Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Italian-Style Antipasto Meats
An outbreak of salmonella has been linked to pre-packaged, Italian-style meats sold nationwide, with several dozen people getting sick, including seven cases in California.
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Dried Mushrooms Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak Sickens At Least 41 People
At least 41 people in 10 different states including 25 in California have fallen ill from a salmonella outbreak linked to dried wood ear mushrooms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
USDA Warns Against Eating Pre-Packaged Food With Recalled Onions
Government food regulators are warning U.S. consumers not to eat prepared meals sold at retailers including Walmart and Kroger that may contain recalled onions tied to a multistate salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 400 people.
Hundreds Sickened In Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Red Onions From California
An outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eating red onions from a supplier in Bakersfield has sickened hundreds of people nationwide, according to health officials.
Pet Food Express To Remove Pig Ear Dog Treats Linked To Salmonella
Oakland-based pet retail chain Pet Food Express is removing all pig ear dog treats from stores after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration linked them to 127 cases of salmonella.
Pig Ear Dog Treats Linked To Human Salmonella Infections In 13 States
A multi-state outbreak of drug-resistant salmonella is being linked to contact with pig ear dog treats, authorities said Wednesday.
Dozens More Cases Of Salmonella In California, Nation Linked To Recalled Beef
Eighty-seven more people, including 39 in California, have been sickened with salmonella linked to recalled beef products, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
Possibly Contaminated Corn Leads To Recalls From Whole Foods, Trader Joe's
Possibly contaminated corn is behind a slew of recalls involving prepared salads sold by major retailers including Walmart, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.
Drug-Resistant Salmonella From Chicken Sickens Nearly 100
At least 92 people in 29 states have been infected with a strain of multidrug-resistant salmonella after coming into contact with a variety of raw chicken products, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
6.5 Million Pounds Of Beef Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Arizona-based meat producer JBS Tolleson Inc. announced Thursday it was recalling 6,500,966 pounds of "various raw, non-intact beef products" due to an outbreak of salmonella including four cases in California.
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Salmonella Outbreak Grows To 130 Cases
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that 30 more people have gotten sick in a multi-state outbreak of salmonella illness linked to recalled Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal.
Backyard Chickens Eat Harmful Ticks, But Are Giving People Salmonella
As disease-carrying ticks continue to spread across the country, many Americans are turning to an inventive and all-natural approach to removing ticks: chickens.
Ritz Recalling Crackers Over Salmonella Risk
The maker of Ritz Crackers and Ritz Bits is recalling some of their products over potential risk of salmonella.
Salmonella Outbreak In 26 States Tied To Raw Turkey
An outbreak of salmonella linked to raw turkey products has sickened at least 90 people across 26 states.
Salmonella Outbreak In 31 States Linked To Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
A salmonella outbreak that has caused illness in 73 people across 31 states is linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Dozens After Massive Egg Recall
After more than 200 million eggs were recalled by an egg farm in North Carolina, 35 people have now been diagnosed with salmonella linked to the contaminated food.
Probe Finds Deadly Food On Store Shelves Hundreds Of Days After FDA Recall
An investigation into the Food and Drug Administration found some recalled foods aren't immediately pulled from store shelves, leaving the public at serious risk.
Health Officials Warn Of Salmonella Risk In Backyard Chickens, Ducks
Health officials have issued a warning about the risk of salmonella infection from contact with backyard flocks of chickens and ducks.
Hostess Holiday Twinkies Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Risk
Hostess has issued a voluntary recall of a holiday-themed version of its Twinkies over concerns about salmonella contamination.
CDC Declares Small Pet Turtles A Health Hazard
A multi-state Salmonella outbreak dating back to January 2015 including 26 cases in California have been linked to the handling of small turtles, mostly by children.
Novato's Republic Of Tea Recalls Green Tea Over Salmonella Worries
A Novato-based company that blends and markets premium teas from all over the world is recalling a type of green tea over the possibility of salmonella.
CVS Recalls Herbal Tea Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
CVS is voluntarily recalling cases of organic tea after the manufacturer reported it could contain salmonella.
Dole Recalling Bagged Spinach After Sample Tests Positive For Salmonella
Dole Fresh Vegetables says it's recalling some of its bagged spinach distributed in 13 states as a precaution after a random sample tested positive for salmonella.
Cucumbers Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak In California, 26 Other States
A California company is recalling its cucumbers after a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 285 people in 27 states and killed a San Diego woman.
2 Million Pounds Of Chicken Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Illinois-based Aspen Foods is recalling nearly 2 million pounds of raw, frozen chicken products over concerns they might be contaminated with salmonella.
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23 million Californians to get up to $1,050 in 'inflation relief' checks
About 23 million California residents will soon receive "inflation relief" checks of up to $1,050 under a budget deal reached by Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers on Sunday.
UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
An Amtrak train running through unincorporated Brentwood smashed into a car containing five people Sunday afternoon killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Green Day frontman says he'll renounce U.S. citizenship after Roe v. Wade reversal
"F**k America. I'm f**king renouncing my citizenship. I'm f**king coming here," Armstrong told fans at a stadium in the U.K.
