Voices for Change: Observing Black Women's Equal Pay Day
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September 21, 2022 marks Black women's equal pay day--an observance of the additional nearly nine months, on average, it takes Black women to make the same amount as their white male counterparts. The day highlights the gender and racial wage pay gap.

BTS will be releasing a song for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

With hype surrounding the upcoming BTS World Cup song, here’s a list of every World Cup anthem since 1962.

Driver of stolen Mustang dies on San Mateo Bridge after running out of gas: CHP

A driver was struck and killed on the San Mateo Bridge early Wednesday morning according to the California Highway Patrol. He allegedly stole a car, ran out of gas, and was hit by oncoming traffic.

Nearly half of Santa Clara County's homeless population are people 55 and older

A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows that last year, a million more seniors aged 65 and older, fell into poverty. That’s more than 10% of seniors, the highest level since 2002. Santa Clara County also reported 40% of its homeless population was at least 55 years or older in 2019.

California's first Clean Air Center launches in San Francisco's Bayview District

State and local leaders gathered in San Francisco on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of California's first Clean Air Center, designed to give residents, especially those in vulnerable communities, a safe place to go when wildfire smoke creates poor and hazardous air quality.   

Oakland resident, who was California's oldest living man, dies at age 111

A lifelong Oakland resident, who held the title as the oldest living man in California, has died. Giles "Bud" Cropsey died on Wednesday, just ten days after he marked his 111th birthday.

MACRO: Oakland now has alternative to calling police for low-level calls

A KTVU crew rode along with four MACRO teams over the course of a month, witnessing this new approach to handling non-violent 911 calls that don't require a police presence.

Texas sheriff investigating 2 flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov.

A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken in putting 48 Venezuelans on private planes last week from San Antonio.

Oakland Tech grad Ahmed Muhammad brings together thousands in the community in the name of science

Oakland Technical High School's first Black male valedictorian, Ahmed Muhammad, brings out thousands to his alma mater for science learning and inspiration. The Stanford University student said that the event motivated him "to continue doing the good work until every single child has the chance to be inspired by science."

What did the note atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin say?

Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign. 

Progress made clearing Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment

Caltrans contractors have removed trash, tents, cars and RVs at Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment, despite some unhoused residents refusing to leave.

LA County monkeypox: First case in nation linked to workplace exposure

The Los Angeles Public Health Department has reported the nation's first monkeypox case in a healthcare worker who was exposed to the virus at work.

Oakland's Zendaya makes history with her 2nd Emmy

Oakland native and Hollywood mega-star Zendaya made history again Monday becoming the youngest person to win two Emmys for acting. She's now also the first Black woman to twice take the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. 

Man seeks court order to stop San Jose from removing his trailer from encampment

Rudy Ortega filed for a temporary restraining order with the U.S. District Court on September 7. Now he’s asking a judge to stop the city from removing his trailer and other belongings.