Cellphone Carriers, Businesses Ending Use of 3G Network Services
Remember when 3G service was all the rage for your mobile phone? Starting on 2/22/22, 3G will begin to go extinct, as carriers begin to phase the service out.
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5G Wireless Rollout Prompts Several Airlines To Suspend Flights To SFO, Other Cities; Expect Delays
Emirates Airlines announced Tuesday that flights to San Francisco International Airport and other major U.S. airports were suspended as airlines raised concerns about the pending rollout of 5G wireless service by AT&T and Verizon.
Verizon, AT&T Reach $116M Settlement Over Allegedly Overcharging California Governments
The nation's largest cellphone providers will pay a combined $116 million under a settlement approved Thursday in a California lawsuit alleging that they overcharged government customers
Telecom Giant Verizon Latest To Join Facebook Ad Boycott
Telecom giant Verizon said Thursday it is pulling its advertising from Facebook, in what may be the biggest brand yet to join the #StopHateForProfit boycott.
Thousands Of T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T Customers Experience Cellphone Outages Nationwide
For more than 10 hours, thousands of T-Mobile cellphone customers in cities across the country were experiencing cellphone outages on Monday.
Verizon Says 5G Network Will Cost Extra $10 A Month
A handful of Verizon customers could soon have faster wireless service — but they'll have to pay $10 a month more.
Verizon Says Its Media Business, Including Yahoo, Is Essentially Worthless
Verizon just admitted that it's media business, Oath, is essentially worthless.
Verizon: No Internet Speed Restrictions For First Responders
Verizon said it removed all speed cap restrictions for emergency workers fighting wildfires on the West Coast and for those in Hawaii.
Charges Of Verizon Data Throttling During Wildfires Raises Safety Concerns
Accusations by a Bay Area fire chief against Verizon claiming the carrier put lives at risk by slowing internet speeds for crews and customers in fire zones are raising concerns of data throttling could impact the public in other emergencies.
South Bay Chief Outraged Over Verizon Throttling Of Data For Fire Crews
A Bay Area fire chief made a stunning claim Tuesday, accusing Verizon of putting his wildfire crews and the public in danger when the company slowed down their data as they battled the Mendocino Complex Fire.
Verizon, AT&T To End Location Data Sales To Brokers
Verizon and AT&T have pledged to stop providing information on phone owners' locations to data brokers, stepping back from a business practice that has drawn criticism for endangering privacy.
T-Mobile and Sprint Agree to Merge
A merger deal announced Sunday would help Sprint and T-Mobile slash costs and could make them a stronger competitor to the larger AT&T and Verizon.
Longtime Online Photo-Sharing Site Flickr Sold to SmugMug
SmugMug, a company that lets photographers sell and share their photos, has acquired Flickr, a pioneering rival for sharing photos online.
Armed Thieves Targeting Bay Area Verizon Stores
Verizon wireless stores across the Bay Area have been targeted by armed thieves, and the thieves are not afraid to use force on their victims.
Verizon Wants To Build Cellphone Towers Inside Church Steeples
Verizon has already built one church steeple with a cell phone tower inside in Santa Rosa, now it wants to build another.
ConsumerWatch: 5G Cellphone Towers Signal Renewed Concerns Over Impacts on Health
Wireless carriers are installing millions of towers across the country to enable the new, faster 5G cellphone technology. KPIX asks the question: Are there legitimate health concerns?
Verizon Will Stream NFL Games On Any Network Next Year
Next month, you'll be able to watch NFL games on your smartphone, regardless of your carrier.
Verizon Hikes Prices, Cuts Video Quality On Unlimited Plans
Verizon is raising the price of its unlimited plan while introducing a slightly cheaper, more limited version as wireless carriers battle each other for customers.
Cellphone, Internet Customers Experience Outages Across U.S.
Cellphone and Internet customers experienced widespread outages across the U.S. on Monday.
Verizon Takes Over Yahoo To Complete $4.5 Billion Deal
Verizon has taken over Yahoo, completing a $4.5 billion deal that will usher in a new management team to attempt to wring more advertising revenue from one of the internet's best-known brands.
Verizon To Cut 2,100 Jobs At Newly-Acquired Yahoo
About 2,100 jobs are on the chopping block as Verizon prepares to combine Yahoo and AOL for a digital advertising offensive.
