Operation Pride mentors inner-city kids through tennis

It’s always go-time for Cheri King. The Berkeley native may be 70, but her passion and energy would say no way!  She has lived a full life.  A teacher, a flight attendant and project manager but her favorite title of all...

Bay Area surgeon discusses living with Tourette syndrome, hopes to inspire others

For Dr. Wilson Tsai, the operating room has always been a special place. He is a board certified thoracic surgeon. Dr. Tsai says "my job primarily is to take out people's cancer. The most type of cancer that I operate on are lung cancers and esophageal cancer and I’ve actually developed the robotic thoracic program over at John Muir..

Homeless help clean up streets in exchange for path to housing

Cleaning up trash is not glamorous, but for a San Jose clean-up crew it’s the most important four hours they’ll spend all week. “There’s just an energy here and there’s an energy every morning we meet, and everyone knows everyone.  And it’s real,” said Downtown Street Member David Lundholm.  

Non-profit provides more than just housing for homeless families

Tucked away in the city of Pleasant Hill sits the Garden Parks Apartments.  To the naked eye they may seem very ordinary, but inside something remarkable is happening.  

Violinist expresses herself with music and food
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California Symphony violinist Jennifer Cho expresses herself with music and food. Claudine Wong reports

Violinist expresses herself with music
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Jennifer Cho, a violinist with the California Symphony, expresses herself with her music.

Oakland's Fire Station 18 gives back at holidays

Oakland firefighters are continuing a decades-old tradition of giving back to the community this holiday season.

Oakland teen surprised with new car as he heads off to college

For most of us, the sight of a car on a tow truck is the last thing you want to see. But on this day, the car wasn't being towed away but delivered. 

Former East Bay gang member launches completely green company, hires ex-felons

Vericool is a local company that is not only completely green, but it was founded by a former East Bay gang member who now hires ex-felons who are getting out of jail. 

Oakland woman's soundtrack makes a comeback

Carrie Cleveland is taken back to the 1970's when she listens to one of her songs, a time when soulful, disco music reigned supreme.

Businessman donates $1M to students, teachers in Paradise

A Southern California businessman heartbroken by the destruction brought by the Camp Fire traveled to Chico on Tuesday with plans to directly hand $1,000 to each student and staff member of Paradise High School. 

Bay Area non-profit sends equipment to troops overseas

When troops serving overseas need to replace a helmet, boots, communication equipment or any number of items, many don't contact the military these days.They send an email Troops Direct in San Ramon.

BAY AREA PEOPLE Transplant Day
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An incredible update to a story about two teachers in Benicia. One has been in need of a kidney for 3 years, and his co-worker who learned a few months ago that he is an exact match to donate.

BAY AREA PEOPLE Hugh Groman's Holiday Entrees
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Chef Hugh Groman dishes up two holiday entrees: A Poached Salmon and a Roasted Filet Mignon of Beef

BAY AREA PEOPLE Hollie Greene's
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Chef Hollie Greene creates a couple delectable side dishes: A Cheesy Gratin & Savory Roasted Brussels Sprouts

BAY AREA PEOPLE Nikki Shaw's Spinach Dip
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Celebrity Chef, Nikki Shaw, creates a delicious and very easy artichoke spinach dip.

BAY AREA PEOPLE Mill Valley Lumber Yard
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We travel to Mill Valley, to a lumber yard that has been there since the 1800's. If you haven't visited in the last 6 months, you might not recognize the place.