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Family is important when we face tough times, but when we don't have family to lean on, friendship can help us keep things together. Students Rising Above Scholar Diana Custodio found both on her way to success.
While all Students Rising Above scholars are amazingly resilient and inspirational, Yendi Rebollo shows us all what it truly means to shine brightly, even in life's darkest moments.
Having many talents and abilities is a hallmark of all Students Rising Above scholars. But so is being smart, focused and curious. SRA scholar Centurion Barron is no exception.
For some college students math can be a bore, but for Jair Martinez, it's a way to focus on problem solving skills in the classroom and in life, especially in tough situations.
Many students find themselves questioning their career paths after graduation from college. Vicki Diaz Rodes found herself looking close to home for her future job success.
As a DACA recipient, María Fernanda Bernal's passion for social justice is personal. And the young reporter's beat is her own backyard.
Most of us have heard the old adage that a picture tells the story of a thousand words. Paulo Orozco would agree, because he uses his camera as a tool to tell the stories of others in need.
For many of us, the pandemic has been an incredibly stressful time, and for some young people missed opportunities like graduation and time with friends have added to their collective heartache.
Most parents hope when a child goes off to college they will hear from them at least once in a while. For Abigail Santiago, calling home is a daily comfort for both her and her family.
One moment can change a person's life. For Oakland student Dymond Allen, that moment almost didn't happen.
While many Students Rising Above scholars are high achievers and always on the go, Rodaisha James discovered that slowing down and self-care are also paths to success after experiencing a major loss.
For many people, being outside in nature can be a calming experience during tough times. That is also true for Students Rising Above scholar America Cadena, who has found her peace at a very special East Bay farm.
For many students, science classes can be a challenge. But for this week's Students Rising Above scholar, science is his second favorite pastime next to soccer.
On a recent Saturday morning, self-proclaimed daredevil Alyssa Burton booked ocean-related activities for a future vacation.
For many incoming college freshman this summer will be their last at home before heading off to campus, where most will experience freedom and independence for the first time. But for Grace Chu, both are already second nature as self-reliance is a skill she learned early on.
People in East Oakland say a growing homeless encampment on MacArthur Boulevard near 106th Avenue is becoming more unsanitary and unsafe.
Jarrett Stidham threw two touchdown passes, leading the Denver Broncos to a 30-9 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Vallejo police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a person dead early Saturday morning.
Saturday marked the second day of the Outside Lands Music and Art Festival in Golden Gate Park.
Optimism is running high among die-hard San Francisco 49ers fans as the new NFL season begins, despite the team missing the playoffs last year.
Saturday marked the second day of the Outside Lands Music and Art Festival in Golden Gate Park.
Optimism is running high among die-hard San Francisco 49ers fans as the new NFL season begins, despite the team missing the playoffs last year.
Burlingame Police said the two children were on the sidewalk in front of a business when they were hit by a vehicle.
The San Francisco 49ers preseason game and the Golden State Valkyries game will be aired on KPIX 5 and on KPIX+ on Saturday.
Service to two lines was temporarily suspended on Saturday so crews could work to restore power in the Transbay Tube.
People in East Oakland say a growing homeless encampment on MacArthur Boulevard near 106th Avenue is becoming more unsanitary and unsafe.
Vallejo police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a person dead early Saturday morning.
A 19-year-old man died after he was shot while sitting in a parked car in Fairfield Friday night, police said.
The closure affects all of northbound I-680 at the Mission San Jose overpass, Highway 238.
Police said two of the suspects were teen girls, aged 17 and 15, and two were 18-year-old women.
The San Francisco 49ers preseason game and the Golden State Valkyries game will be aired on KPIX 5 and on KPIX+ on Saturday.
The manager of a horse-riding ranch in the Bay Area has been charged with animal cruelty following the death of a horse that authorities said was badly emaciated.
Police in San Jose announced four arrests and are searching for a fifth suspect following a deadly shooting in East San Jose earlier this year.
Police arrested two women on Tuesday as suspects in a fatal stabbing in San Jose last month.
