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Former San Jose city councilman Omar Torres convicted of child molestation
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
Jay Leno rallies around California State Capitol to push classic car smog exemption law
Legendary late-night talk show host Jay Leno is visiting the California State Capitol on Tuesday to help push a proposed rolling exemption from smog checks for classic cars.
Bay Area hardware store owner expecting huge hit to business with Trump tariffs
A San Francisco hardware store owner said 80 percent of the products he sells in his store are made outside the U.S., most of them in China.
SF City Attorney orders Chinatown SRO owners to pay $810K over unsafe units
The owners of three single room occupancy (SRO) hotels in San Francisco's Chinatown have been ordered to pay over $800,000 and must make repairs to settle a lawsuit over health and safety violations, officials said Tuesday.
Stocks plunge after Trump moves forward with 104% China tariff
The stock market plunged after the Trump administration announced it was moving forward with stiff tariffs on Chinese imports.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
San Jose voters to decide District 3 council seat in special election
Voters in San Jose's City Council District 3 will decide Tuesday who will fill the seat vacated by former councilmember Omar Torres.
Stern Grove Festival announces 2025 lineup featuring Diana Ross
Organizers with San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival on Tuesday announced the full schedule of free concerts for summer 2025, including Motown legend Diana Ross, iconic Bay Area R&B group the Pointer Sisters and more.
White House says 104% tariff on China will take effect Wednesday
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
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Former San Jose city councilman Omar Torres convicted of child molestation
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
Jay Leno rallies around California State Capitol to push classic car smog exemption law
Legendary late-night talk show host Jay Leno is visiting the California State Capitol on Tuesday to help push a proposed rolling exemption from smog checks for classic cars.
White House says 104% tariff on China will take effect Wednesday
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
San Jose voters to decide District 3 council seat in special election
Voters in San Jose's City Council District 3 will decide Tuesday who will fill the seat vacated by former councilmember Omar Torres.
Migrants who entered U.S. via Biden-era app stripped of legal status
Migrants who came to the U.S. via a Biden-era online appointment app have been told to leave "immediately" in a message from the Department of Homeland Security.
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Athletics remain winless at home after 5-4 loss to Padres
Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a solo shot in the seventh and the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 5-4 on Monday night.
San Francisco Giants lose 2-0 to Reds, ending 7-game win streak
Hunter Greene came within one out of a complete game, outlasting Logan Webb in an old-fashioned pitchers' duel between All-Star starters, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 to stop their seven-game winning streak.
Florida beats Houston to win NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Curry held to 3 points as Rockets beat Warriors 106-96
Alperen Sengun had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Dillon Brooks scored 24 points and the Houston Rockets snapped the Golden State Warriors' five-game winning streak with a 106-96 win in a matchup of Western Conference powers.
Giants complete sweep of Mariners with 5-4 win to continue hot start
Wilmer Flores hit an RBI single in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 to sweep the three-game series.
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Catalina Island's biodiversity facing threat from gillnets, scientists warn
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.
Arctic ice approaches historic low, impacting habitat for polar bears
At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and scientists like Geoff York.
Bay Area startup looks to seaweed as a possible solution to plastic pollution
Plastic waste is a huge problem, with bags and packaging a major culprit. A Bay Area startup has figured out a way to replace these plastics, with a plant that grows abundantly off the coast.
Report shows Petaluma's reusable purple cup test was a success
Petaluma's experiment with reusable cups last fall was a resounding success according to a newly released report on the project.
California's urban forests provide sustainable solution for guitar maker
The widespread destruction of old growth trees for ranching and farming is making it harder to get the wood traditionally used to make guitars, including mahogany and Brazilian rosewood.
SF designers get Grammy nomination for sustainable album artwork
In San Francisco's Dolores Heights, an unusual design and branding studio is the home of two creative artists who earned a Grammy nomination for their groundbreaking album artwork.
California prepares to fight to protect coast during second Trump presidency
President-elect Donald Trump promises to "unleash American energy" by maximizing U.S. oil and gas production. The directive comes at a time when the planet continues to warm, largely due to the burning of fossil fuels, experts say.
President Jimmy Carter left behind huge environmental legacy
When it came to protecting Mother Earth, in many respects, the late President Jimmy Carter was way ahead of his time.
Special boxes help keep trash from flowing into Bay Area waters
Climate change is triggering more frequent and intense storms as well as flooding. Now a real-life buried treasure – known as a Debris Separating Baffle Box - is seeking to trap the trash before it pollutes critical Bay Area waters.
