Developer buys land leased to Great America in Santa Clara; park remains open for now
The land that's home to California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara has been sold and the park will eventually close.
Real Estate
Hot Bay Area housing market may be cooling off amid rising interest rates, more inventory
For anyone used to the Bay Area housing market being white hot, the idea of a buyer's market is unfathomable. But with interest rates rising and more homes coming online, a cool-off might be underway.
Hot Bay Area housing market may be cooling off amid rising interest rates, more inventory
For anyone used to the Bay Area housing market being white hot, the idea of a buyer's market is unfathomable. But with interest rates rising and more homes coming online, a cool-off might be underway. Andria Borba reports. (6/15/22)
Bay Area realtors say housing market slowing down slightly as interest rates rise
Realtors say the Bay Area's housing market is experiencing a mild slowdown resulting in homes remaining for sale longer, giving would-be buyers a slight edge.
Bay Area realtors say housing market slowing down slightly as interest rates rise
Realtors say the Bay Area's housing market is experiencing a mild slowdown resulting in homes remaining for sale longer, giving would-be buyers a slight edge. Devin Fehely reports. (5/31/22)
Real estate experts see slowdown in Bay Area housing market
Though homes across the Bay Area continue to sell for record prices, some real estate experts say the market is beginning to level off.
Real estate experts see slowdown in Bay Area housing market
Though homes across the Bay Area continue to sell for record prices, some real estate experts say the market is beginning to level off. Max Darrow reports. (5-21-22)
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.
Despite rising rates, East Bay home sells for $1.155M over asking
A home in El Cerrito was listed at $1.295 million and, after 10 days on the market, it sold for $2.45 million.
East Bay home sells for $1.5 million over asking
A home in El Cerrito was listed at $1.295 million and, after 10 days on the market, it sold for $2.45 million. Max Darrow reports. (5-14-22)
Below-market-rate housing opens for teachers in Daly City
About 100 teachers and staff in a Daly City school district are starting to move into their new apartments in what's becoming a model for affordable educator housing. Sharon Chin reports. (5-12-22)
Pod-dwellers in Palo Alto trade space for low rents, community living
A Palo Alto startup is aiming to add to the Bay Area's stock of affordable housing with "sleeping pods", a new concept that redefines minimalist living.
Bay Area homebuyers lament less affordable real estate as Fed raises interest rates
This week's movement by the Federal Reserve to rein in skyrocketing inflation with an interest rate hike could hit many prospective Bay Area home buyers especially hard.
Fed's inflation fight makes Bay Area real estate even less affordable
The movement by the Fed to rein in skyrocketing inflation with interest rate hikes may hit would-be Bay Area home buyers especially hard. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-5-22)
Piedmont Mayor installs backyard home, touts ADUs to help solve housing woes
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have been pitched as one potential solution to the state's housing crisis. The mayor of Piedmont, who supports the construction of the small backyard homes, is living by her own message.
New program offers loan forgiveness to first-time Bay Area homebuyers
There's good news for first-time home buyers trying to break into the competitive Bay Area housing market.
Wildfire insurance costs soar for North Bay residents
With wildfires now a recurring, yearly threat the cost of living in fire country continues to grow. Wilson Walker reports. (4-29-22)
Alameda votes to protect houseboat renters
The Alameda city council took action to ensure 66 residents at Barnhill Marina in Alameda are protected under the city's rent ordinance. Max Darrow reports. (4-29-22)
Despite Rising Interest Rates, Bay Area's Hot Housing Market Yet To Cool Off
As interest rates creep up, many thought it would mean some potential home buyers would back off. So far, that doesn't seem to be the case in the Bay Area's red-hot market.
'Earthquake Shacks' Built In 1906 Aftermath May Provide Lessons For San Francisco Housing Woes
Monday marked the 116th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco, and while a mighty city has risen from those ashes, some remnants of that time have survived and may hold lessons for the housing problems we face today.
Median Price For a Home in the East Bay Tops $1.2 Million
Bay Area home prices continue to skyrocket, hitting record highs even in parts of the East Bay that have traditionally been more affordable for home buyers.
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.
