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Jefferson Award Winners
South Bay Teenagers Support Chinese Orphans
Fifteen-year-old Peter Li and his 14-year-old sister Vivian are typical teenaged siblings who'd rather steer clear of each other, except when it comes to cooking up plans to help abandoned children in China.
Anti-Violence Program Leaves Teens "Scared Stiff"
School Janitor Mentors El Cerrito Kids
Danville Teenager Sends Comfort to African Infants
Oakland Woman's Century of Service Protects Parks
Non-Profit Helps Immigrants Launch New Careers
Volunteer Finds Second Chances for Stray Animals
Principal Leads School of Rock for Pleasanton Kids
Undercover Mission Changes SF's Smoking Rules
Enriching Lives With Education and Independence
Kids Forge New Skills in the Industrial Arts
Young Gardeners Sow the Seeds of Healthy Living
Treating the Invisible Wounds of War
Workshop Inspires Kids with Hands-On Science
Parents' Group Sends Troops the Comforts of Home
East Bay Mother Comforts Victims of Violence
Scrabble Scores Add Up to Real Learning
Funding the Future with College Scholarships
Free Tax Assistance in Tough Times
Second Chance for A Crime-Free Life
"The Glove Lady" Warms Hands & Hearts
Restoring Vallejo's Bay Terrace Theatre
Striving for Success at New Bay Area Schools
Giving Children with Illnesses Outdoor Access
Scoring a Goal for Higher Education
Putting Print in Focus for the "Hard of Seeing"
Teacher Inspires Future Environmentalists
Memories Captured "Moment by Moment"
Jefferson Award Winner: Milka Holloway
Animal Advocate Works to Knock Out Dog Fighting
High-Tech Media Skills for Modern Kids
Building a Safe System for Street Vendors
Tackling the Tough Subjects
Kids Make Every Penny Count
An 'Old School' Solution for a New Generation
Securing Support for the Nation's Heroes
Cuddling Comfort for Children in Need
Bay Area Volunteer Leads Restoration Brigade
Paddling Adventures for HIV-Positive Teens
A Father's Vision Helps All Kids Thrive
Fighting "Mr. Carbon" One Family at a Time
Teaching the Language of the American Dream
Fostering Connections for Kids in Need
Cyclist Puts Kids on the Trail to Adventure
Volunteer Takes Kids for a Walk on the Wild Side
Inspiring Teacher Keeps Students on the Run
Teacher Inspires Students to Save Local Creek
Building a Bridge to Academic Success
Mentors Help Teens Build Brighter Futures
Letters from Home Support Troops Overseas
BUILDing a Solid Future for Students
Arming Patients With Information
Taking Real Action to Fight Breast Cancer
Award Honors Top Nurses
Helping Women Make a Fresh Start
Paramedic's H.O.M.E. Team Reaches Out to Homeless
Improving Services for Seniors
Children's Village Welcomes Kids Home
Traveling the Road to Academic Success
'WISE' Idea Seeds New Businesses
Protecting Women From Violence
Our First Winner: Chris Bischof
Arlene Hylton: Independent Living Skills Program
'Recovering Quadriplegic' Gets Others on the Move
SF Woman Brings Prenatal Care to Homeless
San Mateo County Clinic Treats Needy for Free
Nun Teaches the Basics to Peninsula Immigrants
East Bay Woman Gives a Voice to Children in Need
Menlo Park Man Helps Feed the Hungry
Marin High School Student Feeds Hungry Families
Nun Teaches the Basics to Peninsula Immigrants
Richmond Coach Reaches Out to Kids
Cancer Sufferer Eases the Pain of Others
South Bay Teacher Steps Up for Special Need Students
Youth Worker Overcomes Troubled Past
SF Woman Shows Nature's Beauty to City Youth
SF Woman Shows Nature's Beauty to City Youth
Woman Answers Prayers of Napa Neighbors
Giving Hope to Homeless Teen Mothers
Source of Support for Richmond Girls
SF Doctor Reaches Out to Homeless
North Bay Man Starts Camp for Kids with Cancer
Helping Children in San Francisco and Africa
Challenging Kids on Summer Adventures
Lawyer Advocates For Domestic Violence Survivors
Using Horses To Help Kids Walk And Talk
Feeding The Sick For 20 Years
Bayview Woman Brings Comfort To Violence Victims
Helping Homeless Women Change Their Lives
Using Senior Wisdom To Keep Teens Out Of Trouble
Doctor Brings Free Medical Care To Sonoma's Needy
East Bay Woman Nurtures Newborns
Oakley Couple Cares For Troubled Parents
Richmond Woman Brings Attention To A Toxic Threat
Daly City Man Devotes Himself To San Mateo County
Shining A Literary Light On Juvenile Justice
North Bay Woman Keeps Culture Alive
Creative Petaluma Fundraiser Helps Needy Parents
Peninsula Nun Reaches Out To Romanian Orphans
Making Music For Mental Health
Making Music For Mental Health
Aiding Safe Studies In San Francisco's Bayview
Teaching Life Lessons On East Bay Trails
Turning East Bay Streets Into Urban Relief
Turning Retirement Into A Full Time Job
Helping Inmates Find Hope, And Their Potential
Overcoming Injuries To Help Others Enjoy Life
Making Life On The Streets A Little Warmer
Saving The Lives Of Heart Attack Victims
The Talent To Entertain Helps Chinatown Community
Pet Care For The Homeless
Healing Body And Spirit Of Cancer Patients
Giving Kids An After-School Home Away From Home
Shopping For Free Clothing With Dignity
Teaching Children The Value Of Dance
A Youthful Voice For Change
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Featured Audio
Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles profiles Peter and Vivian Li, who use creative and productive fundraising methods to support Chinese orphans. (7/1; 1:44)
SJ Officials Concerned About Pension Losses
Some San Jose officials want professional money managers in charge of the City's pension funds.
Good Food Simmering at Bay Area Rescue Mission
A chef who knows his way around the kitchens of gourmet Napa Valley restaurants is cooking up recipes to turn lives around in the city of Richmond. Janice Wright reports in this KCBS Cover Story that the good food is just the beginning. (6/29; 1:46)
Radio Legend Retires
Overnights at KCBS will sound different after the final broadcast Friday of Dave McQueen, an anchor still remembered as the voice of KSAN in the 60s and 70s. (6/26; 1:59)
Still the King
KCBS' Holly Quan tours the new King Tut exhibit at the De Young Museum with one of Egypt's premier archeologists, ahead of the opening on Saturday. (6/25; 1:59)
Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Kate Kelly profiles Lawrence Gray Jr., a San Francisco man who brings his community together to address the problem of gun violence. (6/24; 1:53)
Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Darell Valentine, a man who both acts as janitor and mentor to students at Harding Elementary School in El Cerrito. (6/17; 1:57)
The Bard Behind Bars
San Quentin prisoners and the Marin Shakespeare Co. are teaming up to stage a very special performance. KCBS's Janice Wright was there and has this KCBS Cover Story.(6/16; 1:57)
Loyal to the Standards
KCBS and CBS-5’s Mike Sugerman meets an Oakland piano man playing the Alley Bar & Grill for 50 years during his travels About the Bay. (6/15/09; 1:48)
Triathlete's Leg Up on Competition
Sheer determination brought Andy May from an amputation to Sunday’s Escape from Alcatraz. (6/12/09; 1:23)
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