Gretchen’s table: Green chili with salsa verde chases away that fall chill
Now that it’s officially fall and the weather is cooling down, many of us are gravitating toward heartier fare. A rich and warming pot of chili is a good dish to transition from summer to autumn, partly because it’s a great football food — it feeds a crowd and is easy to eat on the…
Who polices hospitals merging across markets? States give different answers
BJC HealthCare, St. Louis’ largest health system, plans to merge with Saint Luke’s Health System, Kansas City’s second-largest, by the end of this year, bringing together more than 28 hospitals on both sides of Missouri. The merger, which would span markets 250 miles apart and include facilities in neighboring Kansas and Illinois, is just the…
For a classic Italian comfort food, try meatballs
Slathered in a plain red sauce or stuffed in a hoagie, it’s all good My birthday is in September. It’s a time for me to reflect on all of the special events and people in my life. I adore my Italian heritage, and I am a huge fan of the food, which most Italians associate…
20 loudest Disneyland rides and 20 noisiest shows — with decibel readings
According to a noise analysis conducted on behalf of the Anaheim theme park, Disneyland’s monorail horn is as loud as a piledriver, its railroad trains are as loud as a jackhammer, and the nightly fireworks are as loud as a bulldozer. The decibel readings for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure attractions, shows, and parades are…
How much can you borrow with a home improvement loan?
A home improvement loan can be used to finance home renovations and projects. While a full kitchen remodel or new flooring throughout your home can be costly, there are several types of home improvement loans available to help homeowners finance these projects. However, as with any loan, the terms and rates will vary depending on…
5 tips to get primed and ready for Amazon’s October Prime Day
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event takes place next week, on October 10 and 11. If you agree that the name “Prime Day 2.0” is awkward, call it that. The event promises more price cuts on a variety of products as well as the opportunity to cross-shop competing retailers. A summary of October sales Black…
Pumpkinpalooza: We tasted, rated 14 of Trader Joe’s autumnal specialties
Which pumpkin products scored with us? And which recipes should Trader Joe’s reformulate? With the exception of Half Moon Bay, no one does pumpkin season quite like Trader Joe’s. The autumnal product lineup, which appears to have arrived earlier than usual, includes a sizable number of returning bestsellers as well as a few new options.…
High school girls volleyball rankings: Bay Area News Group Top 15
Sacred Heart Cathedral and Los Gatos tie for the No. 15 spot, Palo Alto and James Logan keep climbing Bay Area News Group Top 15 ( East Bay Times) (Records up to Monday) No. 1 ST. FRANCIS (23-3) Previous ranking: 1 So far, the following has occurred: Archbishop Mitty was defeated 3-1, Hamilton-Arizona was defeated…
Pac-12 football: Utah enters October with no Rising, no offense and no clear path to a three-peat
The Utes are only one game out, but their challenge feels more dire The Pac-12 champions are staggering, hobbling, aching, and limping into the thick of their schedule. They have a slew of injuries as well. After… one loss? Utah’s quest for a third consecutive conference title faces long odds. Yes, after one defeat. Because…
