Project Home: Bay Area Projects to Find Housing for the Homeless Score Successes
Over the past 3 years, KPIX 5's Project Home team has profiled dozens of unhoused Bay Area residents. Now there's some good news to share.
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East Oakland Tiny Homes Village Garners International Attention
An innovative East Oakland housing solution is gaining international attention as the country's first youth-let tiny homes village that opened this year.
Fire-Hardening Proves Effective In Saving Homes; Insurance Companies Not Yet On Board
Wildfires have burned nearly 2.5 million acres in California this year alone. As we have reported, they have ignited an insurance crisis, with hundreds of thousands of homeowners getting dropped because of high fire risk.
UPDATE: Moratoriums on Canceling Fire Insurance for California Residents Only a Temporary Fix
For three years in a row California's insurance commissioner has ordered temporary moratoriums following major fires to stop insurance companies from cancelling or not renewing policies.
Project Home: East Bay Startup Aims To Solve Housing Crunch With 3-D Printing Technology
While many blame tech companies for playing a role in causing the housing affordability crisis, an Oakland-based startup is hoping to be the solution.
Newsom Wants State To Pay Past Due Rent, Extend Eviction Protections Past June
With a possible eviction crisis looming across the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will pay off all the past-due rent that accumulated in the nation's most populated state because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
With California Eviction Moratorium About to Expire, Tenants Ask for Relief
The statewide eviction moratorium is set to expire in 20 days, putting more than one million Californians at risk of losing their homes.
Developer Sues Millbrae Over Proposed Housing at Historic El Rancho Inn
A Peninsula city with a history of not meeting its housing goals, Millbrae is now being sued for it.
New Bill Would Expand Zoning to Allow Housing Units on Shopping Mall Property
A bill in the state legislature aims to address the housing shortage by making it easier to build homes in commercial areas such as shopping malls.
Oakland Tenants Sue Landlord Mosser Companies, Alleging Harassment, Discrimination To Force Them Out
Five separate lawsuits were filed in Superior Court Tuesday against a billion dollar real estate investment firm, Mosser Companies, with tenants accuse Mosser of carrying out harassment and violating Oakland's Tenant Protection Ordinance.
Homebuyers In Northern California 'High Fire Zones' See Insurance Rates Go Through The Roof
The start of fire season should be a wakeup call for home buyers in this red hot real estate market. That's because finding insurance for your dream house, if it's next to wildland may give you sticker shock.
Federal Court Strikes Down CDC Eviction Moratorium; What Does It Mean For Bay Area Renters?
A federal judge ruled Wednesday the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has no authority to impose a nationwide eviction moratorium, saying the public health agency doesn't have the constitutional right to stop evictions.
San Francisco Considers Spending Hundreds of Millions on Safe Sleeping Sites For Homeless
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is currently considering spending hundreds of millions of dollars to have homeless people sleep in tents on city property, it's an expansion of the so-called 'safe sleeping sites'.
Slow Recovery Prompts Businesses to Rethink Their Future in Downtown San Francisco
For small businesses in downtown San Francisco which rely on a high volume of office workers, the post-pandemic economic forecast is as cloudy as a Sunset District summer.
Lawsuit Alleges Low-Income Homeowners Were Manipulated Into Getting PACE Green Energy Loans
As we previously investigated, a green energy program that targets low-income homeowners continues to leave a trail of financial hardships and foreclosures in its wake. KPIX 5'S Susie Steimle got an exclusive interview with the state agency tasked to oversee the troubled program.
Skyrocketing Lumber Prices Hit California New Home Buyers Hard
Lumber prices have hit historic levels, making homes in California even more expensive. Builders say it's causing a ripple effect that will price more people out of the market.
Hopeful Home Buyers Waive Contingencies to Compete in Red-Hot Housing Market
One way that buyers in this hot real estate market are making their offers stand out is by waiving contingencies. Realtors worry this will lead to lawsuits.
California Realtors Advise Clients to Ignore 'Love Letters' From Would-Be Buyers
Realtors are discouraging home sellers from reading overly-personal appeals from prospective buyers, known in the industry as "love letters."
Project Home: 'Flex Pool' Program Matches Homeless San Franciscans to Vacant Apartments
Throughout the pandemic San Francisco has seen an increase in vacant apartments, now people experiencing homelessness are being placed into those empty units.
