12-year-old Oakland girl is rising in the sport of boxing
Teresa Contreras is undefeated in the ring and the #1 boxer in the 106 weight class
Oakland mother channels grief over son's slaying into helping others
After 18-year-old Khadafy Washington was fatally shot in Oakland, his mother was awash in grief. She has since channeled her emotions into action, embarking on what would become a decades-long effort to help others navigate the aftermath of violence.
This woman brought the NBA All-Star game to the Bay Area. Next up, Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup
Zaileen Janmohamed is one of the most influential women in Bay Area sports -- and the person to thank for the major sporting events coming to the region next year.
Warriors empower students with career exploration for Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, the Golden State Warriors hosted high school girls from Girls Inc. of Alameda County for an empowering behind-the-scenes experience at Chase Center. The students shadowed employees, explored careers in sports and business, and gained mentorship from Warriors and Rakuten staff.
Warriors and Rakuten hold mentorship program for young women
The Golden State Warriors have been champions on the basketball court, but sometimes, it's what you champion off the court in the community that really matters.
82-year-old Bay Area woman spends decades in a life of service
The story of Sister Sandra Price is one of service. A woman who knew from an early age that she wanted to help.
Warriors and Rakuten inspire future engineers with STEAM experience
The Golden State Warriors and Rakuten hosted 20 middle school girls at Chase Center for a hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) event, where they learned bridge-building fundamentals and explored careers in engineering. The event aimed to inspire young women to pursue careers in STEAM fields.
Oakland's First Fridays celebrates Women's History Month
Oakland's First Fridays festival rolled back around with the theme for March focused on Women's History Month.
Bay Area Women's History: The pioneering poet Ina Coolbrith
On a steep slope halfway up San Francisco's Russian Hill, neighborhood dog walkers and occasional tourists take in the spectacular views from a city park that bears the name of Ina Coolbrith, a once-famous San Francisco woman who many people don't know.
State Senator Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American woman elected to office in the nation
Raised in the East Bay, State Sen. Aisha Wahab says she was always encouraged by her father to serve her community.
Woman helps Latinas navigate California's foster care system
Nancy Correa worked in the tech industry until she was laid off during the pandemic. She then focused her time and energy on her passion, creating a nonprofit to help at-risk youth.
