Santa Rosa retired custodian helps breathe new life into downtown greenway
A retired custodian and his volunteer group are helping breathe new life into a greenway they call the crown jewel of downtown Santa Rosa.
Peninsula man's ministry credited for lifting people out of homelessness
Peter Stiehler rises before dawn on weekdays, cooking and serving a hearty breakfast so dozens of people experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County can start their day right.
Peninsula man honors son killed in line of duty by helping underserved youth
During the trial, the defense argued that the lack of positive activities for youth contributed to the shooter's criminal history. After sentencing, Dr. Frank Merrill got to thinking about what he could do for underserved young people.
SF 1st Chinese-American poet laureate shines light on Asian-American experience
As a poet, playwright, performer, and educator, Genny Lim shines a light on the Asian American experience. But the native San Franciscan never expected to be in the spotlight as the city's first Chinese-American poet laureate.
East Bay piano teacher uses competition to inspire students
An East Bay woman has inspired a love of music for more than three decades through a competition that's drawn young people from around the world.
Peninsula horse ranch provides welcoming place for people on the autism spectrum
A Peninsula woman is working to make sure people with autism feel included at a San Mateo County ranch providing a fulfilling place for everyone to feel and "be okay."
For nearly 20 years, school run by San Francisco pair connects people to dance
A San Francisco husband and wife have been connecting people to cultural music and dance traditions in the Mission District for 18 years.
Nonprofit led by San Francisco woman helps revitalize Mission District theater
This week's CBS News Bay Area Icon Award winner is a woman credited with saving and revitalizing a cultural centerpiece in San Francisco's Mission District.
East Bay woman shares the gift of music with at-risk kids through nonprofit
A Contra Costa County woman brings the gift of music to foster and at-risk children every week, providing benefits ranging from self-confidence to healing from trauma.
Leader of Contra Costa nonprofit helps find new ways to assist county's unhoused
Contra Costa County serves 14,000 unsheltered people every year, according to its annual report. The leader of a nonprofit is developing innovative new hopeful solutions for housing and healing.
Cafe founded by San Jose pastor serves up support for people in recovery
A community of support is critical for people recovering from addiction and other challenges, and in San Jose, a new model of care is making a big difference, thanks in part to a local pastor.
Nonprofit on San Mateo County coast helps unhoused with job training
More than 2,000 people in San Mateo County are living with homelessness, according to the latest annual count. A nonprofit on the county's coast is working to bring those numbers down.
Inspired by family members, Napa Valley volunteer helps immigrants become citizens
The application process to become a U.S. citizen can be time-consuming and complicated, and a longtime Napa Valley volunteer reflects on her experience while helping other newcomers.
Artist brings his passion to Music City San Francisco
A native San Franciscan is working to grow the city as an epicenter for music by celebrating musicians of the past and supporting new artists of the future.
South Bay retiree turns love of cycling into job training program
A South Bay retiree has turned a hobby into a life-changing employment program for people in need of a second chance.