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Monthly Archives: August, 2026

The Caring Cowgirl

Elizabeth Beeson’s non-profit broadens access to horses through therapeutic visits and workshops in Palo Alto.

August 26, 2026 · Leave a comment
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Beyond the lobby

Two years after winning higher pay in a strike, San Francisco hotel workers say making ends meet is still a challenge.

August 26, 2026 · Leave a comment

‘We are allowed to be ourselves’: Women at Cal Poly Maritime work to open up their industry

Women make up less than 2% of the global maritime workforce. But the number of women cadets at Cal Poly Maritime in Vallejo is growing.

August 26, 2026 · Leave a comment

Your last will

Planning for your death should be empowering, not scary. This Oakland law firm has been guiding people toward the inevitable for close to 50 years.

August 26, 2026 · Leave a comment

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