Project Home: Deceptive Energy-Saving Remodel Plans Hit Homeowners With Financing Gotchas
A state-approved program to help low-income homeowners make energy improvements to their property has had catastrophic and unintended consequences.
Homeless-Aid Volunteer Says San Jose Church Stabbing Won't Deter Him
A victim of a brutal attack by a homeless man is not letting that deter him from helping the homeless community.
Project Home: 'Perfect Storm' Sparks Bidding Wars As Bay Area Housing Market Heats Up 1 Year Into Pandemic
In the Bay Area's housing market, bidding wars are back with a vengeance. Despite a global pandemic, 2020 is expected to outpace 2019 when it comes to the number of homes sold.
Lake County Luxury Hotel, Housing Project Raises Concerns Over Wildfire Risk
California's attorney general wants to put a stop to a luxury housing development in a fire-prone area of Lake County.
Social Housing May Be A Fix For San Francisco's Housing Affordability Crisis
Democrats across the country say there's one solution that can help solve the housing affordability crisis, it's what's known as Social Housing.
Project Home: Advocates Seek 10-Year Policy Plan To Address California Housing Crisis
More than 100 housing bills have been introduced so far in the California legislature this year, an about face from 2020 where housing took a backseat to the pandemic.
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Caught on camera: couple dodges freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland
An East Bay couple was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shootout in Oakland and escaped from the closest of calls when a bullet flew through their windshield.
U.K. PM Boris Johnson announces resignation after allies quit en masse
The embattled British leader is finally bowing out after a tumultuous week of high-profile resignations and a litany of scandals raising questions about his credibility.
Rising monkeypox cases in Bay Area raise concern among health officials
Health officials are raising concerns about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, as cases continue to grow in the Bay Area and around the state.
9-year-old boy drowns in Mountain View apartment complex pool
A 9-year-old boy has died in a drowning at an apartment complex in Mountain View on Wednesday, police said.
Elon Musk had twins last year with a top executive: report
The twins, born to Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, were born shortly before Musk's second child with musician Grimes.
Santa Cruz County opens first public defender's office
Santa Cruz County opened its first Public Defender's Office on Friday, providing low income residents lawyers when needed.
Oldest penguin at SF Zoo dies after nearly 40 years in colony
Officials at the San Francisco Zoo are mourning the loss of "Captain EO," who has lived at the zoo's penguin colony since it was founded nearly four decades ago.
Palo Alto police arrest four suspects in strong-arm robbery, including two juveniles
Police arrested four people, including two juveniles, hours after they allegedly stole a car at gunpoint in front of a grocery store Saturday night in Palo Alto.
Giants rally late to beat Diamondbacks, snap 6-game skid
Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early four-run deficit, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 Wednesday night and snapping a six-game skid.
AAPI community hails $30M state funding to combat hate crimes, help victims
Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, and others active in addressing hate against the Asian and Pacific Islander community on Wednesday celebrated a victory after $30.3 million was approved for distribution by the California Department of Social Services to local nonprofits.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Monkeypox cases jump 77% in a week, WHO reports
The agency said nine additional countries had reported cases.
Longtime Berkeley restaurant hopeful about reopening after losing lease
Staff and longtime customers have been saying their final farewells to Cesar on Shattuck, but the owners have some news that could change the future for the beloved restaurant.
FDA allows California pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19
Federal regulators authorized state-licensed pharmacists Wednesday to prescribe the COVID-19 medication Paxlovid, enabling eligible patients to receive the medication over the counter.
Bay Area gas prices may soon drop below $6/gallon as crude oil falls
The price of crude oil dropped below $100 per barrel this week for the first time in several months. While it won't have an immediate impact on gas prices in the Bay Area, industry experts say it should in a few weeks.
Tax reform for California's recreational marijuana industry leaves many unsatisfied
As California rolls out new tax cuts for legal marijuana growers to provide those who work in the industry relief, many say the black market is still making it difficult to survive in the business.
2-alarm fire damages home in southeast San Jose
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to be getting the upper hand on a two-alarm house fire in southeast San Jose near James Franklin Smith Elementary.
Santa Clara County's tough approach to water conservation may be paying off
A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District says customers are finally listening to calls to conserve in the face of a deepening drought.
