Jan. 6th Committee set to hold another prime-time hearing Thursday
Skyler Henry reports on topics of discussion planned for Thursday's prime-time Jan. 6th hearing (7-20-2022)
Washington D.C.
Newsom visit to Washington D.C. spurs more speculation on his future political plans
Debra Alfarone reports on California Gov. Newsom's visit to the nation's capitol and the speculation it triggered (7-13-2022)
President Biden touts passage of bipartisan gun control bill
Skyler Henry reports on President Biden celebrating newly passed gun control law in the wake of mass shootings (7-11-2022)
Pelosi Sets March 1 Date for Biden's State of the Union Address
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Biden to the Capitol to deliver the State of the Union address on March 1, a date which is later than usual, as the COVID-19 Omicron variant swamps Washington, D.C., and the nation.
Heavy Police Presence as a Few Hundred Protesters Arrive for Rally at U.S. Capitol
In a city still on edge after the January 6 insurrection, law enforcement bore down in large numbers on the Capitol on Saturday over concerns that a rally in support of the jailed rioters would turn violent. It didn't.
Senate Moves Forward with Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
The Senate voted to move forward on a bipartisan infrastructure bill after weeks of negotiations on Wednesday, clearing a key procedural hurdle on the legislation.
U.S. Justice Department Launching Gun Trafficking Strike Force In San Francisco, 4 Other Cities
The Justice Department is launching an effort in five cities in the U.S. to reduce spiking gun violence by addressing illegal trafficking and prosecuting offenses that help put guns in the hands of criminals.
Senate Republicans Block Democrats' Voting Rights Bill From Advancing
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a procedural vote to advance a sweeping voting reforms bill in the Senate, sinking Democrats' attempt to begin debate on their landmark legislation overhauling the nation's election laws.
Pelosi: Independent Commission Will Examine Capitol Riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol.
Video: Jan. 6 Rioters Searched For Speaker Pelosi After She Was Evacuated From Capitol
Prosecutors at former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial on Wednesday played chilling video that showed Jan. 6 rioters calling out to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as they searched for her after she had been evacuated from the Capitol complex.
Vice President-Elect Harris Invites Oakland Restaurateur to Inauguration
Derreck Johnson, founder of the Home of Chicken & Waffles restaurant in Oakland, is packing his bags for a trip to Washington D.C. He grew up with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Menlo Park Small Business Suffers Backlash Over Staffer's Attendance at Trump DC Rally
A Menlo Park shop run by a woman who attended the Trump rally on Wednesday in Washington D.C. is facing financial backlash.
Capitol Siege: Man Photographed Sitting Behind Pelosi's Desk During Riot Arrested In Arkansas
The man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk during the capitol riots has been arrested in Arkansas, according to federal authorities.
Bay Area Social Justice Activist Calls Out Discrimination in Capitol Police Riot Tactics
In the Bay Area, local activists can't stop thinking about how the law enforcement response at the U.S. Capitol would've been very different if it had been a Black Lives Matter protest.
Danville Trump Supporter Describes Protest In Washington D.C.
Trump supporters from the Bay Area were at Wednesday's protest in Washington D.C. Dave, from the East Bay, described what happened when things turned violent.
UPDATE: Twitter Makes Inflammatory Trump Tweets 'Unavailable,' Temporarily Locks Account
After making several of President Donald Trump's inflammatory tweets "unavailable" after his supporters overran Capitol Hill Wednesday, local social media giant Twitter temporarily locked the president's account.
Gov. Newsom Cancels COVID-19 Update, Condemns Storming Of U.S. Capitol As 'Reprehensible'
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday postponed a planned update on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it was "cancelled out of an abundance of caution to Governor's Office staff."
Sister Of Federal Guard Killed In Oakland Tells Congress "He Did Not Deserve To Die"
The sister of a federal security guard who was ambushed in a hail of bullets during a night of intense protests and unrest in Oakland, gave an emotional testimony before Congress, on Wednesday.
Beleagured E-Cigarette Maker Juul Moving Headquarters From San Francisco To D.C.
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs is moving its headquarters from San Francisco to Washington D.C., according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Walnut Creek Congressman DeSaulnier Out Of Intensive Care
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Walnut Creek, who has been sick with pneumonia and in an intensive care unit since last month, was moved out of intensive care Monday, his office and sons announced.
Fed Slashes Interest Rates To Near Zero To Prop Up Economy Amid Coronavirus Fears
The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to nearly zero and announced it would purchase $700 billion in Treasury and mortgage-backed securities to encourage lending to try to offset the impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Hundreds Gather At Memorial To Honor East Bay Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher
Hundreds of heads of state, friends and family members gathered at a memorial service to honor former East Bay Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, in Washington D.C.
