Suspect arrested in late July San Francisco shooting, attempted robbery
Police in San Francisco on Monday confirmed the recent arrest of a suspect in a late July shooting and attempted robbery on San Bruno Avenue.
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5 arrested in Los Gatos in connection with Walnut Creek Apple store robbery
Police in Los Gatos arrested two people Saturday suspected of stealing items from an Apple store in Walnut Creek, according to authorities.
Caught on video: Asian-American man robbed, pistol-whipped in Daly City
A 69-year-old Asian-American man was robbed and pistol-whipped in Daly City on Thursday, an attack the city's mayor called "truly shocking."
Suspected shoplifting ring busted with $50K worth of Lululemon athletic wear
A ring of suspected shoplifters is behind bars after police caught them at the Stanford Shopping Center with thousands of dollars worth of expensive athletic wear.
Nearly $200,000 in stolen goods seized in San Francisco retail theft bust
Police in San Francisco on Thursday announced the recent arrest of a suspect in a retail-theft investigation that recovered almost $200,000 in stolen items.
Arrest made in armed robbery of teen cyclist in Palo Alto
A Mountain View man was arrested in connection of the robbery of a teenage bicyclist at knifepoint in Palo Alto early Monday, police said.
Robbers pistol-whip victim during home invasion in San Francisco's Portola District
Police say a trio of robbers pistol-whipped their victim during a home invasion robbery in San Francisco's Portola District early Tuesday morning, leaving injuries that required the victim to be hospitalized.
19-year old Vallejo man arrested in June robbery at Walnut Creek Macy's store
Police in Walnut Creek on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a Vallejo man in connection with a June 18 smash-and-grab robbery at the Broadway Plaza Macy's.
Palo Alto police investigate strong-armed robbery of teen cyclist
Police in Palo Alto are investigating a strong-armed robbery Friday afternoon where a teenage girl was robbed of her cellphone and debit card.
Suspect in violent robbery caught on camera in S.F. Sunset District
Police in San Francisco released photos and video of a suspect in a May 28 robbery in a plea to the public to help identify him.
San Francisco police ask for help identifying assault suspect who stole car battery
Police in San Francisco on Wednesday asked for the public's help identifying a robbery suspect who injured a victim after taking a car battery from a business last month.
Redwood City police search for suspect in sexual battery, robbery case
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a sexual battery and robbery case that occurred in downtown Redwood City early Sunday.
Danville police searching for group of armed robbers after gunfight with witness
A gunfight in Danville Tuesday between would-be robbers and a witness prompted police to search for multiple suspects, according to a news release issued Tuesday by the Danville Police Department.
Robbers get away with $40K worth of designer glasses from SF store
A small, family-owned business in San Francisco isn't sure how much more it can take after robbers stole from them yet again, and hurt one of their employees.
Man shot during attempted robbery in San Francisco's Tenderloin District
Four suspected robbers shot a 49-year-old man as they tried to steal from him in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Tuesday evening, police said.
1 dead, 2 arrested following robbery, stabbing in Fairfield
Fairfield police arrested a 43-year-old robbery suspect and a 26-year-old murder suspect after police connected their two cases on Monday.
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.
CHP busts $715K retail theft ring, Pittsburg man arrested
More than $700,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered and an East Bay man was arrested in connection with a Bay Area retail theft ring, authorities said Wednesday.
Woman accused of armed robberies in Foster City, Redwood City
Police in Foster City have arrested a woman on suspicion of armed robbery, the department announced on Wednesday.
Man arrested for robbery, carjacking of elderly victims in San Francisco
A man who police said assaulted and robbed an elderly man in San Francisco, and later that same day carjacked and partially ran over an elderly woman, has been taken into custody, police said Tuesday.
Oakland resident wounded after being shot near Lake Merritt
A burglary attempt not far from Lake Merritt resulted in a shooting that injured an Oakland man.
3 Juvenile Suspects Arrested In Series Of San Francisco Retail Robberies
Three San Francisco teens were arrested last week in connection with a series of recent retail robberies throughout the city.
