Category: Profiles

A special room, and a hospital program, for profoundly ill kids and their families

A new suite of rooms at Oakland Children's Hospital is furnished with bright bedspreads, comfortable couches and chairs, kid-s

Souley Vegan brings an unexpected twist to Southern comfort food

Owner Tamearra Dyson, an Oakland native and vegan since the age of 16, grew up on her mother’s soul food but wanted to adapt

Co-op brings bike repair for the frugal to Oakland

At Spokeland, anyone can learn how to fix their ride, with bike tutorial workshops designed for everyone from kids and familie

Staub no brat like her mean Meredith

Though she plays a mean girl in the new movie "Bratz," Chelsea Staub wants you to know she's nothing like her character.

JoJo stands out

Young pop artists JoJo pursues dream without losing self.

Bynes is more than just a teen actress

Some might dismiss Amanda Bynes as just another "teen queen." To do this would be a mistake. The actress who has been compared