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Experience Neverland in the "Peter Pan" musical coming to San Jose

Award-winning musical “Peter Pan” is being performed in San Jose at San Jose’s Center for Performing Arts until Sunday. Star of the show Shefali Deshpande who plays Mrs. Darling joins the Morning Edition on details of the Neverland experience. (06-25-2024) 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

Jun 25
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Celebrating a legend on the Broadway stage in “The Cher Show”

“The Cher Show” premiers tonight at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco and actress Morgan Scott discusses playing the icon in modern times. (06-19-2024) 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

Jun 19
04:18

How to watch the 2024 Tony Awards on demand today

Broadway's big night at the Tony Awards was star packed. See Angelina Jolie, Daniel Radcliffe on demand today.

Jun 17

African American culture explored through jazz and gospel music

April Wright produces and performs in a 90-minute show, "Chickens, Chitlins, and Caviar," which features jazz, blues, and gospel music. Catch the performance on Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. (06-07-2024) 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

Jun 7
04:31

Bay Area’s ‘Theatre Week’ offers spectacular savings on plays, musicals, and more!

Gianna Franco interviews Kyle Sircus, Senior Marketing Manager for TodayTix Group to spotlight the people on stage and the amazing deals you can use by going to www.todaytixgroup.com. (05-08-2024) 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

May 8
04:35

Broadway's "Funny Girl" brings comedy heaven to Orpheum Theatre

Izaiah Montaque Harris who plays Eddie Ryan in "Funny Girl" joins us before opening night to discuss preparations and his life in tap dancing. Watch the comedy-infused performances now through May 26th, 2024 at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre.

May 2
04:31

2024 Tony Award nominations announced

See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.

Apr 30

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died.

Mar 29

Chita Rivera attends a special breakfast in honor of the new musical "The Visit" on March 13, 2015, in New York City.

Chita Rivera, "West Side Story" star and Latina trailblazer, dies at 91

Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.

Jan 31

"The Wiz" opens at the Golden Gate Theatre

Anne Makovec and Reed Cowan talk to "The Wiz" co-producer and actress Deborah Cox about the musical's San Francisco run before returning to Broadway.

Jan 19
04:48

Cast of Broadway's "To Kill a Mockingbird" live interview

As a staple of education literature, academy award winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is bringing his Broadway adaptation of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" to San Francisco. The stars of the show, Yaegel Welch and Melanie Moore, joins morning anchor Gianna Franco to talk about the impact of the story, not only towards them but to the audience and real world as well.

Dec 12, 2023
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South Bay arts institution gives children onstage opportunities

Children's Musical Theater San Jose kicks off their 56th season this fall with kids of all ages starring in a variety of shows beginning in November.

Sep 8, 2023

Tom Jones, creator of longest running musical 'The Fantasticks,' dead at 95

Tom Jones, the lyricist, director and writer of "The Fantasticks," the longest-running musical in history, has died. He was 95.

Aug 13, 2023

Neil Diamond on "A Beautiful Noise," Parkinson's, and being thankful

The life of the singer-songwriter has been dramatized, "warts and all," in a new Broadway musical. Now 82, he talks about his Parkinson's diagnosis, being in denial, and the calm that - finally - has moved into "the hurricane of my life."

Apr 2, 2023

San Francisco Police Arrest Suspect After Stabbing Near Chinatown

Police in San Francisco have taken a suspect into custody after a stabbing in the area of Broadway and Powell, according to authorities.

Jul 10, 2021

Oakland Officials Decry Violent George Floyd Protest, Promise Beefed-up Response

City leaders on Saturday condemned violent protests overnight that left downtown Oakland in tatters, with more than 70 businesses vandalized, looted or both.

May 30, 2020

Oakland George Floyd Protest: At Least 18 Arrested, 6 Officers Injured; Walgreens, CVS Looted During Violent Rampage

Hours of violence that followed a peaceful demonstration demanding justice for George Floyd has left at least 18 people in custody early Saturday, six Oakland police officers recovering from their injuries and a downtown Walgreen and CVS pharmacy in shambles after they were looted.

May 30, 2020

Oakland George Floyd Protest Turns Angry As Marchers Block Freeway, Start Looting

After marching peacefully through the streets of Oakland earlier Friday evening, a protest turned disruptive and destructive as activists took their demonstration against the in-custody police death of George Floyd onto the I-880 freeway before lighting fires and looting downtown.

May 29, 2020

Broadway Actor, Director, 'Annie' Lyricist Martin Charnin Dies at 84

Martin Charnin, who made his Broadway debut playing a Jet in the original "West Side Story" and went on to become a Broadway director and lyricist who won a Tony Award for the score of "Annie," has died.

Jul 7, 2019

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Go Behind-The-Scenes, Onstage, Backstage With The Stars Of 'Hamilton'

After months of mystery, SHN Orpheum Theatre opened its doors and invited KPIX 5 anchor and #1 Hamilton Fan Michelle Griego for a tour onstage and backstage, and a look inside 'The Room Where It Happens,' literally.

May 15, 2019

Brake-Slamming BART Turn In Oakland Is The Result Of An Old Political Favor

The tight, brake-slamming BART turn beneath the streets of downtown Oakland is the result of a 1960s political favor that changed BART's original design.

