Pac-12 power ratings: Washington’s title odds drop as the stretch run begins; USC’s number soars
The Pac-12 is represented by two of the top ten betting favorites to win the College Football Playoff. Washington’s epic win over Oregon raised the program’s profile, boosted quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s Heisman Trophy campaign, and increased coach Kalen DeBoer’s bargaining power in negotiations for a contract extension. But it did have one effect on…
Crystal, a cruise line that went under during the pandemic, sails again
Twinkies, Toys R Us, and Gymboree all have the distinction of being beloved consumer brands that were euthanized by their parent companies, only to be resurrected under new ownership to the delight of bereaved fans. A cruise line being added to the list of brand favorites resurrected after a pandemic is nothing short of a…
Lawmakers look to expand capital gains tax exemptions as housing prices soar
A congressional bill seeks to increase the number of homes for sale by doubling the exclusions from capital gains tax. Even a million dollars couldn’t persuade a Fountain Valley woman to sell her 40-year-old home, even though she’d prefer to downsize and be closer to her children and grandchildren. It’s not because the family homestead…
Will Miles and Mona Mourning Dove return to Los Gatos home next year?
DR. JOAN: For the second year in a row, a pair of mourning doves named Miles and Mona have made their home just outside our front door. They had six squabs this year, two each time. Is that a high number of births for a single season? And how long will we be able to…
The world’s top 10 best cruise lines, according to travelers
Conde Nast Traveller recently announced its 2023 readers’ choice awards, in which thousands of the travel website’s readers voted on the world’s best destinations, airports, hotels, resorts, and cruise lines. The latter’s resurgence was unthinkable in March 2020, but there’s no denying cruising’s comeback. The editors of CN Traveller note that new and refurbished ships…
Historic Big Sur property, once owned by William Randolph Hearst, to get new owners, including tribe
Esselen Tribe, a camp for disabled kids and a leadership group have the 718-acre property in escrow BIG SUR — It’s one of the most picturesque Boy Scout camps in America, with a rustic collection of cabins and campsites, a dining hall, waterfalls, hiking trails, a rifle range, and an outdoor amphitheater nestled among towering…
49ers’ Brock Purdy finally has a bad game vs. Browns. It’s amazing it took so long
Brock Purdy was as calm in analyzing a tough 49ers loss as he was talking about big wins The Cleveland Browns serve up a dose of harsh reality to interrupt the Brock Purdy fairy tale. The 49ers’ second-year quarterback came crashing down with a 12-for-27, 125-yard performance that included a shovel pass touchdown to Christian…
Photos: Actress Suzanne Somers through the years
Somers died of breast cancer at age 76 Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor best known for playing Chrissy Snow on “Three’s Company” and later becoming an entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, died at the age of 76. Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and died Sunday morning, according to her…
Steph Curry, Chris Paul to sit out Warriors’ preseason game vs. Kings
Rookie Brandin Podziemski got the start at point guard SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Warriors made a switch after just two preseason games with Steph Curry and Chris Paul on the court together. Curry and Paul were both sitting out the team’s third preseason game to rest. Curry scored 18 points in 21 minutes and Paul…
