Major 'Vampire Diaries' Star Exits Show
After six seasons, Nina Dobrev is leaving "The Vampire Diaries"...
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TVD Rehash: 'Do You Remember the First Time?'
VIDEO: From Caroline's sass to the epic Delena Rain Kiss, Arielle Kebbel recaps last week's episode...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Fade Into You'
Alaric and Stefan have good news about the Gemini Coven for Caroline and Elena, who are preparing for Friendsgiving; Liv and Luke reveal their witch lineage...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Do You Remember the First Time?'
Elena is forced to confront her problems directly; Jo shares her tragic past with Alaric after a fundraiser; Tripp is silent about his vampire-killing setup...
TVD Rehash: 'The World Has Turned and Left Me'
VIDEO: Emily Chang is back on this Halloween episode of Rehash! SPOILER ALERT! Don't mention anything about trunks...
The Vampire Diaries - 'The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get'
Alaric has Elena look into Jo's past; Caroline, Matt, and Stefan rush to save Enzo before Tripp learns their true identities; Sarah breaks into Tripp's office...
TVD Rehash: 'Black Hole Sun'
VIDEO: Guess who's baaaacckkkk?? Arielle!!! SPOILER ALERT! She's asking about the blood in the studio...
The Vampire Diaries - 'The World Has Turned and Left Me Here'
Elena invites Liam to attend the homecoming party at the corn maze; Stefan surprises Caroline and asks her to help him clean up a mess...
TVD Rehash: 'Welcome to Paradise'
VIDEO: Guess who just popped out of the truck and hosting for Arielle? SPOILER ALERT! Her name rhymes with Stefan's dead girlfriend!
The Vampire Diaries - 'Black Hole Sun'
Damon is forced to relive one of the worst days of his life while he and Bonnie find clues to go home; Alaric tries to help Jeremy cope with the loss of Bonnie...
TVD Rehash: 'Yellow Ledbetter'
VIDEO: Catch up on the latest episode of TVD with Arielle Kebbel! SPOILER ALERT! There's plenty of blood…and tears...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Welcome to Paradise'
For the sake of fun, Elena convinced Caroline to go to the swimming hole; Tyler asks Liv for a favor and in return Liv makes a shocking confession...
TVD Rehash: 'I'll Remember'
VIDEO: SPOILER ALERT! A new season of Rehash returns as Arielle Kebbel recaps TVD's Season Premiere...
'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: No Vampires Allowed
Television recap of "The Vampire Diaries" season 6 episode 1, discussing the repercussions from last season's finale. After the fallout with Bonnie and Damon stuck on the other side, the Mystic Falls Gang each grieve in different ways.
The Vampire Diaries - 'Yellow Ledbetter'
Elena asks Alaric to help her move on after the loss of Damon; Caroline and Enzo accidentally end up learning what Stefan has been doing...
The Vampire Diaries - 'I'll Remember'
Elena has returned to Whitmore College after months of mourning; Caroline is tired of the anti-magic spell over Mystic Falls; the truth comes out about Stefan...
'The Vampire Diaries' Poster Gives Clues About Season 6
By the looks of the Mystic Falls crew caught mid-stride with "All spell breaks loose" as the poster's tag -- drama is heavily foreshadowed in the season 6 poster for "The Vampire Diaries."
Vampire Diaries At Comic-Con 2014
'The Vampire Diaries' Season 5 Finale
The Vampire Diaries - 'Home'
Damon is trying to keep himself held together while pushing Bonnie to find a way to stop the disintegration of the Other Side; Bonnie settles a score...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Promised Land'
While in a foreign location after escaping Markos, Stefan begins to rationalize Elena and Damon's relationship; Liv and Luke attempt to formulate a strategy...
The Vampire Diaries - 'What Lies Beneath'
Damon proposes Stefan and Elena hide out at a remote cabin that Caroline's father once owned when Tyler announces Markos' intent to end the witches' curse...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Man On Fire'
Stefan keeps Elena's mind off of her relationship with Damon; Bonnie becomes more sensible about the Other Side; Enzo flashes back to election night in 1960...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Resident Evil'
Stefan and Elena begin to have dreams of what their lives could have been together in an alternate life; Bonnie encounters Grams; Enzo reveals his love story...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Rescue Me'
Caroline and Enzo travel to Atlanta to locate a doppelgänger; Damon and Elena attend Jeremy's parent-teacher conference; the Travelers' evasive ruler arrives...
