FOLLOW US
Knowledge is power
I've always disliked the proverb, “Ignorance is bliss.” If only I had the choice, I sometimes grumble to myself. I tend to believe the...
Live and learn, a local guide
In the Bay Area, learning opportunities aren’t just confined to a college or high school classroom. Several East Bay organizations offer hands-on classes on...
Trump vs. Higher Ed
After waging war on public broadcasting and the arts, the Trump administration threatened last fall to cut federal funding to nine prominent colleges unless they restricted campus...
Fueling AI: The high cost of clean energy
Surging electricity demand from data centers across the U.S. is outpacing the supply of new clean energy sources, helping to sustain the fossil fuel...
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,...
Petite LaFleur handcrafts confections in Berkeley
After dinner at a friend’s house the other night, she laid out a small plate with pieces of candy. There were dark chocolate peppermint...
Muster up some enthusiasm for seasonal mustards
The most popular condiment in the U.S. based on sales volume is mayonnaise. It was invented by a French chef in Spain in the...
San Francisco songwriter creates western noir soundscape
Andrés Miguel Cervantes said the title of his new album, Songs For The Séance, references his process as a songwriter. “It has to do...