Boudin, SFPD Announce Multiple Felony Charges For 2 Suspected Robbers
The San Francisco District Attorney and the San Francisco Police Department announced the arrest of two robbery suspects Wednesday who face more than two dozen felony charges.
Pacifica Police Arrest Suspect In Convenience Store Robbery
Police arrested a San Pedro man suspected of breaking into a convenience store in Pacifica and also trying to burglarize a cannabis retailer over the weekend.
2 Suspects Sought After Palo Alto Man Robbed Of Laptop, Cash From His Home Overnight
Police in Palo Alto are searching for two people suspected in an armed robbery at a residence early Thursday morning.
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VIDEO: Armed bandits stage brazen San Jose bakery robbery
Five suspects armed with knives stormed into a long-established San Jose bakery early Wednesday morning, threatening employees before fleeing with cash.
Oakland police arrest 2 suspects involved in recent armed Rolex robberies
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the recent arrests earlier this week of two suspects in connection with at least one of the many recent armed Rolex robberies plaguing the Bay Area.
Legendary Cal football broadcaster Joe Starkey to retire after 48 seasons
Legendary Cal football play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey, best known for his call of "The Play" during the 1982 Big Game between Cal and Stanford, will be retiring after 48 years in the broadcast booth, the university announced Thursday.
Expensive San Francisco prototype garbage can already appears trashed
Photos are circulating of one of the expensive prototype trash cans being tested out in San Francisco that already appears the worse for wear.
Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
San Francisco Potrero Hill homicide suspect arrested in Yolo County
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a fatal shooting last month in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood, police said Thursday.
Former Salinas teacher sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing students
A former middle school teacher in Salinas was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing several of his students, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Monterey County District Attorney's office.
South Bay homeless teens to receive monthly guaranteed income in pilot program
Santa Clara County will soon launch a pilot program to bring financial support to unhoused high school seniors after the county's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved it Tuesday.
Oakland teen charged in violent San Francisco assault of 70-year-old woman
An 18-year-old Oakland teen was formally charged Thursday in the brutal assault of a 70-year-old Asian American woman who was beaten during July 31 robbery in the lobby of a San Francisco building.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Mountain Lion spotted wandering around Rohnert Park neighborhood
Startled residents called Rohnert Park police early Thursday reporting a mountain lion wandering through their neighborhood near Country Club Drive.
Anne Heche's death after fiery car crash was accidental, coroner rules
A preliminary report said the actor died from inhalation injury and burns.
Alexis Gabe case: Family meets with Contra Costa DA as they seek justice
The family of Alexis Gabe had a meeting with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office Wednesday afternoon as they continue to seek justice in her murder.
1 dead in 3-car crash during evening commute in Concord
Police in Concord said one person died in a three-car crash Wednesday evening on Monument Boulevard.
Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
San Jose 1st graders learn code through teacher's revolutionary approach
A Silicon Valley teacher has seemingly cracked the code in teaching young children as young as seven, how to think like programmers or software engineers.
Woman shot multiple times at home in Oakland's Little Saigon
Multiple gunshots hit a woman inside her Oakland home early Wednesday morning, police said.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
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Oakland police arrest 2 suspects involved in recent armed Rolex robberies
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the recent arrests earlier this week of two suspects in connection with at least one of the many recent armed Rolex robberies plaguing the Bay Area.
Legendary Cal football broadcaster Joe Starkey to retire after 48 seasons
Legendary Cal football play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey, best known for his call of "The Play" during the 1982 Big Game between Cal and Stanford, will be retiring after 48 years in the broadcast booth, the university announced Thursday.
Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
San Francisco Potrero Hill homicide suspect arrested in Yolo County
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a fatal shooting last month in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood, police said Thursday.
Former Salinas teacher sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing students
A former middle school teacher in Salinas was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing several of his students, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Monterey County District Attorney's office.
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San Francisco Potrero Hill homicide suspect arrested in Yolo County
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a fatal shooting last month in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood, police said Thursday.