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Santa Cruz County opens first public defender's office
Santa Cruz County opened its first Public Defender's Office on Friday, providing low income residents lawyers when needed.
Palo Alto police arrest four suspects in strong-arm robbery, including two juveniles
Police arrested four people, including two juveniles, hours after they allegedly stole a car at gunpoint in front of a grocery store Saturday night in Palo Alto.
AAPI community hails $30M state funding to combat hate crimes, help victims
Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, and others active in addressing hate against the Asian and Pacific Islander community on Wednesday celebrated a victory after $30.3 million was approved for distribution by the California Department of Social Services to local nonprofits.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Caught on camera: couple dodges freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland
An East Bay couple was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shootout in Oakland and escaped from the closest of calls when a bullet flew through their windshield.
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Santa Cruz County opens first public defender's office
Santa Cruz County opened its first Public Defender's Office on Friday, providing low income residents lawyers when needed.
Palo Alto police arrest four suspects in strong-arm robbery, including two juveniles
Police arrested four people, including two juveniles, hours after they allegedly stole a car at gunpoint in front of a grocery store Saturday night in Palo Alto.
AAPI community hails $30M state funding to combat hate crimes, help victims
Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, and others active in addressing hate against the Asian and Pacific Islander community on Wednesday celebrated a victory after $30.3 million was approved for distribution by the California Department of Social Services to local nonprofits.
Rising monkeypox cases in Bay Area raise concern among health officials
Health officials are raising concerns about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, as cases continue to grow in the Bay Area and around the state.
Oldest penguin at SF Zoo dies after nearly 40 years in colony
Officials at the San Francisco Zoo are mourning the loss of "Captain EO," who has lived at the zoo's penguin colony since it was founded nearly four decades ago.
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Caught on camera: couple dodges freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland
An East Bay couple was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shootout in Oakland and escaped from the closest of calls when a bullet flew through their windshield.
Longtime Berkeley restaurant hopeful about reopening after losing lease
Staff and longtime customers have been saying their final farewells to Cesar on Shattuck, but the owners have some news that could change the future for the beloved restaurant.
Oakland City Council rejects ballot measure for public input on A's Howard Terminal ballpark
City councilmembers in Oakland Tuesday night voted down an effort to get the public's input on the Oakland A's proposed $12 billion waterfront ballpark district.
Woman arrested after Martinez grass fire determined to be arson
A grass fire in Martinez that came dangerously close to a gas station Tuesday was determined to have arson and police have arrested a suspect
Toddler boy in critical condition after shooting during violent July 4th in Oakland
A three-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after being shot while sitting in a car Monday night in East Oakland, one of multiple shootings and homicides being investigated by police.
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9-year-old boy drowns in Mountain View apartment complex pool
A 9-year-old boy has died in a drowning at an apartment complex in Mountain View on Wednesday, police said.
2-alarm fire damages home in southeast San Jose
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to be getting the upper hand on a two-alarm house fire in southeast San Jose near James Franklin Smith Elementary.
Santa Clara County's tough approach to water conservation may be paying off
A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District says customers are finally listening to calls to conserve in the face of a deepening drought.
Santa Cruz County reports 2nd probable monkeypox case in a week
Santa Cruz County health officials on Wednesday announced the county's second probable monkeypox case in a week, with confirmation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still pending.
3 arrested in April fatal shooting in South San Jose neighborhood
Police have arrested three people suspected in a fatal shooting in San Jose in April, the department announced Wednesday.
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Driver pulled from burning car after crash on Highway 101 in Sausalito
Good Samaritans and CHP officers pulled a driver from a burning car after a rollover crash on US Highway 101 at Spencer in Sausalito, Tuesday night.
Mandatory evacuations expanded in Amador County for Electra Fire
Mandatory evacuation and evacuation warning zones in Amador County were expanded Tuesday afternoon due to the Electra Fire, the Amador County Sheriff's Office said.
Park Rangers rescue surfer found floating face down near Point Reyes
First responders took a surfer to a hospital by helicopter after he was found floating facedown in the water at Point Reyes National Seashore's South Beach on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Park Service.
