23-Foot-Long Python Swallows Indonesian Woman
A large reticulated python swallowed a 54-year-old woman in central Indonesia, a village official said Saturday.
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Broken Jaw Healed, Runaway Boa Constrictor 'Rocky Balboa' Gets New Home
"Rocky Balboa," a boa constrictor with a broken jaw found on Highway 92 near Burlingame, has found a home and a main squeeze.
Backyard Surprise Rattles Southern California Woman
A Southern California woman got quite a surprise when she attempted to retrieve her dog's chew toy from her backyard.
Lady Gaga May Swallow Snakes At Coachella
A fan video captured some disturbing visuals ahead of Gaga's Coachella headlining show Saturday night.
Snake On Train Goes Unnoticed By Japanese Bullet Passengers For Nearly An Hour
A passenger spotted a python curled around the armrest of another passenger's seat on a Japanese high-speed Shinkansen "bullet" train, forcing the train to make an unscheduled stop.
Poisonous Swimming Snakes From South Seas Found On California Beaches
Venomous yellow-bellied sea snakes are washing up onto California beaches and some scientists say El Niño may be to blame.
Missing Venomous Snake At San Francisco Zoo Found In Its Enclosure
A venomous snake that San Francisco Zoo staff feared had escaped was found inside its enclosure Tuesday.
After 2 Rattlesnakes Bite Children, Doctors Warn Some Snakebite 'Treatments' May Be The Worst Thing You Could Do
As a two-year-old Pittsburg girl and a four-year-old Folsom boy are recovering from separate snake bite wounds, emergency workers warn that the Hollywood-based first aid of "sucking out the venom" may actually be the worst thing you could do.
Rattlesnake Bites Toddler In Pittsburg Backyard
A Pittsburg toddler was airlifted to a hospital after suffering a bite from a rattlesnake Tuesday evening, according to firefighters.
Snake Vs. Snake: Kingsnake Caught On Camera Gobbling Gopher Snake At Antioch Park
Like it or not, the serpent cycle of life was caught on tape last weekend at the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch where an adult California kingsnake got the best of an equally-hefty gopher snake.
Watch Your Step! Rattlesnakes Out Early On Bay Area Trails
Rattlesnakes are out a month earlier than usual in the Bay Area, so watch your step out on hiking trails.
Reptile Rescue Group Seeks New Home For 7-Foot Burmese Python Found In Pescadero
A snake found under a car outside a school in Pescadero has been taken in by a reptile rescue organization that will try to find it a long-term home, according to the Peninsula Humane Society.
7-Foot-Long Burmese Python Found Under Car Near Pescadero School
Authorities are investigating how a 7-foot-long Burmese python ended up under a car parked outside of a school in Pescadero on Friday afternoon.
5 Reasons To Turn Your Fantasy Football Draft Into An Auction
Let's face it, you and your fantasy draft have lost that special relationship. It's nearly impossible to get everyone to agree to a date an time, and even when you do people start losing interest half way through. It's time to change that. More and more people are severing ties with the serpentine draft format and opting to auction instead. Here's why you and your buddies should do the same:
Flight From SFO Delayed After Snake Slithers Onto Runway
A flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York City was delayed Friday morning, after a pilot refused to run over a small snake that slithered onto the runway.
Fantasy Football Draft Day: Snake Or Auction Format?
The auction draft format has begun to emerge as a commonplace format, replacing the snake draft in ever-increasing numbers. Which is the best format for you, and your league?
Sleeping Napa Teen Woken Up By Boa Constrictor's Bite
A Napa teen ended up in the hospital after a boa constrictor slithered into her room and bit her Monday morning.
Santa Clara County Residents Warned To Watch For Rattlesnakes
The odds of being bitten by a rattlesnake are slim, but it does happen. 15 people were bitten by snakes in Santa Clara County last year, and emergency responders would prefer not to see it happen at all in 2013.
Reptiles Stolen From Fresno Science Museum
A Fresno science museum is missing a boa constrictor, two ball pythons and a monitor lizard after a vandal broke in and made off with the reptiles.
Good Question: Are There Any Poisonous Snakes In The Bay Area?
They slither, hiss and in a worst case scenario, can be very dangerous. In this Good Question: Are there any poisonous snakes in the Bay Area?
2-Foot Snake Found In Redwood City Restaurant Bathroom
An animal control officer pulled a two-foot snake out of a restaurant bathroom in Redwood City on Tuesday night, according to the Humane Society.
