Academy Says Will Smith Banned From Oscars for 10 Years After Slap
Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock during last month's awards show, according to an announcement by the Academy Friday.
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UPDATE: Will Smith Resigns from Academy of Motion Picture Arts in Wake of Chris Rock Slap
Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following the immense backlash that came from his ill-fated slap of Chris Rock.
San Jose Civil Rights Leaders Lament Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock At Oscars
Sunday night's physical altercation between actor Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards is causing a stir, including among people in the South Bay working to make the world a more tolerant place.
Will Smith Apologizes for Slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars
Will Smith has apologized for slapping comedian Chris Rock in the face during the Oscars in a Monday night Instagram post.
After Shocking Will Smith - Chris Rock Slap, Apple TV's 'CODA' Wins Best Picture Oscar
The deaf family drama "CODA," won best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood's top award to a streaming service for the first time in a ceremony that saw the greatest drama when Will Smith strode onstage and slapped Chris Rock.
Giants Lose Star Reliever Will Smith To Atlanta; Bumgarner Rejects Contract Offer
Bullpen ace Will Smith, who was a pillar of the San Francisco Giants relief corp and an All-Star in 2019, has signed a 3-year, $39 million deal with the Atlanta Braves.
Actor Will Smith Talks About His New Hi-Tech Action Thriller 'Gemini Man'
Will Smith was in San Francisco at a reception for his new movie, 'Gemini Man,' hosted by Tech Crunch and talked to BR's Betty Yu about the creation of his 22-year old computer-generated co-star -- himself. .
Groundbreaking Technology Used In New Will Smith Film 'Gemini Man'
A new Will Smith movie coming to theaters Friday night uses groundbreaking technology to turn the actor into a younger digital version of himself.
Netflix's 'Bright' Unveils Killer Soundtrack
VIDEO: Perhaps most intriguing is the collaboration between Neil Young and DRAM.
Will Smith & James Corden 'Get Jiggy With It' On 'Carpool Karaoke'
Smith revealed that he has Barack Obama's blessing to play the former President on the big screen.
Netflix Makes Comic-Con Hall H Debut With Big Budget Will Smith Pic
That's the vibe of Will Smith's big budget Netflix film "Bright ," which unveiled its first full trailer Thursday in a presentation at San Diego Comic-Con
Will Smith Attends 'Fresh Prince' Cast Reunion
Maybe the cast can get it together for a reunion? The 30-year anniversary is coming up in 2020.
Netflix Double-Downs Adam Sandler's 4-Movie Deal
Adam Sandler's movie deal with Netflix has the streaming service doubling down for an additional 4 more featured movies from the hit comedian...
Upcoming 'Carpool Karaoke' Series Looks Epic
Only this time, a rotating cast of celebrities will replace James Corden.
Giants Bolster Pitching At Trade Deadline, Deal Matt Duffy To Tampa
To bolster pitching for the stretch run, the San Francisco Giants reportedly have acquired left-handed pitcher Matt Moore from the Tampa Bay Rays and left-handed relief pitcher Will Smith from the Milwaukee Brewers.
'Ali' To Return To Theaters To Celebrate The Boxing Legend
The 2001 Muhammad Ali biopic "Ali" will return to theaters, including two locations in the Bay Area this weekend to celebrate the late iconic boxer...
After The Draft Dust Settles, The Waiver Wire Is Your Fantasy Baseball Best Friend
The drafts are all done, and the first pitch of the 2016 MLB season has been thrown. It's time to re-assess your roster now that spring exhibition games are over—and the real contests have begun. Unless you had a perfect draft (and really, does that ever happen?), the waiver wire has a lot to offer you ... even in Week 1 of the season.
Will Smith Praises Academy for #OscarsSoWhite Response
The 47-year-old actor's highly publicized decision to not attend the Academy Awards after only white actors were nominated for a second year in a row has been a hot topic...
Will Smith Weighs In On His 'Oscars' Boycott
"We've discussed it, but at this current time, we're uncomfortable to stand there and say this is OK." - Will Smith
Jan Wahl Movie Reviews
LISTEN: Jan reviews "Joy" starring Jennifer Lawrence and "Concussion" w/ Will Smith…
Will Smith Planning World Tour with DJ Jazzy Jeff
Just days after releasing a single with Bomba Estereo, Smith opens up about plans for more music and a tour...
First Trailer For 'Concussion' Starring Will Smith
Will Smith stars as a doctor that takes on the NFL on the dangers of concussions in professional sports.