Senate Votes To Roll Back Internet Privacy Rules Protecting User Data
Comcast, Verizon and other Internet service providers won't need permission to use or sell much of their customers' personal information.
Google's YouTube Losing Major Advertisers Upset With Videos
AT&T, Verizon and several other major advertisers are suspending their campaigns on YouTube after discovering their brands have been appearing alongside videos promoting terrorism and other unsavory subjects.
Verizon Sought $925M Penalty For Yahoo's Lax Security
Verizon demanded a $925 million discount on its acquisition of Yahoo's online services to help offset the damage from the biggest data breaches in internet history.
Yahoo Salvages Verizon Deal With $350 Million Discount
Yahoo is taking a $350 million hit on its previously announced $4.8 billion sale to Verizon in a concession for security lapses that exposed personal information stored in more than 1 billion Yahoo user accounts.
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Dramatic CHP Daly City cliff rescue captured on video
Despite challenging winds, a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew plucked a man clinging to a Daly City cliff 500 feet above the Pacific Ocean -- a rescue recorded on video.
Warriors stars Jordan Poole, Kevon Looney share special hometown bond
The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks may have been eliminated from the 2022 NBA playoffs, but that doesn't mean the Brew City isn't still well represented in the post-season.
Local residents breathe sigh of relief as Quail Fire contained
A weed whacker may have sparked a large fire just north of Vacaville, forcing Cal Fire to issue an evacuation order to dozens of families on Saturday afternoon.
San Francisco professional cyclist found slain in Austin
Authorities are searching for a woman accused of fatally shooting San Francisco cyclist Kaitlin Marie Armstrong
Pandemic fiscal challenges still threaten San Francisco small businesses
The owner of a plant store on Van Ness Avenue says she is just days away from closing her small business after 10 years as the pandemic continues to create challenges and she lacks the financial support needed to keep her doors open.
Families, community members step up to save Novato High Prom
It was a night to remember in so many ways for students at the Novato High prom Saturday after riding an emotional rollercoaster in the wake of a bus company hired to provide transportation to the venue coming up short of drivers.
Biden says monkeypox cases something to "be concerned about"
"They haven't told me the level of exposure yet but it is something that everybody should be concerned about," the president said.
Tiger Woods withdraws from PGA Championship
This is the first time in his career Tiger Woods has withdrawn from a major.
Real estate experts see slowdown in Bay Area housing market
Though homes across the Bay Area continue to sell for record prices, some real estate experts say the market is beginning to level off.
Thousands attend Petaluma tribute to 'American Graffiti'
Saturday morning, thousands gathered in Petaluma to salute "American Graffiti." Many of them brought their classic cars to pay tribute to a movie classic.
Crews make progress battling Quail Fire; Evacuation orders lifted
Firefighters are making progress in battling the Quail Fire in Solano County early Saturday evening, fighting a blaze that began in hilly terrain west of Winters and northwest of Vacaville.
Large swaths of the U.S. are at risk of blackouts this summer
Hotter weather and drought conditions are expected to drive up energy demand, potentially straining the nation's aging power grid.
San Francisco police officers make special roadside delivery
When they are not chasing bad guys, San Francisco police officers are serving the public in many other ways but it's certain none will bring more smiles than what they did Friday night.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe faces trial on 2 counts of DUI
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday it was forwarding two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol against Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe to the court for trial.
Scammer targets desperate Santa Rosa mom searching for baby formula
Keely Aguilar has encountered both sides of humanity in her desperate search for the baby formula needed to keep her 11-year-old daughter Natalia alive.
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Dramatic CHP Daly City cliff rescue captured on video
Despite challenging winds, a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew plucked a man clinging to a Daly City cliff 500 feet above the Pacific Ocean -- a rescue recorded on video.
Mystery surrounds body discovered in Oakland burning car
Detectives were trying to unravel how a man died after his body was discovered in a burning car in Oakland on Friday night.
Warriors stars Jordan Poole, Kevon Looney share special hometown bond
The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks may have been eliminated from the 2022 NBA playoffs, but that doesn't mean the Brew City isn't still well represented in the post-season.
Local residents breathe sigh of relief as Quail Fire contained
A weed whacker may have sparked a large fire just north of Vacaville, forcing Cal Fire to issue an evacuation order to dozens of families on Saturday afternoon.