Police shoot, injure suspect in Vallejo after chase starting in Fairfield
Fairfield police shot and injured a suspect after he fired multiple shots at officers during and after a pursuit that ended in Vallejo late Sunday, when the tires of suspect's vehicle were punctured by a spike strip.
Google workers can move to states where abortion is legal
Pro-choice companies are taking stands to support workers who cannot get abortions in their home states.
Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
Police in Albany on Monday morning confirmed the arrest of a female arson suspect who may have set the fires that triggered evacuations Sunday afternoon.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
Crews control wildfire along westbound I-80 near Hercules
Fire crews took down a grass fire that sparked along I-80 near Hercules, creating traffic issues on the westbound side of the freeway Monday morning, according to local fire officials.
Firefighter hurt battling fire at San Francisco Bernal Heights home; 6 displaced
A fire injured a firefighter and displaced six late Sunday night in San Francisco, fire officials said Monday.
Marin school district in violation of Title IX rules after transgender student harassed
Officials in the Tamalpais Union High School District must complete a series of steps to ensure nondiscrimination after a federal investigation determined they violated Title IX rules by inadequately responding to allegations of sex-based harassment in 2017 and 2018.
Man in critical condition after weekend Tenderloin stabbing
Police in San Francisco are investigating a stabbing in the Tenderloin Saturday that left one victim hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
1 dead in 2-vehicle crash at Bay Bridge toll plaza
One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident near the westbound Bay Bridge toll plaza around 9 p.m. Sunday.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
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UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
An Amtrak train running through unincorporated Brentwood smashed into a car containing five people Sunday afternoon killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
Police in Albany on Monday morning confirmed the arrest of a female arson suspect who may have set the fires that triggered evacuations Sunday afternoon.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
Crews control wildfire along westbound I-80 near Hercules
Fire crews took down a grass fire that sparked along I-80 near Hercules, creating traffic issues on the westbound side of the freeway Monday morning, according to local fire officials.
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Firefighter hurt battling fire at San Francisco Bernal Heights home; 6 displaced
A fire injured a firefighter and displaced six late Sunday night in San Francisco, fire officials said Monday.
Man in critical condition after weekend Tenderloin stabbing
Police in San Francisco are investigating a stabbing in the Tenderloin Saturday that left one victim hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
SF Pride stage shut down after person sprays chemical into crowd
San Francisco Pride organizers shut down a musical performance on the main stage at Sunday's Pride celebration after they said someone near the stage sprayed Mace into the crowd.
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UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
An Amtrak train running through unincorporated Brentwood smashed into a car containing five people Sunday afternoon killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
Police in Albany on Monday morning confirmed the arrest of a female arson suspect who may have set the fires that triggered evacuations Sunday afternoon.
Crews control wildfire along westbound I-80 near Hercules
Fire crews took down a grass fire that sparked along I-80 near Hercules, creating traffic issues on the westbound side of the freeway Monday morning, according to local fire officials.
1 dead in 2-vehicle crash at Bay Bridge toll plaza
One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident near the westbound Bay Bridge toll plaza around 9 p.m. Sunday.
Oakland photographer puts images of California decline on billboards around state
A Bay Area photographer is paying to place his images on billboards to show what he says is evidence the Golden State has lost its identity.
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Cal Fire to ignite large, prescribed burn east of San Jose
Residents living east of San Jose should prepare for smoky skies on Monday and Tuesday when Cal Fire plans to conduct a 73-acre prescribed burn in Joseph D. Grant County Park.
Some Bay Area faith leaders celebrate the end of Roe
While the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade disappointed a majority of Californians, others are celebrating and hope for further restrictions.
Demonstrators march in San Jose to protest end of Roe v Wade
Thousands of people arrived at San Jose City Hall for a protest march on Saturday one day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Cal Fire crews hold 1-acre fire in Santa Cruz Mountains threatening 3 structures
Cal Fire crews worked to contain a 1-acre blaze in rugged terrain between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
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Marin school district in violation of Title IX rules after transgender student harassed
Officials in the Tamalpais Union High School District must complete a series of steps to ensure nondiscrimination after a federal investigation determined they violated Title IX rules by inadequately responding to allegations of sex-based harassment in 2017 and 2018.
Police shoot, injure suspect in Vallejo after chase starting in Fairfield
Fairfield police shot and injured a suspect after he fired multiple shots at officers during and after a pursuit that ended in Vallejo late Sunday, when the tires of suspect's vehicle were punctured by a spike strip.
Crews halt progress of fire in Marin County that prompted evacuations
Authorities in Marin County say that the forward progress of a vegetation fire that led to limited evacuations has been halted.
Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
Sonoma County agrees to expand independent police oversight after lengthy negotiations
Sonoma County has reached an agreement after more than a year of negotiations with two labor associations to expand independent oversight of law enforcement, the county announced Thursday.
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Reds thump Giants 10-3
The Cincinnati Reds routed the San Francisco Giants 10-3 on Sunday.
Brown, Allen boost A's in 5-3 win over Royals
Seth Brown hit his 10th home run of the season, Nick Allen had two RBIs and the A's defeated the Royals 5-3 on Sunday.
