Neighbors turn neglected overpass into community garden in Oakland

Where many see a dumping spot and graffiti, Sidewalk Trees and Gardens sees a blank canvas at the corner of 54th Street and Shattuck Avenue near Temescal.

San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom

Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.

New Stanford grad Ahmed Muhammad remains committed to his Oakland community

Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.

The workforce: lowest and highest paying majors
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Michael Itzkowitz, Founder and President of HEA Group, breaks down the early and midcareer median wages for college graduates by major. HEA Group, is a consulting company focused on college value that conducts research on how quickly students are able to recoup their educational costs.

New COVID variant symptoms: 'Razor blade throat' and what you need to know

Also known as "Nimbus," the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 is characterized by its extremely painful sore throat, described as "razor blade throat."

Oakland basketball program teaches youth skills and strength on and off the court
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Basketball practice at Elevated Legacy in Oakland is about more than just making the shot. It's about seeing the court. Time here means working on their game, but it's also about figuring out who these teens are and who they want to be.

Oakland high school basketball star credits his grandfather ahead of graduation and collegiate journey

When 17-year-old ArDarius Grayson walks across the stage at Oakland’s Paramount Theater to receive his high school diploma, he will close the end of this period in his life, leaving a lasting and positive mark on his Bulldog community and his city. The student athlete credits his grandfather for instilling in him the importance of an education.

US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report

The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.

FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know

Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.

Tahoe cub gets stuck in a soccer net as protective mother bear guards her young

State wildlife officials had to carefully maneuver around a black bear sow that was not about to leave her distressed cub on a field in the Kings Beach Recreation Area in North Lake Tahoe.

How students can get free Krispy Kreme and other freebies for good report cards

School's almost out for summer! Your child's good grades could earn them free Krispy Kreme donuts and other freebies, as businesses celebrate students and their achievements in the classroom.

Oakland triplets graduate together, pursue same career at same company
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As graduation season sweeps across the Bay Area, one Oakland family is celebrating a remarkable achievement. Three sisters are graduating from the same university, with the same major, and are beginning their careers at the same company. The triplets, Ke?ale, Maile, and Makana Young are all graduating summa cum laude from San Diego State University with degrees in Integrated Marketing and Communications.

Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada

A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive."