Kentfield
LATEST NEWS
Upcycled Foods and Act Bar debut snack bars
BERKELEY, CA — Upcycled Foods Inc. and Act Bar, a better-for-you protein bar company, launched a new line of snack bars that are upcycled certified, vegan and non-GMO. The Upcycled Foods Lab (UFL) supported the development of Act Bar’s product line as an innovation partner. UFL helps industry members launch innovative products, turn food waste into profit and secure supply chains with sustainable alternatives.
EMBA class unites to make meaningful Haas Fund gift
With 2024 commencement quickly approaching, Ravinder “Ravi” Khaira, EMBA 24, decided it was time to help rally his classmates around the annual class gift to the school. Khaira, a founding doctor and clinical director of Capital Pediatrics, as well as a pediatrician, reached out to Dennis Worden and Lee Helms, the class co-vice presidents of philanthropy, to explore how they might step up student participation.
City’s biggest Black church prepares for 100 days of prayer — and presidential politics
The Rev. Amos C. Brown of Third Baptist Church of San Francisco said he was inspired by a former congregant to kick off his nationwide “100 Days of Prayer.”. This was no ordinary parishioner. It was the likely Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris. At Third Baptist’s...
Jewish advocacy groups challenge motion to dismiss antisemitism lawsuit
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education, or JAFE, filed a legal brief July 15 challenging UC Berkeley’s earlier motion to dismiss its lawsuit in June. The lawsuit, which was amended May 3, alleges a lack of adequate action...
UCSF Leader Dedicated to People ‘Deeply Moved’ by Mentoring Award
To lead one mentee is plenty of work in itself. To have dozens at UC San Francisco and beyond is something else entirely. That’s the mark Christina Mangurian, MD, MAS, has left on countless lives – and no one knows that better than Lucy Ogbu-Nwobodo, MD, MS, MAS.
Educators say demand for adult courses booms amid stagnant funding
As public-school districts across California face declining K-12 enrollment, participation in adult-education classes — sometimes known as continuing education — is going the other direction. Although state-level funding for these programs remains stagnant, adult-education teachers and advocates say the demand for these courses is increasing, and that lawmakers should take note. “We're not seeing declining enrollment, as far as I can tell,” Adriana Sanchez, executive director of the California Council...
Two Robotic Wok Trucks Are Roaming the Streets of Foster City
Two food trucks outfitted with robotic woks are roaming around Foster City, San Francisco Business Times reports. The Olhso Korean BBQ & Seafood trucks, which have arrived in the Bay Area via Seoul, require only one human employee: a driver. In the trucks’ interior, the “auto wok” cooks ingredients and assembles finished meals in paper bowls, timing its orders via a smartphone app so that they’re served hot upon delivery. Four dishes are available, including galbi short ribs and kimchi shrimp with pork belly — and prices range from $25 to $55. Per the Business Times, Olhso is also planning a permanent restaurant in San Mateo. For now, the trucks are sticking to the Foster City area, but they may expand to broader San Mateo County in the future.
Family with a baseball pedigree prepares young athletes with major-league ambitions
Amateur baseball scouting has changed drastically since JJ Guinn, a Berkeley police officer and part-time Oakland A’s scout, spotted Claudell Washington on the local diamonds. Washington didn’t even play for the Berkeley High School team, yet the A’s signed the outfielder to a modest contract. Washington reached the majors at age 19 and helped the A’s win a World Series at 20.
Meet Jack Carlson of Rowing Blazers
Jack Carlson, cofounder and creative director of Rowing Blazers, a preppy-meets-streetwear clothing brand, has lived in a number of storied cities — London, Boston, Washington, D.C., Oxford, New York. But early on, San Francisco stole his heart. “I remember sailing on the Bay as a kid with my great-aunt and uncle, who lived in Oakland,” Carlson says. “San Francisco felt like this magical place. I loved the weather, the water, the proximity to nature, its rich history and its laid-back vibe.” Now, Carlson is finally going to call the Bay Area home.
49ers Predicted to Cut Former 3rd-Round Pick in Training Camp
In three seasons since the 49ers made defensive back Ambry Thomas their third-round pick, there has not been a whole lot of progress. Originally, the hope had been that by now, heading into his fourth NFL season, he would be penciled in as a starter. Instead, it seems we can’t even pencil him in to make the 53-man roster.
