Your dog grooming questions answered
For Vanessa Vallejo González, her dog-grooming business is about more than making pets look their best. It’s also about building a future for her son and creating something special with the help of her mom and family. We’re celebrating her journey this Hispanic Heritage Month sharing about entrepreneurship, pet care, and the family values that help keep her business, Vimax Grooming, going.
For Vanessa Vallejo González, her dog-grooming business is about more than making pets look their best. It’s also about building a future for her son and creating something special with the help of her mom and family. We’re celebrating her journey this Hispanic Heritage Month sharing about entrepreneurship, pet care, and the family values that help keep her business, Vimax Grooming, going.
49ers celebrating Latino heritage through fashion
The 49ers have a deep connection with Latino fans, from the Bay Area to Mexico. Now, the team is celebrating that connection with a new Hispanic heritage collection. Alexandra Moreno, the lead designer behind the swag, and Xavier Mora-Sanchez, senior coordinator of brand marketing, give insight.
The 49ers have a deep connection with Latino fans, from the Bay Area to Mexico. Now, the team is celebrating that connection with a new Hispanic heritage collection. Alexandra Moreno, the lead designer behind the swag, and Xavier Mora-Sanchez, senior coordinator of brand marketing, give insight.
Millbrae barber retires after 62 years behind the chair
A longtime Millbrae barbershop is changing hands as its owner retires after 62 years, marking the end of a multigenerational family business.
A longtime Millbrae barbershop is changing hands as its owner retires after 62 years, marking the end of a multigenerational family business.
Richmond's Flor Hermosa Coffee: Culture and community
A cup of coffee can be about more than just the drink, it can also be about creating a place where people feel welcome. That’s the idea behind Flor Hermosa coffee in Richmond. The Mexican-American owners say they wanted to create a safe and unique space where people could slow down, enjoy a good cup of coffee and connect with their community.
A cup of coffee can be about more than just the drink, it can also be about creating a place where people feel welcome. That’s the idea behind Flor Hermosa coffee in Richmond. The Mexican-American owners say they wanted to create a safe and unique space where people could slow down, enjoy a good cup of coffee and connect with their community.
A taste of one of the first Guatemalan bakeries in the Bay Area
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating a Bay Area family business with more than 30 years of Guatemalan tradition. Universal Panaderia Bakery started with mom and dad selling food from their cars and has since grown to three locations in san francisco, daly city and san pablo.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating a Bay Area family business with more than 30 years of Guatemalan tradition. Universal Panaderia Bakery started with mom and dad selling food from their cars and has since grown to three locations in san francisco, daly city and san pablo.
Danville's Cielito Cocina Mexicana: traditions on the table
You can experience culture through food, and at Cielito Cocina Mexicana in Danville, the menu takes inspiration from two distinct Mexican regions: Puebla and Oaxaca. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the flavors, ingredients and traditions behind the dishes.
You can experience culture through food, and at Cielito Cocina Mexicana in Danville, the menu takes inspiration from two distinct Mexican regions: Puebla and Oaxaca. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the flavors, ingredients and traditions behind the dishes.
Oakland's Favianna Rodriguez: Artist, printmaker, and cultural organizer
Favianna Rodriguez says free community art programs in East Oakland helped change the course of her life. Now, 26 years into her career, the artist is being honored with the California Arts Council’s top-tier legacy fellowship, recognizing both her art and her impact on communities.
Favianna Rodriguez says free community art programs in East Oakland helped change the course of her life. Now, 26 years into her career, the artist is being honored with the California Arts Council’s top-tier legacy fellowship, recognizing both her art and her impact on communities.
K9 Therapy Club: San Francisco free community dog training
From a passion project with his own dog to a community resource, Josh Salmon has built K9 Therapy Club around one simple idea: quality dog training should be within reach for everyone. Learn about the free community training events.
From a passion project with his own dog to a community resource, Josh Salmon has built K9 Therapy Club around one simple idea: quality dog training should be within reach for everyone. Learn about the free community training events.
San Francisco's Le Mil's: Serving coffee sourced from India
Le Mil’s is the creation of a couple who wanted to save a family farm in Southern India from being sold. The San Francisco shop is now open at 1330 Polk Street, serving specialty Indian coffee while helping tell the story of the farm that started it all. Meet the owners, Milana Ram, and Himanshu Bhaisare.
Le Mil’s is the creation of a couple who wanted to save a family farm in Southern India from being sold. The San Francisco shop is now open at 1330 Polk Street, serving specialty Indian coffee while helping tell the story of the farm that started it all. Meet the owners, Milana Ram, and Himanshu Bhaisare.
Concord Night Market to host first Cultural Festival
The first-ever annual cultural festival will be hosted at the Concord Night Market in Todos Santos Plaza on September 11 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunny Pannu, the event coordinator, and Joe Yncio, a Peruvian artist, give insight.
