Oakland councilmember calls for National Guard to counter gun violence
Escalating gun violence has Oakland residents and city officials on edge. Da Lin reports. (6-10-22)
Shootings
San Francisco Police Investigate 3 Separate Overnight Shootings; 2 Injured
Police in San Francisco are investigating three separate shooting incidents Saturday night and early Sunday morning that left two people hospitalized, according to authorities.
2 Injured In Separate Stockton Shootings
Police continued this week to investigate two shootings in Stockton on Sunday that resulted in two men injured.
Man Killed In Oakland Shooting Hours After Mass Rally Calling For An End To Deadly Street Violence
Oakland detectives were investigating the city's latest homicide Sunday -- just hours after city and community leaders implored a large gathering at Lake Merritt to help end a surge of deadly street violence that has claimed 72 lives so far this year.
Five Wounded In Oakland Sunday Night Drive-By Shooting
Five people were wounded in a drive-by shooting late Sunday night as the escalation of gun violence on Oakland streets continued to surge.
'Hearing The Constant Gunfire'; 2 Dead, Nearly A Dozen Shootings In Oakland Over 36-Hour Span
As a life-long Oakland resident, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said Monday that his department was determined to halt the recent surge in gun violence which included two homicides and nearly a dozen shootings over a 36-hour span.
3 Shootings in Gilroy Over Weekend, Man Killed
A 35-year-old man died in a shooting in Gilroy on Sunday night, one of three shootings reported in the city over the weekend
San Francisco Supervisor Unveils Safety Plan In Response To In Bayview-Hunters Point Violence
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton on Tuesday unveiled the District 10 Community Safety Plan -- a plan to address a recent spate of shootings and homicides in the area, which includes neighborhoods like the Bayview District and Hunters Point.
UPDATE: Oakland Homicide Rate Reaches 101; 5 Shooting Deaths In Last 72 Hours
Detectives were investigating a new fatal shooting early Tuesday that sent Oakland's soaring homicide rate to 100 for the year. Since Saturday, there have been five violent deaths on Oakland streets -- four of those fatal shootings.
San Francisco Police To Increase Patrols After Election Night Pot Dispensary Looting In Oakland
Authorities in San Francisco on Wednesday said police patrols would be increased near SF pot dispensaries in the wake of targeted looting of Oakland pot shops on Election Night.
Update: Oakland Police Officers Injured In Violent Confrontation During Attempted Marijuana Grow Robbery
Oakland police were busy early Wednesday investigating scattered reports of looting including a pot dispensary rammed by a vehicle and ransacked and unrelated shootings that left at least six injured.
Violent Saturday Night In Watsonville Leaves Two Dead, One Wounded
Two people were killed in separate shootings late Saturday in Watsonville, and one person was injured in a third shooting, police said.
3 Die in Oakland in Separate Shootings Over Weekend
Separate shootings took the lives of three people over the weekend in Oakland, police said Tuesday.
Three Suspects Booked In Connection With Two Separate San Francisco Homicides
Police in San Francisco on Friday announced the recent booking of three suspects in connection with a pair of unrelated fatal shootings.
Family Makes Tearful Plea For Help In Richmond Fatal Stray Bullet Case
Police in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon offered a new clue as well as a reward in the death of a janitor who worked at KPIX 5.
Recent Slew Of Richmond Shootings Prompts FBI Response, More Police Patrols
An unusually violent 48 hours in the city of Richmond has police calling in the FBI and patrolling vulnerable neighborhoods to discourage retaliatory shootings this week.
2 Killed In Separate Oakland Shootings
Two people died in separate shootings Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning in Oakland, according to police.
Gov. Newsom Proposes $15M Grant To Fight Hate Crimes At Places Of Worship
On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his support for a $15 million grant to protect places of worship.
1 Killed, 2 Wounded In 3 Separate Oakland Shootings; Suspects Remain At Large
One victim died and two others were injured in three separate shootings Saturday in Oakland, according to police.
3 Separate Shootings In Oakland Leave 2 Injured, 1 Dead
Police are investigating three separate shootings around the same time Tuesday in Oakland, leaving two people wounded and one person dead.
Man Connected To Blossom Hill Road Shootings Appears In Court
A man connected with four of nearly a dozen shootings on cars along a major South San Jose road within a three-month span appeared in Santa Clara County Superior Court Thursday afternoon.
5 Wounded In Oakland Shootings
A violent night and early morning on the streets of Oakland has left five people recovering from gunshot wounds.
Cameras Going Up Along Highway 4 In East Bay After Spate Of Shootings
More than a dozen cameras are going up along Highway 4 in the East Bay after a string of shootings on the roadway.
Study Of Racial Bias In Police Shootings Shows Surprising Result
A Harvard economics professor who is looking into racial bias in police shootings calls what he found the most surprising result of his career.
Police Careful With Tactics In Wake Of Shootings
In the wake of protests in Ferguson, Missouri, where authorities were criticized for what some called heavy-handed tactics against demonstrators, many departments took a more restrained approach.
Top Stories
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.
18-year-old suspect in attack on elderly SF Asian woman facing felony charges
An Oakland 18-year-old and two juveniles aged 13 and 11 years old have been arrested following the brutal assault and robbery of a 70-year-old Asian American woman in San Francisco.
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.
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.
California lawmakers send broadest US law sealing criminal records to Newsom's desk
California would have what proponents call the nation's most sweeping law to seal criminal records if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation sent to him Thursday by state legislators.
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.
Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
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.
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18-year-old suspect in attack on elderly SF Asian woman facing felony charges
An Oakland 18-year-old and two juveniles aged 13 and 11 years old have been arrested following the brutal assault and robbery of a 70-year-old Asian American woman in San Francisco.
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.
California lawmakers send broadest US law sealing criminal records to Newsom's desk
California would have what proponents call the nation's most sweeping law to seal criminal records if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation sent to him Thursday by state legislators.
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.
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18-year-old suspect in attack on elderly SF Asian woman facing felony charges
An Oakland 18-year-old and two juveniles aged 13 and 11 years old have been arrested following the brutal assault and robbery of a 70-year-old Asian American woman in San Francisco.
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.
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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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18-year-old suspect in attack on elderly SF Asian woman facing felony charges
An Oakland 18-year-old and two juveniles aged 13 and 11 years old have been arrested following the brutal assault and robbery of a 70-year-old Asian American woman in San Francisco.
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.
California lawmakers send broadest US law sealing criminal records to Newsom's desk
California would have what proponents call the nation's most sweeping law to seal criminal records if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation sent to him Thursday by state legislators.
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.
Technology
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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.
Health
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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."
Politics
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California lawmakers send broadest US law sealing criminal records to Newsom's desk
California would have what proponents call the nation's most sweeping law to seal criminal records if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation sent to him Thursday by state legislators.
Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
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.
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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.
Rock mag Creem attempts comeback after more than 30 years
Creem, which billed itself as "America's only rock 'n' roll magazine" during two decades of existence that ended in 1989, is being revived next month.
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.
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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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Armed bandits stage brazen San Jose bakery robbery
Anne Makovec reports on a bakery in San Jose targeted by armed robbers early Thursday (8-18-2022)
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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
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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.