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Hate crime charge after driver with Israeli flag on car threatened on E. Bay freeway
Prosecutors in Alameda County have charged a man with a hate crime for allegedly threatening someone whose vehicle was adorned with an Israeli flag, the District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
Boeing set to start large-scale furloughs due to machinists strike
Boeing's CEO says it will start furloughing "a large number" of employees to conserve cash during the strike by union machinists that began last week.
San Pablo youth has sport season saved by community after equipment vandalized
An entire youth baseball season was on the line after a fire burned all their equipment in a storage container.
3 accused of attempted murder following violent machete attack in San Jose
Three men were arrested last week on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a violent machete attack in East San Jose in June.
Sonoma County farmers pushing back against factory-farm ballot measure
Sonoma County is seeing a battle pitting family-owned farms against a ballot measure that would possibly shut down their operations.
Fed lowers rates by 0.50 percentage points, its first cut since 2020
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.
Concord woman's Little Free Library outgrows its name
When Jodeen Percey of Concord first started her little library, it was never meant to be a big deal.
U.S. passports can now be renewed online, State Department says
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
Bay Area residents hope housing market loosens up after Fed cuts interest rate
The Fed's decision to cut interest rates is sure to have an impact on the Bay Area real estate market, with the move encouraging both potential home sellers and buyers to get into the action.
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Sonoma County farmers pushing back against factory-farm ballot measure
Sonoma County is seeing a battle pitting family-owned farms against a ballot measure that would possibly shut down their operations.
Newly naturalized Latina U.S. citizen ready to cast her vote in November
A recently naturalized citizen who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years is eager to exercise her right to vote in the upcoming November election.
SF firm fights deepfakes as lawmakers target deceptive election videos
Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed three bills into law requiring social media companies to do more to police deepfake videos, especially as we head into this year's election cycle. Meanwhile, a company is using its own technology to fight back.
CBS News Bay Area talks to San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie
Elizabeth Cook speaks with SF mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie, a nonprofit executive and the only outsider in the City Hall race, about his vision for San Francisco.
Trump wants to eliminate the $10,000 SALT deduction cap he created
Donald Trump is proposing to reverse a key element of his signature 2017 tax law that affected millions of homeowners. Here's what to know.
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Silicon Valley startup's rogue effort to cool planet met with controversy
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Petaluma turns purple with plan to eliminate disposable-cup waste
An innovative pilot program underway in Petaluma may serve as a roadmap for the rest of the world on an approach to reduce single-use plastic waste and limit the risks to our planet.
Process to recycle plastics indefinitely being developed at UC Berkeley
A new process to recycle existing plastics indefinitely and reduce the flood of plastics into landfills is being developed by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley.
As heat records continue to fall, scientists still optimistic about climate strategy
2023 was the hottest year on record but scientists are expecting this year will surpass it given the blistering summer heat wave that had California and many Bay Area counties setting new records.
Oakland Unified debuts all-electric fleet of school buses; 1st in the nation
The Oakland Unified School District is rolling out the nation's first all-electric school bus fleet and providing a template to move away from pollution-producing diesel buses.
Seaweed finds growing demand, shows promise in climate change fight
Once seen as an organism fouling up the works in shellfish aquaculture, seaweed is now considered a valuable and sustainable commercial product feeding a growing demand with a positive impact in the battle against climate change.
Student program turns climate change lessons into real-world solutions
Students on the San Francisco Peninsula are taking advantage of a program that teaches lessons on climate change and building projects that mitigate its effects on the community.
Climate scientists probe Earth's ice to better understand a warming planet
As the summer of 2024 is on track to become the hottest on record, scientists are recovering an icy record of what the atmosphere was like hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Cloud-brightening test part of geoengineering push amid climate change
Climate experiments, such as using sea salt particles to test potential cloud brightening, will continue to be funded as more communities urgently seek solutions for a heating planet.
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Tyler Soderstrom scores twice, A's defeat Cubs at Wrigley
Tyler Soderstrom homered and was 2 for 4 and Zack Gelof hit a double to take the lead in the eighth as the Athletics beat the Cubs 5-3, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to become the first major league team to earn a spot in the playoffs, on Wednesday.
Cal and Stanford prep for first of multiple cross-country ACC trips
Cross-country trips will become much more common for the Cal Bears and Bay Area rival Stanford now that the two schools are a few games into their first season in the ACC.