State Senator From San Francisco Pushes Repeal of Discriminatory State Housing Law
California lawmakers are trying again to get rid of the nation's only law that lets voters veto public housing projects, a provision added to the state constitution in 1950 to keep Black families out of White neighborhoods.
Rising Rent: San Mateo Leads Bay Area Cities
The cost of rent for apartments in San Mateo from February 2021 to 2022 grew 16.5 percent according to a new report out this week.
San Francisco Launches Vehicle Triage Center for Hundreds Living in Cars, RVs
San Francisco city officials Friday launched the new Bayview Vehicle Triage Center, providing a safe space and services for people living in their vehicles.
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Multiple-vehicle crash blocks southbound lanes of Highway 101 in Marin County
A collision involving multiple vehicles has blocked all southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens wounded in mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
Update: Dozens sheltering from Electra Fire inside PG&E powerhouse safely evacuated
The Amador County Sheriff's Office on Monday night said deputies were evacuating roughly 100 people who were sheltered inside a PG&E powerhouse due to the Electra Fire.
Update: Fireworks keep East Bay crews busy with numerous brush fires
Crews in the East Bay had their hands full all day Monday into the night as fireworks were blamed for starting a number of vegetation fires.
July 4 abortion rights protests in cities across the Bay Area
Many people skipped their Fourth of July traditions and instead, protested for abortion rights at rallies all across the Bay Area.
4th of July festivities return to East Bay after months of pandemic
Fireworks weren't the only way the Bay Area celebrated this 4th of July. There was a full slate of events and festivities.
Bumgarner, Diamondbacks send Giants to 5th straight loss, 8-3
Madison Bumgarner posted a win against his former team and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat San Francisco 8-3 Monday, handing the Giants their fifth straight loss.
Update: 4 pedestrians at bus stop critically injured in crash near Golden Gate Park
A collision involving pedestrians in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood has left four people critically injured.
Vogt hits home run, sacrifice fly as A's beat Blue Jays 5-1
Stephen Vogt hit a home run and a sacrifice fly as Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Monday night.
Veterans coping with PTSD suffer through trauma from July 4th fireworks
While thousands gather to enjoy fireworks to celebrate the birth of a nation, thousands of veterans who suffer with post traumatic stress disorder will stay indoors to avoid the fireworks.
July 4 stirs hopes of independence for Bay Area Ukrainian family
A Fulbright scholar visiting from Ukraine with her family planned to return home this month after celebrating Independence Day in the U.S., but now plans to stay another year, grateful for a safe place to live while her home country remains at war.
San Jose set to crack down on illegal fireworks amid extremely dry conditions
The San Jose Fire Department is increasing patrols and visibility on this 4th of July holiday in hopes of preventing fireworks use and fires in the parched, dry hillsides overlooking the city.
UPDATE: Crews contain 2-acre brush fire on Twin Peaks
Fire crews were battling a vegetation fire on Twin Peaks
Child saved, 3 men missing after river rescue attempt near Rio Vista
Three men are missing and presumed dead in the Delta after a child was caught in a river current and they swam out in an attempt to rescue him, authorities said.
1 shot, 1 critically injured by driver during sideshow in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo are investigating two possible sideshow-related incidents after one person was shot and another was hit by a car on Sunday night.
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Multiple-vehicle crash blocks southbound lanes of Highway 101 in Marin County
A collision involving multiple vehicles has blocked all southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens wounded in mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
Update: Dozens sheltering from Electra Fire inside PG&E powerhouse safely evacuated
The Amador County Sheriff's Office on Monday night said deputies were evacuating roughly 100 people who were sheltered inside a PG&E powerhouse due to the Electra Fire.
Update: Fireworks keep East Bay crews busy with numerous brush fires
Crews in the East Bay had their hands full all day Monday into the night as fireworks were blamed for starting a number of vegetation fires.
July 4 abortion rights protests in cities across the Bay Area
Many people skipped their Fourth of July traditions and instead, protested for abortion rights at rallies all across the Bay Area.
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Update: 4 pedestrians at bus stop critically injured in crash near Golden Gate Park
A collision involving pedestrians in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood has left four people critically injured.
