News & What's Happening

On August 20, 2008, a cultural media strategy against domestic violence was launched in India by Breakthrough (which is a global human rights organization) in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, UNIFEM, and the UN Trust...

Grandparents always have the dilemma of striking a balance between not showing up Santa or the parents, while gifting stand-out presents that would be cherished and used / played with - not to mention, the presents also need to...

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco Winter is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world at Ripleys’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco, a must-see attraction local to the Bay Area! Encounter unforgettable artifacts and interactive exhibits...

Would you charge your five-year-old rent? Supposedly-savvy mama Essense Evans does, and her post explaining why has gone viral. Evans assures us that her plan of giving a set allowance but then subtracting arbitrary amounts for rent, bills, and...

Your Family's Ultimate Guide to Summer around the San Francisco Bay Area Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco Winter is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world at Ripleys’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco, a must-see attraction local...

The devastation from Hurricane Harvey across the Houston and Galveston areas is unimaginable. So far, 31 deaths have been reported and at least 30,000 people have lost their homes and are in shelters across Texas. That number is expected...

    Darkness to Light Mission: Darkness to Light empowers adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse through awareness, education, and stigma reduction.   Dress for Success Mission: Dress for Success is a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve...

The recent controversy surrounding Serena William’s outburst at the US Open has got me thinking about the double standard of how differently men and women are treated when they stand up for what they believe. No matter where you...

Luke Perry died on Monday. He had suffered a major stroke last week and did not recover from it. The news makes me sad for my adolescent self. My sister Cherie and I watched Beverly Hills 90210 religiously when we...

The horrific fires in Wine Country are making it difficult to play outside.  AIRNOW has up to date information about our air quality based on zip code.  Please check it out and keep your kids inside if conditions are...