Kenny Choi

San Francisco

Anchor at KPIX-TV (San Francisco, CA)

Anchor at KPYX-TV (San Francisco, CA)

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Mountain Play theater group on Mount Tamalpais struggles to stay afloat

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

A long-running and unusual theater tradition in the North Bay is in jeopardy of coming to an end due to budget challenges. Like many performing arts groups across the country, organizers at Mountain Play are struggling to increase attendance numbers. Whenever Mountain Play Executive Director Eileen Grady visits the Cushing Memorial Theatre atop Mount Tamalpais, it's a walk down memory lane. The venue has entertained generations, hosting musicals and plays for over a century.
UC system ending its requirement for "diversity statements" in hiring process

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

University of California ends "diversity statements" requirement during hiring The University of California recently announced it will stop requiring 'diversity statements' in the hiring process. Critics are celebrating its end, while supporters say they're concerned the university is capitulating to the Trump administration. Miguel Muniz and Martin Bertao are passionate about their political affiliation as Republicans on the UC Berkeley campus.
Long-awaited bridge construction near Forestville prompting safety concerns

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

North Bay community worried about bridge closure as mudslide closes other roadway A long-awaited bridge project is underway in the North Bay, but coupled with a nearby road closure because of a massive mudslide, construction has created a situation residents said is a "safety" issue. Businesses said it will impact sales and commerce.
San Francisco Giants make real estate moves in area around Oracle Park

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

SF Giants make investments in developments near Oracle Park The San Francisco Giants franchise is valued at $3.5 billion dollars, making them the fifth most valuable team in the majors. Off the field, the team has made headlines for its real estate ventures, particularly in the Mission Rock area near Oracle Park. A winning start for the Giants has fans wondering if the team will be able to spend more in the future for top players.
Santa Rosa school board approves plan to return police officers to campuses

4 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

Some call for Santa Rosa school resource officers to be reinstated Santa Rosa school leaders on Tuesday night approved a program to bring police officers back to campuses. The 4-to-2 vote by the school board in favor of the plan to reinstate school resource officers or SROs comes after a string of violent incidents at several high schools. Just last month, police said a 15-year-old student stabbed a classmate at Elsie Allen High.
San Leandro provides retrofitting workshops for local homeowners

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

Homeowners in the East Bay are getting a chance to learn how they can do retrofitting work on their residence themselves while taking advantage of state grants available to help cover the cost of retrofitting their home against earthquakes. San Leandro resident Cody Drake is in the beginning stages of strengthening his home. The Hayward fault runs parallel to the city of San Leandro, where he and his wife feel the earth shift from time to time. "I heard some stuff in the house creaking.
North Bay group helps people with disabilities learn to live full and independent lives

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

A man with autism is taking on his challenges and learning how to live a full and productive life, with the help of a North Bay group. Alex Glassberg begins to draw and express some of his frustrations, joy, and healing through art. "I was stuck. I didn't know what to do. I didn't have enough skills," said Glassberg. The 33-year-old tackles each day living with autism. He's been diagnosed as high functioning, but still needs guidance.
More layoffs for NOAA could impact staffing at Monterey weather center

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

Federal job cuts raise concerns for NOAA meteorologists A round of expected layoffs in addition to last month's cuts at NOAA, the nation's weather, ocean, and fisheries agency, will eliminate about one of out four jobs there since the start of the second Trump administration. One of its national weather centers in Monterey could be impacted again.
San Francisco Chinatown shops feeling the financial impacts of tariffs - CBS San Francisco

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

Shops in Chinatown are beginning to feel the financial effects of tariffs and worry that raising prices could impact their livelihoods.
San Francisco leaders explore options as pharmacies struggle to stay open

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Kenny Choi

Struggling San Francisco mom-and-pop pharmacies look to city officials for help For people in San Francisco, access to a neighborhood pharmacy has become much harder in recent years, with major chains closing stores and independent pharmacies struggling to stay afloat. City leaders are exploring possible solutions, including the creation of co-ops. Iqbal Gill opened his first store last year after working for decades as a pharmacist, pouring his life savings into this small business.