San Francisco Educational Director Creates Learning Experiences
Director of Professional Development, Education Programs at Common Sense Education expanded her career options and found her ideal job.
Director of Professional Development, Education Programs at Common Sense Education expanded her career options and found her ideal job.
Matt Hollcraft, Executive Director and Chief Information Security Officer, shares his education path to his master's degree.
Meet Sequoia Taylor, a San Francisco-based entrepreneur-in-residence, who says that your field of study at college is less important to your career than being happy and working hard in your chosen field.
"I can say with complete certainty that every day I put something from my MBA to work in my day-to-day business. The financial return that I have seen is incredible both for me, but also within my company," says Nic Stover.
Federal authorities are investigating allegations that a UC Berkeley custodial contractor underpaid workers who cleaned up after football games and other sporting events at the university.
Mia Monahan has cerebral palsy and has decided to use her personal experience and education to teach others with intellectual disabilities.
San Francisco pediatric nurse details how her education and background as a nurse practitioner have helped to make her career so successful.
The co-founder of drchrono, a fast-growing concept medical platform, discusses how degrees in both psychology and computer science are connected to his current role. Meet Daniel Kivatinos, a Silicon Valley success story.
My education prepared me for this role by learning about mental health and theories behind why people do what they do.
Helen Marlo, Ph.D has multiple careers and finds that touching others emotionally and being touched emotionally is extremely gratifying and rewarding.
"When people ask you if you want to be in education, do not think the only role is to be a teacher. I admire teachers and always say, I never had that courage."
Brian Witlin, entrepreneur and COO of Yummly, gives excellent advice for those wishing to start and be successful with a business.
Ed Rovera, Nursing Pedagogy and Simulation Educator shares the positive aspects of an exciting career in simulation education.
Paul Henderson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety in the Mayor's Office of San Francisco is passionate and committed to his role in public service.
August hiring isn't getting anyone excited, but it still could result in a fed rate hike
Dr. Neil Kobrin is President of the Academy of Mindful Psychology and is also in private practice, he fully credits his education for his successful career.
I was there because it has an unbelievably active and tightly bonded alumni community, and because they tend to have high industry placement.
Nav Athwal, CEO and Founder of RealtyShares continues to grow his company with plans to double over the next 6 months.
Those in the best position to take advantage of the business boom are those with the education to follow their dreams.
"Thus far, the biggest reward (besides having that diploma in hand) was being immediately offered a management level position from an established hospital in Southern California, prior to even graduating," says Madeline Gonyea.
If you are currently teaching, understand that if your master's is a step to an administrative role, your student-classroom contact time will be compromised.
In the Bay Area, San Mateo County had the lowest percent of unemployed residents in July.
"The completion of this degree has reminded me of the fact that we can accomplish great things through hard work and persistence," said Morgan Chappell.
"I pursued a master's degree to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, and open up opportunities that might otherwise be closed. I went to Stanford not only because it was a great school but because of the program focus on entrepreneurship," said David Haase.
"I'm pursuing an M.B.A. for three reasons: the credential, the academics and the people. A senior leader at Google told me that she had gotten her first executive role because of her M.B.A..
Amid the churn of her printer and chime of her phone, it's been a chaotic couple of days for Kamala Harris supporter Harini Krishnan.
When is warm too warm for Lake Tahoe?
Police arrested a suspect in a double shooting earlier this month that killed Oakland rapper Tan DaGod and injured a second victim.
A small group of about 25 activists gathered in the plaza outside of the County of Alameda Administration Building on Tuesday morning with hand-drawn signs, boxes of sandwiches and plans to persuade the county's Board of Supervisors to pass just cause protections for tenants of single-family homes.
The hydrothermal explosion took place near Biscuit Basin's Sapphire Pool on Tuesday morning, erupting boiling water and steam into the air, officials said.
Amid the churn of her printer and chime of her phone, it's been a chaotic couple of days for Kamala Harris supporter Harini Krishnan.
When is warm too warm for Lake Tahoe?
Police arrested a suspect in a double shooting earlier this month that killed Oakland rapper Tan DaGod and injured a second victim.
A small group of about 25 activists gathered in the plaza outside of the County of Alameda Administration Building on Tuesday morning with hand-drawn signs, boxes of sandwiches and plans to persuade the county's Board of Supervisors to pass just cause protections for tenants of single-family homes.
