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East Bay mom creates specialized backpack for her son's cancer treatment. Now others want one.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (398+ words) Parker Eastman’s cancer treatment required a backpack he could wear 24/7. When his mom couldn’t find one, she made one. Garvin Thomas reports. When Rebecca Eastman's son Parker was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma at just 2 years old, she found herself joining…...
Demolition company donates hundreds of items from razed Millbrae inn
1+ week, 4+ day ago (251+ words) A South Bay company that tore down the historic El Rancho Inn in Millbrae gave away hundreds of beds and other furnishings from inside the rooms to those in need. Buccaneer Demolition in San Jose was hired to tear down…...
Immigrant rights advocates rally in SF in support of ‘No Kings Act’
1+ week, 4+ day ago (179+ words) Immigrant rights advocates are expected to rally in San Francisco on Tuesday in support of legislation that would allow people to file civil lawsuits against federal agents over alleged constitutional violations. Organizers point to a recent increase in U.S. Immigration and…...
Photos: Thousands turn out for the Silicon Valley PRIDE Parade in San Jose
1+ week, 6+ day ago (106+ words) Hundreds of Silicon Valley Pride Parade participants marched, danced and skated down San Jose’s Market Street from Julian Street on Sunday. The weekend festivities featured entertainment, vendors, and food at Plaza Park, where a two-day festival was held. According to…...
These college degrees will net the highest salaries in the Bay Area
2+ week, 1+ day ago (123+ words) It will likely come as no surprise to college students that earning a technology-related degree will maximize one's career salary in the Bay Area. The HEA Group, a higher education policy organization, released a study in which it estimated the…...
Silicon Valley PRIDE: celebrating love, diversity, and community
2+ week, 1+ day ago (52+ words) Silicon Valley PRIDE Festival & Parade will be held on August 29–30. Marqus Koranteng, Silicon Valley Pride, chief entertainment officer, gives insight on what to expect. Silicon Valley PRIDE Festival & Parade will be held on August 29–30. Marqus Koranteng, Silicon Valley Pride, chief…...
Small items get second life at San Francisco's “Strange Exchange”
2+ week, 2+ day ago (523+ words) At Lela Means’ Strange Exchange booth at the Divisadero Farmers Market everything is free for the taking … and giving. It's Tuesday morning, and Lela Means is in her San Francisco garage, unpacking, weighing, and sorting thousands of small items: sunglasses,…...
Senior residents in Oakland building raise safety, maintenance concerns
2+ week, 4+ day ago (302+ words) Seniors living in a low-income housing building in downtown Oakland say their safety and maintenance concerns are being ignored. With the help of translators and tenant advocates, the mostly Cantonese-speaking community held a rally Tuesday to complain about recent break-ins,…...
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History names Samantha Weiss as new development director – NBC Bay Area
2+ week, 6+ day ago (160+ words) The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has named Samantha "Sammi" Weiss as its new director of development and engagement, following the retirement of longtime director Susan Wolfe, museum officials announced Sunday. Weiss brings a background in scientific research, conservation,…...
San Jose mayor adopts German shepherd for a day – NBC Bay Area
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (82+ words) On Saturday, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan adopted a German shepherd for the day. Mahan brought the German shepherd, named Sinatra, to public events as his official “paw-licy” officer. Sinatra joined the mayor at a cleanup event and even hit…...