Jefferson Award Winner: Mary Ann Finch
A Bay Area woman provides a healing touch to the poor and homeless, who has worked with Mother Theresa herself. Sharon Chin reports.
Sep 9, 2009
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Jefferson Award Winner: Carol McGruder
Carol McGruder lost her aunt to emphysema and has launched a crusade against smoking. Sharon Chin reports.
May 6, 2009
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Jefferson Award Winner: Marjorie Saunders
A 100-year-old Oakland woman is still at the forefront in the battle to preserve open space in her neighborhood. Sharon Chin reports.
Jun 3, 2009
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East Bay Residents Reviving Lost Filipino Language
As part of our coverage of Asian Pacific Islander Month, Sharon Chin shows us the forgotten script that many Filipinos are just discovering.
May 30, 2009
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Bay Area Artists Revive Old Filipino Writing
Some Bay Area residents are trying to revive an ancient writing system from The Philippines they say hasn't been used in centuries. Sharon Chin reports.
May 29, 2009
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3 NorCal Men Accused In $200 Million Ponzi Scheme
Three men, including two from the Bay Area, are accused of swindling $200 million from more than 1,000 people in an alleged Ponzi scheme. Sharon Chin reports.
May 22, 2009
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Jefferson Award Winner: Sue Underwood
Sue Underwood is often called the Mother Theresa of animals and has helped find homes for thousands of animals who might otherwise be euthanized. Sharon Chin reports.
May 20, 2009
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CoCo DA Facing Backlash Over Prosecution Cutbacks
Residents and politicians in Contra Costa County are angered over the District Attorney's announcement of not prosecuting most misdemeanor crimes. Sharon Chin reports.
Apr 24, 2009
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Jefferson Award Winner: Susan Gilmore
Most of the time, parents will tell their children to eat their vegetables. But Susan Gilmore has kids teaching their parents to get healthy. Sharon Chin reports.
Apr 15, 2009
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Church Searched For Clues In Tracy Girl's Death
The investigation into the murder of Sandra Cantu includes a search of a church near the girl's Tracy home. Sharon Chin reports.
Apr 8, 2009
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