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California Live’s Jobeth Devera learns what it takes to be a Master Leather Artisan as she visits April in Paris in San Francisco’s Richmond District. The hidden gem serves as a creative workshop for Béatrice Amblard, a French-born artist with more than 40 years of experience, where she creates one-of-a-kind masterpieces. #sponsored

California Live’s Jobeth Devera is in Mountain View learning more about Éducation Française Bay Area, a nonprofit organization promoting bilingualism, specifically by teaching French in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera meets Ichinojo, winner of the highest prize in sumo wrestling: the Emperor’s Cup. Find out what it takes to be a pro sumo wrestler, plus get a preview of the all-star competition coming to San Francisco on June 29th.

This year’s Hui Fest Marché will bring the vibrancy of Tahitian culture to Daly City inspired by the main marketplace in Tahiti: Marché Papeete. The family-friendly event is free to the public and will take place on Saturday, June 29 at The Bayshore Community Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

California Live correspondent Berlin meets up with his bestie celebrity make-up artist Christina Flach who shares ways to prepare for PRIDE festivities. It’s important to stay hydrated while out celebrating and Christina shows us how to make tasty ice cubes as well as how to do rainbow make-up for your eyes.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits Fitoor, a new San Jose restaurant modernizing flavorful Indian cuisine. Chef Vaibhav Sawant shares his industry secrets on how to perfectly sear a fish.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera meets up with Chef Tara Monsod, who is one of five finalists nominated for the ‘Best Chef: California’ category for the 2024 James Beard Awards. Monsod brings over a decade of kitchen experience, a lifetime of passion, and a culinary perspective shaped by her upbringing as a Filipino-American to her role as Executive...

California Live’s Jobeth Devera takes us inside Pacific Cocktail Haven in San Francisco, the only California finalist in the ‘Outstanding Bar’ category at this year’s James Beard Awards. Founded in 2016 by “Best American Bartender” Kevin Diedrich, the bar which elevated Asian Pacific ingredients has transformed from a neighborhood hangout into a mu...

California Live’s Jobeth Devera learns about origami and its origins with Linda Mihara, an award-winning origami artist and designer. A San Francisco native and sansei or third-generation Japanese-American, she began her lifelong origami journey at age five.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera is an award-winning Tahitian Dancer, known as Ori Tahiti, and she is sharing her passion for the culture in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. She meets up with Angelique Bannag, co-director of Tahitian Dance group “Hui Tarava” in Daly City, to explain basic Ori Tahiti steps anyone can learn.

California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen learns the history of Spanish tapas and gets a taste of the unique culinary adventure at San Jose’s Suspiro. Executive chef Yerika Muñoz Rodríguez blends Spanish and Peruvian influences into a symphony of flavors.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera chats with Gina Mariko Rosales, the founder and CEO of POC Food & Wine Festival, which makes its debut in San Francisco and Berkeley May 2-5. The event aims to celebrate people of color in the food, wine, arts & entertainment industry. Jobeth also meets Marreya Bailey, founder of Mad Marvlus, a participatin...

California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits El Toreador, a restaurant in San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood. The restaurant, run by a mother-son duo, is famous for its delicious food and vibrant atmosphere.