San Francisco Police Officer Luciano Ortega Remembered for Devotion to Community Following Unexpected Passing
The San Francisco Police Department is mourning a significant loss with the unexpected passing of Officer Luciano Ortega, a dedicated member who had been serving the community for nine years. The Department announced the sad news, stating, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Officer Luciano Ortega.” During his tenure, Officer Ortega became well-known for his work outside Mission Station, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Bookstore in Oakland's Rockridge engulfed in flames Tuesday
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Fire crews in Oakland battled a fire that broke out inside a Rockridge neighborhood bookstore Tuesday morning, according to the Oakland Fire Department. The blaze went to three alarms before coming under control, fire officials said. Firefighters responded to East Bay Booksellers on 5433 College Avenue after a fire started at […]
The story behind St. George Spirits’ new orange blossom gin
Have you ever sipped a spirit that transported you to a different time and place? That’s the kind of magic the team behind the legendary Alameda-based St. George Spirits tries to create, says head distiller Dave Smith. The former English teacher and winemaker runs the distillery, which is known for its gins, vodkas, whiskeys and eaux de vie, alongside master distiller Lance Winters.
Oakland hopes sale of portion of Coliseum will be catalyst for more investments
Oakland city officials are celebrating a win with the sale of the city's 50% stake in the Coliseum complex."Today is the start of a boom-loop here in Oakland! Let's do it!" said Oakland City Council president Nikki Fortunato Bas, at a signing ceremony at Oakland City Hall.Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao signing the Terms of Agreement allows the city to sell its 50% ownership in the 112-acre Oakland Coliseum complex for $105 million. The city will get $63 million in several installments between now and January. The remaining $48 million will be paid by June 2026.RELATED: Oakland reaches deal to sell...
Cascade Receivables Management, LLC Selected as One of the Best Places to Work in Collections
PETALUMA, Calif. -- Cascade Receivables Management, LLC, part of the Cascade365 Family of Companies (“Cascade”), is proud to announce that it was recently selected as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Collections by ACA International and the Best Companies Group. This survey program is administered by Best Companies Group, a division of BridgeTower Media, which conducts over 60 local, national, and industry “Best Places” programs each year.
Tom Stafford retires from Pacifica School District
All educators and staff should be celebrated for the work they do to prepare our children for the future, but today I want to celebrate one in particular upon his retirement. Tom Stafford came to the Pacifica School District in August, 2002, teaching chorus to every 3rd, 4th and 5th-grader in Pacifica - well over 1,000 students every week. Over the past 22 years he has taken on many roles in the district, working in special education, serving as principal of Linda Mar and Cabrillo Schools, band director, coordinator of visual and performing arts, administrator of special projects, and teaching in 3rd grade and 5th grade classrooms.
There’s Something Funny Going on With Florida’s Lead Pipe Numbers
Over the last three years, the Biden administration has made a great deal of progress toward replacing the nation’s lead pipes, which are known to cause brain damage to young children. By any measure, getting this job done—which will take at least until 2037, in the best-case scenario—will be a monumental achievement in public health. But replacing those pipes is an expensive proposition, and the amount the federal government has set aside so far, $15 billion (to be distributed over five years), will not be enough to cover it. Complicating matters further, a big chunk of this money—more than $1...
'It's lawless': 16 Oakland small businesses ransacked near Hegenberger corridor
Sixteen small businesses were burglarized and ransacked in one single office building in Oakland over the weekend.It happened near Collins Drive and Hegenberger Road. That's the same area that has seen multiple businesses close because of crime over the past several months."They kicked this one open here, you can see right there where they kicked it open," Ken Houston, director of the Oakland Beautification Council said.Door after door, Houston showed us 16 small businesses that were kicked in and ransacked early Saturday morning."This is the remnants of the cutting of our fence right here," he said.MORE: Here's why Gov. Newsom...
Sonoma properties to be auctioned off after real estate investment company's collapse
A real estate holding company that allowed a group of Sonoma properties to lapse into foreclosure has left investors and the city itself with an uncertain future.On August 8th, the first dozen properties are scheduled to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The property purchases began very quietly, with dozens of homes being bought, often in off-market sales. They were followed by familiar businesses in the heart of downtown, as the Sonoma Cheese Factory, Cottage Inn and Spa and the Sojourn Cellars tasting room were snapped up as well."Then it became, quite quickly, a concern about one person buying up...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.