Bay Area homelessness nonprofit offers necessities to ‘reduce stress’
These days, Fred Pena strains to remember the years he lived out of his car in the Bay Area. Feelings are easier to access. “There’s a sense of dread,” Pena …
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The 15 best art, design and archaeology discoveries of 2023
By Jacqui Palumbo | CNN Whether lost at the bottom of the ocean, tucked away in a library’s archives or hidden behind a kitchen wall, this year’s arts, archaeology and …
Stanford Children’s Health Teen Van treats underserved youths
As she’s done many times before, sophomore Nicole Zamora grabbed a hall pass, went to the front of the East Palo Alto Academy school, entered the massive vehicle in the parking …
First Lady Jill Biden visits Cedars-Sinai to see research on women’s health
First Lady Jill Biden toured the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center and Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Friday, Dec. 8, as part of the White House’s initiative …
Where does all the surplus stuff from tech companies go? To schools, thanks to RAFT
In classrooms around the Bay Area, old Adobe Acrobat DVDs, rubber bands and straws are leading rich second lives. The donated materials, delivered to schools by the nonprofit RAFT and …
Preventing homelessness and hunger in Sunnyvale
Things were looking up for Benjamin Johnson. After a few years living out of his car in Fremont, he’d landed an apartment in Sunnyvale and a steady job as a cook …
Nation’s leaders gather to mourn former first lady Rosalynn Carter
President Joe Biden joined former President Jimmy Carter and Georgia’s elected leaders Tuesday morning at a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Members of the Carter family watch …
Paralyzed veterans learn life, work skills from competitive sports
Marine Corps veteran Kyle Hansel of Pacifica is making a belt for his mother, using lessons, skills, and a renewed faith in himself gained from competitive sports despite hands and …
From San Francisco to New York City, cities are cracking down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer
By CLAIRE RUSH, JANIE HAR and MICHAEL CASEY | Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will …
First lady Jill Biden unveils White House holiday decorations
By Christy Choi and Sam Fossum | CNN Complete with 98 Christmas trees, 72 wreaths and 2.8 miles of ribbon, the White House has been transformed into a classic winter …