Multiple Flight Cancellations, Delays Across the Nation from COVID Case Surge
While many people seemed to embrace traveling on Christmas Eve, passengers from coast to coast had to deal with flight cancellations throughout the day.
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Texas Woman Charged With Assaulting Flight Attendant Over Mask Compliance on SFO-Bound Flight
A Texas woman accused of assaulting a flight attendant over mask wearing on an Anchorage, Alaska-to-San Francisco flght appeared in federal court Friday in Houston to face charges, authorities said.
United Airlines Begins Terminating Hundreds Of Unvaccinated Employees
United Airlines officials were beginning to layoff 593 employees nationwide who have refused a company order to become vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, but they did not disclose how many of those workers were at the airline's massive service hub at San Francisco International.
COVID: United Airlines Joins Growing List of Bay Area Companies Issuing Vaccine Mandates
The list of companies and organizations getting on board with COVID-19 vaccination requirements for employees in the Bay Area is growing.
United Airlines Expanding Fleet; Up To 4,000 New Jobs In San Francisco Over Next 5 Years
United Airlines announced Tuesday it plans to purchase 270 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft, an expansion of its fleet that could add up to 4,000 new jobs at San Francisco International Airport over the next 5 years.
United Airlines Launches In-Airport Passenger COVID Testing
United Airlines has become the first U.S. airline to offer passengers access to in-airport coronavirus testing.
United Airlines Offers Preflight Rapid COVID-19 Testing At SFO As Hawaii Tourism Reopens
United Airlines has started offering pre-travel coronavirus testing at San Francisco International Airport.
Thousands Of Airline Employees Facing Furloughs As Clock Runs Out On Federal COVID-19 Aid
At the stroke of midnight on Thursday, airlines across America will furlough tens thousands of workers, citing the Congress's failure to negotiate another multi-billion dollar coronavirus relief package. Many of those workers may be facing layoffs.
United Airlines To Launch COVID-19 Preflight Testing Program At SFO
United Airlines will be the first U.S. airline to roll out a COVID-19 testing program for passengers.
United Warns 36,000 Employees Of Potential Furloughs This Fall Due To COVID-19 Slump
United Airlines, which has a major hub at San Francisco International Airport, is warning nearly half of its frontline workforce that they could be furloughed this fall.
NTSB: Inspection Mistakes Caused Engine Failure On 2018 SFO-Hawaii Flight
Investigators say inspections of a fan blade that broke off during a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Hawaii in 2018, triggering an engine failure and emergency landing, had failed to spot signs that the blade was weak.
United Rolls Out Changes After Photos Of Packed SF-Bound Flight During COVID-19 Pandemic Go Viral
A doctor returning from New York to San Francisco on a United Airlines flight, posted pictures of his packed plane, raising serious concerns about air travel safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Update: United Airlines Warns Of Deep Layoffs, Asks Staff To Take 20 Unpaid Days Off
United, which has a hub at San Francisco International Airport, has warned some of its staff that the airline will sharply reduce hours and staffing in the months to come.
United Airlines Poised To Slash Payroll Costs Without Quick Bailout Amid Coronavirus Crisis
United Airlines, which has a hub at San Francisco International Airport, says it could be forced to cut payroll costs by as much as 60%.
United Airlines Eugene Flight Makes Emergency Landing At San Francisco International
An United Airlines flight to Eugene, Ore., was forced to returned to San Francisco International Airport Saturday and make an emergency landing after encountering a landing gear issue, authorities said.
Woman Stung by Scorpion on UAL Flight From S.F. to Atlanta
A woman on a United flight from SFO to Atlanta says she was stung by a scorpion in mid air.
Sonoma County Airport Expected To Expand Service To Major Hubs
North Bay residents will soon have more travel options that won't involve heading down to the major airports in San Francisco or Oakland.
2 Flights Forced To Make Emergency Landings At San Francisco Int'l Airport
Two flights out of San Francisco International Airport needed to return to the runway Wednesday evening for emergency landings.
Emergency Landing: Passengers From San Francisco Suffer Scare On Flight To Amsterdam
Art and Ben Friedman and their fellow passengers on an United Airlines San Francisco to Amsterdam flight got quite a scare early Monday morning.
'Someone Locked Themselves In The Bathroom'; San Francisco United Flight Diverted To Denver
We have all experienced airline delays, but Jennifer Gettman and her fellow passengers on United Airlines Flight 1554 have quite a doozy to tell after their flight to San Francisco was diverted because someone got locked in the plane's bathroom.
Passenger Trapped In Bathroom Diverts SFO-Bound Flight To Denver
A San Francisco-bound flight was diverted due to a passenger getting stuck in the plane's bathroom Wednesday evening.
Major Repairs On SFO Runway Could Cause Delays For Bay Area Travelers
Starting September 7, runway 28 Left (28L) is going out of service for major, extended repairs. For 20 days, heavy wide-body aircraft will have only one runway to use.
Valley High: Stockton Airport Adds Twice-Daily Flights to Los Angeles
On Friday, the Stockton Metropolitan Airport began offering twice-daily flights to LAX via United Airlines' partner, SkyWest.
Fire At San Francisco International Airport Maintenance Facility Contained
A fire that broke out at a maintenance facility at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday morning has been contained.
United Passengers Reporting Delays Due To Baggage Problems At SFO
An issue with a machine that sorts baggage at SFO was causing delays for some travelers on United Airlines Monday, according to passengers.
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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."
'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth 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.
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.
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.
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.
Evacuation orders expand for Humboldt County lightning fires; McKinney Fire holds steady
Firefighters continued to battle fires burning in remote areas of Northern California as the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fires triggered more evacuations in Humboldt County.
Restaurant debuts New Orleans-inspired muffulettas at Outside Lands
One of the biggest highlights of Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park is the food. Among the 90 eateries represented was one booth bringing a taste a New Orleans to San Francisco.
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.
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."
Giants bust out of slump, beat A's 7-3
The slumping San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
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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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.
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
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."
'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth 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.
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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."
'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
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.
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.
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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.
1 dead, 3 wounded in Oakland overnight shootings
Two separate Oakland shootings claimed the life of one man and left three other people wounded early Saturday.
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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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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.
Santa Rosa couple charged with murder in toddler's fentanyl death
A Santa Rosa couple has been charged with murder following the death of their 15-month-old toddler who died in May after ingesting fentanyl.
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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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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.
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.
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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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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'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to 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.
Invasive mosquito species found in Contra Costa County
The first invasive mosquito species has been found in Contra Costa County, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District.
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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.
Joe Rodota trail reopening in Santa Rosa after homeless encampments cleared
A section of the Joe Rodota trail in Santa Rosa is reopening, nearly one month after it was closed due to homeless encampments in the area.
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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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'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to 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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Police arrest suspect in assault of Asian S.F. community leader
San Francisco police arrested a suspect in the violent attack of former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew. Betty Yu reports. (8-7-22)
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'Curated cannabis experience' Grass Lands returns to Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year. Shawn Chitnis reports. (8-7-22)
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. John Ramos reports. (8-7-22)
Sand artist digs up ephemeral masterpiece at Ocean Beach
An artist known for beautifying beaches with his sand projects gave Ocean Beach masterful makeover for a few fleeting minutes this weekend. Brian Yuen reports. (8-7-22)
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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.