Shea Langeliers homers twice as the Oakland A's edge the Chicago Cubs 4-3
Shea Langeliers homered twice, including a towering solo drive that cleared the Wrigley Field bleachers in left, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3.
Blake Snell gets 12 Ks as Giants blank skidding Orioles 10-0
Blake Snell struck out 12 over six innings and allowed just one hit to carry the San Francisco Giants past the faltering Baltimore Orioles 10-0.
A's lose 9-2 as Cubs' pitcher reaches career-high 11 strikeouts
Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson homered while tying his season high with four RBIs and Chicago Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2.
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California sees significant election official turnover amid threats, misinformation: "I started having panic attacks"
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Bills to shed light on newborn DNA storage in California quietly killed or gutted
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
First Alert Weather
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Thursday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 9/19/24
Expect lingering clouds and possible showers on Thursday along the coast, with increasing winds in the afternoon. Temperatures will be warmer, with 70s around the Bay and inland highs reaching the 80s. Jessica Burch has the forecast. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Wednesday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 9/18/24
Expect cloudy skies and fall-like conditions to continue on Thursday. Later this week and early next week, high pressure builds and temperatures will warm up. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
Wednesday morning First Alert Weather forecast 9/18/24
Jessica Burch shows us where the wet weather is hitting the Bay Area and how long it will last.
Tuesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 9/17/24
Expect the fall-like conditions to continue Wednesday, as a storm brings cloudy skies and a chance of showers. Paul Heggen has the forecast. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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Thursday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 9/19/24
Expect lingering clouds and possible showers on Thursday along the coast, with increasing winds in the afternoon. Temperatures will be warmer, with 70s around the Bay and inland highs reaching the 80s. Jessica Burch has the forecast. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
PIX Now morning edition - 9/19/.24
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Sep. 19, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Dozens of Tough Mudder racers sue event organizer, claiming 2023 event made them ill
Sara Donchey reports on a lawsuit against the organizers of the Tough Mudder event in Sonoma Raceway. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
San Pablo youth sport program has equipment vandalized; community steps in
Andrea Nakano reports on how a community helped the San Pablo Youth Baseball program after its equipment was vandalized. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
San Jose police arrest 3 as suspects in violent machete attack
Kelsi Thorud reports on arrests made in San Jose in connection to a violent attack. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
USF immigration policy expert discusses presidential election
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks with USF professor of law and migration studies Bill Ong Hing about the positions of the Trump and Harris campaigns when it comes to immigration reform and the situation at the border
UC Berkeley professor discusses threat of artificial intelligence in elections
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, about how AI could play a role in potential election interference
UCSF doctor discusses summer Covid surge
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi if Covid is any more serious than a cold these days, the latest on long Covid, and if the bird flu poses any threat of becoming the next pandemic
Bay Area political expert on campaigns tapping into social media influencers
The race for the White House is flooding our feeds. CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks Dr. Nolan Higdon with CSU East Bay about the impact of influencers in the presidential race, and if they can really tip the scales in battleground states
Bay Area teen provides mental health resources for students
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec hears from Niku Sedarat from San Jose, an incoming Stanford student and member of DoSomething.Org, about an initiative that allows students to share ideas about addressing mental health in their communities. Anne also asks Dr. Nicole Stelter from Blue Shield of California how parents can provide support for their children
Bay Area lung cancer survivor recalls how car crash may have saved her life
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook has been reporting extensively on the rise in lung cancer cases among non-smoking Asian American women. Now, Liz talks to a Bay Area mother whose trip to Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center after a car crash may have saved her life. Liz also talks to Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, who performed the surgery, about the rise in lung cancer cases in Asian American women and what may be causing them
Reaction to Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Coalition on Homelessness Executive Director Jennifer Friedenbach and Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the Bay Area Council Adrian Covert to hear both sides of the debate over Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments
UC Berkeley professor on Silicon Valley's influence in potential Harris-Trump matchup
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her bid for the White House and has appeared to fend off any challengers for the Democratic nomination. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, which candidate will get support from Silicon Valley
Talking Politics: Bay Area professors on Biden's exit from race
Andrea Nakano and Brian Hackney spoke to San Jose State senior lecturer Donna Crane and Sonoma State professor David McCuan about the stunning developments in the presidential race Sunday. (7-21-24)
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Bay Area residents hope housing market loosens up after Fed cuts interest rate
The Fed's decision to cut interest rates is sure to have an impact on the Bay Area real estate market, with the move encouraging both potential home sellers and buyers to get into the action.
