7-year-old chess savant aims to become world's youngest grandmaster
At just seven years old, Varun Turaga from Pleasanton is preparing to compete in the world chess championship.
At just seven years old, Varun Turaga from Pleasanton is preparing to compete in the world chess championship.
Retired National Park Service ranger turns 104
She was the oldest National Park Service Ranger in the U.S. Now she is turning 104.
She was the oldest National Park Service Ranger in the U.S. Now she is turning 104.
Bay Area P.E. teacher being honored for his kindness and 30 years of helping kids
A beloved Berkeley physical education teacher is set to be honored this week for his more than 30 years of dedication to the community’s kids.
A beloved Berkeley physical education teacher is set to be honored this week for his more than 30 years of dedication to the community’s kids.
Cake lovers unite: Massive Bay Area cake party to return
A popular cake-lovers’ extravaganza is set to return, and it will not only offer a chance for Bay Area cake lovers to converge, but it will be held at a new and much-anticipated waterfront park.
A popular cake-lovers’ extravaganza is set to return, and it will not only offer a chance for Bay Area cake lovers to converge, but it will be held at a new and much-anticipated waterfront park.
This over-the-counter spray could protect you from COVID-19: study
New breakthrough research suggests that a common, over-the-counter nasal spray used to treat allergies may protect against COVID-19 and potentially other respiratory viruses.
New breakthrough research suggests that a common, over-the-counter nasal spray used to treat allergies may protect against COVID-19 and potentially other respiratory viruses.
Oakland woman restoring American Girls to donate to foster kids
A woman in Oakland is aiming to bring joy to foster kids' faces by restoring and donating American Girl dolls.
A woman in Oakland is aiming to bring joy to foster kids' faces by restoring and donating American Girl dolls.
Richmond media students to report from the sidelines at Oakland Roots game
A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.
A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Mountain View teens create fire retardant used in Calistoga
Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire.
Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire.
Worker at SF's Zuni Cafe hailed as hero for helping save customer's life
A busser at SFs renowned Zuni Cafe helped save the life of a customer who suffered from a cardiac arrest.
A busser at SFs renowned Zuni Cafe helped save the life of a customer who suffered from a cardiac arrest.
Blind woman part of record-setting hike up Kilimanjaro
Kristie Colton is blind and she’s joining a group of hikers from around the world to become the largest group of blind hikers to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in the fall.
Kristie Colton is blind and she’s joining a group of hikers from around the world to become the largest group of blind hikers to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in the fall.
Bay Area surfing program supports inner-city youth's mental health
A caravan of surf vans arrived at the Stinson Beach parking lot on a quiet morning in August. The excitement, pouring out of the vans, will soon mesh with the Pacific. This camp brings surfing to a level that soars beyond just riding waves.
A caravan of surf vans arrived at the Stinson Beach parking lot on a quiet morning in August. The excitement, pouring out of the vans, will soon mesh with the Pacific. This camp brings surfing to a level that soars beyond just riding waves.
Senior gardening group in San Francisco sowing seeds, growing food and building bonds
San Francisco's Recreation and Park Department manages 41 gardens and farms. For this senior gardening group, they're building a sense of community.
San Francisco's Recreation and Park Department manages 41 gardens and farms. For this senior gardening group, they're building a sense of community.
Spreading smiles: SF Giants play ball with UCSF pediatric patients
Players with the San Francisco Giants put on their jerseys, but not for a regularly scheduled game Friday. Instead, they went just a few blocks away from the ballpark, to play ball with a very special group of courageous kids.
Players with the San Francisco Giants put on their jerseys, but not for a regularly scheduled game Friday. Instead, they went just a few blocks away from the ballpark, to play ball with a very special group of courageous kids.
Wholesale prices surged in July: BLS
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced this week that wholesale prices in the month of July rose at the fastest pace in three years. We take a look at how this may impact other areas of the economy.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced this week that wholesale prices in the month of July rose at the fastest pace in three years. We take a look at how this may impact other areas of the economy.
Office vacancies down in SF, ‘gold rush’ for commercial real estate
Real estate experts and data collectors claim San Francisco is seeing a revival as office space vacancies are lower than they’ve been in years.
Real estate experts and data collectors claim San Francisco is seeing a revival as office space vacancies are lower than they’ve been in years.
Professional boxing comes to Oakland showcasing NorCal fighters
The Straight Outta Oakland event will showcase 11 Northern California fighters.
The Straight Outta Oakland event will showcase 11 Northern California fighters.
New tariffs now in effect as U.S. economy shows signs of strain
Tinglong Dai, Professor, global supply chains, Johns Hopkins University explains impact of new tariffs.
Tinglong Dai, Professor, global supply chains, Johns Hopkins University explains impact of new tariffs.
Trump's economic power play: fed and jobs data in the crosshairs
President Trump shaking up two key economic posts, firing the nations top jobs data official and eyeing another pick for the federal reserve. Robert Z. Lawrence, professor of international trade and investment, at Harvard Kennedy School, explains what's at stake.
President Trump shaking up two key economic posts, firing the nations top jobs data official and eyeing another pick for the federal reserve. Robert Z. Lawrence, professor of international trade and investment, at Harvard Kennedy School, explains what's at stake.
A day with Stephen Curry in the offseason
Steph Curry talked about life after the game, while acknowledging the game isn't over yet.
Steph Curry talked about life after the game, while acknowledging the game isn't over yet.