Illegal fireworks start fire in Santa Rosa that causes 20K in damage
Investigators from the Santa Rosa Fire Department say illegal fireworks started a fire late Monday night on the roof of the Johnny Franklin's Muffler building.
Vegetation fire breaks out near Kelseyville in Lake County
Crews have responded to a vegetation fire that broke out in Lake County Tuesday afternoon.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Giants rally late to beat Diamondbacks, snap 6-game skid
Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early four-run deficit, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 Wednesday night and snapping a six-game skid.
Sharks scout, former defenseman Bryan Marchment dies unexpectedly
San Jose Sharks scout and former NHL defenseman Bryan Marchment died Wednesday in Montreal, his agent said. He was 53.
A's unable to complete sweep, fall to Blue Jays in finale
Ramón Laureano homered for the A's, who failed to complete their first sweep of the season.
Oakland City Council rejects ballot measure for public input on A's Howard Terminal ballpark
City councilmembers in Oakland Tuesday night voted down an effort to get the public's input on the Oakland A's proposed $12 billion waterfront ballpark district.
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Santa Cruz County opens first public defender's office
Santa Cruz County opened its first Public Defender's Office on Friday, providing low income residents lawyers when needed.
Palo Alto police arrest four suspects in strong-arm robbery, including two juveniles
Police arrested four people, including two juveniles, hours after they allegedly stole a car at gunpoint in front of a grocery store Saturday night in Palo Alto.
Caught on camera: couple dodges freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland
An East Bay couple was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shootout in Oakland and escaped from the closest of calls when a bullet flew through their windshield.
Report: Overcrowded, aging facilities behind COVID-19 surges in California prisons
Overcrowding, aging facilities and a lack of coordination led to nearly 80,000 COVID-19 cases across the state's prison system, according to a report from the University of California, San Francisco, and UC Berkeley.
San Quentin death row inmate Harvey Heishman dies of natural causes
Harvey L. Heishman III, a 74-year-old convicted murderer and rapist on death row at San Quentin State Prison, died Tuesday of natural causes at the prison infirmary, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday.
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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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Monkeypox cases jump 77% in a week, WHO reports
The agency said nine additional countries had reported cases.
Rising monkeypox cases in Bay Area raise concern among health officials
Health officials are raising concerns about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, as cases continue to grow in the Bay Area and around the state.
FDA allows California pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19
Federal regulators authorized state-licensed pharmacists Wednesday to prescribe the COVID-19 medication Paxlovid, enabling eligible patients to receive the medication over the counter.
Retired oncologist helps cancer patients get a free second opinion
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
Labcorp to begin monkeypox testing, doubling nationwide capacity
Starting Wednesday, Labcorp will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC's orthopoxvirus test, which detects all non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses including monkeypox.
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Santa Cruz County opens first public defender's office
Santa Cruz County opened its first Public Defender's Office on Friday, providing low income residents lawyers when needed.
Tax reform for California's recreational marijuana industry leaves many unsatisfied
As California rolls out new tax cuts for legal marijuana growers to provide those who work in the industry relief, many say the black market is still making it difficult to survive in the business.
Getting student debt forgiveness could be easier under proposed rules
Borrowers who qualify for existing federal student loan forgiveness programs could see fewer hurdles and less paperwork.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
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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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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Local skate-punk legends the Boneless Ones headline Sunday barbecue in SF
Legendary Bay Area skate-punk band the Boneless Ones play songs from their first new album in over 35 years when they headline this Sunday afternoon barbecue at the Bottom of the Hill.
Carlos Santana collapses onstage in Michigan due to heat exhaustion
Grammy-award winning singer, composer, musician Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a concert in Michigan.
"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
'90 alt-rock favorites Failure return to Great American
Reunited '90s alternative-rock band Failure plays songs from their latest album 'Wild Type Droid' Thursday night when they return to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
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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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BART deploys hawk named 'Pacman' to solve pigeon problem
BART is taking a unique approach to dealing with a pigeon problem at one of its stations. Jocelyn Moran reports.
Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
Longtime Berkeley restaurant loses lease, remains hopeful about reopening
Staff and longtime customers have been saying their final farewells to Cesar on Shattuck, but the owners have some news that could change the future for the beloved restaurant. Andrea Nakano reports. (7/6/22)
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Retired oncologist helps cancer patients get a free second opinion
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
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.
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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.