3-Foot Python Found On San Jose Couple's Driveway
A panicked San Jose couple called 911 late Thursday morning to report something they conceived to be a serious emergency: a three-foot constricting snake native to Africa nestled in some leaves at the end of their Willow Glen neighborhood driveway.
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49ers Foundation hosts 'Players for a Purpose' fundraiser for Bay Area youth
The 49ers gathered on the field at Levi's Stadium Sunday evening not to play ball but for a special cause: to tackle education and empowerment for Bay Area youth.
Bay Area air quality advisory issued, North Coast fires send smoke south
An air quality advisory is being issued for Monday for the Bay Area because wildfire smoke may drift into the region.
Bay Area Afghan community marks anniversary of U.S. withdrawal
One year after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, Bay Area Afghans are calling attention to the plight of those who tried to leave but were left behind.
Kaiser mental health clinicians set to strike Monday
Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals in Northern California are set to begin what organizers call an "open-ended strike" Monday
1 dead in fiery solo-vehicle crash on I-680 in Pleasanton
One person is dead after a fiery crash Sunday evening off southbound Interstate 680 in Pleasanton near the Bernal Ave. exit.
East Bay community colleges offer financial incentives to boost enrollment
Four city colleges in Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley are trying to incentivize students to return by offering free tuition.
Labor of love brings smiles to Oakland school children's faces
It's a labor of love and back-to-school tradition for cancer survivor Dee Johnson. Every year, she brings smiles to the faces of Oakland school children during her annual backpack giveaway
Oakland police investigating shootings that left children wounded
Among the shootings detectives were investigating over the last 48 hours in Oakland were two that left children hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
49ers rookies Womack, Gray make strong early impression
Danny Gray's big-play touchdown catch from Trey Lance was the highlight from San Francisco's exhibition opener, though it was the performance of another rookie that could prove even more important to the 49ers.
What takes years and costs $20,000? A San Francisco trash can
What takes four years to make and costs more than $20,000? A trash can in San Francisco. That costly, boxy bin is among six trash cans hitting San Francisco's streets this summer.
1 dead, 4 injured in horrific Highway 29 5-vehicle crash
A wrong-way driver on Highway 29 in Napa crashed into 4 other vehicles late Saturday night, killing one person and sending four others to the hospital.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Pistahan Parade and Festival in S.F. celebrates Filipino culture
The Pistahan Parade and Festival in San Francisco kicked off Saturday after a pandemic hiatus and a popular new movie that draws attention to Filipino culture.
Fed up with break-ins, Chinatown merchants make changes
Small business owners in San Francisco's Chinatown, fed up with a spike in crime, are making some changes they hope will make a difference.
Grieving mom hopes reward yields leads in San Francisco cold case murder
San Francisco investigators and a grieving mother are asking for leads in a 2006 cold case.
Saturday monkeypox clinic at S.F. General: no line, plenty of vaccine
For the past few weeks, people who've wanted a monkeypox vaccine in San Francisco have often had to line up and wait. That wasn't the case on Saturday.
Back to school start dates: Bay Area students return to class
Here's a list of the Bay Area school districts and campuses that have or will be welcoming students back to school this month.
Fairfield man arrested in wake of fatal San Pablo hit-and-run crash
A suspect was arrested in the wake of two separate hit-and-run crashes that killed a cyclist and injured a motorist early Saturday, police said.
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49ers Foundation hosts 'Players for a Purpose' fundraiser for Bay Area youth
The 49ers gathered on the field at Levi's Stadium Sunday evening not to play ball but for a special cause: to tackle education and empowerment for Bay Area youth.
Bay Area air quality advisory issued, North Coast fires send smoke south
An air quality advisory is being issued for Monday for the Bay Area because wildfire smoke may drift into the region.
Bay Area Afghan community marks anniversary of U.S. withdrawal
One year after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, Bay Area Afghans are calling attention to the plight of those who tried to leave but were left behind.
Kaiser mental health clinicians set to strike Monday
Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals in Northern California are set to begin what organizers call an "open-ended strike" Monday
1 dead in fiery solo-vehicle crash on I-680 in Pleasanton
One person is dead after a fiery crash Sunday evening off southbound Interstate 680 in Pleasanton near the Bernal Ave. exit.
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What takes years and costs $20,000? A San Francisco trash can
What takes four years to make and costs more than $20,000? A trash can in San Francisco. That costly, boxy bin is among six trash cans hitting San Francisco's streets this summer.