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Tuesday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 4/8/25
On Tuesday, expect dry conditions and highs in the 60s and low 70s. Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week, with inland areas possibly seeing highs in the 80s. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Monday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 4-7-2025
No rain on the horizon as the Bay Area sees warmer temperatures later in the week. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
Monday morning First Alert weather forecast with Zoe Mintz - 4/7/25
After some early light rain, expect dry conditions in the afternoon, with highs in the 60s. On Tuesday, clear skies return as a warming trend begins to take hold. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
First Alert Sunday evening weather forecast 4-6-2025
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California wants fewer homeowners insured on the FAIR Plan. Data show the state's strategy may not be enough.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
CA Insurance Commissioner to require more FAIR Plan transparency following CBS News California Investigation
The public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials. Should that be legal? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing to fix it following a CBS News California Investigation. WATCH THE FULL INVESTIGATION HERE: California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive CONTINUING COVERAGE: Investigating California's Insurance Crisis
California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
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Stern Grove Festival announces 2025 lineup of free concerts
Anne Makovec reports on organizers of San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival announcing the summer 2025 schedule including a rare performance by Ms. Diana Ross.
Former San Jose city councilman Omar Torres pleads no contest to child molestation charges
Anne Makovec reports on former San Jose city councilman Omar Torres getting convicted of child molestation on the same day as the special election to fill his seat.
State Farm argues for approval of new home insurance rate hike in California
Veronica Macias reports on the California Department of Insurance hearing arguments from State Farm as the company pushes for a 22% rate hike.
Tuesday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 4/8/25
On Tuesday, expect dry conditions and highs in the 60s and low 70s. Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week, with inland areas possibly seeing highs in the 80s. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
PIX Now morning edition - 4/8/25
CBS News Bay Area morning headlines for April 8, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
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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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Stern Grove Festival announces 2025 lineup featuring Diana Ross
Organizers with San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival on Tuesday announced the full schedule of free concerts for summer 2025, including Motown legend Diana Ross, iconic Bay Area R&B group the Pointer Sisters and more.
SF City Attorney orders Chinatown SRO owners to pay $810K over unsafe units
The owners of three single room occupancy (SRO) hotels in San Francisco's Chinatown have been ordered to pay over $800,000 and must make repairs to settle a lawsuit over health and safety violations, officials said Tuesday.
San Francisco Giants lose 2-0 to Reds, ending 7-game win streak
Hunter Greene came within one out of a complete game, outlasting Logan Webb in an old-fashioned pitchers' duel between All-Star starters, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 to stop their seven-game winning streak.
San Francisco legislation proposes creation of new "entertainment zones"
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday announced legislation that would create five new "entertainment zones" in the Mission, at Pier 39 and elsewhere intended to support small businesses.
Fillmore Jazz Festival back on for 2025 after receiving pledges of support
Less than a week after organizers announced that the Fillmore Jazz Festival would not be held this summer due to financial constrains, officials on Monday were happy to announce that the event is back on thanks to pledges of support.
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Revoked student visas create uncertainty on UC Berkeley campus
Over the weekend, California's academic community was rocked by the news that dozens of foreign students had their visas revoked, with the move apparently connected to their participation in campus protests.
Possible shooting outside Bay Point McDonald's under investigation
Authorities were at the scene of what appeared to be a possible shooting investigation at a McDonald's restaurant in Bay Point Monday afternoon.
Person stabbed while sleeping in car near Oakland's Lake Merritt
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
Staffers with ties to recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired in city hall shake-up
Another Oakland City Hall shake-up is underway involving staff with ties to former Mayor Sheng Thao.
Deadly Fremont apartment complex fire displaces at least 30 people
An early morning fire at a Fremont apartment complex left one person dead and at least 30 people were displaced, the Fremont Fire Department said on Sunday.
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Former San Jose city councilman Omar Torres convicted of child molestation
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
San Jose voters to decide District 3 council seat in special election
Voters in San Jose's City Council District 3 will decide Tuesday who will fill the seat vacated by former councilmember Omar Torres.
Fremont teachers union meets with district leaders as possible strike looms
The "fact-finding hearing" and negotiations could determine whether 2,000 instructors go on strike, impacting about 30,000 students.
Gilroy Garlic Festival announces return six years after mass shooting
Organizers of the Gilroy Garlic Festival have announced the event will return this summer in a new form at a new location, six years after the festival ended in a deadly mass shooting.
Teen with heart condition, anophthalmia sings national anthem at Bay Area Panthers game
The Bay Area Panthers got their first win of the season against the San Diego Strike Force this afternoon, but there was a bigger meaning behind the game: disability awareness.
