What mobile clinics in Dollar General parking lots say about health care in rural America
CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE — Customers at the Dollar General on a two-lane highway northwest of Nashville on a hot July morning didn’t seem to notice signs of the chain store’s foray into mobile health care, particularly in rural America. A woman walked into the store while lifting a child from the back of an SUV. Before…
Halloween 2023: Theatrical tricks and treats haunt Bay Area stages
Even though the Castro’s famously massive street parties are sadly a thing of the past, Halloween is still a big deal in San Francisco. Throughout the month of October, there is usually no shortage of spine-chilling shows to brave for local theatergoers, ranging from elaborate haunted-house experiences to classic thrillers and cult-classic camp. Here’s a…
Faith-based maternity homes ‘create a haven’ in states with strict abortion laws
CHILTON COUNTY, AL ALABAMA — A plain white two-story house sits at the end of a gravel road that runs through a wooded property in Chilton County, Alabama, overlooking a small pond. Outside, everything is peaceful: the swings on the nearby new playground are quiet, the pond is still, and the rocking chairs lined up…
Mailbag: Marquee Big Ten matchups on the West Coast, Pac-2 legal affairs, CFP access, Hotline coverage plans and more
The 2024 season brings three Big Ten heavyweights to the West Coast Which of the Big Ten matchups on the four West Coast campuses are you most excited to see in 2024? — @DouglasTS There are three choices and no incorrect answers. The Big Ten used an extremely complex scheduling model, which yielded 261 unsatisfactory…
The best home remodels for aging in place: making modifications to fit your needs as a senior
Many, if not most, Americans prefer to “age in place,” or stay in their own homes as they get older. However, many people will need to make home modifications to make their homes safer and easier to navigate. Home modification is the official term (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act) for renovations and…
Can you rely on COVID-19 at-home tests? Here’s what you should know
People are increasingly relying on at-home tests to determine whether they have COVID when they have sniffles or a cough. Can they, however, believe that a self-test will provide an accurate result? According to experts, at-home rapid tests will detect coronavirus even as new strains emerge — but a negative result does not rule out…
Why John Lynch says Lance’s intel on 49ers won’t help Cowboys on Sunday
Dak Prescott says Trey Lance has been helpful in the Cowboys’ preparation for Sunday’s game against the 49ers, whose general manager John Lynch downplays that aspect SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Trey Lance says he’s excited to spill company secrets ahead of Sunday night’s return to Levi’s Stadium, six weeks after the 49ers traded him to…
Summer in October? Bay Area’s weekend warmup continues Saturday before rainy cooldown
Record high temperatures again appear possible on Saturday Hot weather is expected to continue to bake the Bay Area on Saturday, ensuring at least one more day of unseasonably warm weather before a rush of cool, moist air brings some relief. The blush of balmy weather that set records in some cities across the Bay…
Charlie Munger gave 77 shares of stock to a California museum. It’s enough to build 30 homes for visiting scholars.
OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s right-hand man for more than five decades, has donated $40 million to a California museum. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Munger donated 77 Class A Berkshire Hathaway shares to the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Museum in San Marino. The gift was worth…