Pistahan Parade and Festival in S.F. celebrates Filipino culture
The Pistahan Parade and Festival in San Francisco kicked off Saturday after a pandemic hiatus and a popular new movie that draws attention to Filipino culture.
Fed up with break-ins, Chinatown merchants make changes
Small business owners in San Francisco's Chinatown, fed up with a spike in crime, are making some changes they hope will make a difference.
Grieving mom hopes reward yields leads in San Francisco cold case murder
San Francisco investigators and a grieving mother are asking for leads in a 2006 cold case.
Saturday monkeypox clinic at S.F. General: no line, plenty of vaccine
For the past few weeks, people who've wanted a monkeypox vaccine in San Francisco have often had to line up and wait. That wasn't the case on Saturday.
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Bay Area Afghan community marks anniversary of U.S. withdrawal
One year after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, Bay Area Afghans are calling attention to the plight of those who tried to leave but were left behind.
1 dead in fiery solo-vehicle crash on I-680 in Pleasanton
One person is dead after a fiery crash Sunday evening off southbound Interstate 680 in Pleasanton near the Bernal Ave. exit.
East Bay community colleges offer financial incentives to boost enrollment
Four city colleges in Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley are trying to incentivize students to return by offering free tuition.
Labor of love brings smiles to Oakland school children's faces
It's a labor of love and back-to-school tradition for cancer survivor Dee Johnson. Every year, she brings smiles to the faces of Oakland school children during her annual backpack giveaway
Oakland police investigating shootings that left children wounded
Among the shootings detectives were investigating over the last 48 hours in Oakland were two that left children hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
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49ers Foundation hosts 'Players for a Purpose' fundraiser for Bay Area youth
The 49ers gathered on the field at Levi's Stadium Sunday evening not to play ball but for a special cause: to tackle education and empowerment for Bay Area youth.
Driver killed after smashing into tree in San Jose
One person was killed in a vehicle crash in San Jose early Saturday morning in the city's Rose Garden neighborhood.
San Jose police investigate early morning shooting
Police in San Jose are investigating an early morning shooting Saturday that left one victim with non life threatening injuries, according to authorities.
Car plows into San Jose apartment building, igniting 2-alarm fire
One San Jose firefighter was injured Friday afternoon as crews responded to a two-alarm apartment building fire ignited by a car crashing into the building's gas meter.
Fire burns vegetation, eucalyptus trees at Santa Cruz golf course
Firefighters were able to knock down a vegetation fire burning at a golf course in Santa Cruz Friday afternoon that triggered evacuation advisories, authorities said.
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Bay Area air quality advisory issued, North Coast fires send smoke south
An air quality advisory is being issued for Monday for the Bay Area because wildfire smoke may drift into the region.
1 dead, 4 injured in horrific Highway 29 5-vehicle crash
A wrong-way driver on Highway 29 in Napa crashed into 4 other vehicles late Saturday night, killing one person and sending four others to the hospital.
Napa Valley Town and Country Fair returns after 2-year COVID hiatus
As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention drops many of the COVID restrictions, there are signs that life is almost back to normal. The Napa Valley Town and Country Fair makes its return after it took a two-year break due to the pandemic.
Person fatally shot overnight in Vallejo in city's 12th homicide of the year
A person was shot and killed early Friday morning in Vallejo, police said.
Napa transit agency awarded $6.3M for low and zero-emission buses
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Napa Valley Transportation Authority $6.3 million in grants to help the agency transition to low-polluting and energy-efficient transit vehicles, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Thursday.
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49ers Foundation hosts 'Players for a Purpose' fundraiser for Bay Area youth
The 49ers gathered on the field at Levi's Stadium Sunday evening not to play ball but for a special cause: to tackle education and empowerment for Bay Area youth.
Raiders beat Vikings, move to 2-0 in preseason
Nick Mullens completed 7 of 9 passes for 94 yards and one touchdown and the Raiders beat the Vikings 26-20 in a preseason game.
Estrada walk-off homer lifts Giants to sweep of Pirates
Thairo Estrada hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in a back-and-forth game Sunday.
49ers rookies Womack, Gray make strong early impression
Danny Gray's big-play touchdown catch from Trey Lance was the highlight from San Francisco's exhibition opener, though it was the performance of another rookie that could prove even more important to the 49ers.
Bregman homers as Astros down A's 6-3
Cristian Javier threw six shutout innings, Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros swept the Oakland Athletics with a 6-3 win on Sunday.