Twitter CEO Says Company Isn't Biased, Wants Healthy Debate
Twitter's CEO says the company is not biased against Republicans or Democrats and is working on ways to ensure that debate is healthier on its platform.
In Public Spat, Trump Taunts Sessions, AG Doesn't Keep Quiet
President Donald Trump renewed his verbal attacks on his attorney general Wednesday, describing as "disgraceful" his handling of Republican complaints that the FBI abused its surveillance power during the early stages of the Russia investigation.
House Passes Bill To Keep Government Open
The House has passed a temporary government-wide funding bill that would avert a government shutdown this weekend.
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'Multiple' fatalities reported after 2 small planes crash in Watsonville
A crash involving two small planes attempting to land at Watsonville Municipal Airport appears to have resulted in at least two fatalities, according to the city.
Stanford experts document non-sexual transmission of monkeypox
Although the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases seem to primarily spread through sexual contact between men, a recent case documented at Stanford University raises questions about transmissibility.
Gov. Newsom's office blasts Oakland over handling of Wood St. homeless encampment
The city of Oakland may lose millions of state dollars or more because the city is "seeking to shirk its responsibility" over housing homeless people on Caltrans property along Wood Street in city limits, a letter Thursday to City Attorney Barbara Parker from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said.
San Rafael man charged with attacking wife during trip to Yosemite
A Marin County man is facing a domestic violence charge after he was accused of attacking his wife during a trip to Yosemite National Park earlier this month, federal prosecutors said.
"We don't want to hear uncomfortable data": Revealing the Black graduation gap at CSU schools
As California State University students head back to school, data indicates overall graduation rates are up. But if you look past the public data, stubborn racial inequities remain on CSU campuses.
Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
2 suspects arrested in June fatal shooting of San Jose Safeway worker Manny Huizar
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrests of two suspects in the June 5th slaying of Safeway employee Manny Huizar at the store in the city's Willow Glen neighborhood.
Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
Legendary Cal football broadcaster Joe Starkey to retire after 48 seasons
Legendary Cal football play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey, best known for his call of "The Play" during the 1982 Big Game between Cal and Stanford, will be retiring after 48 years in the broadcast booth, the university announced Thursday.
Bomb squad on scene after historic military shell, grenade found at Palo Alto house
Bomb squad personnel are in a Palo Alto neighborhood late Thursday afternoon following the discovery of a historic military shell and grenade inside a home.
Acclaimed San Francisco Taiko Dojo facing eviction from practice studio
A beloved Bay Area music institution is getting forced out of its South San Francisco practice studio after a massive rent hike.
Vikings bring hometown crowd to see 49ers QB Trey Lance in practice
The buses bound for the Twin Cities left southwestern Minnesota at 6:30 a.m. sharp, carrying the biggest Trey Lance fans that San Francisco's young quarterback will ever meet.
Search underway for attempted sexual assault suspect in San Rafael Park
Police in San Rafael are searching the south side of San Rafael Hill Thursday afternoon for a man suspected in an attempted sexual assault.
Contra Costa County settles discrimination suit against DA's office for $2.2M
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $2.2 million settlement in the lawsuit brought by multiple prosecutors against the county and its District Attorney's Office.
East Bay Rabbit Rescue gets overwhelmed as more surrender their pets
The president of a Livermore-based rabbit rescue group says rabbits are coming in at "alarming rate," and the group needs help.
Logue struggles, A's fall to Rangers in finale
Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run home run, Jonah Heim drove in two runs against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Thursday.
2 hospitalized after kitchen fire at Pacifica home
Two people were hospitalized following a fire at a home in Pacifica on Thursday afternoon, according to the North County Fire Authority.
Incarcerated Cambodian refugee Phoeun You deported, fails to get pardon from Newsom
Phoeun You, 48, sought a pardon from Gov. Gavin Newsom, which never came before his deportation.
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Stanford experts document non-sexual transmission of monkeypox
Although the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases seem to primarily spread through sexual contact between men, a recent case documented at Stanford University raises questions about transmissibility.
Gov. Newsom's office blasts Oakland over handling of Wood St. homeless encampment
The city of Oakland may lose millions of state dollars or more because the city is "seeking to shirk its responsibility" over housing homeless people on Caltrans property along Wood Street in city limits, a letter Thursday to City Attorney Barbara Parker from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said.
San Rafael man charged with attacking wife during trip to Yosemite
A Marin County man is facing a domestic violence charge after he was accused of attacking his wife during a trip to Yosemite National Park earlier this month, federal prosecutors said.
2 suspects arrested in June fatal shooting of San Jose Safeway worker Manny Huizar
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrests of two suspects in the June 5th slaying of Safeway employee Manny Huizar at the store in the city's Willow Glen neighborhood.