Veterans coping with PTSD suffer through trauma from July 4th fireworks
While thousands gather to enjoy fireworks to celebrate the birth of a nation, thousands of veterans who suffer with post traumatic stress disorder will stay indoors to avoid the fireworks.
UPDATE: Crews contain 2-acre brush fire on Twin Peaks
Fire crews were battling a vegetation fire on Twin Peaks
House fire in Daly City neighborhood quickly knocked down
Firefighters quickly knocked down a house fire that broke out in a Daly City neighborhood Monday morning.
First responders attempt cliff rescue in Daly City
First responders attempted a cliff rescue in Daly City Monday morning, according to local fire officials.
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Update: Fireworks keep East Bay crews busy with numerous brush fires
Crews in the East Bay had their hands full all day Monday into the night as fireworks were blamed for starting a number of vegetation fires.
4th of July festivities return to East Bay after months of pandemic
Fireworks weren't the only way the Bay Area celebrated this 4th of July. There was a full slate of events and festivities.
Vogt hits home run, sacrifice fly as A's beat Blue Jays 5-1
Stephen Vogt hit a home run and a sacrifice fly as Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Monday night.
Child saved, 3 men missing after river rescue attempt near Rio Vista
Three men are missing and presumed dead in the Delta after a child was caught in a river current and they swam out in an attempt to rescue him, authorities said.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on I-580 in Oakland
A motorcyclist died early Monday in a collision on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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San Jose set to crack down on illegal fireworks amid extremely dry conditions
The San Jose Fire Department is increasing patrols and visibility on this 4th of July holiday in hopes of preventing fireworks use and fires in the parched, dry hillsides overlooking the city.
Motorcyclist killed after running red light is San Jose's 36th fatal crash
Police said they're investigating the death of a motorcyclist who died after running a red light back in June.
San Jose teen arrested for ghost gun possession during fireworks crackdown
A teenager in San Jose was arrested for allegedly possessing a "ghost gun" while officers were conducting a fireworks enforcement operation during the July 4 holiday weekend.
San Jose eating champ Joey Chestnut wins 15th Nathan's Hot Dog crown
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, powering down 63 hot dogs and buns at the annual exhibition of excess.
San Jose police break up sideshow; 7 arrested, hundreds cited
Police in San Jose responded to sideshow activity late Saturday night that resulted in seven arrests on various weapons charges, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations being issued.
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Multiple-vehicle crash blocks southbound lanes of Highway 101 in Marin County
A collision involving multiple vehicles has blocked all southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
1 shot, 1 critically injured by driver during sideshow in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo are investigating two possible sideshow-related incidents after one person was shot and another was hit by a car on Sunday night.
Light plane crashes into airport hangar in Petaluma
A plane crashed into a hangar Sunday night at Petaluma Municipal Airport.
World War II explosives found in Petaluma home
World War II explosives were found at a west Petaluma residence on Saturday, the Petaluma police department announced.
Suspect jailed in series of Napa County burglaries
Detectives arrested a man wanted for a series of burglaries in Napa County, the sheriff's office
Sports
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Bumgarner, Diamondbacks send Giants to 5th straight loss, 8-3
Madison Bumgarner posted a win against his former team and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat San Francisco 8-3 Monday, handing the Giants their fifth straight loss.
Vogt hits home run, sacrifice fly as A's beat Blue Jays 5-1
Stephen Vogt hit a home run and a sacrifice fly as Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Monday night.
San Jose eating champ Joey Chestnut wins 15th Nathan's Hot Dog crown
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, powering down 63 hot dogs and buns at the annual exhibition of excess.
White Sox trounce Giants 13-4, complete sweep
The Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 13-4 on Sunday and completed a three-game sweep.
Rodríguez homers on Montas' 1st pitch, Mariners edge A's 2-1
Julio Rodríguez homered on Frankie Montas' first pitch and drove in both runs and the Mariners beat Oakland 2-1 on Sunday to deal the A's their 25th loss in 31 games.
