Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot

It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.

Injured SFPD officer released from hospital after line-of-duty shooting

San Francisco Police Officer Brittany Taylor was discharged from San Francisco General Hospital on Thursday afternoon after suffering life-threatening injuries in a shooting less than three weeks ago.

Missing dog rescued from 20-foot hole in Marin County

A dog that had been missing for three days was rescued after becoming trapped in a deep hole at a construction site in Marin County.

Free program, free meals: Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad launches summer science program for kids in his hometown

Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.

Formerly incarcerated, homeless, at 43, UC Berkeley senior graduates with top honor

He was formerly incarcerated and homeless, and at 43, Charles Long Jr. marked a proud, major milestone in his life, graduating from UC Berkeley with the highest honor awarded to a graduating senior at the university.

East Bay woman helps foster youth attend prom through nonprofit project

For many teenagers, prom is a milestone memory. But for students in foster care or facing financial hardship, the cost of dresses, suits, tickets and other essentials can make that night feel out of reach.

Over 200 San Francisco students awarded $15K college scholarships

A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.

SF coin scavenger hunt returns with $50K of hidden treasure

Witter Coin is upping the ante for its annual scavenger hunt across San Francisco, doubling the total value of hidden treasures from $25,000 to $50,000. Now in its third year, the event aims to grow interest in coin collecting while highlighting the history of coin making in the city.

Oakland Ice Center mural honors Olympic skaters Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi

A new mural featuring Olympic figure skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi was recently completed at the Oakland Ice Center, the training grounds for both athletes.

Health expert explains link between women's hormones, stress - and what to do about it

In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, health experts are drawing attention to the internal physiological shifts that contribute to rising stress levels in women, specifically menopause and perimenopause.

Oakland woman, a 'Rosie the Riveter,' turns 105

She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.

'Bay Area Galventures' helps women find community while hiking

At Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, the sound of rustling leaves and birds clears the mind for Monica Carcamo-Binetti.

Neighbors complete work on blooming underpass garden in Oakland

The Temescal neighborhood in Oakland is touting a new garden after months of fundraising and dozens of volunteers took matters into their own hands to beautify their community.