SF firm fights deepfakes as lawmakers target deceptive election videos
Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed three bills into law requiring social media companies to do more to police deepfake videos, especially as we head into this year's election cycle. Meanwhile, a company is using its own technology to fight back.
Yastrzemski and Conforto homer to help Giants beat sinking Orioles 5-3
Mike Yastrzemski homered on the game's first pitch, Michael Conforto also hit a solo shot and the San Francisco Giants beat the sinking Baltimore Orioles 5-3.
Former Williams-Sonoma employee accused of defrauding company out of $10M
An employee of Williams-Sonoma is facing multiple federal charges after he allegedly defrauded the San Francisco-based home furnishings company out of more than $10 million, authorities said.
East Palo Alto school employee pleads not guilty to lewd acts with 7th grader
An employee at a middle school in East Palo Alto has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging that he committed lewd acts with a seventh-grade student there, San Mateo County prosecutors said Wednesday.
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Hate crime charge after driver with Israeli flag on car threatened on E. Bay freeway
Prosecutors in Alameda County have charged a man with a hate crime for allegedly threatening someone whose vehicle was adorned with an Israeli flag, the District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
San Pablo youth has sport season saved by community after equipment vandalized
An entire youth baseball season was on the line after a fire burned all their equipment in a storage container.
Concord woman's Little Free Library outgrows its name
When Jodeen Percey of Concord first started her little library, it was never meant to be a big deal.
Games to go on after arson burns San Pablo youth baseball league's equipment
The San Pablo Baseball Association is trying to recover from a devastating act of arson earlier this week that destroyed much of the youth league's equipment just days before games were set to start.
Shea Langeliers homers twice as the Oakland A's edge the Chicago Cubs 4-3
Shea Langeliers homered twice, including a towering solo drive that cleared the Wrigley Field bleachers in left, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3.
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3 accused of attempted murder following violent machete attack in San Jose
Three men were arrested last week on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a violent machete attack in East San Jose in June.
Newly naturalized Latina U.S. citizen ready to cast her vote in November
A recently naturalized citizen who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years is eager to exercise her right to vote in the upcoming November election.
San Jose woman reflects on career leading nation's first nonprofit milk bank
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
Cyclist fatally struck by driver on San Tomas Expressway in Campbell
A cyclist has died after he was struck by a driver in Campbell Wednesday morning, police said.
San Mateo County deputy sheriff's union calls out Corpus as tensions mount
Dozens of San Mateo County deputies and their supporters gathered outside the County Center in Redwood City on Tuesday to air their grievances against Sheriff Christina Corpus and her Chief of Staff Victor Aenlle.
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Sonoma County farmers pushing back against factory-farm ballot measure
Sonoma County is seeing a battle pitting family-owned farms against a ballot measure that would possibly shut down their operations.
Bolinas inches closer to getting its post office reopened after lengthy closure
More than a year and a half ago, the West Marin town of Bolinas lost its post office over a dispute with a building owner, leaving residents with no local mail service.
Suspect in woman's fatal shooting in Vallejo arrested
Vallejo officers arrested a suspect in a shooting that killed a woman in the city earlier this week, according to police.
Evacuation route in Sonoma County blocked, leaving residents concerned
An exit route that Sonoma County residents once used to escape a raging wildfire is now blocked, and residents are blaming it on the county's bureaucracy.
San Rafael Dumpster fire spreads, damages multiple vehicles early Tuesday
San Rafael fire crews quickly doused a Dumpster fire that spread to vehicles parked at two businesses early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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San Pablo youth has sport season saved by community after equipment vandalized
An entire youth baseball season was on the line after a fire burned all their equipment in a storage container.
Concord woman's Little Free Library outgrows its name
When Jodeen Percey of Concord first started her little library, it was never meant to be a big deal.
Evacuation route in Sonoma County blocked, leaving residents concerned
An exit route that Sonoma County residents once used to escape a raging wildfire is now blocked, and residents are blaming it on the county's bureaucracy.
SF resident on path to citizenship looks forward to getting to vote
With Election Day just around the corner, new American citizens will have the opportunity to vote for the first time.