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Long-awaited bridge construction near Forestville prompting safety concerns
A long-awaited bridge project is underway in the North Bay, but construction has created a situation residents said is a "safety" issue.
Sonoma County town thrilled to hear SMART trains pull into station during test runs
People in one North Bay town were thrilled Sunday morning to hear a sound from the distant past: a train pulling into the station.
3-year-old struck by tractor near Petaluma dies, operator suspected of DUI, CHP says
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
North Bay camera stores targeted in latest smash-and-grabs
A rash of robberies targeting camera shops in the Bay Area continues with more stores getting hit, including two stores in the North Bay.
Pallet of wine crushes forklift operator to death in Windsor warehouse
A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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Long-awaited bridge construction near Forestville prompting safety concerns
A long-awaited bridge project is underway in the North Bay, but construction has created a situation residents said is a "safety" issue.
Visas issued to 6 UC Berkeley, 6 Stanford students revoked
The visas issued to six students at both UC Berkeley and Stanford were revoked by the federal government in the past week, according to campus officials.
Hate running? A San Francisco group is planning to host a "sit club"
A friend group of 20-something tech workers living in San Francisco has made creative event planning a hallmark of their social circle.
Oakland Wood Street homeless shelters delay closure date to end of June
People living in two homeless shelters on Wood Street in Oakland will have a little more time with a roof over their heads.
Eviction notices from Caltrans shock San Francisco businesses
Some business owners who lease property from the California Department of Transportation have been served eviction notices.
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Former San Jose city councilman Omar Torres convicted of child molestation
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
Jay Leno rallies around California State Capitol to push classic car smog exemption law
Legendary late-night talk show host Jay Leno is visiting the California State Capitol on Tuesday to help push a proposed rolling exemption from smog checks for classic cars.
White House says 104% tariff on China will take effect Wednesday
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
Stern Grove Festival announces 2025 lineup featuring Diana Ross
Organizers with San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival on Tuesday announced the full schedule of free concerts for summer 2025, including Motown legend Diana Ross, iconic Bay Area R&B group the Pointer Sisters and more.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
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One injured at Martinez refinery after portable air compressor catches fire
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars after reports of stones
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
UC Berkeley student enters AI stroke-detection startup in competition
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
San Francisco HHS worker "devastated" and "heartbroken" after getting laid off
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
Workers at Bay Area UC campuses join statewide strike over wages, conditions
Workers at University of California campuses in the Bay Area joined thousands of employees statewide Tuesday in a one-day strike, claiming unfair labor practices.
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Former San Jose city councilman Omar Torres convicted of child molestation
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
Shooting on Fairfield's Puffin Circle leaves 3 injured, 1 critical
Three people were shot in Fairfield, with one victim in critical condition, police said Monday night.
Possible shooting outside Bay Point McDonald's under investigation
Authorities were at the scene of what appeared to be a possible shooting investigation at a McDonald's restaurant in Bay Point Monday afternoon.
Person stabbed while sleeping in car near Oakland's Lake Merritt
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
Convicted felon arrested, weapons found during welfare check in Half Moon Bay
An investigation stemming from a child protective services case in San Mateo County led to the arrest of a man suspected of being a felon in possession of firearms, the Sheriff's Office said Friday.
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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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San Jose State under scrutiny in Title IX transgender sex-discrimination investigation
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
NCAA updates transgender student-athlete participation policy
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
Trump signs order to end federal support for care for transgender minors
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
Milpitas man sentenced to 15-years-to-life in 2021 murder of trans partner
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
Transgender advocates prepare for aggressive policies of incoming Trump administration
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
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Photos: Danny Elfman plays film music, Oingo Boingo hits in Mountain View
It happened several days after Halloween, but composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman delivered an appropriately macabre set of movie soundtracks and '80s hits for a full house at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Photos: Green Day holds massive homecoming bash at Oracle Park
Bay Area pop-punk heroes Green Day brought their current Saviors Tour to Oracle Park in San Francisco Friday for an epic show that also featured alt-rock favorites Smashing Pumpkins and fellow punk acts Rancid and the Linda Lindas.
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.
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2024 Jefferson Award winners remembered as Icon Award program launches
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
South Bay "Mrs. Claus" brings Christmas joy and more to San Jose families
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
Longtime Oakland Hills resident's nonprofit helps promote fire preparedness
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
East Palo Alto Boys & Girls Clubs provide artistic outlet for teens
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
85-year-old Army vet continues life of service by feeding San Francisco families
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
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East Bay man's bicycle hobby turns into vehicle to help struggling teens excel
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
North Bay college student charts new life path with support of tight-knit family
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Student emerges from family tragedy to juggles Cal studies with home 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.