Why the Oakland A’s retirement gift to Miguel Cabrera is receiving criticism
Cabrera, 40, is nearing an end to his 21-year big league career The Detroit Free Press reported last season that Miguel Cabrera, who has previously been treated for alcoholism, celebrated his 3,000th career hit with non-alcoholic champagne in the clubhouse. The Oakland A’s didn’t let that stop them from giving Cabrera a bottle of wine…
Willow Glen football coach suspended; two assistants to lead Rams on Friday
Willow Glen’s Oscar Caballero suspended from coaching duties as district investigates sideline incident at last week’s game SAN JOSE, Calif. — Willow Glen football coach Oscar Caballero has been suspended and will not lead his team against Overfelt at home on Friday while the San Jose Unified School District investigates a sideline incident last week…
Review: Feminist farce ‘POTUS’ in Berkeley is trying too hard
The Oval Office is twisted in the political satire “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.” The president does not appear in Selina Fillinger’s not-so-frothy feminist farce, which frequently falls flat in its regional premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The point, however, that patriarchy is alive and well…
Save billions or stick with Humira? Drug brokers steer Americans to the costly choice
Tennessee spent $48 million on a single drug, Humira, last year — about $62,000 for each of the 775 patients covered by the state’s employee health insurance program and receiving treatment. So, when nine Humira knockoffs, known as biosimilars, appeared on the market for as little as $995 per month, the opportunity for savings appeared…
Some older customers are staying away from Olive Garden and Cracker Barrel
New York City — Even unlimited breadsticks at Olive Garden and wooden rocking chairs at Cracker Barrel can’t entice baby boomers to return. Because of the Covid pandemic, many restaurants have closed their doors for more than three years, and customers have opted to eat more meals at home. Now, some older customers are still…
Want a part of the Warriors? 10% of the ownership stake — for about $700 million — reportedly is up for sale
A sale at the $7 billion mark would make the Warriors one of the world’s most valuable sports teams. A stake in the NBA’s most valuable franchise is on the market. Bloomberg reported Friday morning that a small group of Warriors minority investors are considering selling their roughly 10% stakes in the most successful NBA…
Health workers warn loosening mask advice in hospitals would harm patients and providers
Nurses, researchers, and workplace safety officers are concerned that new CDC guidelines will reduce protection against the coronavirus and other airborne pathogens in hospitals. This year, a CDC advisory committee is updating its 2007 standards for infection control in hospitals. Many doctors and scientists were outraged when the group released a draft of its proposals…
Sean Doolittle gives shout-out to Oakland A’s fans in announcing his retirement
“In six seasons in Oakland I formed a bond with A’s fans that meant the world to me. … I know things have been difficult lately for A’s fans, but I’m with you. Stay strong.” After more than a decade pitching in the majors, Sean Doolittle, the wildly popular former Oakland A’s reliever, has announced…
States sweeten their offers to chipmakers to outdo one other
Semiconductors, known as chips, power nearly every aspect of life. HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — “Oregon’s been at this for decades,” the governor’s office assures potential Silicon Forest investors. The governor of Texas calls it a “race that Texas must win for our state, workforce, national security, and future.” And the governor of New York boasts…