The hydrothermal explosion took place near Biscuit Basin's Sapphire Pool on Tuesday morning, erupting boiling water and steam into the air, officials said.
Amid the churn of her printer and chime of her phone, it's been a chaotic couple of days for Kamala Harris supporter Harini Krishnan.
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a woman for a 2021 incident where she attacked a shopkeeper with pepper spray after violating COVID-19 mask rules in place at the time, prosecutors said.
A towing company in San Francisco has been banned from receiving city contracts for the next five years after illegally towing vehicles, officials said Tuesday.
Several Filipino organizations from the Bay Area rallied Monday outside of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco to condemn Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. after he delivered the annual state address in his country.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
Police arrested a suspect in a double shooting earlier this month that killed Oakland rapper Tan DaGod and injured a second victim.
A small group of about 25 activists gathered in the plaza outside of the County of Alameda Administration Building on Tuesday morning with hand-drawn signs, boxes of sandwiches and plans to persuade the county's Board of Supervisors to pass just cause protections for tenants of single-family homes.
A vehicle engine caused a family's house to burn Monday afternoon in San Rafael, according to fire officials.
Fremont police arrested a Hayward resident for allegedly fatally shooting his partner, the department announced Tuesday.
Police arrested five juveniles accused of robbing a Pinole liquor store over the weekend.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields.
Cloverdale police announced an arrest Monday in the 1982 rape and killing of a 13-year-old girl.
A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death Sunday night on Santa Rosa's Prince Memorial Greenway, according to police.
A school in the North Bay has become the only one in the country that has received international recognition for its chess program and how its teaching the game to a new generation.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
The San Francisco 49ers have no intention of granting star receiver Brandon Aiyuk his trade request and remain committed to getting a long-term extension done with one of their most important offensive players.
Hogan Harris and three relievers combined on an eight-hit shutout, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-0.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 16, vs. the Boise Hawks.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Police arrested a suspect in a double shooting earlier this month that killed Oakland rapper Tan DaGod and injured a second victim.
Cloverdale police announced an arrest Monday in the 1982 rape and killing of a 13-year-old girl.
A jury in San Francisco has convicted a woman for a 2021 incident where she attacked a shopkeeper with pepper spray after violating COVID-19 mask rules in place at the time, prosecutors said.
Fremont police arrested a Hayward resident for allegedly fatally shooting his partner, the department announced Tuesday.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Tesla's second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company's global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Long lines of passengers were feeling the impact of a worldwide computer outage that grounded several airlines for a time on a frustrating Friday at SFO.
A massive Microsoft Windows failure that crashed computers around the world early Friday morning has caused flight cancellations and delays and impeded court and government functions throughout the Bay Area.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
Amid the churn of her printer and chime of her phone, it's been a chaotic couple of days for Kamala Harris supporter Harini Krishnan.
A small group of about 25 activists gathered in the plaza outside of the County of Alameda Administration Building on Tuesday morning with hand-drawn signs, boxes of sandwiches and plans to persuade the county's Board of Supervisors to pass just cause protections for tenants of single-family homes.
Many of the falsehoods have followed Kamala Harris for years and focus on her citizenship status, racial identity and political achievements.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Popular Los Angeles-based Latin funk/hip-hop outfit Ozomatli comes to the Bay Area to headline the Latin Rock at the Dock Festival happening at Mare Island in Vallejo Saturday.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Beloved SF raconteur and guitarist Chuck Prophet and his band play a special outdoor show at Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond this Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
So called "zombie debt" has become a concern for some homeowners. Mortgages they thought were paid off long ago – are coming back to haunt them – putting some at risk of ending up on the street. Ash-har Quraishi reports. 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
Vice President Kamala Harris held her first campaign rally as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, laying out the party's plan with 105 days before Election Day. Anne Makovec reports. 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
Expect continued hot conditions inland on Wednesday, while the coast stays cool. A cooling trend is expected to take hold throughout the Bay Area later this week. 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
Shelby Reilly reports on Lake Tahoe's historic surface temperature levels, and what it means for the lake's ecosystem as a whole. (7/23/2024)
Kris Van Cleave reports on the thousands of flight cancellations with Delta Airlines across the country, following last week's global service outage. (7/23/2024)
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
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.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
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.
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?
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
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.