Ron DeSantis News

Watch CBS News

Ron DeSantis

People are Talking: Florida’s new law restricting social media access for children

In March, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that bans children under the age of 14 from social media platforms. Child life specialist Kristen Beckler discussed the potential risks of social media's influence on children. (03-27-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv

Mar 27
07:05

Ron DeSantis Holds His Caucus Night Event In Iowa

Ron DeSantis drops out of 2024 Republican presidential race

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the Republican presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump after falling short of lofty expectations at the 2024 Iowa caucuses.

Jan 22

Anti-Abortion Activists Hold National March For Life In Nation's Capital

March for Life attendees seek a sharper stance from Trump on abortion

For many attendees, abortion will be a top issue in upcoming elections and colors how they view candidates.

Jan 20

Haley sharpens attacks on Trump in New Hampshire

With five days to go until the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is barnstorming the state, hoping to upset the frontrunner, former President Donald Trump. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

Jan 18
01:59

DeSantis takes second place over Haley in Iowa caucuses

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finished second in the Iowa caucuses, CBS News projected.

Jan 15

Candidates make final push ahead of Iowa caucuses

Republican candidates rallied supporters across Iowa on Sunday in preparation for Monday's caucuses. Freezing temperatures and snow forced many candidates to change their plans and are raising some fears over turnout. Robert Costa reports.

Jan 14
02:30

GOP candidates contend with Iowa winter storm

Heavy snow and subfreezing temperatures have created major campaign challenges for Republican candidates in the final weekend before the Iowa caucuses. The frontrunner, former President Donald Trump, remained comfortably far away from Iowa's polar plains Saturday. Major Garrett reports from Des Moines.

Jan 13
02:42

DeSantis-Newsom debate has sudden end, just after Hannity announces extension

Fox News debate moderator Sean Hannity had just announced the debate between Govs. Newsom and DeSantis would continue — and then said minutes later they couldn't stay after all.

Dec 1, 2023

Govs. Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom face off in unusual debate

Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, took on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.

Dec 1, 2023

DeSantis won't condemn Musk for endorsing antisemitic post, saying 'I did not see the comment'

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is refusing to condemn Elon Musk's post endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

Nov 20, 2023

Trump takes aim at DeSantis at Florida GOP summit

The former president called the Florida governor "a wounded falling bird from the skies."

Nov 4, 2023

U.S. leaders vow support for Israel after deadly Hamas attacks

The attack has killed at least 700 people in Israel so far, with hundreds more injured and an unknown number of people taken hostage by Hamas.

Oct 9, 2023

Presidential Hopefuls Square Off In First GOP Debate

The second Republican debate's biggest highlights: Revisit 6 key moments

Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.

Sep 27, 2023

Gov. Newsom to face off with Florida Governor DeSantis in Fox debate

Anne Makovec reports on planned debate between Newsom and DeSantis scheduled to air on Fox News (9-25-2023)

Sep 25, 2023
02:01

DeSantis and Newsom to go head-to-head in November debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking time out from debating fellow 2024 Republican presidential contenders to take on a Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Sep 25, 2023

Republican presidential candidates are introduced during the first debate of the GOP primary season hosted by Fox News at the Fiserv Forum on Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Second Republican debate: Who qualifies for and when is it?

The second 2024 Republican primary debate will be held in Simi Valley, California, in late September.

Sep 25, 2023

AI microprocessor on motherboard computer circuit

A.I.-generated voices, images in political ads to require disclosure on Google and YouTube

Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.

Sep 7, 2023

DeSantis threatens Anheuser-Busch over Dylan Mulvaney promotion

State pension fund shareholders could take legal action against beer maker for linking brand with "radical social ideologies," Florida governor says.

Jul 21, 2023

Homeless advocates urge action over criticism after DeSantis takes swipe at SF

A day after Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis shared a campaign video he made on the streets of San Francisco's Tenderloin, two homeless activists shared their thoughts on the broad swipe he took at the city.

