Civicorps apprenticeship gives Oakland woman another chance
There was a time when the future did not look all that promising for Lily Nguyen. When she was 18, Nguyen was expelled from Oakland High School on MacArthur Boulevard, …
East Bay woman credits Legal Assistance for Seniors with restoring normalcy to her life
It was the most difficult and painful decision Diana Dominguez ever had to make. But the 72-year-old widow knew she desperately needed help to restore her peace of mind and …
Daughter of immigrants gets help for college dreams
Socoro Tamayo-Perez doesn’t come across as a young woman who has ever doubted herself. At 21, she is friendly, upfront and admits she loves to talk and win arguments — …
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region is more than just a meal
Katharine Broadnax, who has successfully fought cancer twice, including a recent battle, was doubly worried about her health when the COVID-19 pandemic descended. She knew that older people were susceptible, …
East Bay Children’s Law Offices represent youth’s interests
Kendi Martinez Garcia was 16 years old when she ran away from home for what would be the last time, from an abusive situation and a mother who didn’t believe …