Podcast: UC President Janet Napolitano discusses higher education
KTVU's Claudine Wong continues her conversation with UC President Janet Napolitano to discuss her priorities, higher education, and why it's so difficult to get into college.
North Bay boy becomes international ambassador for spreading Down Syndrome awareness
A five-year-old boy from the North Bay has become a new face for spreading awareness about down syndrome. James O’Leary just became an international ambassador for the non-profit Nothing Down which is dedicated to showing people there is nothing down about Down Syndrome.
From rapper to entrepreneur, E-40 never forgets his Vallejo roots
He's a rapper and an entrepreneur, but the success of Earl Stevens, also known as E-40, didn't come overnight.
Bay Area People is now podcasting
The San Francisco Bay Area is an extraordinary place, full of extraordinary people. With a reach stretching from Silicon Valley to Wine Country, there's no shortage of diversity and stories.
Photographer shares struggle with hidden illness
Look at Adam Jacobs and you see a young man with an extraordinary life. He sees the world through his own unique lens and his talent has taken him across the world, He has photographed Superbowls and the Olympics.
Black Vines celebrates diversity in winemaking
Diversity may not be something that you think about when you pick up a bottle of wine for dinner, but you might want to. Every winemaker has a story, and the wine they make is a part of sharing their story with you.
Violinist expresses herself through music and food
Jenny Cho will tell you that playing music is about giving a piece of yourself to the notes and to the audience.
Married cabaret duo puts on a show in 'Yes Dear'
Sit down with Scott Grinthal and Lauren Mayer and the laughs come easily. The two have been married for fourteen years and will tell you that sometimes opposites attract and these two are a match made in music. The two are preparing right now for their marital Valentine's cabaret called "Yes Dear".
Concord police lip sync video a nod to Latino community
You might have seen lip sync videos before, but the latest one from Concord PD is to a Spanish-English song featuring officers and members of the public.
Firefighters play hockey in Oakland to raise awareness about cancer
There is nothing like the sound of that stick hitting the puck and the skates sliding across the ice.
'Momma, you're OK:' 7-year-old Benicia girl calls 911 to save her mother
It doesn't take a lot to make 7-year-old Laura Dinsdale smile.
'Momma, you're OK:' 7-year-old Benicia calls 911 to save her mother
'Momma, you're OK:' 7-year-old Benicia calls 911 to save her mother. Claudine Wong reports
Operation Pride mentors inner-city kids through tennis
It’s always go-time for Cheri King. The Berkeley native may be 70, but her passion and energy would say no way! She has lived a full life. A teacher, a flight attendant and project manager but her favorite title of all...
Bay Area surgeon discusses living with Tourette syndrome, hopes to inspire others
For Dr. Wilson Tsai, the operating room has always been a special place. He is a board certified thoracic surgeon. Dr. Tsai says "my job primarily is to take out people's cancer. The most type of cancer that I operate on are lung cancers and esophageal cancer and I’ve actually developed the robotic thoracic program over at John Muir..
Homeless help clean up streets in exchange for path to housing
Cleaning up trash is not glamorous, but for a San Jose clean-up crew it’s the most important four hours they’ll spend all week. “There’s just an energy here and there’s an energy every morning we meet, and everyone knows everyone. And it’s real,” said Downtown Street Member David Lundholm.
'Senior Swingers' rule on Cupertino bowling league where the oldest player is 96
It’s Wednesday morning at Cupertino’s Homested Bowl and the athletes are rolling in. Their battle cry?
Non-profit provides more than just housing for homeless families
Tucked away in the city of Pleasant Hill sits the Garden Parks Apartments. To the naked eye they may seem very ordinary, but inside something remarkable is happening.
Violinist expresses herself with music and food
California Symphony violinist Jennifer Cho expresses herself with music and food. Claudine Wong reports
Violinist expresses herself with music
Jennifer Cho, a violinist with the California Symphony, expresses herself with her music.
Oakland's Fire Station 18 gives back at holidays
Oakland firefighters are continuing a decades-old tradition of giving back to the community this holiday season.