Police shut down beach in Pacific Grove after shark attack
Lovers Point Beach in the Monterey County town of Pacific Grove was closed Wednesday after a surfer was attacked by a shark, according to authorities.
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Victim Of Christmas Eve Shark Attack Off Central Coast Identified, Was Visiting Family
A man killed by a Christmas Eve shark attack in central California was visiting family and had decided to go boogie boarding, friends and family members said.
Shark That Killed Man Off Central Coast On Christmas Eve Likely A Great White
A shark that killed a man off the coast of central California on Christmas Eve was likely a great white, an official said.
Capitola Paddle Boarder Shark Attack Closes Nearby Beaches In Santa Cruz County
A paddle boarder's close call with a shark near Santa Cruz has resulted in several beaches being closed, according to authorities.
Hooked Great White Shark Drags Fishing Boat Across San Francisco Bay For Miles
A great white shark dragged Captain Joey Gamez's fishing boat around the San Francisco Bay for about 2 miles for more than an hour.
North Bay Surfer Has Close Encounter With Great White Shark Near Bodega Bay
Warning signs were posted at a Sonoma County beach Friday evening after one surfer's close encounter with a great white shark earlier in the week.
UC Researchers Discover Plant-Eating Shark
UC Irvine researchers said they have found a shark that enjoys a side of seagrass with its prey.
Baby Shark Found In A Beach Garbage Can
WKMG reports that the carcass of the dangerous sea creature was discovered at Shepard Park on Cocoa Beach on July 3.
Shark Warning In Effect After Sighting At Aptos Beach
Any Bay Area residents heading to Santa Cruz to beat the heat this weekend should stay on the lookout for sharks.
VIDEO: Frightened Deer Narrowly Escapes Shark Attack In Monterey Bay
There was a very unusual encounter in Monterey bay involving a shark, and of all things, a deer.
Orange County Beach To Add Early Warning Shark Detection
Seismologists are trying to perfect an early warning system for earthquakes, but such a system already exists for sharks and is coming to the Southern California community of Corona del Mar.
Helicopter Crew Warns Paddle-Boarders About Nearby Sharks
A sheriff's helicopter crew warned a group of paddle-boarders to get out of the ocean after spotting more than a dozen great white sharks along the Southern California coast.
Shark Attacks On The Rise Along The California Coast
Shark attacks are on the rise along the California coast, according to beach officials in Southern California.
Jumping Shark Puts On Show For SoCal Fishermen
A big shark put on a big show for some fishermen who hooked it off San Diego.
Further Ban On Shark Fin Fishing Being Considered
More restrictions on shark fins could be coming down the pipeline.
Former Raiders Star Warren Sapp Bitten By Shark
Former Oakland Raiders star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is OK after being bitten on the arm by a shark while catching lobster off the Florida Keys.
15 Sharks Spotted In 30 Minutes During Helicopter Ride Off Santa Cruz Coast
KPIX 5's Betty Yu and photographer Fidel Jacabo went up in a helicopter in search of sharks. What they found may keep you out of the water.
15-Foot Great White Shark Attacks Boat Near Santa Cruz Coast
A 15 foot Great White shark attacked a fishing boat off the coast of Capitola Friday.
SoCal Beach Reopens After Surfer Encounters Shark
Orange County beaches will reopen a day after being shut down when surfers scrambled out of the water following a shark sighting.
Sea Lion Named 'Shark Bite' Recovering At Six Flags Vallejo After Great White Attack
A young sea lion who recently survived a great white shark attack is recovering at its new home in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo.
2015 Sets New Record With 98 Shark Attacks Worldwide
Experts say 2015 saw a record-setting 98 unprovoked shark attacks worldwide, including 30 in Florida alone.
Bizarre New Shark Species Found In Eastern Pacific By Cal State Student
A new species of shark -- dubbed the Ninja lanternshark -- has been discovered in the central eastern Pacific Ocean near Central America by a Cal State grad student and her professors.
Shark Sighting In Morro Bay Prompts Warning Signs For Beachgoers
A shark sighting in Morro Bay has prompted officials to post warning signs to beachgoers.