San Francisco professional cyclist found slain in Austin
Authorities are searching for a woman accused of fatally shooting San Francisco cyclist Kaitlin Marie Armstrong
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Dramatic CHP Daly City cliff rescue captured on video
Despite challenging winds, a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew plucked a man clinging to a Daly City cliff 500 feet above the Pacific Ocean -- a rescue recorded on video.
San Francisco professional cyclist found slain in Austin
Authorities are searching for a woman accused of fatally shooting San Francisco cyclist Kaitlin Marie Armstrong
Pandemic fiscal challenges still threaten San Francisco small businesses
The owner of a plant store on Van Ness Avenue says she is just days away from closing her small business after 10 years as the pandemic continues to create challenges and she lacks the financial support needed to keep her doors open.
San Francisco police officers make special roadside delivery
When they are not chasing bad guys, San Francisco police officers are serving the public in many other ways but it's certain none will bring more smiles than what they did Friday night.
Golden State Warriors fans celebrate team's come-from-behind win
Friday's Game 2 kept fans on the edge of their seats until the Golden State Warriors mounted a wild fourth quarter rally
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Mystery surrounds body discovered in Oakland burning car
Detectives were trying to unravel how a man died after his body was discovered in a burning car in Oakland on Friday night.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe faces trial on 2 counts of DUI
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday it was forwarding two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol against Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe to the court for trial.
Woman kidnapped, assaulted near the Del Norte BART station
A woman was hospitalized after she was kidnapped, pistol whipped and robbed near the Del Norte BART station on Friday night.
Lake Merritt neighbors want Oakland to take action over recent violence, sideshows
Many people living near Oakland's Lake Merritt feel helpless with the recent shootings and sideshow activity. They accused city leaders of not doing enough to address the violence and dangerous sideshows on Lakeshore Avenue.
7-year-old on bicycle fatally struck by vehicle in Fremont
A young child died from injuries after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Montrose Avenue in Fremont Friday afternoon, authorities said.
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San Jose Japantown residents sleeping easier with new railroad quiet zone
People living near Japantown in San Jose will no longer have to hear blaring train horns in the wee hours, after a "partial quiet zone" was established along several Union Pacific railroad crossings.
South Bay scholars, best friends separated by COVID, pick up where they left off
If the past two years have taught us nothing else, it's that friendships are what keeps us going in the toughest of times. Veronica Toscano and Nyia Roberts are two Students Rising Above scholars who's bond has remained stronger than ever.
FIFA to announce 2026 World Cup sites in June; Levi's Stadium among possible venues
FIFA intends to announce the 2026 World Cup sites during a news conference in New York on June 16, with Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara remaining a possible venue.
Valley Fair mall workers keep up pressure in fight over parking fees
Workers at Valley Fair Mall kept up the pressure on mall management for free employee parking, holding a rally at the main entrance along Stevens Creek Boulevard on Thursday.
Senators target Big Tech's digital advertising machine with new proposal
Google, Facebook's parent Meta, and Amazon could have to spin off chunks of their advertising businesses under Congress's latest bill targeting Big Tech, according to the US senators behind the proposal.
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Local residents breathe sigh of relief as Quail Fire contained
A weed whacker may have sparked a large fire just north of Vacaville, forcing Cal Fire to issue an evacuation order to dozens of families on Saturday afternoon.
Families, community members step up to save Novato High Prom
It was a night to remember in so many ways for students at the Novato High prom Saturday after riding an emotional rollercoaster in the wake of a bus company hired to provide transportation to the venue coming up short of drivers.
Thousands attend Petaluma tribute to 'American Graffiti'
Saturday morning, thousands gathered in Petaluma to salute "American Graffiti." Many of them brought their classic cars to pay tribute to a movie classic.
Crews make progress battling Quail Fire; Evacuation orders lifted
Firefighters are making progress in battling the Quail Fire in Solano County early Saturday evening, fighting a blaze that began in hilly terrain west of Winters and northwest of Vacaville.
Scammer targets desperate Santa Rosa mom searching for baby formula
Keely Aguilar has encountered both sides of humanity in her desperate search for the baby formula needed to keep her 11-year-old daughter Natalia alive.
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Warriors stars Jordan Poole, Kevon Looney share special hometown bond
The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks may have been eliminated from the 2022 NBA playoffs, but that doesn't mean the Brew City isn't still well represented in the post-season.
