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When Christine Schoefer decides to help her husband buy a truck, her way with words makes all the difference.
Taran Singh shares his pasta recipe while waiting to pick up his son from a martial arts class.
Cycling has taken Nora Vik across the country, meeting all types of bike riders along the way.
Shruti Gopinathan reflects on her experience raising an only child in the Bay Area.
As Ramadan comes to an end, Lubna Qureishi shares her experience as a Muslim woman fasting and taking care of her son.
Dylan Houle shares about his experience supporting people searching for employment and the emotional toll it takes.
After sustaining several injuries, Alessandra Comier reflects on the determination it takes to make a full recovery.
Jenny Yu's life changed after her mother was hit by a car. Now, she advocates for pedestrian safety and speed cameras.
Rania Sanford shares about her experience as an immigrant in America and Women's History Month.
Lisa Liu Grady shares her experience trying to free a friendly flying companion.
Donovan Dooley shares how running opened his eyes to the impacts of climate change in California.
Natalie Dement remarks on the tenacity of ants after they make their way into her home.
For St. Patrick's Day, Laura Fay reflects on the stereotypes and cultural differences in celebrating the holiday.
After her mother-in-law passed away from a heart attack, Munira Shamim shares about how the symptoms impact women of color.
Cleveland Justis admires the beauty of national parks and explains why they need to be protected.
Kara Henderson shares her memories of her grandmother and the promise she made to be more eco-friendly.
Megan O'Malley reflects on myths about women throughout the ages.
For Susan DeMersseman, having a core group of friends that help each other navigate traveling, health issues and aging makes all the difference.
Steven Birenbaum shares his frustration after his late father's voicemails were accidentally deleted.
Cheryl Downes McCoy shares about what it was like raising a child who identifies as transgender and why supporting them is so important.
Vern Tegger shares why it's important to read the Terms of Service when signing up for a service.
Richard Swerdlow shares how now is the right time to have difficult conversations on politics.
Max Gutmann shares how a true risk is worth the reward.
Julia Chen shares about her complicated relationship with her mother and how that changed once she had a daughter.
For Marisela Gonzáles Ginestra, hearing stories that reflect her community and background makes all the difference.
Gayle Asali Dickson reflects on her role in the Black Panther Party and the importance of Black History Month.
Millie Watson shares her triumphs and struggles finding love.
After witnessing adults being rude to kids on the field, cross country coach Jessica Smits says it's time for the disrespect to end.
Randolf Klein shares why diversity matters when providing opportunities in the workplace.
Carole Henmi reflects on the U.S. executive order that authorized the internment of Japanese Americans and how it impacted her family.
Despite the recent executive orders from the Trump administration, Hunter Stoval stands proudly in his identity.
Yumi Wilson opens up about taking care of her sister and recognizing abuse after she was brutally attacked by her husband.
Isabel Daniels reflects on one of life’s most difficult losses: the loss of a friendship.
Caring for an aging parent while raising your own children can be a daunting task. But this is one challenge you don’t have to face alone, as Veronica Sibley reminds us.
Keith Barlow shares how learning other languages was embraced by his family.
For Saachi Dhillon, navigating high school came with new changes and challenges, especially with friendships.
Elizabeth Levett Fortier reminds us that the value of a San Francisco Muni ride is often much higher than the fare.
After her father fell ill, Disha Zaidi shares how empathy from friends and family made a big impact.
Andrea Stryer reflects on an exchange she had with a teacher who challenged her work on a school project.
Tim Davern shares the parallels of repairing liver function and taking care of planet Earth.
Elizabeth Rynecki shares about the important role oceans and trading goods play in our everyday lives.
Ben Friedman shares why he appreciates having time to spend with his son.
While grieving the loss of her best friend, Cate Steane shares why having compassion for others is so important.
Jenness Hobart shares how her life experiences have changed as she ages.
Whitney Sterten-Hall shares her memories about the Altadena home she grew up in that was recently devastated by wildfires in Los Angeles.
Grant Yee shares how he became passionate about playing volleyball and how it improved his life.
Deepika Sikri shares her experiences as a mother raising her sons to respect women.
Rob Glen reflects on his conversations with family after seeing a new film about Bob Dylan.
Richard Levitt steps in to reflecting on cultural conventions, one shoe at a time.
After her lost necklace is found, Sindhu Nair reflects on why gratitude is important.
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