Bay Area fundraisers : Concert, car wash to help L.A. fire victims
Bay Area residents are holding fundraisers to help the Southern California fire victims this weekend. There will be a car wash in Oakland on Saturday, Jan. 11 and a concert in San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Youth and adult offenders volunteer at Oakland toy giveaway to give back
An Oakland nonprofit helping at-risk youth and adult offenders turn their lives around, is preparing to host its first toy giveaway this weekend.
Beloved Bay Area WWII veteran and TikTok star "Papa Jake" turns 102
He’s a Bay Area treasure. World War II veteran Jake Larson will mark his 102nd birthday this week. The war hero, and now TikTok star is known across the country and around the globe as “Papa Jake."
California teen makes history as youngest to pass state bar exam, breaking her brother's record
A California 17-year-old has made history by becoming the youngest person to pass the challenging state bar exam, breaking the previous record that happened to be set by her brother, district attorney officials said.
California single mom passes state bar on first try, her emotional reaction video goes viral
A California single mom of two recently received the joyous news that she passed the state bar exam on her first try, and she celebrated the momentous occasion with her young children, as they let out uncontrollable tears, ecstatic cries of happiness and relief, and embraced one another tightly.
101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
Pittsburg artist gives back after star-studded career
Before you even get in the doors at the senior art therapy class at the Pittsburg Community Center, you can hear the laughter and the applause, as art teacher Ronald Mcdowell praises and gushes over the work of his students.
13-year-old Hayward girl saves family, neighbors from fire
A 13-year-old Hayward girl is credited with saving her family's home and likely those of her neighbors.
Oakland youth football team raising money for national championship in Florida
An East Bay youth football team is fundraising for a trip to Florida after qualifying for the American Youth Football National Championship.
The impact of domestic violence on women in prison for killing their abusers
A Stanford study surveyed 650 women incarcerated in California and found that intimate partner violence often led women to long prison sentences for acts of survival.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
Mixologists kick off 'Oakland Style' to showcase the best of The Town
Oakland kicked off a series of events on Wednesday night, designed to attract people to the city. It's called "Oakland Style." It highlighted the best of what the city has to offer in cuisine, culture, and art. There was a new event this year. Organizers added a mixologist competition.
Latina business owner opens Lafayette's newest store, Vintage Vida
One of the newest retail stores in downtown Lafayette, specializing in items from decades past, is the creation of one of the few Latina business owners in the city.
Lucha libre, cultural phenomenon, brings Hispanic heritage to the Bay Area
Each time they mask up with their shimmering predator-like costumes, inspired by Mayan and Aztec soldiers, they’re preserving Hispanic culture one wrestling move at a time.
101-year-old East Bay TikTok star shares his WWII stories
In his 101 years of life, Jake Larson has gained recognition for a number of remarkable feats, the most notable, his heroic acts as a World War II soldier. And now, the Martinez man is known as a TikTok star, as he’s used his huge following to tell his war stories and keep history alive.
Indigenous Maya people in Bay Area fight to preserve their Mam language
The Maya community in the Bay Area has grown to tens of thousands of people from Guatemala and Mexico who speak Mam, K'iche, Yucatel, and other Maya languages.
Immigrant families reunited after decades apart through international nonprofit
25 people flew in from Mexico to reunite with their families who migrated to the US many years ago. They were traveling through a program called Palomas Mensajeras.
Betty Reid Soskin turning 103, shares secret talent with students in new film
Betty Reid Soskin, who found fame as the oldest National Park Service ranger before she retired, arrived at her namesake middle school Friday to a loud welcome of cheers and applause by the students as they celebrated her 103rd birthday.
Bay Area teen named USA Mullet Champion after being bullied
It’s a lesson in moxie, determination, and staying true to who you are. And if you’re so lucky, you may be awarded with prizes, celebratory recognition, and even be able to share your story widely.
Tech Exchange sale helps students and families afford computers
People lined up outside the Tech Exchange in East Oakland on Friday, hoping to buy a computer on sale for 50% off, as part of the non-profit's back-to-school sale at its tech hub on International Boulevard.