Musgrove sharp, Machado homers as Padres top Giants
Joe Musgrove pitched seven scoreless innings of four-hit ball to remain unbeaten, Manny Machado homered and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1.
Tiger Woods withdraws from PGA Championship
This is the first time in his career Tiger Woods has withdrawn from a major.
Golden State Warriors fans celebrate team's come-from-behind win
Friday's Game 2 kept fans on the edge of their seats until the Golden State Warriors mounted a wild fourth quarter rally
Unruly San Francisco Giants fans draw the ire of Padres players
Fans in San Francisco threw at least one baseball and a beer bottle onto the field Friday night in the direction of San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar.
Bay Area Crime
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San Francisco professional cyclist found slain in Austin
Authorities are searching for a woman accused of fatally shooting San Francisco cyclist Kaitlin Marie Armstrong
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe faces trial on 2 counts of DUI
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday it was forwarding two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol against Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe to the court for trial.
Scammer targets desperate Santa Rosa mom searching for baby formula
Keely Aguilar has encountered both sides of humanity in her desperate search for the baby formula needed to keep her 11-year-old daughter Natalia alive.
Woman kidnapped, assaulted near the Del Norte BART station
A woman was hospitalized after she was kidnapped, pistol whipped and robbed near the Del Norte BART station on Friday night.
Lake Merritt neighbors want Oakland to take action over recent violence, sideshows
Many people living near Oakland's Lake Merritt feel helpless with the recent shootings and sideshow activity. They accused city leaders of not doing enough to address the violence and dangerous sideshows on Lakeshore Avenue.
Technology
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Hog power: Electric motorcycle from Harley-Davidson zaps EV doubters
Meet the latest from Harley-Davidson: the "LiveWire" battery-electric motorcycle offers road warriors a 100-horsepower beast that goes 0-60 in three seconds.
Judge dismisses investor's lawsuit against Elon Musk, Tesla and Twitter fan
A federal judge in California dismissed a securities fraud and defamation lawsuit filed by a Tesla investor against CEO Elon Musk, one of Musk's a supporters and Tesla.
Central Valley to get new 350 area code as 209 runs out of numbers
California's Central Valley is getting a new area code -- 350 -- to ensure that enough phone numbers are available in the region currently served by the 209 area code, the California Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday.
Senators target Big Tech's digital advertising machine with new proposal
Google, Facebook's parent Meta, and Amazon could have to spin off chunks of their advertising businesses under Congress's latest bill targeting Big Tech, according to the US senators behind the proposal.
NHTSA sends team to probe Tesla crash in California that killed 3
The U.S. government's road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system.
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Biden says monkeypox cases something to "be concerned about"
"They haven't told me the level of exposure yet but it is something that everybody should be concerned about," the president said.
COVID: Berkeley Unified reinstates indoor mask mandate through end of school year
Officials with the Berkeley Unified School District announced Friday that masks would again be required in all indoor spaces starting Monday, May 23 through the end of the school year, due to rising COVID-19 case levels.
COVID: CDPH boosts 'test and treat' capacity, urges boosters amid rising case levels
COVID-19 testing capacity will expand across the state in the coming weeks as public health officials in an effort to make it easier to access both testing and prescription treatments, state health officials said Wednesday.
Baby formula shortage puts Santa Rosa mom in life-and-death struggle
For 11 years, Keely Aguilar has fought day and night to keep her daughter alive, but now the national baby formula shortage has added to her woes.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as five
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
Politics
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Biden says monkeypox cases something to "be concerned about"
"They haven't told me the level of exposure yet but it is something that everybody should be concerned about," the president said.
San Francisco City Attorney sues Tenderloin SRO owner over building conditions
The owner of a single room occupancy hotel in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood is being sued for allegedly creating a public nuisance and ignoring health and safety violations.
San Francisco archbishop bans Pelosi from receiving communion due to abortion stance
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone on Friday announced that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi would not be allowed to receive communion due to her stance on abortion in an open letter.
Anti-abortion activist charged with stalking, harassing SF doctor
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
Richmond City Council rejects deal for massive development at Point Molate
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there.
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Bay to Breakers will give awards to non-binary runners
Nonbinary runners competing in the Bay to Breakers race on Sunday will now have the chance to win an award in their gender category as the event returns for the first time since the pandemic began.
