14 Bay Area Chefs and Restaurateurs Creating Social Impact
The Bay Area food community is leading the way on making changes to how we consume and think about food.
15 Bay Area Musicians to Listen to Right Now
The Bay Area’s obituary as a cultural beacon has been written many times of late. While the underlying issues—gentrification and affordable housing—that spawn these missives are undeniable, it is absurd to suggest that Bay Area culture has gone extinct. The evidence to the contrary is extensive, from doo-wop rocker Shannon Shaw to the hip hop […]
15 Bay Area Musicians to Listen to Right Now
The Bay Area’s obituary as a cultural beacon has been written many times of late. While the underlying issues—gentrification and affordable housing—that spawn these missives are undeniable, it is absurd to suggest that Bay Area culture has gone extinct. The evidence to the contrary is extensive, from doo-wop rocker Shannon Shaw to the hip hop […]
15 Bay Area Filmmakers to Watch
While the Bay Area has long served as an oasis of creativity for the film industry, Northern California is currently experiencing nothing short of a renaissance when it comes to impressively talented local filmmakers. In 2018 alone, three films focused on Oakland (and conceived by Oakland natives) earned critical acclaim: the Marvel blockbuster Black Panther, […]
4 Thought-Provoking Books By Bay Area Authors to Add to Your Reading List
Being a socially conscious place, the Bay Area has a lot of authors who put societal issues front and center in their work, and a number of recent releases offer some intriguing non-fiction reads. From the story of an undercover reporter exposing the corrupt world of for-profit prisons (American Prison), to the trials and tribulations […]
4 Thought-Provoking Books By Bay Area Authors to Add to Your Reading List
Being a socially conscious place, the Bay Area has a lot of authors who put societal issues front and center in their work, and a number of recent releases offer some intriguing non-fiction reads. From the story of an undercover reporter exposing the corrupt world of for-profit prisons (American Prison), to the trials and tribulations […]
These Super Small Bay Area Homes are Big on Luxury
Within the last year, Bay Area cities have followed in the wake of others like Portland, Oregon, which led the charge for affordable housing solutions in crowded urban settings. The Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU ordinances in Portland allowed homeowners to squeeze stand-alone cottages for renters into their backyards within strict guidelines. Lacking the large […]
These Super Small Bay Area Homes are Big on Luxury
Within the last year, Bay Area cities have followed in the wake of others like Portland, Oregon, which led the charge for affordable housing solutions in crowded urban settings. The Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU ordinances in Portland allowed homeowners to squeeze stand-alone cottages for renters into their backyards within strict guidelines. Lacking the large […]
Better Makers: WorldWideWomen Hosts a Day of Power and Possibility for Bay Area Girls
The third annual WorldWideWomen Girls’ Festival that took place on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Santa Clara University was a day of power and possibility for thousands of girls and their families from around the Bay Area. The festival attracted around 2,000 girls and their families with more than 100 activities hosted by 70 Bay Area companies and organizations. […]
Real Estate: 5 Bay Area Luxury Homes With Jaw-Dropping Views
If you’re going to live somewhere as stunningly scenic as the San Francisco Bay Area, it just makes sense to buy a home with a view. The Bay Area real estate market is undeniably thriving, with housing prices shooting up by over $200,000 in just the first six months of this year. For those who […]