Bomb squad on scene after historic military shell, grenade found at Palo Alto house
Bomb squad personnel are in a Palo Alto neighborhood late Thursday afternoon following the discovery of a historic military shell and grenade inside a home.
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Bomb squad on scene after historic military shell, grenade found at Palo Alto house
Bomb squad personnel are in a Palo Alto neighborhood late Thursday afternoon following the discovery of a historic military shell and grenade inside a home.
Acclaimed San Francisco Taiko Dojo facing eviction from practice studio
A beloved Bay Area music institution is getting forced out of its South San Francisco practice studio after a massive rent hike.
2 hospitalized after kitchen fire at Pacifica home
Two people were hospitalized following a fire at a home in Pacifica on Thursday afternoon, according to the North County Fire Authority.
18-year-old suspect in attack on elderly SF Asian woman facing felony charges
An Oakland 18-year-old and two juveniles aged 13 and 11 years old have been arrested following the brutal assault and robbery of a 70-year-old Asian American woman in San Francisco.
San Francisco Potrero Hill homicide suspect arrested in Yolo County
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a fatal shooting last month in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood, police said Thursday.
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Gov. Newsom's office blasts Oakland over handling of Wood St. homeless encampment
The city of Oakland may lose millions of state dollars or more because the city is "seeking to shirk its responsibility" over housing homeless people on Caltrans property along Wood Street in city limits, a letter Thursday to City Attorney Barbara Parker from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said.
Contra Costa County settles discrimination suit against DA's office for $2.2M
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $2.2 million settlement in the lawsuit brought by multiple prosecutors against the county and its District Attorney's Office.
East Bay Rabbit Rescue gets overwhelmed as more surrender their pets
The president of a Livermore-based rabbit rescue group says rabbits are coming in at "alarming rate," and the group needs help.
Incarcerated Cambodian refugee Phoeun You deported, fails to get pardon from Newsom
Phoeun You, 48, sought a pardon from Gov. Gavin Newsom, which never came before his deportation.
Oakland police arrest 2 suspects involved in recent armed Rolex robberies
Police in Oakland on Thursday confirmed the recent arrests earlier this week of two suspects in connection with at least one of the many recent armed Rolex robberies plaguing the Bay Area.
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Stanford experts document non-sexual transmission of monkeypox
Although the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases seem to primarily spread through sexual contact between men, a recent case documented at Stanford University raises questions about transmissibility.
2 suspects arrested in June fatal shooting of San Jose Safeway worker Manny Huizar
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrests of two suspects in the June 5th slaying of Safeway employee Manny Huizar at the store in the city's Willow Glen neighborhood.
'Multiple' fatalities reported after 2 small planes crash in Watsonville
A crash involving two small planes attempting to land at Watsonville Municipal Airport appears to have resulted in at least two fatalities, according to the city.
Former Salinas teacher sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing students
A former middle school teacher in Salinas was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing several of his students, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Monterey County District Attorney's office.
South Bay homeless teens to receive monthly guaranteed income in pilot program
Santa Clara County will soon launch a pilot program to bring financial support to unhoused high school seniors after the county's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved it Tuesday.
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San Rafael man charged with attacking wife during trip to Yosemite
A Marin County man is facing a domestic violence charge after he was accused of attacking his wife during a trip to Yosemite National Park earlier this month, federal prosecutors said.
Search underway for attempted sexual assault suspect in San Rafael Park
Police in San Rafael are searching the south side of San Rafael Hill Thursday afternoon for a man suspected in an attempted sexual assault.
Mountain Lion spotted wandering around Rohnert Park neighborhood
Startled residents called Rohnert Park police early Thursday reporting a mountain lion wandering through their neighborhood near Country Club Drive.
SMART system to continue reduced rail fares through mid-2023
Officials with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system serving the North Bay approved on Wednesday a resolution extending fare reductions through the middle of 2023.
Residential burglar alarm leads to Santa Rosa bust for 5+ pounds of cocaine, firearms
A search for a burglary suspect after an alarm at a Santa Rosa residence was triggered Tuesday led police to arrest the homeowner when a large cache of cocaine, cash and firearms was found.
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Diamondbacks blank Giants 5-0
Zac Gallen struck out a career-high 12 in 7 1/3 innings, extending his shutout streak and pitching the Diamondbacks past the Giants 5-0 on Thursday.
Vikings bring hometown crowd to see 49ers QB Trey Lance in practice
The buses bound for the Twin Cities left southwestern Minnesota at 6:30 a.m. sharp, carrying the biggest Trey Lance fans that San Francisco's young quarterback will ever meet.
Logue struggles, A's fall to Rangers in finale
Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run home run, Jonah Heim drove in two runs against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Thursday.
