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El Niño could return this year and make Earth even hotter
The weather phenomenon known as El Niño could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights, researchers say.
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U.S. death toll in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump warns of long campaign
The U.S. military said Monday that the number of Americans killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran now stands at six. Follow live updates on Day 3 of the war.
Bay Area Iranian Americans hopeful about future following deadly strikes in Iran
Hundreds of Iranian Americans gathered in front of San Francisco's Ferry Building on Sunday afternoon, celebrating what they say could be a new beginning for Iran.
Michael Misa scores in overtime as the San Jose Sharks beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1
Michael Misa scored 1:40 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks topped the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 for their second straight win.
2-year-old dies, mother injured after struck by vehicle in San Francisco
A 2-year-old died and the child's mother was injured after they were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco Friday night, officials said.
Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks disrupt supply
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
Zoomin' with Zoe: Texas region records all-time, hottest winter temp in the U.S.
On Feb. 26, a Texas region recorded the all-time hottest winter temperature in the U.S. Meanwhile, in the Bay Area, San Jose is seeing an average of 13 additional unusually warm days each winter.
Group holds dance parties on Berkeley overpass to call for peace in politics
The gathering, held on a pedestrian bridge above a freeway in Berkeley, brings together community members waving signs and dancing as passing drivers honk in support.
6 U.S. service members killed in Iranian strike in Kuwait, Pentagon says
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
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California governor's race simulator shows primary election possibilities
With so many candidates and no clear frontrunner in California's governor's race, two Republicans now lead in the polls in this heavily Democratic state, raising the question: Could the primary election lead to a Republican-versus-Republican runoff?
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan enters 2026 California governor's race
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
What one California candidate for governor says about how he'd try to repeal controversial laws
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
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California's Unfinished Business | Helping lawmakers hold themselves accountable
CBS News California built a first-of-its-kind public accountability tool tracking state audit recommendations to lawmakers — detailing what lawmakers were told to fix, how audit-backed bills died, and what remains unresolved.
They didn't just ignore audit warnings — California lawmakers quietly killed dozens of audit-backed bills
State lawmakers are promising accountability after a CBS News California investigation found they failed to enact three out of four state audit recommendations. CBS News California built an audit accountability tracker to help.
FAIR Plan secrets: New bill would force transparency after CBS News California investigation
A year after CBS News California Investigates exposed secrecy inside the California FAIR Plan, the insurance commissioner is backing a bill that would open meetings and financial records and require public reporting for the state's insurer of last resort.
Hollywood comedy club owner faces harassment after negative review from social media influencers
Jiaoying Summers said she began getting online death threats after the Kalogeras sisters posted a video about their experience at one of her open-mic events.
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U.S. and Israel launch more strikes on Iran following Khamenei's killing
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
Scouting America to alter policies to maintain military support, Hegseth says
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
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Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win inspiring skaters at Oakland rink where she trained
News of Alysa Liu's gold medal in the women's single skating event, the first American woman to win gold since 2002, is the talk of the town in Oakland.
Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Former manager Bob Melvin returning to A's as special assistant
Former big league manager Bob Melvin is returning to the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom, breaking Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Collin Morikawa birdies the 18th to win Pebble Beach and end 16-month drought
Collin Morikawa had to wait more than two years to win again on the PGA Tour.
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Superfood for bees to fight against threats developed using Bay Area gene editing technology
Honeybee populations facing severe challenges are now being helped by the development of a bee superfood using technology developed in the Bay Area.
Bay Area refill shop tackles single-use plastic problem
In the San Francisco Bay Area, on the island of Alameda, six months ago, a small store opened up on Webster Street and already has quite a clientele.
San Francisco volunteers help preserve Presidio habitats, biodiversity
A group of volunteers at San Francisco's Presidio National Park is drawing inspiration to restore local habitats and biodiversity from a life-sized art project across the globe.
Bay Area scientists work to restore sea star population devastated by pathogen
Scientists have determined the cause of an epidemic that has devastated a species of starfish, wiping out billions over the last decade, and a Bay Area team is at the forefront of an effort to restore their population.
California clean energy push exemplified by Stanford professor's zero net energy home
Clean, renewable energy is powering California to levels never seen before, and a Stanford professor's home is the blueprint for the near future.
Relative of extinct Xerces butterfly helps restore California habitat destroyed in its demise
A butterfly that went extinct decades ago after the destruction of its Bay Area habitat is now the driving force behind its restoration with the help of a close relative now fluttering in its terrain.
Experimental tiles bring life to seawall along San Francisco's Embarcacero
Along San Francisco's Embarcadero, a groundbreaking experiment is revealing promising results.
California winery harnesses the wind to produce its award-winning wine
Off the coast of California, south of Salinas and located at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains, clusters of high-quality pinot noir and chardonnay grapes ripen in the cooling fog, warming sun and perfect soil.
