Q&A: How this psychologist lets your face do the talking By Laura Paull May 9, 2023 Your mother isn’t the only one who can “read you like a book.” Research psychologist Erika Rosenberg of Oakland is an expert at reading facial expressions with what some might call terrifying accuracy. In fact, she teaches others how to do it. What are the applications of the system known as Facial Action Coding? Who’s… Read More
Talking With ... Q&A: Singin' the blues and the Jewish women of Tin Pan Alley Vocalist Pamela Rose of San Francisco found her niche in blues and jazz, taking the stage at a broad spectrum of venues — from San Francisco to London,… By Liz Harris Mar 30, 2023
Talking With ... Q&A: She fights food insecurity in S.F. with fresh fruits and veggies Dr. Hilary Seligman’s work in food insecurity began with a patient. When she asked a man she had just diagnosed with prediabetes what he ate for lunch, he… By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Jan 25, 2023
Talking With ... Q&A: She picked up City Arts & Lectures where her mom left off One could safely say that Kate Goldstein-Breyer followed in her mother’s footsteps. Goldstein-Breyer, 43, is co-executive director of City Arts &… By Liz Harris Dec 29, 2022
Talking With ... Q&A: She’s looking to wipe out malaria, the world’s deadliest disease Allison Tatarsky is director of the Malaria Elimination Initiative at the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences. The 38-year-old Oakland resident… By Liz Harris Nov 28, 2022
Talking With ... Q&A: This UC scientist is studying how solar energy affects wild bees Leslie Saul-Gershenz wears a few hats, but they all involve insects — especially bees. She’s not a beekeeper, though she is fond of the arthropods. She’s… By Liz Harris Aug 24, 2022
Talking With ... Q&A: ‘All the world’s a stage, and I want to costume it’ “All the world’s a stage, and I want to costume it.” That’s Abra Berman’s motto, and you’ve probably seen some of her creations if you attended any Bay… By Liz Harris Aug 18, 2022
Sports How this Jewish basketball nerd became the voice of the Warriors on social media If you’re a fan of the Golden State Warriors, chances are you follow the team on social media. The official Twitter account @GoldenStateWarriors is… By Emma Goss Aug 5, 2022
Talking With ... Q&A: How do you get kids to love math? Try a festival. Math is fun, says Nancy Blachman, and the 65-year-old Burlingame resident is trying her best to get others to agree. Blachman founded the Julia Robinson… By Liz Harris Aug 4, 2022