Women in soccer and politics, Stanford alum responds to Jason Collins and big data in the Valley
On this week’s Peninsula Report, Chelsea Janes explains why the Bay Area produces top women soccer stars, yet has no team in the new pro league.
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Fighting for the win — an amateur fighter mixes the martial arts in San Jose [VIDEO]
At San Jose’s Mixed Martial Arts Evolution Expo Saturday, amateur fighter Liam Purvis experienced his first mixed martial arts fight in the ring.
Ink dries on sportswriter’s print career, but Andrew Baggarly remains a storyteller
Veteran baseball writer Andrew Baggarly thought he would follow in his sister’s footsteps by becoming a broadcast journalist. Sixteen years after his first newspaper job, he did, becoming Comcast Sports Net Bay’s Giants Insider.
Acclaimed opera singer turns to teaching in Los Altos [VIDEO]
After years of performing in famous opera venues, Alicia Purcell has made a home in Los Altos. She now teaches voice lessons to youth hoping to follow in her footsteps.
Menlo Park’s Phil Taylor mans one of sports journalism’s elite positions
Writing the column for the back page of Sports Illustrated is one of the most coveted reporting jobs in sports. Menlo Park resident and Stanford grad Phil Taylor is the man for the job.
No Bay Area team in women’s soccer league
The National Women’s Soccer League, the third try at an American women’s professional league, opened its first season last weekend with nearly 20 former Bay Area college standouts on league rosters… but no California team.
San Jose Earthquakes fans bond with players through Twitter
As Twitter’s prominence has grown, some pro athletes have gotten into trouble for the words they send into cyberspace. But the San Jose Earthquakes encourage their players to use social media, and so far, it’s been a big success.
Robotic bartenders, click-n-grow plants, and more at Stanford’s Cool Product Expo [PHOTOS]
Stanford’s fifth annual Cool Product Expo showcased a robotic machine that automatically mixes drink, a skateboard that simulates snowboarding on pavement, a collapsible kayak that folds into a tote bag and much more.
From corporate America to canvas — Silicon Valley careerwoman turns artist [VIDEO]
Ten years ago, Ellen Brook took a professional leap of faith. After taking a silk painting class, she left a Silicon Valley career in investor relations to follow her dream. Her pieces now hang throughout the Bay Area.