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10 new TV shows from 2024 that are worth watching before the new year
There is plenty to watch on TV and streaming ahead of 2025
How a surprising San Jose spot became a last refuge for the Bay Area’s burrowing owl population
Sandwiched between office buildings and the sewage plant, a 200-acre slice of land is home to some of the last burrowing owls in the Bay Area.
Share the Spirit: Meals on Wheels Contra Costa program provides vital connection
For homebound and nutritionally at-risk seniors, this meal delivery service can be a game-changer.
Walters: California can fix its school crisis. Two projects point the way
While state works to hide the problems, these math and reading programs use proven techniques and shun short-term fixes.
At Nevada’s Clown Motel, the vibe is creepier than ever, and business is good
“America’s Scariest Motel,” read the brochures by the register. “Let fear run down your spine.”
Surprising ways to throw a holiday feast without cooking a thing
From buying pre-made dishes to hosting a potluck-style party, here are ways to prepare a holiday spread that’s as festive as it is effortless.
How to make a nourishing (and filling) soup dinner for two
A hearty bowl of dumpling soup is the star of this budget dinner for two.
Grasping for hope: The heartbreaking journey through Alzheimer’s drug trials
For spouses who care for a partner with Alzheimer’s disease, every day brings a different battle and a new challenge. Every small breakthrough offers hope. Every abandoned or failed drug trial leads to despair.
Stephens: Brian Thompson, not Luigi Mangione, is the real working-class hero
UnitedHealthcare CEO remains a model for how a talented and determined man from humble roots can rise to the top.
French: Tennessee trans treatment case is about age, not sex
Minors cannot consent to medical procedures, especially those with dubious effectiveness and serious side effects.