Jun 21, 2023

Homeless advocates urge action over criticism after DeSantis takes swipe at SF

Jun 21, 2023
03:59

President Biden leaves Bay Area: GOP presidential hopeful Desantis makes campaign ad in SF

President Joe Biden departed the Bay Area Wednesday after a busy schedule of events, while GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis also made a visit and stopped in San Francisco to make a campaign ad.

Jun 21, 2023
01:34

cbsn-fusion-ron-desantis-campaigns-in-california-for-first-time-since-migrant-flights-to-sacramento-thumbnail-2062081-640x360.jpg

DeSantis takes swipe at San Francisco in campaign ad shot in city's Tenderloin

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis recently visited Northern California and shot a campaign ad during a stop in San Francisco that was highly critical of the city.

Jun 21, 2023

Presidential candidates visit Bay Area as fundraising battle heats up

President Joe Biden was greeted by California Governor Gavin Newsom as he stepped off Air Force One for a two-day stop in the Bay Area where he will tout the administration's record on the environment and attend several fundraisers.

Jun 19, 2023

hypatia-h_0654ba01073237c71cee8127d5bfd6a2-h_63b7e045a10d4bb2b1f037c7a9590eba.jpg

DeSantis ratchets up feud with Newsom, dares California governor to take on Biden in 2024

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is escalating his feud with California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom.

Jun 15, 2023

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez running for president

The 45-year-old mayor, the only Hispanic candidate in the race, declared his candidacy by filing with the FEC ahead of a speech on Thursday.

Jun 15, 2023

CBS News Bay Area — Watch Live 24/7

CBS News Bay Area Live

Latest News

California pet owners looking for an apartment may get help from new legislation

California pet owners struggling to find an apartment that accepts their furry, four-legged family members could have an easier time leasing new housing under proposed state legislation that would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging additional fees.

1H ago

Former President Donald Trump sits with his legal team

Trump jury search turns to alternates, as opening statements near

Twelve jurors and one alternate were seated in the first three days of jury selection in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.

updated 50M ago

A Yarrow's spiny lizard close up, sitting on a rock

Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction

A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.

1H ago

San Francisco Zoo set to receive giant pandas, mayor's office says

The San Francisco Zoo is set to receive a pair of giant pandas under a memorandum of understanding signed Thursday by Mayor London Breed and the China Wildlife Conservation Association.

9H ago

Alameda County DA Price to file charges against Alameda cops in 2021 Mario Gonzalez death

District Attorney Pamela Price on Thursday evening announced she plans to file charges against the three Alameda police officers involved in the 2021 in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez.

9H ago

Latest Stories

California pet owners looking for an apartment may get help from new legislation

1H ago

Trump jury search turns to alternates, as opening statements near

Twelve jurors and one alternate were seated in the first three days of jury selection in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.

updated 49M ago

Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction

A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.

1H ago

San Francisco Zoo set to receive giant pandas, mayor's office says

The San Francisco Zoo is set to receive a pair of giant pandas under a memorandum of understanding signed Thursday by Mayor London Breed and the China Wildlife Conservation Association.

9H ago

Alameda County DA Price to file charges against Alameda cops in 2021 Mario Gonzalez death

District Attorney Pamela Price on Thursday evening announced she plans to file charges against the three Alameda police officers involved in the 2021 in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez.

9H ago

SF & Peninsula News

More SF & Peninsula News

San Francisco Zoo set to receive giant pandas, mayor's office says

The San Francisco Zoo is set to receive a pair of giant pandas under a memorandum of understanding signed Thursday by Mayor London Breed and the China Wildlife Conservation Association.

9H ago

Cannabis enthusiasts rally at pot shops after S.F. cancels 4/20 celebration

With the cancellation of the highly anticipated 4/20 marijuana festival in Golden Gate Park, cannabis enthusiasts are shifting their focus from Hippie Hill to local dispensaries.

