San Francisco has a nationwide reputation for being a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender political and social hub. But farther south on the Peninsula, LGBT residents describe a less utopian experience.
Santa Clara County LGBT residents concerned about community cohesion, tobacco use Read More »
The 16th annual United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) is currently running until Oct. 27, at theaters in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Stanford and San Francisco.
The 16th annual United Nations Association Film Festival is underway Read More »
With 700 bicycles at stations spread from San Francisco to San Jose, a new program aims to prove that bike sharing can be popular in the suburbs as well as on city streets.
A Cambodian women’s group — the Devata Giving Circle — put on a talent showcase in San Francisco’s Mission District on Sept. 28, featuring a selection of Cambodian-American musicians and performers.
Cambodian-Americans make music for charity in San Francisco talent show Read More »
The San Francisco Zoo introduced a new furry face to the world last month. One of its Sumatran tigers, Leanne, gave birth to a healthy cub.
San Francisco Zoo earns its stripes; unveils new tiger cub [VIDEO] Read More »
Karen Scussel, an advocate for foster children in Santa Clara County, hopes to help judges and attorneys better understand a child’s background and needs.
Foster children get a voice in Silicon Valley Read More »
Starting March 1, the agency that operates Muni will offer free service to low and moderate-income youth who live in San Francisco.
Low-income kids to have free Muni passes thanks to SF advocacy group Read More »
The South Bay and Peninsula celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the 29th annual Freedom Train ride, a reduced-fare Caltrain roundtrip from San Jose to San Francisco.
Freedom Train honors Martin Luther King, Jr. [PHOTOS] Read More »
High-tech companies are offering a new employee benefit: mobile hair salons. The service is popular with engineers who work long hours and don’t want to waste their free time on grooming chores.
Mobile hair salons emerge at the cutting edge of Silicon Valley perks Read More »