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The Asian Pacific Fund’s Annual Gala is a celebration of philanthropic leadership in the Bay Area’s Asian and Pacific Islander community. The virtual gala will be hosted by NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai on Saturday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. The annual event brings together the region’s business and community leaders for an inspiring evening that r...

This year has been tough for everyone. Why not wake up to a kitten in your inbox every day in October? The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (Berkeley Humane) announced a new campaign just for fun – and it is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! You can now sign up to have a picture of the most adorable…

Join NBC Bay Area’s Marcus Washington for a virtual event that reminds us of the healing power of music in “Music Connects our World” on Saturday, October 3rd at 7pm. Featuring highly acclaimed musicians from across the globe, jazz star Sarah McKenzie has developed a virtual video concert in collaboration with acclaimed international musician...

Notre Dame’s 12th annual Women of Impact Luncheon on Thursday, October 22 honors women who have made significant contributions to their communities. This year’s honorees are Notre Dame alumna and author Fama Farheen Mirza and renowned astronomer Sandra Moore Faber. To register, please click here. The virtual event spotlights the role women have pla...

Join NBC Bay Area’s Janelle Wang for an evening of recognizing women leaders in business and technology. YWCA Silicon Valley’s Tribute to Women Awards is an annual YWCA fundraising event attracting over 800 attendees, including corporate and community leaders and Silicon Valley professionals. YWCA honors up to 50 women executive leaders and e...

Join NBC Bay Area’s Mike Inouye at the Heart and Hands Virtual Luncheon on Friday, September 18 at noon. The online event will support Uplift Family Services’ Bay Area Addiction Prevention Services program and “Whatever It Takes” fund. Don’t miss the opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate the impact of honorees, an...

Last week the East Bay SPCA transported five dogs and five cats from Solano County and 10 cats and four dogs from the SPCA for Monterey County that were already available for adoption to make room for displaced owned animals. Every animal transferred to the East Bay SPCA receives medical and behavior assessments and care, socialization, nutrition, ...

Jeremy Lin is one of the Bay Area’s most well-known professional athletes. He is at home during the pandemic and using his platform to speak out against racism.

If you or anyone you know is in an area being threatened, please encourage them to evacuate early for the safety of their family and pets – before it becomes mandatory. Please make sure that cats and dogs are wearing collars and identification tags that are up to date. You will increase your chances of being reunited with pets who…

Join NBC Bay Area’s Marcus Washington in Berkeley on Saturday, August 29 for a Clear the Shelters adoption event! Berkeley Humane is hosting onsite kitten adoptions along with low-cost vaccines for dogs and cats. Meet Berkeley Humane’s adoptable kittens in the Mobile Adoption Center (MAC) starting at 10 am. We will be following social-distanc...

Students from Palo Alto High School’s Track & Field Team will hold the Virtual Run to Clear the Shelters to raise awareness and funds for Pets In Need in Palo Alto. The virtual event will be held in conjunction with Clear the Shelters, an annual initiative organized by NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 that helps animal shelters find permanent&#823...

Don’t miss the live, virtual storytelling event celebrating the joy animals bring to our lives featuring bestselling and celebrated author, Amy Tan, and author and radio host of KQED’s Forum, Dr. Michael Krasny. Which story will be crowned Best in Show? Join Berkeley Humane for this feel-good celebration of animals, writing, and the beloved p...

NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 are teaming up with Family Giving Tree, a Bay Area nonprofit helping low-income families, in Supporting Our Schools. The initiative runs the month of July and seeks to donate 3,735 backpacks to students at 25 schools in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. >> DONATE: Build a ...