2011
“Not a Pretty Picture”
Earth Island Journal
Spring 2011
2010
“Not a Square to Spare”
Earth Island Journal
Autumn 2010
“Flushing Forests”
Cover Story
World Watch Magazine
May/June 2010
“Annie Leonard and The Story of Stuff”
Earth Island Journal
Winter 2010
“Sumbody Founder Reads Into Skin Care Labels”
San Francisco Chronicle
January 2010
2009
“Clear Reflections: How Adults and Teenagers Can Attack Acne Head On”
The (East Bay) Monthly
November 2009
“Naturopath Bridges Gap in Treatment, Prevention”
San Francisco Chronicle
September 2009
“Speak Softly and Carry a Big Green Stick: Michael Brune Kicks Butt for the Rainforest Action Network”
Alameda and Oakland Magazines
July-August 2009
“Esther Gokhale’s Hunt For Perfect Posture”
San Francisco Chronicle
July 2009
“Burden of Billions: global health experts break the silence on population growth”
The (East Bay) Monthly
July 2009
“Teen – From Traffic Signs to Furniture”
The San Francisco Chronicle Home & Garden
May 2009
“In Good Health – A Dream, Perchance, of Sleep”
The (East Bay) Monthly
April 2009
“Live Like a Green Heroine – Hold the Stuff”
The San Francisco Chronicle – Home & Garden
April 2009
“Van the Man – Spinning Green Collar Gold”
Oakland Magazine – Cover Story
March – April 2009
“Prescription for Wellness – Q & A with Alameda Hospital CEO Deborah Stebbins”
Alameda Magazine
January 2009
2008
"An Unexpected Highway Garden – Essay”
The Christian Science Monitor
December 2008
“Lunchroom Coup- Revolution Foods Upends the Way Kids Eat at School”
Oakland Magazine
December 2008
“Commerce – Doing A World of Good”
Oakland Magazine
November 2008
“In Good Health – Breast Matters”
The (East Bay) Monthly
October 2008
“In Pursuit of Waste – Annie Leonard”
Women’s Adventure Magazine – National
Sept-October 2008
“Solar Power Up”
Alameda Magazine
Sept-October 2008
“In Good Health – Taking it Slow, Ancient Diets”
The (East Bay) Monthly
August 2008
“Conversations: Deborah Koons Garcia - The Future of Food is Now”
Whole Life Times – Los Angeles; Common Ground – San Francisco; Conscious Choice – Chicago; Conscious Choice – Seattle
July 2008
"The Light Touch - Perforce CEO, Christopher Seiwald Profile"
Alameda Magazine
May/June 2008
"Harnessing Action and Compassion - Center for Environmental Health"
Oakland Magazine
May 2008
"Nuts for Squirrels"
Vision Magazine
California, Arizona, Hawaii May 2008
"Skin Deep - Dangerous Cosmetics or Natural Beauty"
The East Bay Monthly, In Good Health
April 2008
"Conversations: Stuffed - Annie Leonard, The Story of Stuff, and American Consumption"
Whole Life Times - Los Angeles; Common Ground - San Francisco; Conscious Choice - Seattle; Conscious Choice - Chicago
April 2008
"Makeup for Teens Getting a Green Makeover"
San Francisco Chronicle Style
February 2008
"In Good Health: The Joy - Or Oy - Of Soy?"
The (East Bay) Monthly
January 2008
"TLC Sends Urban Critters Back Where They Belong"
Oakland Magazine
January 2008
"Five Over Fifty: Alameda's Baby Boomer Businesses"
Alameda Magazine
January/February 2008
"Menopause: Understanding the Transition"
Oakland/Alameda Magazine 2008 East Bay Medical Guide
"Cosmetic Dentistry: The Perfect Smile"
Oakland/Alameda Magazine 2008 East Bay Medical Guide
2007
"Confessions of a Devoted Squirrel Lover"
San Francisco Chronicle Home & Garden
December 2007
"Sunset Magic and Meaning, Around Town"
Alameda Magazine
November 2007
"Call of the Wild: Profile of Juniper Ridge"
Alameda Magazine
May/June 2007
"Traditions: Cartwheels and Somersaults at Ruby's Tumbling"
Alameda Magazine
March/April 2007
"Beating Breast Cancer: Designing Bras for the Cause"
Alameda Magazine
January/February 2007
"Super Foods: Antioxidants for Better Health"
Oakland/Alameda Magazine 2007 East Bay Medical Guide
"Breast Cancer: Reducing Your Risk"
Oakland/Alameda Magazine 2007 East Bay Medical Guide
2006
"Sun and Skin: Protect Yourself"
Oakland/Alameda Magazine 2006 East Bay Medical Guide
"Red Hatters: Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
Alameda Magazine
November 2006
"Move Over Harry Potter"
Alameda Magazine
September/October 2006
"Lessons in Life From the Junior Center"
Oakland Magazine
September/October 2006
"Baby Brain and Mommy Brain - A Dynamic Pas de Deux"
Interview with best selling author, The Female Brain, Louann Brizendine M.D.
Bay Area BusinessWoman
August 2006
"Author Prescribes Slowing Down to Add Power, Passion, and Purpose to Life"
Bay Area BusinessWoman
June 2006
"Interactive Workshops, Media Luminaries, and Joan Blades Rocked Recent Expo"
Bay Area BusinessWoman
June 2006
"All-Girls Schools - Is It Better Without Boys?"
Bay Area BusinessWoman
April 2006
"Healthy Teeth Make Happy Smiles (Part 2)"
Alameda Sun Newspaper
February 2006
"Author's Message Gives Hope to Ill Mothers"
Bay Area BusinessWoman
February 2006
"Simply Toya" - Musician/Yoga Teacher Profile
The Music Scene
February 2006
"Poorer Students Suffer From Poor Dental Care (Part 1)"
Alameda Sun Newspaper
January 2006
"Behind the Garden Wall: Inside the Garden at San Quentin Prison"
San Francisco Chronicle Home & Garden
January 2006
"Hunter House Tomes Tackle Body and Spirit"
Alameda Magazine
January/February 2006
2005
"Back to Work After Cancer - Women Meet The Challenge"
Bay Area BusinessWoman
October 2005
"Taiko Business is A Resounding Success"
Bay Area BusinessWoman
September 2005
"Q & A Interview with author Linda Ojeda, Ph.D"
Bay Area BusinessWoman
June 2005
"Must-See Musical Celebrates 'The Change'"
Profile of Jeanie Linders, creator of "Menopause The Musical"
Bay Area BusinessWoman
May 2005
"Wilson-Fried Writes Off 'The Change' With a Mean Backhand"
Alameda Sun Newspaper
February 2005
Essays
"Life Lessons: Let the garden grow wild - but keep the girls in line"
San Francisco Chronicle Home & Garden
October 2007
"Serving Up Kisses, Not Feasts"
Newsweek My Turn Online
March 2006
Columns
January 2008 - Present: In Good Health Column
The (East Bay) Monthly
September 2003 - Present: Monthly Healthwise Living Column
Alameda Sun Newspaper