10H ago

Driver dead after vehicle plunges over 200-foot cliff along Highway 1 near Devil's Slide

A driver died after his vehicle plunged over a cliff along Highway 1 on the San Francisco Peninsula coast between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay Thursday.

1H ago

Construction company cited by Cal/OSHA for fatal San Francisco trench collapse

A construction company whose employee died when the trench he was working in collapsed in San Francisco last year has been cited by Cal/OSHA for safety violations.

16H ago

Church of Ambrosia to offer services during unofficial Golden Gate Park 4/20 celebrations

Despite San Francisco canceling its official 4/20 event in Golden Gate Park this year, people will still show up, and the Church of Ambrosia says it will be ready for them.

15H ago

More San Francisco & Peninsula News

East Bay News

More East Bay News

Alameda County DA Price to file charges against Alameda cops in 2021 Mario Gonzalez death

District Attorney Pamela Price on Thursday evening announced she plans to file charges against the three Alameda police officers involved in the 2021 in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez.

9H ago

BART set to run trains of legacy rail cars one final time Saturday afternoon

BART will run its legacy fleet of rail cars for the last time on Saturday, with the vintage trains traveling between MacArthur and Fremont stations.

17H ago

San Francisco sues Oakland, says airport renaming infringes on SFO trademark

One week after Oakland International Airport approved adding "San Francisco Bay" to its name, San Francisco officials have sued, claiming the new name infringes on the trademark of San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

16H ago

Oakland Ballers get approval to renovate West Oakland park ahead of opener

The Oakland City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the Oakland Ballers' plan to spend $1.6 million in upgrades to Raimondi Park, allowing the independent professional baseball team to play its inaugural 48 home games at the West Oakland park.

Apr 18

Police shoot, kill Sacramento homicide suspect in West Oakland

Officers shot and killed a homicide suspect from Sacramento in West Oakland Wednesday night, police said.

Apr 18

More East Bay News

South Bay News

More South Bay News

King City mass shooting and earlier killing of 2 cousins linked, police say

Investigators have found a connection between a mass shooting last month that left four people dead and the February killing of two cousins in Monterey County

11H ago

Lawsuit claims San Jose high school teacher forced student to abort child after impregnating her, abuse continued

A woman is suing San Jose's Leigh High School and the school district, claiming that after impregnating her as a student, a teacher forced her to have an abortion and then continued sexually abusing her.

14H ago

Santa Clara County sheriff arrests 13 in takedown of retail theft ring

Thirteen people have been arrested and about $150,000 in stolen items were recovered as authorities in the South Bay busted a suspected retail theft ring, deputies said Thursday.

16H ago

Suspects arrested following multiple retail thefts at San Jose's Westfield Valley Fair mall

Three people were arrested after multiple thefts at San Jose's Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall Monday and found with thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise, police said.

21H ago

3 arrested in kidnapping, torture case in San Jose

Three people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a man inside an East San Jose home earlier this year, police said Thursday.

16H ago

More South Bay News

North Bay News

More North Bay News

Sonoma County legal weed businesses face hard financial times despite recently reduced tax

Sonoma County supervisors on Tuesday took the unusual step of voting to reduce taxes on cannabis production, recognizing that the industry has hit hard times.

Apr 17

Vallejo man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Napa woman, teen

The Napa County District Attorney filed murder charges against a 22-year-old Vallejo man in connection to the fatal shooting of a woman and teen girl.

Apr 17

San Rafael suspect who shot into victims car during dispute arrested

Police in San Rafael on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a suspect who allegedly shot at a male victim in his car Monday evening.

Apr 17

Fire torches garage of home in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa crews contained a residential fire caused by discarded oily rags early Wednesday morning, fire officials said.

Apr 17

3 suspects arrested in Napa shooting that killed 2 women

Police arrested three people suspected in the fatal shooting of two women near downtown Napa over the weekend, the department announced Tuesday.

Apr 16

More North Bay News

Sports

More Sports

Logan Webb dominant for 7 innings as Giants blank Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Thursday night to open a four-game series.

