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Bay Area chapter taking pre-orders on East West Eats cookbook

Standing on the rooftop, George Chen looked almost regal. It was a sunny day in San Francisco, the city’s vast expanse of hills and colorful houses free of fog. With his hands on his hips, Chen moved his hulking frame ...

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Budget travel: tour San Francisco using Muni Rail

It’s a jam-packed week at the 2015 AAJA convention and you’re worried that you might not get a chance to explore the picturesque city of San Francisco. In less than two hours, you can explore some of the most popular ...

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VOICES alumni recall program’s influence

By Kevin Truong and Jennifer Crane For 25 years AAJA VOICES has shaped the careers of young journalists, often pushing students to take their first step into the professional world. The convention news project was launched in 1990 to provide ...

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In look back, majority of VOICES alumni still work in media

Survey shows 79 percent of VOICES alums still work in media. For those in journalism, 27.4 percent are editors or executives .

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Journalism startups join tech giants in Silicon Valley

By Yanan Wang and Parminder Deo Two years ago, Ryan Singel had a routine. He worked at Wired.com, where he wrote and edited stories about cybersecurity, tech policy, startups, search engines and more — name an issue impacting Silicon Valley, ...

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Japan Film Festival continues through Sunday

San Francisco’s Japan Film Festival continues through Sunday

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Alumni Q&A: Meet Maria Hechanova from 2009 VOICES

The 2009 Asian American Journalists Association VOICES Program in Boston helped shape Maria Hechanova’s journalism career today. Learn more about KOLD-TV’s resident reporter since her VOICES experience. Name: Maria Hechanova VOICES Year and Role: 2009 student, Boston Current Position: Reporter ...

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For Nepali Americans, Facebook replaces news outlets in earthquake aftermath

One evening last spring, Anil Pandey was alone in his home office at about 11 p.m., catching up with a close friend in Nepal via Facebook chat when his newsfeed began to fill with posts about an earthquake. From those ...

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Vegan-friendly food more accessible in San Francisco, Boston-based columnist says

When I stepped onto Market Street, more than 3,000 miles from home, aromas reminiscent of my mother’s kitchen immediately greeted me. I inhaled the familiar scents of slightly sour, fermented dosa batter and spicy potato filling as I took in ...

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Sardine Family Circus entertains scores in San Francisco

A family circus act is all about balance.

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