Orange County Beaches Closed After Aggressive Great White Shark Sighting
Several Orange County beaches remain closed Friday after a surfer reported a run-in with an aggressive shark.
Shark Bites Kayaker's Foot At SoCal Beach
A large hammerhead shark bit a kayaker's foot at a Southern California beach Saturday.
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Beloved Klamath National Forest fire lookout among McKinney blaze victims
A woman who manned lookout towers for decades in the Klamath National Forest is among the four victims of the fast-moving flames of the McKinney Fire, U.S. Forest Service officials announced Monday.
Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant, may not be shut down after all
An aggressive push toward renewable energy has run headlong into anxiety over keeping the lights on in California, where the largest utility is considering whether to try to extend the lifespan of the state's last operating nuclear power plant.
4 arrested, guns seized as SFPD officers serve warrant in Bayview-Hunters Point
Two men and two boys were arrested last week in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood on suspicion of crimes that include possession of firearms, police said.
Homeless advocates drop lawsuit against Sausalito after city agrees to housing fund
The City of Sausalito has settled a lawsuit with a local homeless advocacy organization that will provide housing assistance to people sheltering at Marinship Park.
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.
Mother's emotional plea for help locating missing Truckee 16-year-old
Authorities were on alert Monday for any sign of Kiely Rodni, a 16-year-old who was last seen attending a party over the weekend near the Prosser Family Campground located just north of Truckee.
Pfizer to buy South SF-based Global Blood Therapeutics in $5.4B deal
Pfizer will spend about $5.4 billion to buy Global Blood Therapeutics as the pharmaceutical giant continues to invest some of the cash influx reaped during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salt water creeping into drought depleted Bay Area fresh water supply
Antioch has supplied its people with water from the San Joaquin River for just 32 days this year, compared to roughly 128 days by this time in a wet year.
Legal pot sales become big business at Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
Demonstrators demand action to combat Asian hate in San Francisco
Protesters disrupted traffic and marched down busy Columbus Avenue in San Francisco Sunday afternoon chanting "fight Asian hate" and "justice for our elders."
Water-free car wash a solution for permanent-drought future
On Sunday afternoon in Walnut Creek a benefit car wash was held that was missing one seemingly key ingredient: water.
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
49ers great Ronnie Lott leverages fame to fight poverty
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen, started the Santa Clara-based nonprofit All Stars Helping Kids in 1989.
Yaz homers twice, Webb, Giants hold off A's
Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the Giants won their seventh consecutive interleague road game, 6-4 over the A's on Sunday.
Menlo Park Man arrested for indecent exposure in Palo Alto
Police arrested a man for exposing himself while talking to a 4-year-old child at El Camino Park in Palo Alto on Friday, authorities announced on Sunday.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Shooting in Stockton leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Thursday
A Thursday evening shooting in Stockton left a male driver dead and a teenage girl passenger injured, police said.
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Beloved Klamath National Forest fire lookout among McKinney blaze victims
A woman who manned lookout towers for decades in the Klamath National Forest is among the four victims of the fast-moving flames of the McKinney Fire, U.S. Forest Service officials announced Monday.
Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant, may not be shut down after all
An aggressive push toward renewable energy has run headlong into anxiety over keeping the lights on in California, where the largest utility is considering whether to try to extend the lifespan of the state's last operating nuclear power plant.
4 arrested, guns seized as SFPD officers serve warrant in Bayview-Hunters Point
Two men and two boys were arrested last week in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood on suspicion of crimes that include possession of firearms, police said.
Homeless advocates drop lawsuit against Sausalito after city agrees to housing fund
The City of Sausalito has settled a lawsuit with a local homeless advocacy organization that will provide housing assistance to people sheltering at Marinship Park.
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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4 arrested, guns seized as SFPD officers serve warrant in Bayview-Hunters Point
Two men and two boys were arrested last week in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood on suspicion of crimes that include possession of firearms, police said.
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.
