Immigrants teach ethnic cooking classes through Stanford students’ startup
Silicon Valley startup Culture Kitchen invites Bay Area foodies to take cooking classes taught by immigrant home cooks, who are experts in their countries’ cuisines.
New technology meetup groups a growing trend in Silicon Valley
New technology entrepreneurs are flocking to meetup groups in growing numbers. Peninsula Press reporter and startup team member shares her thoughts on the value of these informal groups.
Restaurant Weeks still draw diners despite Groupon, other online discounters
Even with daily online restaurant deals from Groupon and Facebook, a recent OpenTable survey shows Bay Area diners are still flocking to restaurant week events.
San Mateo says campaign reform, not election changes, will bolster minority candidates
San Mateo County filed a motion on June 13 to dismiss a lawsuit over what the plaintiffs claim is a violation of voters’ rights.
Patriotism and parades in the South Bay (PHOTOS)
Lots of residents in the South Bay came out to show their American spirit this Fourth of July. Check out our photo gallery of some of the festivities.
Officials hope America’s Cup prep brings funding to stagnant transit projects (VIDEO)
With the excitement surrounding the America’s Cup races, officials hope to give some transit projects new life, but coming up with the money will not be easy.
SF Pride weekend festivities brought out crowds of proud (PHOTOS)
San Franciscans and visitors turned out in droves to the city’s Civic Center for the annual pride parade. The festival comes just two days after New York voted to legalize gay marriage.
California Roots — State’s agricultural history reaches new locations, generations (VIDEO SERIES)
The state has a rich agricultural history, and it is making an impact on new generations in Northern California. This video series tells the stories of three groups who have found new ways to connect with the land.
Artists paint outdoors for 5 days during festival in tiny town of Winters
Each spring, artists and tourists flock to tiny Winters, Calif., near Sacramento, for a week of outdoor painting, communal living and vacation off the beaten path.