The first-ever annual cultural festival will be hosted at the Concord Night Market in Todos Santos Plaza on September 11 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunny Pannu, the event coordinator, and Joe Yncio, a Peruvian artist, give insight.
Berkeley's Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe: History and community
A Berkeley bakery with decades of history is now entering a new era. Since May 2024, Sconehenge has been employee-owned, putting the people behind the counter and in the kitchen at the heart of the business. Today, we’re inside Sconehenge for a taste of its history.
A Berkeley bakery with decades of history is now entering a new era. Since May 2024, Sconehenge has been employee-owned, putting the people behind the counter and in the kitchen at the heart of the business. Today, we’re inside Sconehenge for a taste of its history.
Berkeley's Oceanview Diner: Where community gathers
For generations of Berkeley families, breakfast comes with a side of memories. Now, Oceanview Diner is carrying on the legacy of the restaurant that stood in this spot for decades, bringing back familiar food, longtime staff and a renewed commitment to creating a workplace where employees and customers feel valued.
For generations of Berkeley families, breakfast comes with a side of memories. Now, Oceanview Diner is carrying on the legacy of the restaurant that stood in this spot for decades, bringing back familiar food, longtime staff and a renewed commitment to creating a workplace where employees and customers feel valued.
Filipino-inspired vegan cuisine with Chef Reina
Chef Reina Montenegro is bringing her signature Filipino flavors and plant-forward cooking to a new experience at San Francisco's Laughing Monk on Fulton Street. Here is a preview of her new menu.
Chef Reina Montenegro is bringing her signature Filipino flavors and plant-forward cooking to a new experience at San Francisco's Laughing Monk on Fulton Street. Here is a preview of her new menu.
Los Gatos' Breaking Dawn Brunch and Firstborn food spots
What do you get when a mother turns her children’s favorite foods into a business? Two restaurant concepts built around family, food and memories. Breaking Dawn Brunch and Firstborn are bringing that story and some creative Asian-inspired dishes to Los Gatos. Liz Truong and her family share their story.
What do you get when a mother turns her children’s favorite foods into a business? Two restaurant concepts built around family, food and memories. Breaking Dawn Brunch and Firstborn are bringing that story and some creative Asian-inspired dishes to Los Gatos. Liz Truong and her family share their story.
Hayward's El Taquito Dos, a family recipe for success
From the original El Taquito to El Taquito Dos in Hayward, the family has kept the tradition alive. For many customers, a visit is about more than a meal, it’s about memories of growing up, and now sharing those memories with the next generation. Oralia Padilla and Jorge Espinosa, co-owners of El Taquito Dos, share their story and famous dishes.
From the original El Taquito to El Taquito Dos in Hayward, the family has kept the tradition alive. For many customers, a visit is about more than a meal, it’s about memories of growing up, and now sharing those memories with the next generation. Oralia Padilla and Jorge Espinosa, co-owners of El Taquito Dos, share their story and famous dishes.
Oakland PRIDE: what to know
Oakland pride is kicking off with a vibrant parade through downtown this weekend. The parade is from 10:30AM to Noon Sunday, August 16.
Oakland pride is kicking off with a vibrant parade through downtown this weekend. The parade is from 10:30AM to Noon Sunday, August 16.
Napa's trendy Rydable's: History on wheels
You can see Napa from a lot of different perspectives — but these founders wanted to make the experience more personal. We’re taking a ride with a mother-and-daughter team who built their business around showing people their city. Karen Kaiser and Nancie Cameron, share their story
You can see Napa from a lot of different perspectives — but these founders wanted to make the experience more personal. We’re taking a ride with a mother-and-daughter team who built their business around showing people their city. Karen Kaiser and Nancie Cameron, share their story
Napa Valley Rydables: New way to see Napa's history
A mother and daughter are putting a family spin on Napa sightseeing. Their Rydables tours combine a ride through downtown with stories about the city’s history and landmarks. Karen Kaiser and Nancie Cameron, share their story.
A mother and daughter are putting a family spin on Napa sightseeing. Their Rydables tours combine a ride through downtown with stories about the city’s history and landmarks. Karen Kaiser and Nancie Cameron, share their story.
Bay Area homeownership dilemma
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Albany’s hidden gem: Sam’s Log Cabin
Mike Daillak and his partner Rhasaan Fernandez bought Sam's Log Cabin in Albany in 2010. The spot is a cozy log cabin built in 1930 that has survived decades of change, transforming from a betting parlor and speakeasy into a gathering place focused on fresh, locally sourced food.
Mike Daillak and his partner Rhasaan Fernandez bought Sam's Log Cabin in Albany in 2010. The spot is a cozy log cabin built in 1930 that has survived decades of change, transforming from a betting parlor and speakeasy into a gathering place focused on fresh, locally sourced food.