May 7, 2019

72nd Annual Tony Awards: The Complete List Of Nominees

It's time to find out which plays, musicals, casts, and crew members are nominated for a coveted brass medallion statue at the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, which will be hosted by Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban.

Jun 5, 2018

'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Garners 10 Tony Award Nominations

In the final scene of the last "Harry Potter" movie, Harry, Ron, and Hermione send their children off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – and that's where the new Broadway play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" picks up.

Jun 5, 2018

Broadway Brawls Erupt In San Francisco's North Beach

Business owners along Broadway street in San Francisco's North Beach are once again upset after surveillance video captured a series of fights and people running for cover from gunshots.

Mar 26, 2018

Cher Musical Is Headed to Broadway

"We have been discussing this musical for 10 years," Cher said in a statement. "It's exciting and scary."

Sep 28, 2017

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Elderly woman dies after being pushed into BART train in San Francisco; suspect arrested

A suspect was arrested Monday night when an elderly woman suffered critical injuries after he pushed her into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco, the transit agency said.

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SF DA: 78-year-old driver in deadly West Portal crash to face 4 felony charges

SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.

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Grand jury skeptical of OPD's capacity for new license plate readers

When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that the California Highway Patrol would install almost 300 new license plate readers in Oakland, it was the end of a roundabout process to fund, approve and implement the cameras. But the effect was the same: Oakland would expand its number of license plate readers nearly ten-fold.

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About half of Americans believe anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination.

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1 killed, another injured in East Oakland shooting

One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.

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Elderly woman dies after being pushed into BART train in San Francisco; suspect arrested

A suspect was arrested Monday night when an elderly woman suffered critical injuries after he pushed her into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco, the transit agency said.

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SF DA: 78-year-old driver in deadly West Portal crash to face 4 felony charges

SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.

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Grand jury skeptical of OPD's capacity for new license plate readers

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Pew study: U.S. divided on whether the American Dream is still possible

About half of Americans believe anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination.

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1 killed, another injured in East Oakland shooting

One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.

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Elderly woman dies after being pushed into BART train in San Francisco; suspect arrested

A suspect was arrested Monday night when an elderly woman suffered critical injuries after he pushed her into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco, the transit agency said.

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SF DA: 78-year-old driver in deadly West Portal crash to face 4 felony charges

SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.

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5-month-old baby stops breathing, dies at Stanford campus apartment

A baby was pronounced dead Monday afternoon after officials attempted to resuscitate the child that morning on the Stanford University campus.

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Crews contain grass fire burning on San Bruno Mountain

Firefighters have contained a grass fire on San Bruno Mountain that started burning Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

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San Francisco Bay's only private island hits the real estate market

Purportedly won in a bet, the Bay Area's only private island a short distance from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is up for sale with an asking price of $25 million.

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Grand jury skeptical of OPD's capacity for new license plate readers

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1 killed, another injured in East Oakland shooting

One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.

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Contra Costa County to see highest tax assessment roll ever in 2024-'25

Contra Costa County will see its highest tax assessment roll in its history in 2024-25, the county said Monday.

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Alameda County Fire officials warn of July 4th holiday heatwave fireworks risk

The Alameda County Fire Department on Monday demonstrated just how fast fireworks can spark grass fires, warning East Bay residents of the dangers presented by the coming holiday heatwave.

Jul 1

2 dead in separate homicides in Oakland over the weekend

Oakland police are investigating two homicides from Saturday evening and early Monday morning.

Jul 1

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South Bay residents, fire crews bracing for high temperatures

The heat is on in the South Bay with temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees, and people are finding creative ways to beat the heat.

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Copa America bringing the excitement for Bay Area soccer fans

The oldest continental soccer tournament, Copa America, has brought waves of excitement to the Bay Area.

Jul 1

Propane truck fire on southbound Hwy 101 closes lanes for hours

The California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire responded to the scene of a propane truck fire on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon near Morgan Hill that closed lanes of the freeway for hours, according to authorities.

Jul 1

San Jose police confirm 4 more arrests in violent sideshow that injured officer

Police in San Jose on Monday confirmed four additional arrests in connection with violent sideshow activity near Santana Row last month that injured two people including a responding officer, according to authorities.

Jul 1

Santa Clara County fire crews remind residents fireworks illegal in the county

Santa Clara County fire crews are reminding residents that fireworks, even Safe and Sane ones, are illegal in the county.

Jun 30

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Crews working to contain Toll Fire in Napa County; evacuation warnings remain

Cal Fire crews responded to a wind-driven fire in Napa County on Tuesday that was near the community of Calistoga.

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Marin County residents on high alert as red flag warning issued

A red flag warning in Marin County has residents in the region on high alert.

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Driver killed in two-vehicle collision near Petaluma

A motorist died following a two-vehicle collision early Thursday morning near Petaluma, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Jun 28

Unregistered Ukiah sex offender accused of attempted carjacking

Authorities in Ukiah are holding a man on $1 million bail who had failed to register as a sex offender and allegedly tried to attack a woman, police said Wednesday.

