As it enters its 50th year in business, The East Bay Monthly is in for another change with founder Karen Klaber leading the charge and recalling the publication’s rock-and-sock-em history from the early days to now.

The materials may be cheaper, more sustainable, and better for the environment, but until stigma subsides and natural building scales up, this ancient building method is mired in the mud.

From cookbooks and chore coats to world-class art and smart ovens, here’s how to wow everyone on your shopping list.

As the Alzheimer’s community heralds bilingual brains as mitigating dementia, some researchers suggest otherwise.

East Bay backyards become pollinator safe havens.