Erik Soliván, San Jose’s new housing director, has a big job ahead of him. In addition to overseeing the city’s efforts to alleviate its chronic housing shortage, Soliván has been …
Sometimes at the end of a long, chilly autumn day, all you need is a big warm homemade cookie. No one knows that better than Amy Wong and Lawrance Combs, …
It’s a scene that once would have been straight out of a science fiction movie — an array of metal machines move in sync to cook up hot bowls of …
After a 31-year career at the San Jose Mineta International Airport Aviation Director John Aitken hung up his wings in March and Mukesh “Mookie” Patel soared in to usher a …
These days, the mention of a “drone” might bring to mind the small, buzzy cameras that hover high in the air, capturing images and footage of the world below. Manal …
Novelist Kyla Zhao, a 26-year-old Singapore native who moved to the Bay Area to attend Stanford University when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, used the extra alone time that …
MARTINEZ — Whether an animal is lost, dangerous or neglected, Contra Costa County’s Animal Services Department (CCAS) plays a crucial role in protecting the health and safety of pets, wildlife …
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Learning disabilities have historically been considered lifelong, incurable conditions. While treatment and early intervention has made it possible for people to learn how to live with their conditions, they’ve largely …
Imagine zipping to work in your own private rolling pod while drinking coffee, working on your laptop or just relaxing. Mark Seeger, the founder of the San Francisco-based company Glydways, …