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The San Francisco Opera has a new music director. It’s the first time a top-tier opera company in the United States has hired a woman in this role. An accomplished orchestral conductor, Eun Sun Kim is originally from South Korea, and is under 40. She stands out among the other people holding key artistic positions … Continue reading SF Opera Hires First Woman Music Director, Makes History →

The San Francisco Opera has a new music director. It’s the first time a top-tier opera company in the United States has hired a woman in this role. An accomplished orchestral conductor, Eun Sun Kim is originally from South Korea, and is under 40. She stands out among the other people holding key artistic positions … Continue reading SF Opera Hires First Woman Music Director, Makes History →

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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with best-selling author and host Ina Garten about her latest cookbook, Go-To Dinners, and offers cooks of all levels ideas for a successful party.

From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, the famous old Italian song "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.

This week we met with Wil Franklin, director of the North Coast SBDC, to learn more about the organization’s work and how the Startup Humboldt Hub will help support our local business community.

Ariana Grande's deluxe edition of her 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine, catapults it from No. 87 all the way back to No. 1. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" sits in the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a seventh consecutive week, and Pat Boone makes his long-awaited move toward chart domination.

Results of a new Ipsos poll conducted for NPR suggest Americans may be sending a garbled message when they voice their opinions on taxes.

Workers at Oregon’s public universities have voted to authorize a strike. Picketing could coincide with the start of the fall semester later this month.

The renowned chef may be famous for his Michelin-star-winning restaurants, but he also runs a string of gourmet bakeries. He shares some favorite confections for Easter, with recipes for hot cross buns, marshmallow eggs and carrot muffins.