Another Kind of Homeless Program
Berkeley shelter YEAH! listens to youth and builds a sense of family in a safe place on a seasonal basis.
Read MorePosted by Kate Madden Yee | Feb 1, 2015 | Feature |
Berkeley shelter YEAH! listens to youth and builds a sense of family in a safe place on a seasonal basis.
Read MorePosted by Kate Madden Yee | Nov 1, 2013 | Bay Area Boomer |
’s “Skin in the Game” looks closely at skin care, which has been important since ancient times (the Egyptians used sea salt scrubs, and the Mayans avocados). As we age, skin—our largest organ—grows drier and thinner. But all is not lost—there’s a lot we can do to keep our epidermis healthy and vital, from choosing good sun protection and natural products, to laser treatments and even Botox.
Read MorePosted by Kate Madden Yee | Nov 1, 2013 | Feature |
Cohousing—a modern twist on a commune (or co-op) open to families, seniors, and singles—is alive and well here, with more than 24 such communities thriving in the Bay Area. We peek into cohousing in the East Bay, explore what makes it work (or not work), and why some people would exchange some private space for hanging out with other folks.
Read MorePosted by Kate Madden Yee | Aug 1, 2013 | Bay Area Boomer |
zeroes in on our feet, which pretty much get us everywhere we need to go, while stabilizing us and absorbing shock. No wonder our tootsies are vulnerable as we age. Bay Area foot experts weigh in on how to deal with pesky problems like bunions and plantar fasciitis, what to look for in a great shoe, and how to choose an effective orthotic.
Read MorePosted by Kate Madden Yee | Jul 1, 2012 | Shopping |
Whether the birthday girl or boy wants a blowout celebration or something more mellow, the East Bay offers the perfect venue for the occasion. Our writer canvasses an impressive array of local art studios, rock-climbing gyms, dance arenas, bowling alleys, and sports facilities that cater to groups of kids. “Pick a party that sparks your kid’s creative fire,” advises our writer, the mother of two children who celebrate birthdays on a yearly basis, “and it won’t be just the cake that’s glowing.”
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Hidden in the East Bay hills, the Carmelite nuns of Kensington live at the most secluded monastery in the United States.
by Kate Madden Yee | Feature |
by Lisa Fernandez | Apr 1, 2019 | Faces of the East Bay, Parenting
A Cal psychologist has a simple prescription for race relations.
by Lisa Fernandez | Nov 1, 2017 | Faces of the East Bay, Up Front
Experts say that when caring for an elderly parent who lives far away, the most important thing is to join a support group with people experiencing the same challenges.
by Susan E. Davis | Mar 1, 2014 | Faces of the East Bay, Up Front
Rockridge residents John Bliss and Kim Thompson may live far removed the gritty flats of East and West Oakland. But this philanthropic couple see themselves as one with the citizens of Oakland, particularly those who are struggling financially, and they’re leading a campaign to get their “financially blessed” peers to invest in the community like they have by funding city programs to teach kids how to swim.
by Meredith Maran | Nov 1, 2010 | Faces of the East Bay, First Person
Oakland author Meredith Maran accused her father of the ultimate betrayal. Then she un-accused him. In this first-person essay, adapted from her new book, My Lie, she reveals how it all went down.