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.
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.
Shaq's son graduates from this Northern California university, a week after his dad had his own graduation
It was a pretty monumental week for basketball legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and his family.
It was a pretty monumental week for basketball legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and his family.
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.
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.
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.
Awaiting heart transplant, patient celebrates graduation milestone at Stanford Children’s Hospital
A patient awaiting a heart transplant at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford graduates high school in special ceremony, bringing many to tears.
A patient awaiting a heart transplant at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford graduates high school in special ceremony, bringing many to tears.
Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
What is the hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine expert
Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, Jorge Salinas, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care, expands on what you should know.
Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, Jorge Salinas, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care, expands on what you should know.
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.
A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
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.
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.
U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
4.5 GPA Bay Area high school basketball star is ranked among top in California and Stanford-bound
If you haven’t heard of Stanford-bound Elias Obenyah yet, don’t be surprised if it’s a name you’ll become familiar with in the coming years.
If you haven’t heard of Stanford-bound Elias Obenyah yet, don’t be surprised if it’s a name you’ll become familiar with in the coming years.
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
Oakland salon helped style Alysa Liu's iconic hair for Olympic win
Hairstylists at Pony Studios are getting an influx of requests these days for hair just like Olympian Alysa Liu’s after she got her halos retouched there in January.
Hairstylists at Pony Studios are getting an influx of requests these days for hair just like Olympian Alysa Liu’s after she got her halos retouched there in January.