Rise in colorectal cancer among young adults an alarming trend
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among young adults and the disease is now estimated to be the deadliest cancer for adults between the ages of 20 and 49 by the year 2030.
1 of only 4 Black Master Sommeliers worldwide opens new wine bar in San Francisco
There are less than 300 total Master Sommeliers in the world, only four of those are Black. Chris Gaither has beaten the odds. Now just a few weeks into opening his new wine bar and restaurant in San Francisco, Gaither is giving a nod to a Napa-based organization that supported him to get there.
Campolindo High alum creates new tool to combat California wildfires
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Homeless Guerneville man on a career path with help from Sonoma County
Sonoma County offers a pilot program to help unhoused people get stable jobs as a step to providing a home for themselves.
Local wildfire fighting program gives onetime inmates a second chance
It is a second chance for 15 men who will be crossing a finish line next week after completing a strenuous firefighting program in the Bay Area.
New report shows extent of chemical release from Martinez refinery
Bay Area air quality regulators have released a new report mapping the areas affected by a chemical release from a Martinez refinery last year, and the results have prompted prosecutors to review the violations discovered for possible charges against the refinery.
Healdsburg winemaker paving a path for women in the wine industry
Among the more than 4,200 wineries in California, only 14% reported a woman as their lead winemaker, according to a recent study. But women are making huge strides in the wine industry, including one out of Healdsburg.
East Bay elementary school adds sports league with a safe play strategy
Skyhawks Sports Academy is a sports camp in the Bay Area that focuses on safety while still allowing kids the opportunity to learn to play the game.
Daughter's viral TikTok rescues her family's struggling Santa Rosa restaurant
The power of social media can turn people's lives in a whole new direction.
Crime-weary Oakland small business owners plea for help from city leaders
Rampant crime in downtown Oakland leaves restaurant owners desperate to find any sort of solution
Lunar New Year celebrated with zodiac rabbit mural in Concord
Along Willow Pass Road in Concord sits a parking structure beaming with a artistic celebration reflecting the Bay Area's Asian-American culture.
Woman shares survival story after more than a decade of human trafficking
Human trafficking happens every day in neighborhoods across the state and it goes barely noticed.
Bay Area families adding chicken coops to backyard to combat soaring egg prices
It's a problem for families across the country: the rising costs of eggs on top of other inflationary surges
PG&E bills prompting sticker shock from Bay Area customers
Sticker shock is the new normal at the pump, at the grocery store, and now at home with some eye-popping utility bills, making for some tough decisions for Bay Area families already tight on cash.
Ming Quong shop closing after decades of being a radiant light in Walnut Creek
A beloved mom & pop shop on downtown Walnut Creek's Main Street is closing its doors after more than five decades. It is the final chapter for the little store, Ming Quong.