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Abduction survivor Midsi Sanchez discusses her ordeal and that  families shouldn't lose hope in finding their lost ones.

Former kidnap victim talks about her ordeal

She is now a 20-year-old woman, but when she was a child, Midsi Sanchez spent 40 harrowing hours in the presence of a monster named Curtis Dean Anderson. … Read More

Pastry Chef Luis Villavelazquez wants you to buy his conchas not just because it's tradition - but because they taste mind-blowingly delicious.

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, a new generation of Mexican-American chef (Part 3)

In honor of Cinco de Mayo—the day in 1862 when a small Mexican militia defeated a French army attach in the Battle of Puebla—we’re devoting an entire week … Read More

Crisp pisco punch is perfect for a gathering among friends this weekend.

Weekend Cocktail: Pisco that packs a punch

If there’s one thing know about pisco it’s this: it’s tasty in countless types of cocktails beyond the usual pisco sour (as delicious as it is!). And with … Read More

Think of Peruvian pisco differently thanks to mixologist Enrique Sanchez.

Weekend Cocktail: An unexpected twist on the classic pisco sour

Pisco is one of the hottest Peruvian exports right now and it’s time we all started to take it seriously, says Enrique Sanchez. A mixologist based in San … Read More

National Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus talks with participants after he met with Hispanic leaders as well as other community leaders from Colorado to gather input to help grow and renew the GOP. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

GOP chairman heads west in effort to better listen to Hispanics

DENVER— The head of the Republican Party acknowledges that the GOP needs to do a better job of talking to minority and other voters, even when there is not a … Read More

Couple Finds, Returns $11,000 in Bag at Golden Gate Bridge

Couple finds, returns $11,000 in bag at Golden Gate Bridge

Carlos and Barbara Landeros only wanted a little Valentine's Day romance. So last Thursday, the Bay Area couple decided to drive to San Francisco for a swanky … Read More

Craving chicken posole? Look no further than Stephanie Chavez's great blog for a mouth-watering recipe.

Food blogs we love: Spanglish Spoon

Who's blogging: My name is Stephanie Chavez and I am the creator, writer, and recipe developer for Spanglish Spoon (previously "The Pantry Dish").   I’m a … Read More

Luis Aroche, 34, uses his experience as a former gang member to devise alternative sentences for young offenders. (Photo courtesy of Alex Bastian)

In San Francisco, former gang member helps give young offenders a second chance

In the world of criminal justice, Luis Aroche is something of an anomaly. Even though he works for the San Francisco district attorney's office, Aroche fights … Read More

Opponents of Proposition 8, California's anti-gay marriage bill, celebrate outside of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on February 7, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

Op-ed: Gay marriage, one of these things is just like the other

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about marriage. Calm down, I’m not getting married…. YET! But, it’s been high on the list of topics in conversations I … Read More

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Sergio Romo rocks “I just look illegal” t-shirt at Giants parade

Sergio Romo became the Giants new closer in 2012. As such, it makes total sense that he's turned into the latest rock-star, semi-famous, bearded oddball to rep … Read More