New report shows massive plunge in planet's emperor penguin population
Emperor penguins may live in some of the most remote and environmentally pristine regions in the world, but that doesn't mean they're safe from the impacts of a warming planet.
First Alert Weather
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First Alert Weather Monday evening forecast 3-2-26
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Monday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 3/2/26
After some light showers Monday, expect partly cloudy conditions to return, with highs in the 60s. By midweek, expect windy conditions before temperatures warm up this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
First Alert Sunday evening weather forecast - 3/1/2026
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
Zoomin' with Zoe: Texas region records all-time, hottest winter temp in the U.S.
On Feb. 26, a Texas region recorded the all-time hottest winter temperature in the U.S. Meanwhile, in the Bay Area, San Jose is seeing an average of 13 additional unusually warm days each winter.
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Monday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 3/2/26
After some light showers Monday, expect partly cloudy conditions to return, with highs in the 60s. By midweek, expect windy conditions before temperatures warm up this weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Child dies, mother injured after hit by vehicle in San Francisco
A 2-year-old died and their mother was injured after they were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco Friday night, authorities said.
Game Day: Stanford's Benny Gealer not ready for his time on the farm to end
Stanford senior guard Benny Gealer joined the program as a walk-on guard in 2022. Now he's one of the team's leading scorers and played his final game at Maples Pavilion this weekend. (3-1-26)
California to experience full lunar eclipse this week. Here's what to know.
California will be one of the only places in the world to experience a full lunar eclipse this week.
First Alert Sunday evening weather forecast - 3/1/2026
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
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Bay Area supervisor proposes safe spaces for sideshows
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vice President David Canepa joins CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook to discuss his proposal for a regionwide approach by law enforcement and county officials to create designated safe spaces for sideshows in an effort to get them off city streets and freeways
Bay Area professor looks at impacts of climate change
CBS News Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook asks Tony Marks-Block, professor of anthropology at Cal State East Bay, if enough is being done to combat climate change, and if he considers climate change to be a human rights issue
Berkeley Democratic Party delegate reacts to Biden news conference
Juliette Goodrich spoke with Igor Tregub, a Berkeley city councilman and chair of the Democratic Party of Alameda County. (7-11-24)
Should Biden drop out? Bay Area political science professor weighs in
As some Democratic lawmakers pressure President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 Presidential race, Sonoma State University political science professor David McCuan joins CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook to explain if Biden could convince his party that he's the right candidate to defeat Donald Trump in November, and details the blueprint known as Project 2025 for the next Republican president
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Rallies held in the Bay Area to protest against U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
One of the people at the rally said she believes going to war with Iran could continue to exacerbate socio-economic issues here in the United States.
Waymo execs testify at SF City Hall about vehicles' actions during power outage
At the meeting, Waymo said there are about 70 dispatchers at a call center in the Philippines to assist cars in the company's global fleet that require human intervention. But on the night of Dec 20, they said the system was simply overwhelmed.
SF residents optimistic that speed cameras will lead to drivers slowing down
San Francisco residents say they've noticed the flashing lights from the cameras, identifying license plates of speeding cars, and hope the citations will lead to drivers slowing down.
California trial set for Florida cosmetologist charged in death of Kim Kardashian lookalike
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Bay Area Iranian Americans hopeful about future following deadly strikes in Iran
Hundreds of Iranian Americans gathered in front of San Francisco's Ferry Building on Sunday afternoon, celebrating what they say could be a new beginning for Iran.
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Person at Discovery Bay dies after watercraft flips over, sheriff's office says
A person riding on a watercraft at Discovery Bay died on Sunday after it flipped over. The person did not know how to swim and was not wearing a life vest at the time, the sheriff's office said. Two other people on the watercraft were able to swim to safety.
Bay Area comes together to honor the life, legacy of beloved park ranger Betty Reid Soskin
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.
Group holds dance parties on Berkeley overpass to call for peace in politics
The gathering, held on a pedestrian bridge above a freeway in Berkeley, brings together community members waving signs and dancing as passing drivers honk in support.
Oakland teachers avert strike as district prepares hundreds of layoffs
A teacher strike in Oakland has been averted after the teachers' union and the school district reached a tentative agreement on Friday morning, preventing disruptions for students and families.
Pilot program teaches Bay Area high schoolers about local water sources
A pilot program is providing Bay Area high school students with lessons on the importance of where their local water comes from, the systems that bring it to their homes, and the threats to the supply.
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Rallies held in the Bay Area to protest against U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
One of the people at the rally said she believes going to war with Iran could continue to exacerbate socio-economic issues here in the United States.
130 Santa Clara condo complex residents evacuated after structural issues found
More than 100 residents of a condominium complex in Santa Clara remain evacuated after structural issues were found in the building over the weekend.
San Jose police release bodycam footage in deadly shootout with crime spree suspect
Police in San Jose released body camera footage of a deadly shootout earlier this year involving a man suspected in a lengthy crime spree that included shootings with law enforcement, along with armed robberies and carjackings.
