Former student-athlete leads Olympic Club Foundation in providing access to youth sports
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Marin County woman helps young adults who age out of foster care by decorating homes
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
Mill Valley resident brings people together through his heartfelt art projects
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
With grandson at the helm, famed bakery in SF Japantown celebrates 50 years
A Japanese-American bakery in San Francisco and its famous coffee crunch cake turn 50 years old this year. The man now running the bakery in the city's Japantown seeks to continue his grandfather's legacy.
San Francisco maker nonprofit Humanmade working to bounce back from fire
A first-of-its-kind San Francisco program that trains the next generation of makers is closed temporarily because of a fire, but Its founder is working to safely reopen as soon as possible.
Teaching about ocean history, preservation a decades-long mission for Pacifica educator
A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
1st San Francisco Miss Chinatown still breaking barriers at age 99
A native San Franciscan who became the first Miss Chinatown 76 years ago recently received a sparkling new crown.
Japantown rebounds with help from San Francisco native's community district
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
Peninsula man cuts short his career to help homeless people put best face forward
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
San Francisco nonprofit's "hygiene bank" helps low-income, unsheltered people across country
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
Whale Fest is latest community event for stewards of Pacifica beaches
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Peninsula moms give students a voice on environmental issues through annual film festival
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
Oakland man bringing families together to break cycle of violence in the city
An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.
"Ms. Daisy" lives life of service helping SF elderly, disabled stay safe in their homes
A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely.
Watch: 2024 Bay Area Jefferson Awards Ceremony
CBS News Bay Area on Thursday honored all of our 2023 Jefferson Award winners at our annual medal ceremony.