From community college to Stanford: Bay Area student shares her 'nontraditional' journey to beat the odds

A Bay Area student is detailing her unconventional story as a first-generation college student who transferred from community college and landed at Stanford University, as she addressed "stigmas" often associated with junior college.

Via Aurelia restaurant latest to open at fast-growing Mission Rock development

Via Aurelia, a modern Tuscan fine-dining restaurant, is the latest high-profile opening at Mission Rock, marking a new chapter in the neighborhood’s growing food scene.

NFL player and Oakland native donates turf to alma mater

Oakland native and San Leandro High alum Charles Leno Jr., who played in the NFL for a decade, was honored Friday night at the high school’s homecoming game.

Wet weekend raises flash flood risk | West Coast Wrap
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Residents are bracing for heavy rain and potential flash floods as the remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla head north. Meanwhile residents of Globe, Arizona have already been enduring storm conditions, and are preparing for more.

Palisades fire suspect: New information | West Coast Wrap
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New information is emerging about the suspect accused of starting the deadly and destructive Palisades fire in Los Angeles. What we learned during his court appearance in Florida today and the key ruling from the judge.

These Bay Area cities just made high profile list of top 10 best cities to visit

Two Bay Area cities have been identified as being among the best U.S. cities to visit by Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Every October we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors here in the U.S. And Marcelle Kozocas is one of them. She is the Bay Area woman who documented her experience from her treatment to her changing appearance as she went through recovery. Marcelle joined us in studio along with with the executive director of the Hers Foundation to talk about how she is helping other survivors.

'End of life option' Act, inspired by Brittany Maynard, now permanent in California
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has been busy signing a number of bills into law this week. One of those bills is being praised by supporters of medical aid in dying. It's called Senate Bill 403, and it was inspired by the story of Brittany Maynard, who became a national advocate for end of life choices ten years ago.

Sacramento helicopter crash victims' update | West Coast Wrap
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We have an update on the three people on board a medical helicopter that crashed on a Sacramento freeway this week. What authorities are saying about their conditions and how the company that owns the chopper is showing its appreciation for the bystanders who helped at the scene.

The Bay Area artists on Rolling Stone's Best songs of the 21st century

Rolling Stone on Wednesday released it's list of the 250 greatest songs of the 21st century thus far, and amid the expected shout-outs like Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar and the one-hit-wonders like Wheatus, a small handful of Bay Area artists made the list.

San Jose students growing their own lunch with hydroponic farms

Students are growing what they eat in San Jose as part of a nutrition program at Evergreen School District where students learn to farm produce, harvest it, and serve it for lunch.

Kristi Noem tours ICE facility in Portland | West Coast Wrap
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tours an ICE facility in Portland that's at the center of a growing fight over National Guard deployments. We take a look at the local leaders Secretary Noem met with during her visit.

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

While federal workers have often missed paychecks during past shutdowns, they are almost always reimbursed once the government reopens.

Former LA deputy mayor learns his sentence | West Coast Wrap
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A former deputy mayor for the city of Los Angeles learns his sentence after pleading guilty to calling in a fake bomb threat to City Hall.

South Lake Tahoe mayor says she stole money from church, shares suicide attempt

The mayor of South Lake Tahoe has issued a surprising and detailed letter to her community, admitting she stole funds from a church and tried to end her life over the guilt she felt. 

Chevron's L.A. Refinery fire could affect you at the pump

Investigators are inspecting the now cooling Chevron El Segundo Refinery after an explosive fire swept through one of its key processing units that might impact prices for auto, truck and aviation fuels.

Portland: Conservative influencer in custody | West Coast Wrap
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Tensions are running high outside of an ICE facility in Portland as police make several arrests during demonstrations including taking a conservative influencer into custody. Why the Trump administration has ordered an investigation into his arrest and how Portland's police chief is retiring.

Teen hero risks arm trying to save family from flood | West Coast Wrap
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There are stories of heroism coming out of Arizona following the historic flash flooding earlier this week. The teenager who nearly lost an arm trying to save his family from the rising waters.

Bay Area city celebrates 'hometown success,' new host of 'Reading Rainbow'

A Bay Area city is expressing major hometown pride for one of its own, a well-known and beloved librarian, who will take on a new role, as the popular children’s educational show "Reading Rainbow" makes a return after almost 20 years.