San Jose's police chief released a video on Tuesday that uses artificial intelligence to convert his voice into Spanish in a message to residents that the department does not enforce immigration laws.
A vegetation fire burned dozens of acres in Napa County on Friday, just north of Lake Berryessa, Cal Fire said.
In response to recent federal cuts to emergency housing vouchers, the Napa City Council and housing authority approved a new rental assistance program using up to $250,000 a year from local housing dollars to help up to 15 households.
Authorities seeking the suspect in a 1996 murder in Sonoma County are using an AI-generated image of his present-day appearance to help generate leads in finding him.
The union representing the Novato workers said one out of five employees has been on the job for less than a year.
The fire caused a temporary closure of Interstate 680 near Bayshore Road in Benicia around 3:30 p.m.
Jarrett Stidham threw two touchdown passes, leading the Denver Broncos to a 30-9 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Optimism is running high among die-hard San Francisco 49ers fans as the new NFL season begins, despite the team missing the playoffs last year.
Brad Lord pitched six effective innings to earn his first career victory as a starter, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2.
The San Francisco 49ers preseason game and the Golden State Valkyries game will be aired on KPIX 5 and on KPIX+ on Saturday.
Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt homered, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Friday night to snap their longest home losing streak in more than a decade.
A 19-year-old man died after he was shot while sitting in a parked car in Fairfield Friday night, police said.
Police said two of the suspects were teen girls, aged 17 and 15, and two were 18-year-old women.
Police in Atlanta say the suspect is dead after a shooting near Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters.
Police in Oakland have arrested a man suspected of shooting at officers as they were responding to a domestic violence call in West Oakland early Friday morning.
Two former guards at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin pleaded guilty to sexually abusing female inmates, the latest employees to be convicted in a scandal at the now-shuttered prison.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
OpenAI executives say GPT‑5 is more accurate than its predecessor and excels at coding.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said its work is ongoing in refining how the chatbot can "identify and respond appropriately in sensitive situations."
President Trump urged Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign on Thursday, calling him "highly conflicted."
Jill Smola, a 75-year-old widow, says she spends up to five hours a day talking to a chatbot companion.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Officials in the East Bay urged residents to take precautions after the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito was recently found at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
A tense and confrontational rally unfolded in San Francisco as trans supporters clashed with those who oppose gender affirming surgeries for children.
One San Francisco-based company aims to find a sustainable alternative by creating plant-based salmon, and with its recent FDA approval, the founders are even more optimistic about the future.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
It would be the first face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and an American leader since former President Joe Biden met with Putin in June 2021.
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced that she is ending her campaign to run for governor in 2026.
The proposed settlement comes weeks after the DOJ accused UCLA of "antisemitism and bias."
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled in April that probable cause existed to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt over its removal of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
For the past three years, LGBTQ+ youth could contact 988 and press 3 to connect them to a counselor specifically trained to support their mental health needs.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
The Dyke March was back in San Francisco and after a six-year hiatus, new organizers came together to put on the event.
Saturday marked the second day of the Outside Lands Music and Art Festival in Golden Gate Park.
In a small, dark room above Baba's House restaurant in downtown Oakland, a centuries-old pastime is getting a whole new glow.
An ICE spokesperson ICE Assistant Secretary confirmed that Dean Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.
As part of CBS Mornings' "It's Never Too Late" reports, TV news anchor Anne Makovec got the chance last month to live out her soap opera dreams, making an appearance on "The Bold and the Beautiful."
The conversion into an art gallery marks a new chapter for both the artist and the historic home.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
People in East Oakland say a growing homeless encampment on MacArthur Boulevard near 106th Avenue is becoming more unsanitary and unsafe. And now, it's starting to spill into the street.
A die-hard 49ers fan says she spent weeks in the hospital as her son recovers from a hit-and-run crash. The 49ers first preseason game was her first time out of the hospital.
Aside from the music, here's what other attractions bring people to Outside Lands in San Francisco.
The closure affects all of northbound I-680 at the Mission San Jose overpass, Highway 238.
Burlingame Police said the two children were on the sidewalk in front of a business when they were hit by a vehicle.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