Bay Area Crime
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Oakland police investigating shootings that left children wounded
Among the shootings detectives were investigating over the last 48 hours in Oakland were two that left children hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
Fed up with break-ins, Chinatown merchants make changes
Small business owners in San Francisco's Chinatown, fed up with a spike in crime, are making some changes they hope will make a difference.
Grieving mom hopes reward yields leads in San Francisco cold case murder
San Francisco investigators and a grieving mother are asking for leads in a 2006 cold case.
Fairfield man arrested in wake of fatal San Pablo hit-and-run crash
A suspect was arrested in the wake of two separate hit-and-run crashes that killed a cyclist and injured a motorist early Saturday, police said.
Two charged for brutally beating victim during Walnut Creek Rolex robbery
Two suspects have been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and other counts in the brutal beating of a victim during an attempted Rolex robbery earlier this week in Walnut Creek.
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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.
Ex-Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia
A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on users critical of the kingdom's government.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
San Jose State to offer 5 online undergrad degree programs in 2023
Starting next year, San Jose State University will offer students the ability to earn online degrees in five undergraduate majors.
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Kaiser mental health clinicians set to strike Monday
Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals in Northern California are set to begin what organizers call an "open-ended strike" Monday
Saturday monkeypox clinic at S.F. General: no line, plenty of vaccine
For the past few weeks, people who've wanted a monkeypox vaccine in San Francisco have often had to line up and wait. That wasn't the case on Saturday.
Homebound pandemic life left many kids missing routine vaccinations
As a new school year is set to begin soon, the California Department of Public Health (CA DPH) is reminding families to make sure their kids are up to date with their routine vaccinations.
Controversial safe-injection site bill awaits decision from Gov. Newsom
The debate over so-called safe-injection sites in California has come to a crucial turning point with Senate Bill 57 landing on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk and awaiting his signature or veto.
FDA approves intradermal injection for monkeypox vaccine
People who are at high risk for monkeypox can now get vaccinated for the virus via intradermal injection after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the technique.
Politics
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FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Harris, Newsom appear in Oakland amid talk about future White House ambitions
Back in the Bay Area, Vice President Kamala Harris held a press event in Oakland's Chabot Space and Science Center Friday. Among the people to join her at the event was Gov. Gavin Newsom.
VP Harris, Gov. Newsom tout California space industry in Oakland
Gov. Newsom joined Vice President Kamala Harris at theChabot Space and Science Center to highlight California's innovative space industry. Da Lin reports. (8-12-22)
Controversial safe-injection site bill awaits decision from Gov. Newsom
The debate over so-called safe-injection sites in California has come to a crucial turning point with Senate Bill 57 landing on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk and awaiting his signature or veto.
House passes Democrats' climate and health care bill, sending it to Biden's desk
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
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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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'South Park' enjoys a silver anniversary of satire
Reaching the age of 25 is usually a sign of hitting adulthood, a signal to put away all childish things. Not for "South Park" and stars Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman.
Heavy psych duos bring tandem tour to Bottom of the Hill
Two leading lights of heavy psychedelia share the stage at the Bottom of the Hill Tuesday night when Telekinetic Yeti and White Hills bring their tour to San Francisco.
Local singer-songwriter plays free show at popular Mission bar
Noted local songwriter Tom Heyman brings his band the Irregulars to Zeigeist for a free afternoon show Sunday that also features Bay Area roots rockers Sweet Chariot.
Garage-rock festival hosts wild weekend party in Oakland
The beloved Bay Area garage-rock celebration Bargain Rock returns to action this weekend, hosting its three-day punk party at Classic Cars West in Oakland.
Night market revitalizes public space in East San Jose
A new neighborhood night market is bringing people back to a once neglected part of San Jose.
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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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49ers Foundation hosts 'Players for a Purpose' fundraiser for Bay Area youth
The 49ers gathered on the field at Levi's Stadium Sunday evening for a special cause: to tackle education and empowerment for Bay Area youth. Betty Yu reports. (8-14-22)
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Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (8-14-22)
Oakland cancer survivor's labor of love brings back-to-school joy
Every year, Dee Johnson brings smiles to the faces of Oakland school children during her annual backpack giveaway. Sharon Chin reports. (8-14-22)
Bay Area Afghan community marks anniversary of U.S. withdrawal
One year after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, Bay Area Afghans are calling attention to the plight of those who tried to leave but were left behind. Shawn Chitnis reports. (8-14-22)
4 East Bay community colleges offer financial incentives to boost enrollment
There’s a push to remove barriers to education and boost enrollment in the East Bay by making community college classes free. Da Lin reports. (8-14-22
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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.
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.
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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.