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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.

It will soon be the final curtain for the Alameda Comedy Club, as the company plans to close by the end of the year.

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.

Grammy-winning Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes died Thursday after battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83 years old.

Hundreds attended a popular car show that caters to classic Chevy Nova fans. The Nor-Cal Novas celebrated their 10th Family Reunion and Car Show in Pleasanton on Saturday.

The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.

A large group of sea lions forced the closure of San Carlos Beach on Monday.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.

A little boy in Oakland celebrated his birthday by visiting the fire station where firefighters helped his mom in labor. 

EPACENTER in East Palo Alto, launched a workforce development program for young people 18-25 last year.

An East Bay family is celebrating their matriarch’s 109th birthday. They say she’s the oldest living Rosie the Riveter, having worked at the Richmond Shipyards during World War II. 

Kaiser Permanente is partnering with organizations in shelling out millions of dollars for Oakland small businesses.

The 25th annual Stay-in-School packing event is sending 6,000 fully-stocked backpacks to Oakland Unified students after Saturday's packing party.

Contra Costa Animals Services (CCAS) is providing free adoptions of all animals during the month of July.

After a few days of focus on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, some Democrats are pivoting back, amping up their calls for President Biden to bow out of the race for the White House.

There was a happy ending for a nonprofit that had its van stolen by thieves in Vallejo. The founder said the vehicle was recovered within hours of it being stolen thanks to community engagement and quick action by police.

In a heartwarming reunion Wednesday, Hector Moreno was able to return to Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, where he had two life-saving surgeries back to back, to thank the doctors and nurses.

Sunday is expected to be a big travel day on U.S. roads. AAA predicts that the number of people traveling this Fourth of July holiday is even higher than pre-pandemic levels.