Jobina Fortson
ABC7 News
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Recent articles by Jobina:
New Oakland restaurant Hi, Felicia aims to disrupt, diversify fine dining
"I want them to know that spending a lot of money doesn't have to feel stuffy and doesn't have to feel pretentious. I definitely think Hi, Felicia is disrupting order for restaurants moving forward." → Read More
1st non-binary San Francisco Bay to Breakers winner won more than just the race
"It was a win only made possible by my sports activism work that exposed Bay to Breakers' blatant exclusion of a non-binary awards category and rallied the community for change," Cal Calamia said. → Read More
2 injured in shooting near San Jose State University, suspect at large, police say
Upon arrival, they found two victims: a man with life-threatening injuries and a woman who is expected to survive. → Read More
Big rig smashes into Bay Bridge toll plaza booth; no injuries reported
The impact ripped the toll booth off its foundation and into a lane of traffic. Another car reportedly ran into the debris right after the crash. → Read More
Sonoma County winery to pay $10K per month for 'Really Goode Job'
It may be the sweetest $10,000 per month salary you ever make. Rent-free living with tasting a requirement. Here's how to jump in. → Read More
New book helps women understand, use their inner power
The book seeks to serve as a guide for women to access better positions in their careers while sharing tools to understand and use their power, networking skills, and know how to promote themselves. → Read More
East Bay nonprofit empowers people with disabilities to explore futures in the workforce
Saturday the organization - called Futures Explored - is holding an event showcasing the documentary film 'Hearts of Glass,' which highlights the importance of inclusion in the workforce. → Read More
Here's how to make an Irish coffee for St. Patrick's Day
Irish mixologist Gillian Murphy joined ABC7@7 to show us how to make an Irish coffee for St. Patrick's Day. → Read More
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. talks creating youth development center, fashion and music
Mistah F.A.B. has created the kind of hits that can make an entire nightclub get hyphy, or have people shouting the lyrics out the windows of their cars. The Oakland rapper, turned fashion designer and now community pillar, is a Bay Area legend. → Read More
Former Bay Area reporter, cancer survivor creates website to help others
Cancer survivor and former Bay Area TV news reporter Stephanie Chuang discusses "The Patient Story," a website to help patients and survivors. → Read More
Jobina's exclusive VIP-only private book club: 'Black Girls Must Be Magic'
Jobina's exclusive VIP-only private book club is officially open, and today we talked to author Jayne Allen about her book "Black Girls Must Be Magic." → Read More
Activist Seneca Scott announces run for Oakland mayor
Oakland activist Seneca Scott announces he is entering the race for mayor. → Read More
Meet the people working to end racial bias and include more diversity in the wedding industry
Chanda Daniels has been creating stunning weddings since 1999, with a focus on diversity and inclusion well before "D&I" became a hot buzz term. → Read More
'Human etch-a-sketch' runner travels 95 miles to draw Lunar New Year tiger on SF streets
A San Francisco runner has been drawing designs using his Strava app route map. Most recently, he did the Year of the Tiger for Chinese New Year 2022. → Read More
5th annual Black Joy Parade back in Oakland after COVID-19 pandemic hiatus
Celebrating the Black experience past, present and future. The free festival returns Feb. 27 for every family to enjoy. → Read More
Kingmakers of Oakland dedicated to improving education system for young Black men
In honor of Black History Month, we're sharing stories of groups and individuals who are working to improve Black lives. Learn more about Kingmakers of Oakland, a nonprofit that helps by "healing the fish by treating the toxic ecosystem." → Read More
'Shark Tank' casting director dishes key secrets to landing and nailing an appearance
How much is too much backstory? Biggest mistake to make? The head of casting shares the "do's and dont's" to earn a spot with the sharks. → Read More
SF Indiefest documentary follows ups & downs of family in quarantine
Coming to the Mission District's Roxie Theater for the '22 San Francisco IndieFest is the documentary Quaranteened, a family in the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
SF Indiefest documentary 'Quaranteened' follows ups and downs of family in quarantine
Father filmmaker talks pointing the camera inwards for family's pandemic life. → Read More
Neighborhood lawn libraries offer young Bay Area readers access to anti-racist books
No library card needed here. The local group building equitable communities for young readers. → Read More