You own Barbagelata Real Estate. How did you get into this business? I was 21 working for the San Francisco Progress newspaper, and suddenly they closed and filed for bankruptcy. T... Read More
SFJazz will open the first freestanding building in this country completely devoted to “the sound of surprise.”... Read More
WHAT MAKES YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY? I am passionate about diamonds because each diamond is like a snowflake or a fingerprint, distinctly unique. You can spend a l... Read More
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS LINE OF BUSINESS? When I began my career as an organic caterer turned holistic nutritionist, I never thought it would lead me to where I am today. But it ... Read More
Lola Silvestri — Lola Culleton at the time — was 16 years old when the Golden Gate Bridge opened. She was attending the now-defunct Polytechnic High School, across from... Read More
Some people lose themselves in the world. Anastasia Ashman turned herself into a tour guide to help people find themselves. A Berkeley native, Ashman’s life has taken her aro... Read More