 12 in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Longtime family friends in Marshall rally behind Trey Lance and Niners
In the tight-knit town of Marshall, Minnesota, it isn't hard to find families like the Klaith's and the Polejewski's, who are proud to show off their 49ers jerseys
Giants mourn passing of Cristin Coleman, wife of former pitcher Tim Lincecum
The San Francisco Giants on Thursday mourned the loss of Cristin Coleman, wife of former pitcher Tim Lincecum, who passed away after battling breast cancer.
Santa Clara issues traffic advisory ahead of 49ers-Packers pre-season game Friday
Officials in Santa Clara have issued a traffic advisory for area residents and people traveling to and from Levi's Stadium for the 49ers-Packers pre-season football game Friday.
Police: Marshawn Lynch asleep, car damaged before suspected DUI arrest in Vegas
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him in his damaged sports car and arrested him on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest report.
Trey Lance's hometown set to cheer him on as 49ers starting QB
As the 49ers usher in a new chapter with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, people from his rural Minnesota hometown are sharing with the Bay Area how proud they are of him.
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Man sentenced to 30 years to life for shooting brother-in-law in Rohnert Park
A 76-year-old Nevada man received the maximum sentence Thursday after shooting his brother-in-law in Rohnert Park in late 2020 while wearing a Donald Trump face mask and a Santa disguise, prosecutors said.
Police: Marshawn Lynch asleep, car damaged before suspected DUI arrest in Vegas
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him in his damaged sports car and arrested him on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest report.
Will Scott Peterson get a new trial? Closing arguments begin in San Mateo County courtroom
Convicted killer Scott Peterson returned to a San Mateo County courtroom Thursday for closing arguments in his plea for a new trial in the 2002 Christmas Eve murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son Connor.
French Bulldogs pups stolen from same Mountain View home in separate instances
Police in Mountain View on Thursday asked for the public's help in locating three French Bulldog puppies who were all stolen from the same home in recent weeks.
San Francisco immigration consulting business faces new crackdown
A San Francisco immigration consulting business that had been previously ordered to shut down after claims of defrauding clients is facing a new crackdown by the city attorney's office.
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Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of court battle with Twitter
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Police obtain Facebook DMs between Nebraska teen, mom facing charges for abortion
A Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter are facing criminal charges following the teen's abortion in April in a case where police obtained their Facebook messages about the abortion through a search warrant, according to published reports.
Ex-Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia
A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on users critical of the kingdom's government.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
San Jose State to offer 5 online undergrad degree programs in 2023
Starting next year, San Jose State University will offer students the ability to earn online degrees in five undergraduate majors.
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SF monkeypox patient urges new prevention messaging beyond STD approach
A San Francisco resident came out of isolation this week after he says he got monkeypox from a quick interaction with a friend in public, saying he wants this case to bring more attention to the outbreak in general but also that the virus can spread beyond sexual contact with partners.
Legionnaires' disease outbreak traced to two more Napa County sites
An outbreak in Napa County of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease has been traced to two more sites, county health officials said Thursday.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Backers of safe injection sites say bill on Newsom's desk would provide hope, refuge
As a bill that would legalize safe injection sites heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, an addict opens up to KPIX 5 about his struggle and why he says the sites would save lives.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
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Newsom proposes billions to boost California water recycling, desalination
California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and desalination over the next two decades to shore up its supply as the state gets drier and hotter, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a proposal released Thursday.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Newsom names former LA mayor and rival as California 'infrastructure czar'
Gov. Newsom on Thursday appointed one-time nemesis and rival Antonio Villaraigosa, the former Los Angeles mayor, to a new post helping steer federal dollars to road, port and transit projects.
SFUSD votes to officially recognize Eid district wide
The San Francisco Board of Education voted this week to acknowledge two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as official school holidays.
San Francisco immigration consulting business faces new crackdown
A San Francisco immigration consulting business that had been previously ordered to shut down after claims of defrauding clients is facing a new crackdown by the city attorney's office.
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Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
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Garage-rock festival hosts wild weekend party in Oakland
The beloved Bay Area garage-rock celebration Bargain Rock returns to action this weekend, hosting its three-day punk party at Classic Cars West in Oakland.
Night market revitalizes public space in East San Jose
A new neighborhood night market is bringing people back to a once neglected part of San Jose.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
Olivia Newton-John was fierce advocate for cancer research, education, early detection
Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as an outspoken supporter of cancer research, education and early detection of the disease that claimed her life.
San Jose heavyweights headline Bottom of the Hill barbecue
Laying down their hard-swinging style of blues-tinged heavy rock for the past 15 years, San Jose-based quartet ZED headlines this Sunday afternoon barbecue at the Bottom of the Hill.
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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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New Niners starting QB hailed as hometown hero
The 49ers believe Trey Lance is ready to be a star on the field but folks back in his Minnesota hometown say he's special for what he'll do off the field. Max Darrow reports. (8-11-22)
Coastside school forced to rely on bottled drinking water
At Pescadero High School, no one takes clean drinking water for granted anymore. The school has had to rely on bottled water for drinking and cooking since 2015. Len Ramirez reports. (8-11-22)
Treasure Island housing gives domestic abuse survivors second chance
Domestic violence survivors are getting a a second chance at life through a first-of-its-kind housing program here in California. Sharon Chin reports. (8-11-22)
Talking COVID: As students return, cases will rise
Dr. John Swartzberg, a U.C. Berkeley infectious disease expert, discusses the latest CDC guidelines on COVID-19 with Ryan Yamamoto. (8-11-22)
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San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
Woman's nonprofit help provide space for fellow artists in SF Hunters Point
A San Francisco woman has helped keep alive a vibrant art community in the Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood.
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Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.
Bay Area musician taking his Colombian musical roots to Hollywood
Alex Arango is using his musical talents to tell his personal story and honor his cultural heritage. So when you hear him play, it's hard to believe Arango couldn't read music when he joined his high school's band.
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.