Never forgotten; Massive AIDS Quilt display set for San Francisco Pride Month
The AIDS Memorial Quilt will mark its 35th anniversary with a monumental event during PRIDE month. 3000 panels of the historic tapestry will be on display in Golden Gate Park.
State Sen. Wiener decries Alabama anti-trans law
State Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) is doubling-down on his push for Senate Bill 107, which would make California a "refuge" for trans minors and their parents.
Newsom urges Democrats to go on the 'counter-offensive' in culture wars
Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Democrats Wednesday to launch a vocal "counter-offensive" to protect rights ranging from abortion to same-sex marriage.
San Francisco LGBTQ Groups Blast Redistricting Plan To Put Tenderloin, SoMa In Separate Districts
As San Francisco is set to redraw its district lines, a coalition of LGBTQ groups on Wednesday blasted a proposed plan that, according to the coalition, would separate LGBTQ communities.
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Pete Davidson confirms he's leaving "Saturday Night Live"
"It's crazy to think that today I'll be doing my last one," Davidson wrote on Instagram prior to Saturday's season finale.
Tiger Woods withdraws from PGA Championship
This is the first time in his career Tiger Woods has withdrawn from a major.
Thousands attend Petaluma tribute to 'American Graffiti'
Saturday morning, thousands gathered in Petaluma to salute "American Graffiti." Many of them brought their classic cars to pay tribute to a movie classic.
Filipinos seeing more representation in new films, television
Asians represent seven percent of America's population, but only one percent of characters in children's TV shows, according to Common Sense Media. But that is changing.
With sequel plans, Rob Reiner turns 'Spinal Tap' up to 11
One of the most memorable lines — and Rob Reiner's personal favorite — of "This Is Spinal Tap" goes: "There's a fine line between stupid and clever."
KPIX Special Reports
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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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First Alert Weather Forecast for Sunday morning
Temperatures begin to soar as heat wave settles over Bay Area
Community members step up to save Novato High prom
Novato High students had a night to remember after the local community stepped up when chartered bus company comes up short of drivers.
Quail Fire: Firefighters continue to mop-up a wildfire near Vacaville
Local resident breathe a sigh of relief as firefighters contain Quail Fire
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on 'City Challenge' where residents can voice their solutions to tackling
Oakland City Challenge gives local residents a platform to suggest ways to solve issues confronting the community
PIX Now -- Sunday morning headlines from KPIX
Top Sunday morning headlines from the KPIX newsroom
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Educator's nonprofit group helps lift students in poor-performing schools
Students in some of the country's worst-performing schools are making the grade, thanks to a nonprofit led by a man whose life mission is motivated by a childhood science fair experience.
East Bay choir program teaches teens the power of music
An East Bay man has been using the power of music to lift voices and uplift lives for 35 years.
Formerly homeless Peninsula man helps others get off the streets, furnishes their homes
A San Mateo man has helped hundreds of formerly homeless military veterans turn their new apartments into comfortable homes.
Marin woman's group gives opportunity for all to play sports
Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Instead, they are in the game.
San Francisco Teacher's Nonprofit Aim High Has Been Hitting the Mark For 36 Years
A San Francisco man is retiring from leading an innovative summer enrichment program he helped create 36 years ago.
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South Bay scholars, best friends separated by COVID, pick up where they left off
If the past two years have taught us nothing else, it's that friendships are what keeps us going in the toughest of times. Veronica Toscano and Nyia Roberts are two Students Rising Above scholars who's bond has remained stronger than ever.
Hayward scholar trades career in finance for hometown police badge
Many Students Rising Above scholars end up in jobs they didn't plan for. Victor Arellano thought he would work in finance until he saw a need in his own hometown. Now he's a police officer in Hayward.
Multi-tasking UC Berkeley grad student shines at home, in classroom
All Students Rising Above scholars inspire others with their resiliency and courage. But Angie Ngo has taken both to a whole new level.
East Bay law student's busy schedule brings joy on healing journey
Donzahniya Pitre's enjoying every busy moment with her 19-month-old daughter, Nyrobi. The full-time working mom has a very hectic schedule. But being a parent is a joyful, and important part of her healing journey.
Richmond Scholar Joins Forces With Father To Launch Own Company
Starting a new business is challenging but Eric Manzanares is working from a solid foundation, and that foundation is his family.