Pfizer to buy South SF-based Global Blood Therapeutics in $5.4B deal
Pfizer will spend about $5.4 billion to buy Global Blood Therapeutics as the pharmaceutical giant continues to invest some of the cash influx reaped during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legal pot sales become big business at Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
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Salt water creeping into drought depleted Bay Area fresh water supply
Antioch has supplied its people with water from the San Joaquin River for just 32 days this year, compared to roughly 128 days by this time in a wet year.
Water-free car wash a solution for permanent-drought future
On Sunday afternoon in Walnut Creek a benefit car wash was held that was missing one seemingly key ingredient: water.
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
Shooting in Stockton leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Thursday
A Thursday evening shooting in Stockton left a male driver dead and a teenage girl passenger injured, police said.
Oakland club owners concerned about business in wake of downtown shootings
Business owners who operate downtown Oakland clubs that barely survived the pandemic are dealing with an even bigger business killer: gun violence.
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Russia's Daria Kasatkina bests Shelby Rogers, wins Silicon Valley Classic
Seventh-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia rallied from one set down to beat unseeded American Shelby Rogers to capture the Silicon Valley Classic championship
49ers great Ronnie Lott leverages fame to fight poverty
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen, started the Santa Clara-based nonprofit All Stars Helping Kids in 1989.
Rabid bat found in Monterey County town of Seaside
A bat that was found last month in the City of Seaside tested positive for rabies, according to the Monterey County Health Department.
Police search for suspect in South San Jose neighborhood
Police responded to a South San Jose neighborhood Saturday morning, searching for a suspect who was in a stolen vehicle.
Badosa beats Coco Gauff to reach Silicon Valley Classic semifinal
Second-seeded Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff 7-6(4), 6-2 on Friday at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to reach her fourth semifinal of the year.
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Homeless advocates drop lawsuit against Sausalito after city agrees to housing fund
The City of Sausalito has settled a lawsuit with a local homeless advocacy organization that will provide housing assistance to people sheltering at Marinship Park.
Santa Rosa police disrupt 2 major sideshows Friday night
Santa Rosa Police Department officers impounded nine cars and arrested multiple drivers that participated in Friday night sideshow activities, the department announced on Saturday.
Solano County college student receives posthumous diploma
A young woman in Solano County graduated from college two months after she died. Her mother says there's a life lesson in her story for all of us.
Man held in death of 1-year-old left near train tracks in Ukiah
A man who was babysitting two young children was arrested on suspicion of murder after the 1-year-old was found dead near railroad tracks in Northern California, authorities said Friday.
Pain into purpose: Bay Area coach pairs life lessons with hoop dreams
A basketball player who grew up in the Bay Area is now using his skills and life experience to try and give local kids a leg up on and off the court.
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Russia's Daria Kasatkina bests Shelby Rogers, wins Silicon Valley Classic
Seventh-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia rallied from one set down to beat unseeded American Shelby Rogers to capture the Silicon Valley Classic championship
Yaz homers twice, Webb, Giants hold off A's
Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the Giants won their seventh consecutive interleague road game, 6-4 over the A's on Sunday.
Giants bust out of slump, beat A's 7-3
The slumping San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
49ers' great Bryant Young heads into NFL Hall of Fame
For every minute of a 14-year NFL career spent entirely with the San Francisco 49ers, Bryant Young was a model teammate and a soft-spoken leader who selflessly made everybody around him better.
Badosa beats Coco Gauff to reach Silicon Valley Classic semifinal
Second-seeded Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff 7-6(4), 6-2 on Friday at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to reach her fourth semifinal of the year.
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4 arrested, guns seized as SFPD officers serve warrant in Bayview-Hunters Point
Two men and two boys were arrested last week in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood on suspicion of crimes that include possession of firearms, police said.
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.
SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
Demonstrators demand action to combat Asian hate in San Francisco
Protesters disrupted traffic and marched down busy Columbus Avenue in San Francisco Sunday afternoon chanting "fight Asian hate" and "justice for our elders."
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
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Elon Musk: Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info
Elon Musk said Saturday his planned $44 billion takeover of Twitter should move forward if the company can confirm some details about how it measures whether user accounts are 'spam bots' or real people.
