Voices For Change: UCSF EMBRACE program aims to focus on Black Maternal Health
From Season 4, episode 3: during this Black Maternal Health week, we speak to a doctor leading the charge in improving Black maternal health disparities.
From Season 4, episode 3: during this Black Maternal Health week, we speak to a doctor leading the charge in improving Black maternal health disparities.
Voices For Change: Bay Area author stands up to publisher, after request to remove "racism" from book
From Season 4, episode 3: Oakland author Maggie Tokuda-Hall shares her story of turning down an offer from "Scholastic," after the publishing giant asked her to edit out the word "racism" from her author's note.
From Season 4, episode 3: Oakland author Maggie Tokuda-Hall shares her story of turning down an offer from "Scholastic," after the publishing giant asked her to edit out the word "racism" from her author's note.
Voices For Change: April 30, 2023
In this episode of ?Voices for Change,? we?ll discuss efforts to cut disparities in Black Maternal Health as well as efforts to protect the Earth from climate change in celebration of Earth Day. We?ll also speak to an Oakland author who is standing up for what she believes in, after being asked to take the word ?racist? out of her book.
In this episode of ?Voices for Change,? we?ll discuss efforts to cut disparities in Black Maternal Health as well as efforts to protect the Earth from climate change in celebration of Earth Day. We?ll also speak to an Oakland author who is standing up for what she believes in, after being asked to take the word ?racist? out of her book.
Family alleges E. coli from Los Gatos care facility killed their father
A South Bay family says tainted food at a care facility killed their beloved patriarch, just days into a weeks-long stay at a nursing home. A lawsuit has been filed with hopes of getting justice.
A South Bay family says tainted food at a care facility killed their beloved patriarch, just days into a weeks-long stay at a nursing home. A lawsuit has been filed with hopes of getting justice.
San Jose mayor touts program that leads unhoused to work, training and housing
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan touted a year-old program to help get unhoused residents jobs, housing.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan touted a year-old program to help get unhoused residents jobs, housing.
Prison sex abuse must be rooted out, Justice official tells wardens
Sexual abuse in the nation’s federal prisons must be rooted out, the Justice Department’s second-highest-ranking leader told prison wardens gathered for their first nationwide training since revelations that a toxic, permissive culture at a California prison allowed abuse to run rampant.
Sexual abuse in the nation’s federal prisons must be rooted out, the Justice Department’s second-highest-ranking leader told prison wardens gathered for their first nationwide training since revelations that a toxic, permissive culture at a California prison allowed abuse to run rampant.
Photographer captures rare, spectacular Northern Lights show in Bay Area
A major geomagnetic storm last week led to rare and spectacular viewings of Northern Lights in California, and a Bay Area photographer was among the lucky sky-gazers who managed to capture the extraordinary event.
A major geomagnetic storm last week led to rare and spectacular viewings of Northern Lights in California, and a Bay Area photographer was among the lucky sky-gazers who managed to capture the extraordinary event.
Portion of Highway 84 closed in both directions
Highway 84 near Little Valley Road, located between Sunol and Livermore, is closed in both directions due to a traffic collision.
Highway 84 near Little Valley Road, located between Sunol and Livermore, is closed in both directions due to a traffic collision.
1 killed, another injured in shooting at Oakland apartment complex
A double shooting at a West Oakland apartment complex on Monday left one person dead and sent another to the hospital.
A double shooting at a West Oakland apartment complex on Monday left one person dead and sent another to the hospital.
Man convicted in San Francisco torture killing of young couple up for parole
A man convicted in one of San Francisco?s most horrific killings almost 50 years ago is scheduled to go before the state parole board Tuesday ? causing a flood of torment at trauma for his victim?s family.
A man convicted in one of San Francisco?s most horrific killings almost 50 years ago is scheduled to go before the state parole board Tuesday ? causing a flood of torment at trauma for his victim?s family.
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid in governor's race
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis officially launched her campaign on Monday to become the state's next governor. Kounalakis made the announcement, the first to do so, in what’s expected to be a crowded field of challengers in the 2026 race to replace Gavin Newsom.
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis officially launched her campaign on Monday to become the state's next governor. Kounalakis made the announcement, the first to do so, in what’s expected to be a crowded field of challengers in the 2026 race to replace Gavin Newsom.
77-year-old Bay Area nurse competes in her 37th straight Boston Marathon, extending her record streak
A 77-year-old Bay Area woman made her definitive mark in the storied Boston Marathon on Monday, crossing the finish line for the 37th consecutive time-- more than any other woman in the history of the prestigious, world renowned road racing event.
A 77-year-old Bay Area woman made her definitive mark in the storied Boston Marathon on Monday, crossing the finish line for the 37th consecutive time-- more than any other woman in the history of the prestigious, world renowned road racing event.
Battle brewing over proposed 50-story high-rise in San Francisco's Outer Sunset
A Nevada-based developer has submitted plans for a 50-story ocean view high rise in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset District, in what's shaping up to be a heated battle with the city's planning department.
A Nevada-based developer has submitted plans for a 50-story ocean view high rise in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset District, in what's shaping up to be a heated battle with the city's planning department.
Community rallies to demand accountability in Antioch police racist text scandal
Community members marched and rallied outside police headquarters to demand reforms to the city's police department following reports released by the Contra Costa County District Attorney revealing racist text messages sent by more than a dozen officers.
Community members marched and rallied outside police headquarters to demand reforms to the city's police department following reports released by the Contra Costa County District Attorney revealing racist text messages sent by more than a dozen officers.
Q&A: Rare interview with BOP Director Colette Peters about the culture at Dublin prison
BOP Director Colette Peters sat down with KTVU for a rare interview about her visit to FCI Dublin and her current assessment of the culture there.
BOP Director Colette Peters sat down with KTVU for a rare interview about her visit to FCI Dublin and her current assessment of the culture there.
Bear scare caught on North Carolina man’s security camera
The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.
The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.
Oakland high school basketball champions to be feted at parade
The city of Oakland will be celebrating two high school basketball state championships with a parade on Sunday.
The city of Oakland will be celebrating two high school basketball state championships with a parade on Sunday.
Arnold Schwarzenegger fills LA pothole: 'Let’s not complain, let’s do something about it'
Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking a very Los Angeles-specific issue into his own hands. The former California Governor broke out a shovel to fill potholes in the neighborhood.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking a very Los Angeles-specific issue into his own hands. The former California Governor broke out a shovel to fill potholes in the neighborhood.
Oakland authorities begin evicting Wood Street encampment residents
Oakland city crews are clearing, cleaning and closing the sprawling Wood Street Commons homeless encampment. The eviction process will last at least two weeks to give people time to clear out and relocate, city leaders said.
Oakland city crews are clearing, cleaning and closing the sprawling Wood Street Commons homeless encampment. The eviction process will last at least two weeks to give people time to clear out and relocate, city leaders said.
Homeless woman found near San Jose creek believed to have died weeks ago
Advocates say despite efforts by the county, people are still dying on the streets of San Jose and the County is on track to have even more unhoused people die than last year.
Advocates say despite efforts by the county, people are still dying on the streets of San Jose and the County is on track to have even more unhoused people die than last year.