Picco turns 20: a Marin milestone
Twenty years in the restaurant industry is no small feat—and Restaurant Picco is celebrating in style. From English pea risotto to barolo-glazed beef rib, the restaurant is revisiting fan-favorite dishes that helped define its legacy. Bill Higgins, owner of Restaurant Picco, and Michael Reyes, executive Chef, talk success.
Twenty years in the restaurant industry is no small feat—and Restaurant Picco is celebrating in style. From English pea risotto to barolo-glazed beef rib, the restaurant is revisiting fan-favorite dishes that helped define its legacy. Bill Higgins, owner of Restaurant Picco, and Michael Reyes, executive Chef, talk success.
Tariff refund requests
The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.
The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.
Europe's worst energy crisis coming our way
The International Energy Agency delivered this ominous message: in six weeks, Europe will be out of jet fuel. San Francisco Airport, which has many flights to and from Europe that could be reduced or outright canceled. This politically driven economic disease is sure to spread worldwide.
The International Energy Agency delivered this ominous message: in six weeks, Europe will be out of jet fuel. San Francisco Airport, which has many flights to and from Europe that could be reduced or outright canceled. This politically driven economic disease is sure to spread worldwide.
Oakland to begin ticketing at Sunday parking meters as grace period ends
Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.
Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.
Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
San-Mateo based GoPro plans layoffs affecting nearly a quarter of workforce
GoPro plans to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce this year as part of a restructuring effort to reduce costs, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
GoPro plans to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce this year as part of a restructuring effort to reduce costs, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Rising oil prices threaten global food security
Global food costs keep climbing, and farmers are feeling the squeeze. The U.N.’s FAO reports another jump in prices, while the U.S. exports phosphate fertilizers even as domestic shortages hit spring planting. William Burke, an agricultural economist, at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, gives insight.
Global food costs keep climbing, and farmers are feeling the squeeze. The U.N.’s FAO reports another jump in prices, while the U.S. exports phosphate fertilizers even as domestic shortages hit spring planting. William Burke, an agricultural economist, at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, gives insight.
New jobs statistics wow pundits. But are they believable?
Today's national jobs numbers were an unexpected thunderclap to the positive side. We crunched the numbers and ask the key question: are they believable?
Today's national jobs numbers were an unexpected thunderclap to the positive side. We crunched the numbers and ask the key question: are they believable?
Why you’re paying more at the grocery store
The Iran war has caused oil, natural gas, and fertilizer prices to soar, impacting farmers and potentially leading to higher food prices. Gustavo Flores-Macías, dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, gives insight.
The Iran war has caused oil, natural gas, and fertilizer prices to soar, impacting farmers and potentially leading to higher food prices. Gustavo Flores-Macías, dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, gives insight.
Iran war's cost will bring a lot of consumer casualties
The Iran war is in its 32nd day with consumers having paid an extra $8 billion in high gas prices alone, but gas is only the beginning.
The Iran war is in its 32nd day with consumers having paid an extra $8 billion in high gas prices alone, but gas is only the beginning.
More than half of job applicants now use AI to write resumes — here's how to stand out
More than 50% of new job applicants are using artificial intelligence tools to help write their resumes and cover letters, according to a new survey. Here's how to stand out.
More than 50% of new job applicants are using artificial intelligence tools to help write their resumes and cover letters, according to a new survey. Here's how to stand out.
Bay Area fashion week navigates global tensions
From rising prices to grounded travel plans, the Middle East conflict is creating ripple effects across the fashion industry. Shirin Hashem, founder of Fashion Community Week, shares how the crisis is complicating efforts to spotlight international and underrepresented designers. Nahyeon Park, a social media and production manager, also talks volunteer opportunities.
From rising prices to grounded travel plans, the Middle East conflict is creating ripple effects across the fashion industry. Shirin Hashem, founder of Fashion Community Week, shares how the crisis is complicating efforts to spotlight international and underrepresented designers. Nahyeon Park, a social media and production manager, also talks volunteer opportunities.
Shutdown clock ticks as DHS bill moves forward
Senate votes to fund most of D.H.S. in bid to end partial shutdown. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.
Senate votes to fund most of D.H.S. in bid to end partial shutdown. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.
From runway to leadership: Nancy Vuu’s impact
Beyond the runway, Nancy Vuu, is building something deeper—guiding global leaders with faith-driven strategy, and expanding her influence through fashion, film, and community-focused initiatives designed to inspire, empower, and elevate.
Beyond the runway, Nancy Vuu, is building something deeper—guiding global leaders with faith-driven strategy, and expanding her influence through fashion, film, and community-focused initiatives designed to inspire, empower, and elevate.
Brigitte Bistro: a taste of La Francophonie in Petaluma
Chef Nick Ronan, talks about bring people together through food, and honoring French culinary tradition with a personal touch.
Chef Nick Ronan, talks about bring people together through food, and honoring French culinary tradition with a personal touch.
Oil, war, and your wallet: what’s driving prices up
Sara Bazoobandi, visiting researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., explains why Middle East conflict is sending prices up.
Sara Bazoobandi, visiting researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., explains why Middle East conflict is sending prices up.
Savor Sausalito at Le Garage Bistro
Chef David Sypnicki, shares menu specials at Le Garage Bistro, during Sausalito restaurant week.
Chef David Sypnicki, shares menu specials at Le Garage Bistro, during Sausalito restaurant week.
Immigrant truck drivers to begin losing licenses
Around 200,000 people will start losing commercial licenses under a federal rule now in effect, a move that could mean higher prices for consumers. Wendy Liu, lawyer at the Public Citizen Litigation Group, which is leading a lawsuit against President Trump’s policy, gives insight.
Around 200,000 people will start losing commercial licenses under a federal rule now in effect, a move that could mean higher prices for consumers. Wendy Liu, lawyer at the Public Citizen Litigation Group, which is leading a lawsuit against President Trump’s policy, gives insight.
Vallejo's The Grind Cafe: where coffee meets community
Tiffany and Marco McCleod, owners of The Grind Cafe in Vallejo, talk coffee, culture and community.
Tiffany and Marco McCleod, owners of The Grind Cafe in Vallejo, talk coffee, culture and community.
Women’s history month: spotlight on Uppity Events
Shaville Spencer, founder of Uppity Events, leads a proudly minority and women-owned Bay Area events company that’s not just creating memorable celebrations—but also investing in community and representation.
Shaville Spencer, founder of Uppity Events, leads a proudly minority and women-owned Bay Area events company that’s not just creating memorable celebrations—but also investing in community and representation.