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Michael Pollan explores consciousness in Berkeley conversation
The passage of time, 10 best-selling books and countless essays for The New York Times Magazine and other publications make it clear that Michael...
Finance experts offer advice on protecting legacy
Approximately 70 million baby boomers live in the United States. Remarkably, that means people born between 1946 and 1964—currently 61 to 80 years old—compose...
Motherhood breeds invention
Motherhood does not automatically cause a person to become an entrepreneur. But in Cassie Ye’s case, it did. In 2014, she founded her company,...
Robert Reich’s enduring lessons shape minds and movements
Most people at age 79 do not become film stars or cause the words “vigor” and “buoyant” to spring to mind. Robert Reich is...
Remembering Ann Fagan Ginger
Ann Fagan Ginger’s achievements in a lifetime dedicated to establishing, protecting and preserving human rights and international peace laws are nearly unfathomable.
Born July 11,...
Litquake expands horizons
Since 1999, the annual literary festival, Litquake, has featured 11,500 authors and performers appearing before an audience total of 315,000. And in 2025, it’s...
Bolden leads by listening
Representing a prime catch for UC Berkeley, journalist Michael Bolden assumed his position as the School of Journalism’s eighth permanent dean on Aug. 1....
Enjoy sports and relaxation with island living
The East Bay offers bountiful opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation, including readers’ favorites such as top-tier hiking and biking trails, accessible parks, design-savvy...