Bay Area Crime
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Multiple-vehicle crash blocks southbound lanes of Highway 101 in Marin County
A collision involving multiple vehicles has blocked all southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens wounded in mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
San Jose set to crack down on illegal fireworks amid extremely dry conditions
The San Jose Fire Department is increasing patrols and visibility on this 4th of July holiday in hopes of preventing fireworks use and fires in the parched, dry hillsides overlooking the city.
1 shot, 1 critically injured by driver during sideshow in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo are investigating two possible sideshow-related incidents after one person was shot and another was hit by a car on Sunday night.
Motorcyclist killed after running red light is San Jose's 36th fatal crash
Police said they're investigating the death of a motorcyclist who died after running a red light back in June.
Technology
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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.
Health
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California women brace for feared rollback of abortion access
Sales of morning-after pills in the Golden State spiked right after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade even though access to abortion in California hadn't changed.
Assembly approves bid to open safe injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland
The California state Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial bill allowing Oakland and San Francisco, along with Los Angeles, to set up places where opioid users could legally inject drugs in supervised settings.
California first to cover health care for all immigrants
California will become the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
New California law aims to make school less of a yawn with later starts
Beginning this fall high schools in the nation's most populous state can't start before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools can't start before 8 a.m. under a 2019 first-in-the-nation law forbidding earlier start times.
Santa Cruz Co. reports 1st probable case of monkeypox
Santa Cruz County public health officials announced Wednesday that the county's first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a local resident.
Politics
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July 4 abortion rights protests in cities across the Bay Area
Many people skipped their Fourth of July traditions and instead, protested for abortion rights at rallies all across the Bay Area.
July 4 stirs hopes of independence for Bay Area Ukrainian family
A Fulbright scholar visiting from Ukraine with her family planned to return home this month after celebrating Independence Day in the U.S., but now plans to stay another year, grateful for a safe place to live while her home country remains at war.
SCOTUS ruling on EPA puts new focus on states' power
The U.S. Supreme Court limited the power of the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants. But its ruling didn't touch the power of the states.
Cheney says Jan. 6 committee could make criminal referral for Trump
Committee members say new information is coming to light following Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony.
CoCo County school board member calls for 4th of July boycott
While many are getting ready to fire up the grill or attend a parade Monday, some people plan to boycott Fourth of July celebrations to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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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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'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.
Geographer, Cold War Kids bring indie-rock to Stern Grove Sunday
The Stern Grove music festival returns with its eclectic lineup of musicians this Sunday, with performers Geographer and Cold War Kids both having Bay Area ties.
Where to Find Bay Area July 4th Parades And Fireworks Shows
Some July 4th festivities across the Bay Area will be returning for the first time in two years since the pandemic began this holiday, celebrating with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom talks about her new documentary
First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom recently sat down with KPIX 5 anchor Juliette Goodrich to talk about the latest documentary she directed called "Fair Play."
Marin County Fair returns to San Rafael in-person for first time since 2019
For the first time since the pandemic shutdown in 2019, the Marin County Fair will be in-person from Thursday through Monday, July 4 at the fairgrounds in San Rafael.
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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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4th of July sparks abortion rights rallies in Bay Area, across the country
Some people in the Bay Area and across the country celebrated the 4th of July at abortion rights rallies. Betty Yu talked to some of them.
Fog steals the show at San Francisco's 4th of July fireworks display
The fog stole the show at San Francisco's 4th of July show. Sara Donchey talked to disappointed revelers along the waterfront.
East bay cities hold first 4th of July celebrations since pandemic
A number of East Bay cities held their first 4th of July celebrations since the start of the pandemic. Andrea Nakano reports.
SF Fire department gets its youngest recruit on July 4
As firefighters were at the scene of a blaze in San Francisco on July 4, children stopped by to get a picture and a lesson on fire safety. KPIX 5 photojournalist Richard Villaroman got the story.
San Jose 4th of July parade a celebration of city's rich diversity
The Fourth of July in San Jose was a celebration of diversity. Kiet Do takes us to the 'Red, White and Blue' parade.
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Therapy group helps people let go of their grief in waters of the Pacific
A Pacifica woman provides a safe place to gather in person to grieve and share community in the pandemic.
JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
Students Rising Above
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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.