Google engineer partners with Girl Scouts on robot-making STEM program
Inside a Silicon Valley lab, the whirring of wheels and tiny electronic motors fills the room.
Oakland teen surprised with new car as he heads off to college
For most of us, the sight of a car on a tow truck is the last thing you want to see. But on this day, the car wasn't being towed away but delivered.
Former East Bay gang member launches completely green company, hires ex-felons
Vericool is a local company that is not only completely green, but it was founded by a former East Bay gang member who now hires ex-felons who are getting out of jail.
Oakland woman's soundtrack makes a comeback
Carrie Cleveland is taken back to the 1970's when she listens to one of her songs, a time when soulful, disco music reigned supreme.
Businessman donates $1M to students, teachers in Paradise
A Southern California businessman heartbroken by the destruction brought by the Camp Fire traveled to Chico on Tuesday with plans to directly hand $1,000 to each student and staff member of Paradise High School.
Bay Area non-profit sends equipment to troops overseas
When troops serving overseas need to replace a helmet, boots, communication equipment or any number of items, many don't contact the military these days.They send an email Troops Direct in San Ramon.
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Homecoming dresses donated to Hurricane Harvey victims
An Humble ISD freshman is making sure that teen girls impacted by Hurricane Harvey still get the homecoming dress of their dreams.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Girls Inc. of Alameda County
Girls Inc. Of Alameda County has a simple mission: inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. A group of girls there just got treated to a very special performance by two young celebrities who also told the girls that they are more alike than they might think.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Bridge and Rail Repair
KTVU's Tom Vacar takes a closer look at Bay Area bridge repair and rail maintenance
BAY AREA PEOPLE Pot Hole Repair
Potholes seem to be everywhere on Bay Area roads and getting them fixed is going to take both time and money.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Understanding PG&E Rate Increases
PG&E spokesperson, Tamar Sarkissian, talks about utility rate increases and breaks down one customer's monthly bill.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Poetry On Wooden Walls
Poet Genny Lim talks about the poetry carved into the walls of the Angel Island Immigration Station barracks.
San Mateo County Firefighters to hold Charity Ball and Silent Auction to benefit fallen PD officers
Firefighters from the Central County Fire Department, serving the cities of Burlingame, Hillsborough and Millbrae in San Mateo County are hosting a charity dance and silent auction on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
BAY AREA PEOPLE CHSA Immigration Exhibit
Tour of the Chinese Historical Society of America's "Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion" Exhibit, and see the renovation-in-progress of the historic Angel Island Hospital.
BAY AREA PEOPLE: SF company releases gluten sensor
Nima is a San Francisco based company
Bay Area People: March of Dimes
Featuring issues of concern to the community, interviews and profiles; KTVU's Claudine Wong hosts.
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