Richmond’s rising changemaker: Elena Velazquez honored
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Richmond’s rising changemaker: Elena Velazquez honored

Contra Costa County recognizes Richmond native, Elena Velazquez, for her community efforts with the Youth Humanitarian Award.

Contra Costa County recognizes Richmond native, Elena Velazquez, for her community efforts with the Youth Humanitarian Award.

Ashley Farquharson olympic luger
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Ashley Farquharson olympic luger

Ashley Farquharson, team USA luge athlete, talks Winter Olympics. At just 26, Farquharson is already a veteran of the Olympic stage. She's a decorated luge athlete who has competed internationally for more than a decade.

Ashley Farquharson, team USA luge athlete, talks Winter Olympics. At just 26, Farquharson is already a veteran of the Olympic stage. She's a decorated luge athlete who has competed internationally for more than a decade.

Artificial intelligence use linked to higher rates of depressive symptoms, study finds
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Artificial intelligence use linked to higher rates of depressive symptoms, study finds

People who use artificial intelligence more frequently may be more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a new study published this week by the Journal of the American Medical Association.

People who use artificial intelligence more frequently may be more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a new study published this week by the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Musician & Vallejo native LaRussell to play Super Bowl Tailgate Concert
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Musician & Vallejo native LaRussell to play Super Bowl Tailgate Concert

The NFL announced this morning that LaRussell will perform at Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium, along with Teddy Swims at the pre-game Tailgate Concert.

The NFL announced this morning that LaRussell will perform at Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium, along with Teddy Swims at the pre-game Tailgate Concert.

IRS filing season: what's new in tax law
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IRS filing season: what's new in tax law

Kelly Batson, chief community impact officer, at United Way Bay Area, explains IRS filing season, and how new tax law provisions could benefit taxpayers.

Kelly Batson, chief community impact officer, at United Way Bay Area, explains IRS filing season, and how new tax law provisions could benefit taxpayers.

ICE tactics questioned by judge
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ICE tactics questioned by judge

Andrew Selee, president of the Migration Policy Institute, explains DHS leadership shakeup. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, set to leave Minnesota, and border czar, Tom Homan stepping in, after deadly shooting involving federal agents.

Andrew Selee, president of the Migration Policy Institute, explains DHS leadership shakeup. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, set to leave Minnesota, and border czar, Tom Homan stepping in, after deadly shooting involving federal agents.

Zoo reintroducing San Francisco Garter Snake to wild
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Zoo reintroducing San Francisco Garter Snake to wild

Dr. Rochelle Stiles from the San Francisco Zoo discusses the efforts to reintroduce an endangered native species to its original habitat in the Bay Area.

Dr. Rochelle Stiles from the San Francisco Zoo discusses the efforts to reintroduce an endangered native species to its original habitat in the Bay Area.

Mental health impact of shooting videos on social media
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Mental health impact of shooting videos on social media

Harvard Medical School clinical psychologist Jacqueline Sperling discusses the impact of seeing video of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, and how it affects users' mental health.

Harvard Medical School clinical psychologist Jacqueline Sperling discusses the impact of seeing video of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, and how it affects users' mental health.

Famous voices, real fear: celebrities react to ICE tactics
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Famous voices, real fear: celebrities react to ICE tactics

Tomás Mier, a music journalist, gives insight on how artists are using their platforms to defend immigrant communities.

Tomás Mier, a music journalist, gives insight on how artists are using their platforms to defend immigrant communities.

Faith leaders organizing to protect immigrant families
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Faith leaders organizing to protect immigrant families

Pastor Todd Benson, executive director of Faith in Action East Bay, talks local response to ICE-involved shootings, and expanded federal operations.

Pastor Todd Benson, executive director of Faith in Action East Bay, talks local response to ICE-involved shootings, and expanded federal operations.

Doctor finds new way to treat patients with PTSD
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Doctor finds new way to treat patients with PTSD

According to the Veterans Affairs office, 6% of the population nationwide will have PTSD at some point in their lies. While doctors traditionally treat PTSD with pills and therapy, one doctor is trying a new tactic: video puzzle games.

According to the Veterans Affairs office, 6% of the population nationwide will have PTSD at some point in their lies. While doctors traditionally treat PTSD with pills and therapy, one doctor is trying a new tactic: video puzzle games.

Nearly one million vehicles have open recall on car seat safety, CARFAX report finds
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Nearly one million vehicles have open recall on car seat safety, CARFAX report finds

Close to one million vehicles on roads nationwide have an open safety recall, and most drivers have no idea. The problem involves the child car seat anchor, which is a critical safety feature that's meant to protect children.

Close to one million vehicles on roads nationwide have an open safety recall, and most drivers have no idea. The problem involves the child car seat anchor, which is a critical safety feature that's meant to protect children.

Senate Democrats’ Opposition to Homeland Security Funding After Minneapolis Shooting Raises Shutdown Risk
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Senate Democrats’ Opposition to Homeland Security Funding After Minneapolis Shooting Raises Shutdown Risk

UC Santa Cruz Political History lecturer, Nolan Higdon discusses how the recent deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents has intensified political tensions in Washington and jeopardized a bipartisan government spending deal. Key Senate Democrats have pledged to oppose a funding bill needed this week to avert a partial government shutdown if it includes roughly $65 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

UC Santa Cruz Political History lecturer, Nolan Higdon discusses how the recent deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents has intensified political tensions in Washington and jeopardized a bipartisan government spending deal. Key Senate Democrats have pledged to oppose a funding bill needed this week to avert a partial government shutdown if it includes roughly $65 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Harvard study: Mixing up workouts could cut risk of early death by nearly 20%
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Harvard study: Mixing up workouts could cut risk of early death by nearly 20%

A recent Harvard study finds that while staying physically fit is strongly linked to a longer, healthier life, repeating the same workout routine day after day may limit those benefits. Researchers say adding variety to exercise — such as mixing different types of workouts or intensities — can significantly improve health outcomes and may reduce the risk of premature death by 19%.

A recent Harvard study finds that while staying physically fit is strongly linked to a longer, healthier life, repeating the same workout routine day after day may limit those benefits. Researchers say adding variety to exercise — such as mixing different types of workouts or intensities — can significantly improve health outcomes and may reduce the risk of premature death by 19%.

Vallejo's Avery Rose Haro: artist, interviewer, and rising star
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Vallejo's Avery Rose Haro: artist, interviewer, and rising star

Avery Rose Haro, grew up immersed in the Bay Area independent music scene, and those who found fame in Vallejo, like LaRussell, are extending a hand. Ave is not only an artist, she's also a reporter. Hear what she asked Gasia Mikaelian.

Avery Rose Haro, grew up immersed in the Bay Area independent music scene, and those who found fame in Vallejo, like LaRussell, are extending a hand. Ave is not only an artist, she's also a reporter. Hear what she asked Gasia Mikaelian.