Jobina Fortson

Dec 8, 2023 | abc7news.com | Jobina Fortson

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- A multidisciplinary art show in Oakland called "Throughline" just wrapped up several sold-out shows earlier this month. It celebrated 13 change-making Black women in the city. "I typically paint skin," said Taylor Smalls, co-creator of Throughline and painter for the show. "I love to paint Black and Brown skin."Smalls walked ABC7 News through the visual elements of the show.

Dec 6, 2023 | abc7news.com | Jobina Fortson

Take Action SF: Mayor, city leaders on the future of cityABC7 Bay Area 24/7 live streamWatch ABC7 newscasts on demandHow safe is your neighborhood? Check out Bay Area safety trackerWATCH LIVEWelcome, Your AccountLog OutByJobina FortsonThursday, December 7, 2023 1:35AMOAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Creighton Davis is a born and raised San Franciscan, who as a kid, always loved spending time across the bridge in Oakland.

Oct 28, 2023 | abc7news.com | Jobina Fortson

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- ReLove is a highly-curated resale boutique with locations in San Francisco and now Oakland, founded by the delightful Delila Hailechristos. She opened her San Francisco location in 2014. She was the only employee and her DNA is all over the store. "I really wanted to be in the conversation of sustainability," Hailechristos said.

Oct 4, 2023 | abc17news.com | Jobina Fortson

By Jobina FortsonClick here for updates on this story    OAKLAND, California (KGO) — In 2009, the iPhone 3GS was released, President Obama was inaugurated, and a company called thredUP was born. Fast forward to 2023, and Oakland-based thredUP is gracing the TIME 100 list of Most Influential Companies. “The true story is, I was getting dressed one morning and I had a closet full of clothes that I wasn’t going to wear,” James Reinhart, thredUP’s co-founder and CEO, said.

Oct 2, 2023 | abc7news.com | Jobina Fortson

ABC7 Bay Area 24/7 live streamGet the new ABC7 Bay Area mobile app today!Watch ABC7 newscasts on demandHow safe is your neighborhood? Check out Bay Area safety trackerWATCH LIVEWelcome, Your AccountLog OutByJobina FortsonTuesday, October 3, 2023 1:44AMOAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- In 2009, the iPhone 3GS was released, President Obama was inaugurated, and a company called thredUP was born. Fast forward to 2023, and Oakland-based thredUP is gracing the TIME 100 list of Most Influential Companies.