Bay Area girl on a mission to reduce stigma surrounding alopecia
A remarkable Bay Area girl is on a mission to reduce the stigma surrounding the disease alopecia while raising money in hopes of finding a cure.
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Hate crime charge after driver with Israeli flag on car threatened on E. Bay freeway
Prosecutors in Alameda County have charged a man with a hate crime for allegedly threatening someone whose vehicle was adorned with an Israeli flag, the District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
San Pablo youth has sport season saved by community after equipment vandalized
An entire youth baseball season was on the line after a fire burned all their equipment in a storage container.
3 accused of attempted murder following violent machete attack in San Jose
Three men were arrested last week on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a violent machete attack in East San Jose in June.
Sonoma County farmers pushing back against factory-farm ballot measure
Sonoma County is seeing a battle pitting family-owned farms against a ballot measure that would possibly shut down their operations.
Concord woman's Little Free Library outgrows its name
When Jodeen Percey of Concord first started her little library, it was never meant to be a big deal.
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San Jose woman reflects on career leading nation's first nonprofit milk bank
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
Night Navigator pilot program offers help to SF fentanyl users
A pilot program launched in San Francisco earlier this year is providing outreach to help fentanyl users on the city's streets.
FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Experts warn against vaccine skepticism
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
2 separate bond measures on SF ballot to fund schools, public health
San Francisco voters will be asked to consider two separate bond measures in the upcoming November election, one for schools and another for investments in medical facilities and public spaces.
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Hate crime charge after driver with Israeli flag on car threatened on E. Bay freeway
Prosecutors in Alameda County have charged a man with a hate crime for allegedly threatening someone whose vehicle was adorned with an Israeli flag, the District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
3 accused of attempted murder following violent machete attack in San Jose
Three men were arrested last week on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a violent machete attack in East San Jose in June.
"Diddy" jailed at same detention center as other high-profile inmates
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail a second time on Wednesday and he will remain in federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center.
Former Williams-Sonoma employee accused of defrauding company out of $10M
An employee of Williams-Sonoma is facing multiple federal charges after he allegedly defrauded the San Francisco-based home furnishings company out of more than $10 million, authorities said.
East Palo Alto school employee pleads not guilty to lewd acts with 7th grader
An employee at a middle school in East Palo Alto has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging that he committed lewd acts with a seventh-grade student there, San Mateo County prosecutors said Wednesday.
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Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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Oakland Pride Parade and Festival expected to draw nearly 50,000 people
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
San Francisco's Riot Party celebrates progress in fight for LGBT rights
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland delegate to Democratic National Convention revels in possibility of Harris presidency
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
Longtime SF transgender activist looks back on the Tenderloin's history
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
SFFD Chief Jeanine Nicholson humbled at retirement tribute; "I put my all into it, folks"
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
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Photos: All-star quartet Beat revives King Crimson songs in Napa
An all-star group featuring King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin along with guitar giant Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey played the music from Crimson's '80s albums at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Friday.
Photos: Songwriter Lucinda Williams dazzles at Stern Grove
Grammy-winning country-blues songwriter Lucinda Williams and her band put on a show-stopping performance at Stern Grove in San Francisco on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Sunday
This year's edition of Outside Lands came to an eclectic close Sunday with sets from headliner Sturgill Simpson, rising star Chappell Roan, rapper-turned-country-singer Post Malone and more.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Saturday
Outside Lands 2024 delivered another diverse line-up of music Saturday with sets from main stage headliner Sabrina Carpenter, club icon Grace Jones, Australian pub punks Amyl and the Sniffers and more.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Friday
Music fans turned out in droves for the first day of the Outside Lands Music Festival on Friday, taking in sets by Reneé Rapp, Shaboozey, Tyla, Young the Giant and many more.
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San Jose woman reflects on career leading nation's first nonprofit milk bank
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
San Mateo woman wins fight to reopen aquatic therapy center
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
Burlingame store owner has been a longtime pillar of the Broadway business district
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming program serving Bay Area children with special needs celebrates 33 years
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
Marin couple's work to keep seniors fed continues into their own golden years
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
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SRA scholar charts new life path with support of North Bay family
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
SRA scholar juggles Cal studies with family duties
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
College student gives back to program that changed his life
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.