Webb helps Giants end three-game skid with 9-2 win over Reds
The San Francisco Giants backed their ace with four home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Kemp, Brown, Murphy lead A's over Royals
The Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7 on Saturday.
Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid
The Cincinnati Reds stopped their seven-game losing streak Friday night with a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
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Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
Police in Albany on Monday morning confirmed the arrest of a female arson suspect who may have set the fires that triggered evacuations Sunday afternoon.
Man in critical condition after weekend Tenderloin stabbing
Police in San Francisco are investigating a stabbing in the Tenderloin Saturday that left one victim hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
Police shoot, injure suspect in Vallejo after chase starting in Fairfield
Fairfield police shot and injured a suspect after he fired multiple shots at officers during and after a pursuit that ended in Vallejo late Sunday, when the tires of suspect's vehicle were punctured by a spike strip.
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.
Brawl breaks out at Big League Dreams sports park in Manteca
What may have started as a friendly game of baseball turned into a brawl in Manteca on Friday night.
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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.
Former worker at Tesla factory rejects $15M award in racism case
A Black former Tesla worker who said he was harassed and faced with "daily racist epithets," including the "N-word," while working at the company's Fremont plant has rejected a substantially reduced award of $15 million in his lawsuit.
Facebook agrees to court oversight on discriminatory housing ads, settles federal lawsuit
Meta, Facebook's parent company, agreed on Tuesday to change the social media site's algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and subject itself to court oversight to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theranos: 3-month trial of former exec Sunny Balwani nears end
A jury on Tuesday is scheduled to hear closing arguments in the trial of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, the former Theranos official charged with teaming up with his secret lover, CEO Elizabeth Holmes, to carry out a massive fraud.
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Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Cal Fire to ignite large, prescribed burn east of San Jose
Residents living east of San Jose should prepare for smoky skies on Monday and Tuesday when Cal Fire plans to conduct a 73-acre prescribed burn in Joseph D. Grant County Park.
Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes after court blocks FDA ban
Juul can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes, at least for now, after a federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a government ban.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
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Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
23 million Californians to get up to $1,050 in 'inflation relief' checks
About 23 million California residents will soon receive "inflation relief" checks of up to $1,050 under a budget deal reached by Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers on Sunday.
Demonstrators return to San Francisco streets to protest Supreme Court abortion ruling
Abortion rights supporters protested for the second straight day across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dyke march roars back to life in San Francisco
The San Francisco Dyke March marked its 30th anniversary Saturday, returning to the streets of the Mission for the first time in two years.
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Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
Pride parades march on with new urgency across U.S.
Pride parades kicked off in San Francisco and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
KPIX kicks off San Francisco Pride Parade coverage
Reed Cowan and Imani Rupert-Gordon put Sunday's SF Pride Parade in context with discussion of recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights and how it could lead to a battle over same-sex marriage (6-26-2022)
Harvey Milk's Hope Speech
The parents of Matthew Shepard and Bay Area children read the Harvey Milk Hope speech he gave on the steps of San Francisco City Hall during Gay Freedom Day 44 years ago on June 25, 1978.
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Toto on "Africa," and their band's four-decade ride
Founding members Steve Lukather and David Paich, and longtime singer Joseph Williams, talk about a song that became a worldwide sensation – one of a string of hits that Toto has had over the last 40+ years.
Peggy Lee: Master of cool
With her sultry voice and precise stagecraft, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Is That All There Is" and "Fever," exerted an alluring command over her audience as a writer-vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs.
Roots music greats Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore play the Chapel
Two legends of modern roots music share the stage in San Francisco Tuesday when guitar giant Dave Alvin and Texas songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore bring their current West Coast tour to the Chapel.
Acclaimed doom band Windhand headlines Oakland's Starline Social Club
One of the leading lights of the modern American doom-metal scene, Windhand delivers it's hypnotic downtuned epics at the Starline Social Club in Oakland Monday night.
Afternoon show at Bottom of the Hill celebrates musician Lars Savage
This Sunday afternoon show at the Bottom of the Hill pays tribute to SF musician and sound engineer Lars Savage with sets from friends and former bands Terry Gross, Hot Fog and more.
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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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Gameday: 1-on-1 with Bengals Running Back Joe Mixon
Charlie Walter talks with Cincinnati Bengals running back and Oakley native Joe Mixon about the Bengals Super Bowl run last season and the upcoming 2022 season, speaking to kids at a youth football camp, the Warriors and his basketball skills. (6-27-22)
More protests expected as abortion-rights fight shifts to individual states
Natalie Brand reports on states taking dramatically different approaches to abortion rights in the wake of Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling (6-27-2022)
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6/27/22
The Ellevet Project providing free veterinary care for pets in vulnerable communities
A nonprofit is making its way through the Bay Area providing veterinary care for pets living with their owners in the streets and vulnerable communities. Jocelyn Moran reports.
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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.
San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
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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.
East Bay scholar travels world collecting stories as citizen journalist
For more than 20 years, KPIX 5 has been telling the stories of Students Rising Above scholars. Now, SRA scholar Brenda Vasquez is leaning into her own story-telling skills as she travels the world.