10H ago

Flames beat NHL-worst Sharks to end both teams' season

The Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night in the season-ending game for both teams.

10H ago

Warriors management looks to regroup after play-in game blowout loss to Kings

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and head coach Steve Kerr on Thursday talked about the tough end to the team's season and what lies ahead.

17H ago

NFL Draft: 49ers slated to pick in the 1st round for 1st time since 2021

The San Francisco 49ers will no longer be spectators on the opening night of the NFL draft.

21H ago

Oakland Ballers get approval to renovate West Oakland park ahead of opener

Apr 18

Bay Area Crime

More Bay Area Crime

Trump jury search turns to alternates, as opening statements near

Twelve jurors and one alternate were seated in the first three days of jury selection in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.

updated 49M ago

Alameda County DA Price to file charges against Alameda cops in 2021 Mario Gonzalez death

District Attorney Pamela Price on Thursday evening announced she plans to file charges against the three Alameda police officers involved in the 2021 in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez.

9H ago

King City mass shooting and earlier killing of 2 cousins linked, police say

Investigators have found a connection between a mass shooting last month that left four people dead and the February killing of two cousins in Monterey County

11H ago

Lawsuit claims San Jose high school teacher forced student to abort child after impregnating her, abuse continued

14H ago

Santa Clara County sheriff arrests 13 in takedown of retail theft ring

Thirteen people have been arrested and about $150,000 in stolen items were recovered as authorities in the South Bay busted a suspected retail theft ring, deputies said Thursday.

16H ago

More Crime News

Technology

More Technology

Netflix headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif.

Netflix adds 9M subscribers in quarter; membership nearly 270M worldwide

Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its profit soared with the help of a still-emerging expansion into advertising.

15H ago

Google fires 28 workers after Sunnyvale, NYC office protests over cloud contract with Israel

Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices over a cloud computing contract with the Israeli government.

Apr 18

SF Excelsior District businesses to renovate storefronts with help of AI project

Businesses in the San Francisco Excelsior District hope to get more customers in the neighborhood with the help of a community design project.

Apr 17

Robot restaurant worker elicits customer smiles, employee anxiety

With the restaurant industry looking to technology fill the demand for service workers, a robot employee nicknamed Rosie may represent the future.

Apr 12

Biotech firms Genentech, Sanofi laying off hundreds at South San Francisco locations

Genentech and Sanofi are laying off hundreds of workers as the biotech giants wind down operations at facilities in South San Francisco.

Apr 12

Health

More Health

Lawmakers could force California to stop storing your DNA without permission

California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.

22H ago

New bill could require insurance to cover medication for rare autoimmune disease

Families of children with a rare autoimmune disorder are hoping new legislation in Sacramento will help their loved ones get the treatment they need.

Apr 12

Kamala Harris campaigns in Arizona

Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Arizona Friday, where she blamed former President Donald Trump for the Arizona Supreme Court ruling earlier this week which could pave the way to revive a near-total abortion ban. Janet Shamlian has more.

Apr 12
02:29

East Bay man talks about donating kidney to a stranger across the country

A longtime Bay Area advocate for organ donations shared his personal story of helping a stranger earlier this year in an effort to inspire more people to donate life.

Apr 12

Empty packaging of encapsulated pills on the sink of a toilet.

Hundreds of drugs are in short supply around the U.S., pharmacists warn

Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.

Apr 12

Politics

More Politics

California pet owners looking for an apartment may get help from new legislation

1H ago

Trump jury search turns to alternates, as opening statements near

Twelve jurors and one alternate were seated in the first three days of jury selection in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.

updated 49M ago

Iran-Military Parade Marking Iran's Army Day Anniversary

Tehran downplays strike as U.S. officials say Israeli missile hit Iran

Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.

1H ago

Gov. Newsom pledges oversight for cities, counties lagging on solving homelessness

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced nearly $200 million in grant money to cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing.

