By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Bookworm Sez This month, you’ve decided you need a whole new look. Your hair and wardrobe are out of date, so you’re getting a cut-and-style and a fresh wardrobe, shoes and all. You’ve got an appointment for a mani-pedi, a dermatologist, dentist, and – no more glasses! – you’re getting...

By Cathy Cockrell, UC Berkeley News Typecast in high school as bad at numbers, Maria Martinez is now earning her doctorate in mathematics at Berkeley. Convinced he “didn’t belong” at UC’s flagship campus, when he landed as an undocumented freshman from South Central L.A., Joel Portillo graduated a University Medal finalist and is now...

Hundreds of thousands of residents are hitting the saddle as the region gears up for the San Francisco Bay Area’s 19th Annual Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 9. Bike to Work Day encourages residents to opt for a healthier commute and experience the benefits of cycling firsthand. In addition to burning calories,...

By Kenneth Miller, L.A. Sentinel The Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) in Los Angeles pledged significant African American participation during the construction phase of the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor and also signed a project labor agreement to ensure that Blacks received adequate employment representation. But contractors have drastically underperformed in the hiring of African Americans...

Filing tax forms was a fresh reminder to many that both their income and employment status are in need of a boost. Whether that means rejoining the workforce, finding a better job or going in a different career direction, the East Bay’s HIREvent in Emeryville offers an ideal venue to explore a broad array...