This was the first Christmas for Anita Morris without her son Derial Morris, Jr., who was killed more than eight months ago by a bullet shot from a friend’s gun. See a slideshow and read the story.

Despite harmful environments, most youth in Oakland are succeeding — they are resilient. Having just a few “resilience factors” in a young person’s life can make all the difference. Watch video and read more about Oakland youth who are finding strength in their families and community.

McClymonds’ 4th-quarter comeback defeated the Castlemont Knights 8-7 on Friday, to a third straight Silver Bowl title. Watch video highlights and read the story.

Ida Hancox was presented with a plaque at the Willie Keyes Recreation Center in West Oakland honoring her son Willie Tatmon III. Tatmon was shot and killed at the center in September after an argument erupted during a basketball game. Tatmon volunteered at the center. Watch video

A 900-foot container ship bumped a tower of the Bay Bridge Wednesday and leaked thousands of gallons of oil into San Francisco Bay. Watch video and read the updates from San Francisco, where officials are worried about hazards to wildlife.

William DuBois, the attorney for Hans Reiser, spoke to the media during a break in opening statements on Tuesday. Watch video and read the story.

Pastor Kevin Barnes Sr. wrote a book about raising young black men. Watch video and read the story.

The careful move of 6,500 tons of concrete, captured in time-lapse video from early morning hours Sept. 3 on the Bay Bridge.

Workers sawed through concrete and melted through steel to disassemble the 71-year-old viaduct.

The final hour before Caltrans shut down the Bay Bridge Friday evening, the start of a 3 1/2-day upgrade project to replace a large section on Yerba Buena Island.