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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.
Update: 2 southbound lanes of Highway 680 in Martinez reopen after big rig crash
Two southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 680 in Martinez were reopened Wednesday afternoon hours after a crash involving a big rig and several other vehicles blocked all southbound lanes.
Multiple lightning strikes in Santa Cruz Mountains; Cal Fire crews on alert
Cal Fire teams were in the Santa Cruz Mountains late Wednesday morning, checking for possible brush fires after numerous lightning strikes were recorded in the tinder-dry timberland.
Frederick Woods, convicted in 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping, to be paroled
The last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom in 1976 is being released by the state's parole board.
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.
Defiant San Jose church will not have to pay $200,000 in COVID fines
A San Jose church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines.
Cooling centers open in parts of the Bay Area
High heat advisories and excessive heat warnings will be in effect for inland parts of the Bay Area Tuesday, prompting some local agencies to set up cooling centers to help residents beat the heat.
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.
Former Fresno Congressman T.J. Cox arrested on fraud, money laundering charges
A former U.S. congressman from central California was arrested Tuesday by federal agents on wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign contribution fraud charges stemming from "multiple fraud schemes," federal prosecutors said.
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.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Man shot, killed at apartment complex near Contra Costa College
Police were investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex near Contra Costa College.
Police, adults, youth in San Francisco's Hunters Point bond on the softball field
Officers were at Gilman Playground in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood on a different kind of call on Tuesday. They were there to support and participate in a new program, "Batter Up, Guns Down."
Buying or selling in this real estate market? One South Bay woman is doing both
In the rough-and-tumble Bay Area real estate market, buying or selling a home is already tough enough. One woman is attempting both at the same time.
Fire crews remain vigilant due to threat of dry lightning
Fire crews were to remain on the clock throughout the night to keep an eye on the possibility of dry lightning.
Cache of illegal weapons, drugs allegedly found at home of Pittsburg shoplifting suspect
Investigators in Pittsburg found an arsenal of illegal guns and drugs at home of a suspected shoplifter.
Los Bueyes Fire burns at least 261 acres in Monterey County at Fort Hunter Liggett
A wildfire was burning on the grounds of Fort Hunter Liggett army base in Monterey County Thursday.
New school year brings new challenges as many lag behind from COVID
A new, in-person school year is underway in Oakland, and for parents and teachers alike, that means a chance for kids to catch up on learning time lost during COVID.
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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.
Frederick Woods, convicted in 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping, to be paroled
The last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom in 1976 is being released by the state's parole board.
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.
Defiant San Jose church will not have to pay $200,000 in COVID fines
A San Jose church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines.
Update: 2 southbound lanes of Highway 680 in Martinez reopen after big rig crash
Two southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 680 in Martinez were reopened Wednesday afternoon hours after a crash involving a big rig and several other vehicles blocked all southbound lanes.
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Police, adults, youth in San Francisco's Hunters Point bond on the softball field
Officers were at Gilman Playground in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood on a different kind of call on Tuesday. They were there to support and participate in a new program, "Batter Up, Guns Down."
Mission artists struggle to find new workspace in pricey San Francisco
A group of Mission District artists is forced to leave their creative workspace because it is up for sale. They now are grappling with a real estate market better suited to moguls than artists..
Woman assaulted while walking along Geary Blvd. in San Francisco
A woman walking along Geary Boulevard in San Francisco's Richmond District was assaulted in a random attack, police said Tuesday.
Fire burns home in San Francisco Excelsior District
A fire burned at a home in San Francisco's Excelsior District Tuesday afternoon, the fire department said.
2 guilty in deadly San Francisco 2019 Fillmore Heritage Center gang shooting
Two members of San Francisco's notorious Mac Block gang have been found guilty by a federal jury in the 2019 Fillmore Heritage Center shooting that left a man dead and several bystanders wounded.
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Update: 2 southbound lanes of Highway 680 in Martinez reopen after big rig crash
Two southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 680 in Martinez were reopened Wednesday afternoon hours after a crash involving a big rig and several other vehicles blocked all southbound lanes.
Man shot, killed at apartment complex near Contra Costa College
Police were investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex near Contra Costa College.