Provocative Photos of Will Smith's Young Daughter Blow Up Social Media
Willow Smith has raised a few eyebrows with a photo of her in bed hit Instagram…
Will & Jaden Smith 'Win' Worst Actor Honors
Alice@97.3 reports the father-son duo took home top "honors" at the Razzie Awards...
The Outbreak: Jimmy Fallon, KissCam Gone Wrong + More
Catch the latest "Outbreak" of trending viral videos infecting the net this week
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Expensive San Francisco prototype garbage can already appears trashed
Photos are circulating of one of the expensive prototype trash cans being tested out in San Francisco that already appears the worse for wear.
Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
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.
Woman shot multiple times at home in Oakland's Little Saigon
Multiple gunshots hit a woman inside her Oakland home early Wednesday morning, police said.
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.
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.
Suspect in assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium pleads not guilty
A man accused of attacking a 49ers fan outside of SoFi Stadium earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday and entered a "not guilty" plea.
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.
AB5 protests lead to 28% drop in cargo containers at Port of Oakland in July
Protests by independent truckers over Assembly Bill 5, California's gig worker law, slowed the movement of imports and exports through the Port of Oakland in July.
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.
State ISO asks Californians to conserve power during Flex Alert
Officials with the state's power grid operator are asking residents to voluntarily conserve electricity Wednesday during the Flex Alert as high temperatures increase energy demand across California.
Clipper BayPass pilot program launched for all Bay Area transit agencies
A two-year pilot project launched this week will examine the viability of a transit pass that is compatible with every public transit agency in the nine-county Bay Area.
A's release SS Elvis Andrus, bring up INF Sheldon Neuse
The Oakland Athletics released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Wednesday.
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.
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: southbound lanes of Highway 680 in Martinez reopen after big rig crash
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.
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Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
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.
Woman shot multiple times at home in Oakland's Little Saigon
Multiple gunshots hit a woman inside her Oakland home early Wednesday morning, police said.
Expensive San Francisco prototype garbage can already appears trashed
Photos are circulating of one of the expensive prototype trash cans being tested out in San Francisco that already appears the worse for wear.
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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Expensive San Francisco prototype garbage can already appears trashed
Photos are circulating of one of the expensive prototype trash cans being tested out in San Francisco that already appears the worse for wear.
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.
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.
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Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Woman shot multiple times at home in Oakland's Little Saigon
Multiple gunshots hit a woman inside her Oakland home early Wednesday morning, police said.
AB5 protests lead to 28% drop in cargo containers at Port of Oakland in July
Protests by independent truckers over Assembly Bill 5, California's gig worker law, slowed the movement of imports and exports through the Port of Oakland in July.
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.
Update: southbound lanes of Highway 680 in Martinez reopen after big rig crash
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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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.
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.
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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.
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."
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Suspect in assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium pleads not guilty
A man accused of attacking a 49ers fan outside of SoFi Stadium earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday and entered a "not guilty" plea.
A's release SS Elvis Andrus, bring up INF Sheldon Neuse
The Oakland Athletics released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Wednesday.
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.
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Man charged in deadly shooting of 35-year-old in downtown Oakland
A man is facing charges alleging he shot and killed another person following an argument in downtown Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Woman shot multiple times at home in Oakland's Little Saigon
Multiple gunshots hit a woman inside her Oakland home early Wednesday morning, police said.
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.
Suspect in assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium pleads not guilty
A man accused of attacking a 49ers fan outside of SoFi Stadium earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday and entered a "not guilty" plea.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Politics
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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.
AB5 protests lead to 28% drop in cargo containers at Port of Oakland in July
Protests by independent truckers over Assembly Bill 5, California's gig worker law, slowed the movement of imports and exports through the Port of Oakland in July.
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.
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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.
Local 'geriatric' punk band reunites at SF Eagle
Geriatric punk-rock reprobates the Grannies take the stage for the first time in four years for this benefit show at the SF Eagle Thursday night.
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.
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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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KPIX 5 Evening News headlines for Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.
San Jose teacher introduces coding to 1st grade class
San Jose teacher Lena Sugihara is combining technology and fun in her 1st grade class, by teaching her young students how to code. Kiet Do reports. (8/17/22)
Suspect in assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium pleads not guilty
Anne Makovec reports on the suspect in the assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium last January appearing in court (8-17-2022)
Wednesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
On Thursday, expect morning fog and temperatures near seasonal averages, with coastal highs in the 60s and inland highs up to the mid-90s. Heading into the weekend, temperatures will warm up slightly. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (8/17/22)
Expensive San Francisco prototype garbage can already appears trashed
Wilson Walker reports on questions about one of San Francisco's new expensive garbage can prototypes that already appears broken (8-17-2022)
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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.