Los Altos bakery offers taste of home to German club members [VIDEO]
Esther’s German Bakery serves traditional German foods beloved by the cafe’s owner, Esther Nio. Now, it’s also beloved by members of the German-American Business Association.
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Palo Alto store sells funky vintage finds [VIDEO]
Empire Vintage Clothing differs from the surrounding boutiques of Palo Alto’s University Avenue. Rather than selling brand name apparel, the store distributes one-of-a-kind vintage pieces from the 1940s through 80s.
The road to Miss California — Miss Sacramento takes us behind the pageant curtain [VIDEO]
This winter’s Miss Sacramento pageant crowned 24-year old Ashley Newman, a self-taught ventriloquist. Newman will now compete for the title of Miss California.
Spring blossoms at Woodside’s Filoli estate – the Bay Area’s ‘Downton Abbey’ (PHOTOS)
Bay Area residents looking for a break from the rush of modern life might take a visit to Woodside’s Filoli estate, a peaceful country house where not much has changed since the early 20th century.
Women and employers both need to ‘lean in’ to female leadership, Sandberg says
Women in leadership can become the rule, rather than the exception, according to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. But there’s still a long way to go.
Satellites on a start-up budget — Skybox Imaging co-founders offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs [VIDEO]
Skybox Imaging co-founders Dan Berkenstock and Julian Mann share their start-up story. The pair and two other founders started a satellite company after a class assignment at Stanford.
Historic replica tall ships visit Port of Redwood City [PHOTOS]
History repeated itself as two historic sailing ships made their way down the west coast and docked at the Port of Redwood City.
Reviewing the psychology of online reviewers
About 50 percent of Americans have written online reviews for products or businesses, but what motivates so many of us to write? Experts say financial incentives and loyalty points are part of the equation.
1970s pageant winner opens closet to help current contestants dress for success [VIDEO]
Mary McCaman – Miss Santa Clara 1977 – is now the contest’s executive director. She has a created a pageant closet full of gowns, swimsuits, heels and jewelry for girls who want to compete but can’t afford the wardrobe.