14H ago

San Francisco sues Oakland, says airport renaming infringes on SFO trademark

16H ago

LGBTQ+

More LGBTQ+

Ceremony salutes namesake of the USNS Harvey Milk for ship's maiden voyage

On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.

Mar 30

Arrival of USNS Harvey Milk in San Francisco symbolic on many levels

CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.

Mar 29
04:40

Bay Area veteran talks about redemption decades after his painful involuntary exit from Army

The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.

Mar 29

USNS Harvey Milk arrives in San Francisco Bay on historic maiden voyage visit

The US Naval ship named after the late civil rights icon Harvey Milk arrived in San Francisco Bay Thursday afternoon, making its historic first visit to the Port of San Francisco.

Mar 29

Sacramento is now a sanctuary city for transgender people

The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation.

Mar 27

Entertainment

More Entertainment

Netflix adds 9M subscribers in quarter; membership nearly 270M worldwide

Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its profit soared with the help of a still-emerging expansion into advertising.

15H ago

Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour at the National Stadium on March 2, 2024, in Singapore.

Taylor Swift shocker: New album is actually a double album

Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.

updated 22M ago

Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80

Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.

14H ago

Sons of Lennon and McCartney release first song together

The new single, titled "Primrose Hill", was recently released by James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon, who are both musicians themselves.

Apr 17

Renowned jazz guitarist Bill Frisell plays residency at Freight & Salvage

Renowned guitarist Bill Frisell comes to the Bay Area this week for a special residency, playing four shows with different ensembles at Berkeley's Freight & Salvage starting Thursday.

Apr 17

Our Stories Define Us

Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.

Nov 28, 2023

VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels

Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.

Oct 13, 2023

VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods

A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.

Mar 8, 2023

Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy

A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.

Aug 18, 2023

VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots

Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.

May 24, 2023

More KPIX Special Reports

Latest Videos

Guilty of fatally poisoining friend with eye drops; a look at the next 48 Hours episode

A Wisconsin woman convicted of fatally poisoning her friend with eye drops and stealing from her is now behind bars, but she insists investigators got it wrong. CBS News reporter Jericka Duncan previews the next 48 Hours episode.

10M ago
02:37

Friday morning First Alert Weather forecast 4/19/24

Jessica Burch on the lasting impact of the winter rains and the warm conditions expected for the weekend. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv

26M ago
02:05

PIX Now - Morning Edition 4/19/24

Friday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX

36M ago
10:25

Alameda County DA to file charges against cops in Mario Gonzalez death

District Attorney Pamela Price on Thursday evening announced she plans to file charges against the three Alameda police officers involved in the 2021 in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez. Andrea Nakano reports. (4-18-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv

9H ago
03:36

Marijuana devotees celebrate S.F. Weed Week at local dispensaries

With the cancellation of the highly anticipated 4/20 marijuana festival in Golden Gate Park, cannabis enthusiasts are shifting their focus from Hippie Hill to local dispensaries. José Martínez reports. (4-18-24)

10H ago
02:39

Jefferson Awards

More Jefferson Awards

San Francisco nonprofit's "hygiene bank" helps low-income, unsheltered people across country

A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.

Apr 17

Whale Fest is latest community event for stewards of Pacifica beaches

A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.

Apr 10

Peninsula moms give students a voice on environmental issues through annual film festival

Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.

Apr 3

Oakland man bringing families together to break cycle of violence in the city

An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.

Mar 27

"Ms. Daisy" lives life of service helping SF elderly, disabled stay safe in their homes

A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely.

Mar 22

Learn More about the Jefferson Awards

Students Rising Above

More Students Rising Above

Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents

It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?

Apr 5

Students Rising Above scholar Elmer Sosa

Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college

Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.

Jan 12

College student gives back to program that changed his life

A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.

Dec 1, 2023

San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots

Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.

Nov 3, 2023

Santa Rosa college graduate multi-tasking her way to a master's degree, law school

When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.

Oct 5, 2023

See More Students Rising Above