.Samantha Campos

When my partner and I started looking for our first home together, at the top of our must-have list was a yard for our...

During periods when I spend a lot of time online, my world becomes smaller. Meals are sometimes the best chance for me to be...

Whether or not Punxsutawney Phil ends up being right about the early timing of its arrival, spring is on the way. And with it...

Celebrate the East Bay's diverse array of opportunities for discovery in this year's inaugural issue of East Bay magazine, featuring articles on the Bentley School, mental health support programs, handcrafted instruments, local food nonprofits, newt migration, chocolate shops, Cal Performances in February, and more.

It’s the last month of the year, and I’m once again surprised by that. It’s an annual tradition! Time moves swiftly and eludes me....

Autumn is the season of the middle-aged. Its harvest is abundant, yet with heartier fare; more savory gourds than sweet berries. Leaves turn colors...

In a previous life (aka, my 30s), I spent a lot of time in bars. Partly, because it was my job—first as bartender, then...

This summer, my partner and I hosted our first art salon. It’s not as pretentious as it sounds! Gathered in our backyard on benches...