Fire crews remain vigilant due to threat of dry lightning
Fire crews were to remain on the clock throughout the night to keep an eye on the possibility of dry lightning.
Cache of illegal weapons, drugs allegedly found at home of Pittsburg shoplifting suspect
Investigators in Pittsburg found an arsenal of illegal guns and drugs at home of a suspected shoplifter.
New school year brings new challenges as many lag behind from COVID
A new, in-person school year is underway in Oakland, and for parents and teachers alike, that means a chance for kids to catch up on learning time lost during COVID.
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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.
Defiant San Jose church will not have to pay $200,000 in COVID fines
A San Jose church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines.
Buying or selling in this real estate market? One South Bay woman is doing both
In the rough-and-tumble Bay Area real estate market, buying or selling a home is already tough enough. One woman is attempting both at the same time.
San Jose family's food truck business braves brutal heat conditions
As the Bay Area baked in the hot, summer sun Tuesday, some residents were working hard out in the dangerous heat.
Los Bueyes Fire burns at least 261 acres in Monterey County at Fort Hunter Liggett
A wildfire was burning on the grounds of Fort Hunter Liggett army base in Monterey County Thursday.
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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.
New study identifies segregated neighborhoods throughout Bay Area
A new report by the Bay Area Equity Atlas says 10 percent of the region's census tracts are segregated "areas of white wealth."
Driver may have suffered fatal medical emergency in Dixon I-80 crash
A 49-year-old Roseville man died after a solo-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Dixon early Tuesday morning and investigators believe the death may have been a result of a medical emergency rather than injuries suffered in the crash, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.
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Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs, 2-1
The Giants came back to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and eighth in 10 games.
Andrus homer, Langeliers double, lead A's past Rangers, 5-1
The Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Tuesday night, ending a nine-game losing streak.
Oakland A's cut fan favorite Stephen Piscotty to make way for rookie prospect
The Oakland Athletics released veteran outfielder Stephen Piscotty on Tuesday and cleared way for top prospect Shea Langeliers to gain key experience down the stretch for the last-place team in the AL West.
Longoria, Cobb power San Francisco over MadBum, Diamondbacks, 6-1
Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer and Alex Cobb pitched six solid innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
Rangers win 3rd straight, top A's after Woodward firing, 2-1
Marcus Semien homered, rookie Bubba Thompson had a tiebreaking RBI single and Texas won hours after manager Chris Woodward was fired, beating the Oakland 2-1 on Monday night.
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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.
Frederick Woods, convicted in 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping, to be paroled
The last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom in 1976 is being released by the state's parole board.
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.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
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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.
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.
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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."
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
The top executive at Pfizer, a leading producer of COVID-19 vaccines, has tested positive for the virus and says he is experiencing very mild symptoms.
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Former Fresno Congressman T.J. Cox arrested on fraud, money laundering charges
A former U.S. congressman from central California was arrested Tuesday by federal agents on wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign contribution fraud charges stemming from "multiple fraud schemes," federal prosecutors said.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
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.
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.
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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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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.
Ezra Miller seeking treatment for "complex mental health issues"
"I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior," Miller said.
Puppeteers lovingly bring the Lion King alive one performance at a time
Every day, Jürgen Hooper, brings the character of Zazu to life in the North American touring stage production of Disney's The Lion King.
Funk legend George Clinton brings P-Funk farewell tour to the Bay Area
George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic crew brings the funk maestro's ongoing farewell tour to the Bay Area for two shows this weekend.
'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.
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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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Meet the CEO of the Kenya's Enda... the first running shoe made in Africa
CEO and co-founder of Enda Sportswear Navalayo Osembo talks to BR's Jan Mabry about the creation, manufacture and success of Africa's first athletic shoe, made in Kenya, naturally!
Travel Talk: Airfare prices continue to drop
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec sits down with CBS News Senior Travel Adviser, Peter Greenberg, to discuss the latest in travel, including both domestic and international flight prices.
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Bay Area hot weather combines with poor air quality; thunderstorms bring more fire fears
The Bay Area was under an air quality advisory Wednesday, prompted by the smoke from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex fires combined with pollution. In addition, there was the possibility of lightning in the Bay Area.
Monkeypox update: WHO warning on pets; new rapid test; SF clinic closes;
Here are some of the latest headlines on the monkeypox outbreak.
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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.