Oakland teen charged in violent San Francisco assault of 70-year-old woman
An 18-year-old Oakland teen was formally charged Thursday in the brutal assault of a 70-year-old Asian American woman who was beaten during July 31 robbery in the lobby of a San Francisco building.
Expensive San Francisco prototype garbage can already appears trashed
Photos are circulating of one of the expensive prototype trash cans being tested out in San Francisco that already appears the worse for wear.
San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
Police, adults, youth in San Francisco's Hunters Point bond on the softball field
Officers were at Gilman Playground in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood on a different kind of call on Tuesday. They were there to support and participate in a new program, "Batter Up, Guns Down."
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Oakland police arrest 2 suspects involved in recent armed Rolex robberies
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the recent arrests earlier this week of two suspects in connection with at least one of the many recent armed Rolex robberies plaguing the Bay Area.
Legendary Cal football broadcaster Joe Starkey to retire after 48 seasons
Legendary Cal football play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey, best known for his call of "The Play" during the 1982 Big Game between Cal and Stanford, will be retiring after 48 years in the broadcast booth, the university announced Thursday.
Alexis Gabe case: Family meets with Contra Costa DA as they seek justice
The family of Alexis Gabe had a meeting with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office Wednesday afternoon as they continue to seek justice in her murder.
1 dead in 3-car crash during evening commute in Concord
Police in Concord said one person died in a three-car crash Wednesday evening on Monument Boulevard.
Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
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Former Salinas teacher sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing students
A former middle school teacher in Salinas was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing several of his students, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Monterey County District Attorney's office.
South Bay homeless teens to receive monthly guaranteed income in pilot program
Santa Clara County will soon launch a pilot program to bring financial support to unhoused high school seniors after the county's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved it Tuesday.
VIDEO: Armed bandits stage brazen San Jose bakery robbery
Five suspects armed with knives stormed into a long-established San Jose bakery early Wednesday morning, threatening employees before fleeing with cash.
San Jose 1st graders learn code through teacher's revolutionary approach
A Silicon Valley teacher has seemingly cracked the code in teaching young children as young as seven, how to think like programmers or software engineers.
Fifth suspect arrested in connection with violent San Jose home invasion robberies
Police in San Jose on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a fifth suspect in connection with a pair of violent home invasion robberies committed in late May and early June.
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Mountain Lion spotted wandering around Rohnert Park neighborhood
Startled residents called Rohnert Park police early Thursday reporting a mountain lion wandering through their neighborhood near Country Club Drive.
SMART system to continue reduced rail fares through mid-2023
Officials with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system serving the North Bay approved on Wednesday a resolution extending fare reductions through the middle of 2023.
Residential burglar alarm leads to Santa Rosa bust for 5+ pounds of cocaine, firearms
A search for a burglary suspect after an alarm at a Santa Rosa residence was triggered Tuesday led police to arrest the homeowner when a large cache of cocaine, cash and firearms was found.
Britney Spears ex-husband facing felony charges in Napa County
Jason Alexander, the ex-husband of pop-star Britney Spears, was scheduled to make a court appearance in Napa County Wednesday after his arrest on grand theft and receiving of stolen property charges dating back to 2015.
Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes left bloodied by Marin Highlands coyote attack
Well known Bay Area ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes says he's recovering from a coyote attack while he was running in the Marin Highlands.
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Legendary Cal football broadcaster Joe Starkey to retire after 48 seasons
Legendary Cal football play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey, best known for his call of "The Play" during the 1982 Big Game between Cal and Stanford, will be retiring after 48 years in the broadcast booth, the university announced Thursday.
Stanford looks to bounce back from dismal 2021 season
When Stanford was rolling through the Pac-12 early in coach David Shaw's tenure the formula was pretty simple. The Cardinal overpowered opponents in the trenches with a dominant offensive line.
Giants unable to hold on against D-Backs, 5-game win streak snapped
Pinch-hitter Jake McCarthy hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Wednesday night.
