Oakland organization helping Black youth find mentors, community
They recently published the first edition of the "Black Youth Development Book," described as a "directory for Black-led education programs for youth in Oakland."
Bay Area students graduating into an uncertain job market
Over the next several weeks, thousands of college students from across the Bay Area and country will don their caps and gowns as they prepare to graduate.
San Francisco arts groups scramble after city cuts Dream Keeper Initiative grants
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
"Trash Bash" at Monterey school illustrates the struggle to sort recycling
November 15th is "America Recycles Day". It's the only nationally recognized day that's dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. But along the Monterey Peninsula, a group of graduate students got a head start with their annual "Trash Bash."
Renewed push to exonerate Black sailors jailed in Port Chicago explosion
Almost 80 years after the Port Chicago explosion, there is a push to rectify a terrible wrong and recognize the heroism and courage of Black sailors.
Proposed housing plans spark concerns among small Sunnyvale businesses
The city of Sunnyvale is weighing several development proposals which would add much needed housing but possibly at the expense of a number of beloved, long-running neighborhood businesses.
Sanctioned San Jose fireworks show sparked blaze in Lake Cunningham Park
Hot temperatures and dry brush proved too much for even a professional July Fourth fireworks show in the South Bay Thursday night after a mishap sparked several small fires.
South Bay barbershop customers weigh in on pre-debate expectations
Thursday's televised presidential debate between presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his Republican counterpart Donald Trump provided would-be voters their first side-by-side comparison of the candidates vying for a second term in the White House.
Capitola Wharf repairs leave some area businesses shuttered as summer begins
The slow repairs to the January 2023 storm damage that shut down the Capitola Wharf are continuing to impact area businesses.
SF artist uses unconventional medium to comment on colorism in the Black community
A young San Francisco artist's exhibit at the Museum of African Diaspora explores the issues surrounding beauty and skin color within the Black community.
South Bay chef blends Muslim cooking with Mexican cuisine
Hisham Abdelfattah is a Filipino/Palestinian-American whose El Halal Amigos restaurant is a melting pot of foods, flavors,and cultures.
Startup service Ridwell takes hard-to-recycle items and finds a 2nd life for them
An innovative recycling start-up hopes to make the most of "wish-cycling" -- where people try to recycle things like prescription bottles and ballpoint pens, with no evidence they're ever properly processed.
Oakland community, A's fans express outrage, lament relocation to Sacramento
A's fans and Oakland community members who held out hope that the team would stay expressed sorrow and outrage after owner John Fisher announced the team is heading to Sacramento before going to Las Vegas.
San Jose's Alum Rock Park reopens many areas ahead of Easter weekend
Crews scrambled to reopen Alum Rock, San Jose's oldest and most beloved park, in the weeks ahead of the Easter weekend.
Algebra to return to San Francisco middle school curriculum
The San Francisco Unified School District is adding algebra back into its eighth grade curriculum at a third of its middle schools starting next year.