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.
'Senior Swingers' rule on Cupertino bowling league where the oldest player is 96
It’s Wednesday morning at Cupertino’s Homested Bowl and the athletes are rolling in. Their battle cry?
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.
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.
Google engineer partners with Girl Scouts on robot-making STEM program
Inside a Silicon Valley lab, the whirring of wheels and tiny electronic motors fills the room.
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.