2-alarm fire breaks out at apartment complex in Campbell
A fire broke out at an apartment complex in Campbell Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Suspect found in 1982 cold case murder of Salinas nightclub owner, deputies say
More than four decades after a Salinas nightclub owner was found dead, authorities said they have solved the case and located a suspect.
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Vallejo police arrest murder suspect on out-of-state warrant
Officers arrested a suspect with an outstanding out-of-state murder warrant in Vallejo, police said Friday.
Hundreds of roosters found at home near Santa Rosa, suspect faces cockfighting-related charges
A suspect is accused of animal cruelty after hundreds of birds and evidence consistent with bird fighting were located at a home just outside of Santa Rosa city limits on Wednesday, authorities said.
Bay Area authorities arrest missing Connecticut woman, 2 others in bank fraud case
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from the East Coast on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged bank fraud case, including a woman who was reported missing several months ago.
Vallejo police say woman pushed from vehicle during 16-mile pursuit; driver arrested
Police in Vallejo said they arrested a driver on multiple felony charges following a pursuit over the weekend that covered nearly 16 miles.
Guerneville neighborhood under evacuation warning due to landslide risk
The warning was in effect for Neeley Road and Orchard Avenue, between River Lane and Montesano Avenue, due to landslide and tree fall risk.
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Black Liberation Walking Tour in Oakland honors movement's legacy
The legacy of the Black Panther Party, founded in Oakland in 1966 to protect the Black community while demanding freedom and justice, lives on through an award-winning walking tour.
Heroic U.S. Army "Hello Girls" of World War I to be honored at Colma cemetery
A service honoring the "Hello Girls," women who served as bilingual telephone operators in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I, is set for this weekend at a cemetery in Colma.
Bay Area military veteran chosen for free Super Bowl tickets by USAA
Sponsored by the USAA insurance company, Rich and his wife Alexia, who live in Richmond, will get tickets to the game, a hotel on Union Square, and attend other weekend events.
Volunteers lead efforts to restore habitats at Oakland's Joaquin Miller Park
A pair of volunteers has spearheaded the effort to restore a part of Oakland's Joaquin Miller Park - a city-owned gem in serious need of some love.
Wine Country town planning to build workforce housing at site of former school
Yountville Commons will be located adjacent to City Hall at the site of the old Yountville Elementary School, which closed in 2000 because there weren't enough children in the town to keep it open. It will include about 120 affordable homes inside a large new public park.
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Rallies held in the Bay Area to protest against U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
One of the people at the rally said she believes going to war with Iran could continue to exacerbate socio-economic issues here in the United States.
Waymo execs testify at SF City Hall about vehicles' actions during power outage
At the meeting, Waymo said there are about 70 dispatchers at a call center in the Philippines to assist cars in the company's global fleet that require human intervention. But on the night of Dec 20, they said the system was simply overwhelmed.
Bay Area woman says growing up in Iran solidified her support for U.S. intervention
She said she remembers her family dancing and experiencing a much different life before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
SF residents optimistic that speed cameras will lead to drivers slowing down
San Francisco residents say they've noticed the flashing lights from the cameras, identifying license plates of speeding cars, and hope the citations will lead to drivers slowing down.
Person at Discovery Bay dies after watercraft flips over, sheriff's office says
A person riding on a watercraft at Discovery Bay died on Sunday after it flipped over. The person did not know how to swim and was not wearing a life vest at the time, the sheriff's office said. Two other people on the watercraft were able to swim to safety.
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California trial set for Florida cosmetologist charged in death of Kim Kardashian lookalike
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Santa Clara County resident with measles dined at Burlingame restaurant, health authorities say
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
First cases of deadly avian flu detected among California elephant seals
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Over 1,000 MarinHealth workers to strike over healthcare benefits
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
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California trial set for Florida cosmetologist charged in death of Kim Kardashian lookalike
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
San Jose police release bodycam footage in deadly shootout with crime spree suspect
Police in San Jose released body camera footage of a deadly shootout earlier this year involving a man suspected in a lengthy crime spree that included shootings with law enforcement, along with armed robberies and carjackings.
Texas gunman wore "Property of Allah" hoodie during attack, sources say
The man who opened fire in the deadly shooting also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
Suspect found in 1982 cold case murder of Salinas nightclub owner, deputies say
More than four decades after a Salinas nightclub owner was found dead, authorities said they have solved the case and located a suspect.
Man found guilty in 2012 Sierra LaMar murder case has conviction overturned
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
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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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Yosemite worker fired for hanging trans pride flag on El Capitan files lawsuit
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
Historic Castro Theatre reopens after $40M renovation with Sam Smith residency
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
Pride flag removed from Stonewall National Monument in NYC
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
MacKenzie Scott gives $45 million to LGBTQ nonprofit The Trevor Project
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Multi-million-dollar donation saves San Francisco's Oasis nightclub
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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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.