A's roll past Rangers with HRs from Murphy, rookie Langeliers
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Suspect in assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium pleads not guilty
A man accused of attacking a 49ers fan outside of SoFi Stadium earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday and entered a "not guilty" plea.
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Oakland police arrest 2 suspects involved in recent armed Rolex robberies
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the recent arrests earlier this week of two suspects in connection with at least one of the many recent armed Rolex robberies plaguing the Bay Area.
San Francisco Potrero Hill homicide suspect arrested in Yolo County
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a fatal shooting last month in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood, police said Thursday.
Former Salinas teacher sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing students
A former middle school teacher in Salinas was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing several of his students, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Monterey County District Attorney's office.
VIDEO: Armed bandits stage brazen San Jose bakery robbery
Five suspects armed with knives stormed into a long-established San Jose bakery early Wednesday morning, threatening employees before fleeing with cash.
Oakland teen charged in violent San Francisco assault of 70-year-old woman
An 18-year-old Oakland teen was formally charged Thursday in the brutal assault of a 70-year-old Asian American woman who was beaten during July 31 robbery in the lobby of a San Francisco building.
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Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
San Jose 1st graders learn code through teacher's revolutionary approach
A Silicon Valley teacher has seemingly cracked the code in teaching young children as young as seven, how to think like programmers or software engineers.
Lamborghini revs up for Monterey Car week
Monterey Car week is back in full force this year, which means there will be no shortage of showstopping supercars to admire and potentially buy.
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.
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CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Contra Costa residents can now schedule monkeypox vaccinations online
Contra Costa Health Services recently announced that an increase in monkeypox vaccine supply enabled the county to open online appointment booking without a waiting list.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Laguna Honda resident discharges paused, facility closure pushed back to November
San Francisco health officials on Monday announced that residents at Laguna Honda will have their Medicare/Medicaid payments extended another two months to Nov. 13, delaying additional transfers and discharges.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
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Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
SMART system to continue reduced rail fares through mid-2023
Officials with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system serving the North Bay approved on Wednesday a resolution extending fare reductions through the middle of 2023.
AB5 protests lead to 28% drop in cargo containers at Port of Oakland in July
Protests by independent truckers over Assembly Bill 5, California's gig worker law, slowed the movement of imports and exports through the Port of Oakland in July.
Former Fresno Congressman T.J. Cox arrested on fraud, money laundering charges
A former U.S. congressman from central California was arrested Tuesday by federal agents on wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign contribution fraud charges stemming from "multiple fraud schemes," federal prosecutors said.
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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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Anne Heche's death after fiery car crash was accidental, coroner rules
A preliminary report said the actor died from inhalation injury and burns.
San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
Britney Spears ex-husband facing felony charges in Napa County
Jason Alexander, the ex-husband of pop-star Britney Spears, was scheduled to make a court appearance in Napa County Wednesday after his arrest on grand theft and receiving of stolen property charges dating back to 2015.
Local 'geriatric' punk band reunites at SF Eagle
Geriatric punk-rock reprobates the Grannies take the stage for the first time in four years for this benefit show at the SF Eagle Thursday night.
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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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White House announces monkeypox vaccine boost
The Biden administration is boosting its efforts to get more monkeypox vaccine to cities that need them. Natalie Brand reports.
New research details long-term neurological impacts of COVID-19
A new large-scale study has found COVID survivors might have higher risks of neurological and psychiatric conditions that can last years after infection. Bradley Blackburn reports.
A Refugee's Story: CBS News reporter Musadiq Bidar recalls his family's journey to Bay Area
Nearly 30 years ago, CBS News reporter Musadiq Bidar's family was forced to flee Afghanistan to find safety in Bay Area
CDC shakeup in wake of COVID pandemic
A report on how the CDC handled the COVID pandemic has led to a shake up at the disease fighting agency
Good year for wine? Grape growers on the drought's impact
Grape growers say the drought has impacted this year's crops and led to an early harvest
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San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
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.
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Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
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.