Alleged Russian crypto crime boss Alexander Vinnik extradited to San Francisco
After more than five years of litigation, Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of an illicit cryptocurrency exchange used to launder billions of dollars, has been extradited from Greece to San Francisco to stand trial on federal charges.
Elon Musk accuses Twitter of fraud over 'bot' count in countersuit
Elon Musk accused Twitter of fraud in a countersuit over his aborted $44 billion deal for the social media company, which he claimed held back necessary information and misled his team about the true size of its user base.
Twitter responds to Musk's claims, calls them 'excuses'
Twitter denied in a court filing that it had deprived its would-be acquirer, billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, of necessary information or misrepresented details about its business.
Bay Area electric carmaker Lucid cuts production target in half, shares plunge
Shares of Bay Area luxury electric car maker Lucid plunged more than 10% Thursday after the company disclosed it will make roughly half the cars this year it had planned to build.
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Pfizer to buy South SF-based Global Blood Therapeutics in $5.4B deal
Pfizer will spend about $5.4 billion to buy Global Blood Therapeutics as the pharmaceutical giant continues to invest some of the cash influx reaped during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legal pot sales become big business at Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
Activists plan San Francisco rally for more action on monkeypox
Activists in San Francisco are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak in a rally planned on Monday.
Health officials hopeful after Feds declare monkeypox emergency
The federal government declared monkeypox a public health emergency late this week, a move Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UCSF calls "better late than never."
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.
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Homeless advocates drop lawsuit against Sausalito after city agrees to housing fund
The City of Sausalito has settled a lawsuit with a local homeless advocacy organization that will provide housing assistance to people sheltering at Marinship Park.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
New injunction halts UC Berkeley People's Park housing project construction
Officials at UC Berkeley on Friday confirmed that a new injunction is preventing any construction work or other activity at People's Park, further delaying plans for a new housing project.
Bay Area State Sen. Wiener to chair legislative monkeypox committee
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, was appointed chair of the California Legislature's new Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox, he announced Wednesday.
Senate Dems announce they have the votes to pass Inflation Reduction Act
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a centrist who was seen as the pivotal vote, said in a statement that she had agreed to changes in the measure's tax and energy provisions.
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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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Legal pot sales become big business at Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
Michael Mann on the prequel/sequel novel "Heat 2"
The director behind the acclaimed Los Angeles heist drama "Heat" and the upcoming "Ferrari" (now in production in Italy) talks about his fascination with cities, and his new novel, "Heat 2," which translates his cinematic obsessions to the printed page.
Lionel Richie: A life written in song
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, lead singer of the Commodores, solo artist, "American Idol" judge, recent Gershwin Prize honoree, and dad, promises new music in the near future.
Joyful crowds celebrate food, wine along with music at Outside Lands
Day Two at the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park brought crowds comparable to pre-pandemic times.
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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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Game Day: What should 49ers fans expect from Trey lance this season?
Charlie Walter and 95.7 The Game radio host Dan Dibley discuss expectations for Trey Lance this season and where Jimmy Garoppolo might end up before Week 1. (8-8-22)
Stanford Health Care Doctor discusses the monkeypox vaccine
KPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino interviews Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, clinical professor of medicine at Stanford Health Care, to explain the monkeypox vaccine and if there are any potential side effects.
As classes begin in Bay Area, CDC set to ease classroom COVID restrictions
CDC set to ease classroom COVID restrictions for the new academic year
Tides of life; artist Jim Denevan uses the sands of San Francisco's Ocean Beach as a canvas
Artist Jim Denevan's creations live as long as the ocean tides allow
Senate passes economic spending plan; What does it mean for you?
Democrats hope to have the ''Inflation Reduction Act'' ready for President Biden to sign by the end of the week.
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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.
Woman's nonprofit help provide space for fellow artists in SF Hunters Point
A San Francisco woman has helped keep alive a vibrant art community in the Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood.
Retired oncologist helps cancer patients get a free second opinion
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
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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.
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.