Legendary Cal football broadcaster Joe Starkey to retire after 48 seasons
Legendary Cal football play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey, best known for his call of "The Play" during the 1982 Big Game between Cal and Stanford, will be retiring after 48 years in the broadcast booth, the university announced Thursday.
Stanford looks to bounce back from dismal 2021 season
When Stanford was rolling through the Pac-12 early in coach David Shaw's tenure the formula was pretty simple. The Cardinal overpowered opponents in the trenches with a dominant offensive line.
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San Rafael man charged with attacking wife during trip to Yosemite
A Marin County man is facing a domestic violence charge after he was accused of attacking his wife during a trip to Yosemite National Park earlier this month, federal prosecutors said.
2 suspects arrested in June fatal shooting of San Jose Safeway worker Manny Huizar
Police in San Jose on Thursday confirmed the arrests of two suspects in the June 5th slaying of Safeway employee Manny Huizar at the store in the city's Willow Glen neighborhood.
Search underway for attempted sexual assault suspect in San Rafael Park
Police in San Rafael are searching the south side of San Rafael Hill Thursday afternoon for a man suspected in an attempted sexual assault.
Incarcerated Cambodian refugee Phoeun You deported, fails to get pardon from Newsom
Phoeun You, 48, sought a pardon from Gov. Gavin Newsom, which never came before his deportation.
18-year-old suspect in attack on elderly SF Asian woman facing felony charges
An Oakland 18-year-old and two juveniles aged 13 and 11 years old have been arrested following the brutal assault and robbery of a 70-year-old Asian American woman in San Francisco.
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Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
San Jose 1st graders learn code through teacher's revolutionary approach
A Silicon Valley teacher has seemingly cracked the code in teaching young children as young as seven, how to think like programmers or software engineers.
Lamborghini revs up for Monterey Car week
Monterey Car week is back in full force this year, which means there will be no shortage of showstopping supercars to admire and potentially buy.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of court battle with Twitter
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Police obtain Facebook DMs between Nebraska teen, mom facing charges for abortion
A Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter are facing criminal charges following the teen's abortion in April in a case where police obtained their Facebook messages about the abortion through a search warrant, according to published reports.
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Stanford experts document non-sexual transmission of monkeypox
Although the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases seem to primarily spread through sexual contact between men, a recent case documented at Stanford University raises questions about transmissibility.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Contra Costa residents can now schedule monkeypox vaccinations online
Contra Costa Health Services recently announced that an increase in monkeypox vaccine supply enabled the county to open online appointment booking without a waiting list.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Laguna Honda resident discharges paused, facility closure pushed back to November
San Francisco health officials on Monday announced that residents at Laguna Honda will have their Medicare/Medicaid payments extended another two months to Nov. 13, delaying additional transfers and discharges.
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California lawmakers send broadest US law sealing criminal records to Newsom's desk
California would have what proponents call the nation's most sweeping law to seal criminal records if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation sent to him Thursday by state legislators.
Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
SMART system to continue reduced rail fares through mid-2023
Officials with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system serving the North Bay approved on Wednesday a resolution extending fare reductions through the middle of 2023.
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Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
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Acclaimed San Francisco Taiko Dojo facing eviction from practice studio
A beloved Bay Area music institution is getting forced out of its South San Francisco practice studio after a massive rent hike.
Anne Heche's death after fiery car crash was accidental, coroner rules
A preliminary report said the actor died from inhalation injury and burns.
Rock mag Creem attempts comeback after more than 30 years
Creem, which billed itself as "America's only rock 'n' roll magazine" during two decades of existence that ended in 1989, is being revived next month.
San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
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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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Multiple fatalities confirmed after planes collide over Watsonville airport
Two planes collided while trying to land at the Watsonville airport and it's not immediately clear whether anyone survived. (8-18-22)
VR tech brings ancient art of Egypt to life in San Francisco
A new exhibition called Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs at the de Young Museum brings ancient Egypt alive thanks to virtual reality. Reed Cowan reports. (8-18-22)
Stanford experts document non-sexual transmission of monkeypox
A group of infectious disease experts at Stanford University documented a recent monkeypox case with circumstances different from most cases. Max Darrow reports. (8-18-22)
In: canned cocktails / Out: hard seltzer
Hard seltzer, the summer drink of the pandemic, seems to be fizzling out but, as Shawn Chitnis explains, there is something new on tap. (8-18-22)
Talking Education: Student mental health program
Reed Cowan speaks with Dr. Barbara Bentley, clinical psychologist at Stanford Medicine Children's Health. (8-18-22)
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San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
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Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.
Bay Area musician taking his Colombian musical roots to Hollywood
Alex Arango is using his musical talents to tell his personal story and honor his cultural heritage. So when you hear him play, it's hard to believe Arango couldn't read music when he joined his high school's band.