Jun 28

Woman sought in Santa Rosa stabbing attack; reward offered

Police in Santa Rosa are searching for a woman suspected in a Thursday morning stabbing.

Jun 27

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Copa America bringing the excitement for Bay Area soccer fans

The oldest continental soccer tournament, Copa America, has brought waves of excitement to the Bay Area.

Jul 1

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson

Warriors great Klay Thompson moves to the Dallas Mavericks for 3-year, $50M deal

Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.

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Win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers vs. N. Colorado Owlz on Aug. 2

Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 2, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz.

Jul 1

Giants hit 10 doubles in 10-4 win over Dodgers

Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.

Jun 30

Pfaadt pitches 6 effective innings as the Diamondbacks beat the A's

Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.

Jun 30

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Elderly woman dies after being pushed into BART train in San Francisco; suspect arrested

A suspect was arrested Monday night when an elderly woman suffered critical injuries after he pushed her into an oncoming BART train in San Francisco, the transit agency said.

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SF DA: 78-year-old driver in deadly West Portal crash to face 4 felony charges

SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Tuesday announced the 78-year-old driver in the deadly West Portal crash that killed an entire family will face four charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.

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Grand jury skeptical of OPD's capacity for new license plate readers

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1 killed, another injured in East Oakland shooting

One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.

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2 dead in separate homicides in Oakland over the weekend

Oakland police are investigating two homicides from Saturday evening and early Monday morning.

Jul 1

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Power demands of AI computing could put power grid under major strain

Some critics believe the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is going to pose a major energy problem for the future.

Jun 26

Neurotech company looks to virtual reality and AI to help provide hospice care

National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.

Jun 27

Waymo expands robotaxi service to all in San Francisco

Robotaxi service Waymo on Tuesday announced its autonomous vehicles would be available for rides to anyone in San Francisco who downloads the company's app.

Jun 25

General Motors taps former Xbox engineer as new CEO for Cruise

General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension of its California license.

Jun 25

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Air quality regulators order Tesla to correct violations at Fremont factory

Tesla has been ordered to correct ongoing air quality violations at its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Fremont, regulators said Tuesday.

Jun 25

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FDA approves new Alzheimer's treatment from Eli Lilly

FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.

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White House proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.

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COVID trend reaches "high" levels across western U.S.

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Jun 29

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Former President Donald Trump attends his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 29, 2024, in New York City.

Trump sentencing delayed as judge weighs Supreme Court immunity ruling

Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."

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President Biden delivers remarks during the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York for falsehoods about 2020 election

A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.

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White House proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

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Advocates urge mpox vaccines with cases on the rise

Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.

Jul 1

Pride Parade draws thousands to downtown San Francisco

Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.

Jun 30

Watch: SF Pride Parade special, "Hope Love Pride — A Celebration"

The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.

Jun 30

Pride Weekend Celebrations at S.F. Civic Center Plaza

Pride celebrations fill San Francisco Civic Center Plaza

San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city

Jun 29

After shaky debate, Biden goes on campaign trail

Amid calls to bow out, a defiant President Biden is digging in, holding campaign events and fundraisers this weekend in New York and New Jersey. Taurean Small reports.

Jun 29
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Where to find SF Bay Area July 4th parades, festivals and fireworks shows

July 4th festivities will be held across the Bay Area this week through the actual holiday on Thursday with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.

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Acclaimed all-female Black Sabbath tribute band plays the Rickshaw Stop

Los Angeles-based all-female Sabbath cover act Black Sabbitch brings their uncanny recreation of the British heavy metal pioneers to the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco this Saturday.

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Watch: SF Pride Parade special, "Hope Love Pride — A Celebration"

The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.

Jun 30

Unhinged surf band Daikaiju brings fiery show to the Ivy Room in Albany

A band whose literally incendiary live show has earned them a reputation as a can't miss act, masked instrumental surf outfit Daikaiju returns to the Bay Area Thursday for an afternoon Fourth of July show at the Ivy Room.

Jul 1

SF's Pride Parade and Celebration are this weekend. Here's what to know

Pride month activities in San Francisco culminate this weekend with the SF Pride Parade and Celebration taking over Market Street and Civic Center Plaza.

Jun 30

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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.

Nov 28, 2023

VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels

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Oct 13, 2023

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.

Mar 8, 2023

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.

Aug 18, 2023

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May 24, 2023

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Researcher spent over 600 days on Farallons to study sea bird colonies

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Woman, 74, dies after being pushed in front of BART train

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Companies offer drone light shows as safe alternative to fireworks

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Toll Fire triggers evacuations in Napa County

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San Francisco authorities announce felony charges in deadly West Portal crash

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Santa Rosa filmmaker shares inside look at life with epilepsy

More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.

Jun 26

San Pablo nonprofit that helps low-income pet owners in need of new home

A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.

Jun 19

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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.

Jun 12

Marin County woman helps young adults who age out of foster care by decorating homes

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May 29

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.

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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.

Jun 28

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?

Apr 5

Students Rising Above scholar Elmer Sosa

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.

Jan 12

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.

Dec 1, 2023

San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots

Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.

Nov 3, 2023

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