Cal QB Jackson returns to practice, but Wilcox not ready to say if he’ll play against Auburn
Transfer from TCU injured his non-throwing shoulder or arm in season-opening win at North Texas BERKELEY, CA — Cal coach Justin Wilcox did not say whether starting quarterback Sam Jackson V would be available to face Auburn in the Bears’ home opener on Saturday night. However, backup Ben Finley, who performed admirably off the bench…
Football schedule change: Los Gatos to face Sacramento power Grant, not Live Oak
Los Gatos scrambles to find an opponent after the Live Oak game is called off Instead of traveling to Live Oak as originally planned, the Los Gatos football team will host Sacramento powerhouse Grant on Friday night. After the Live Oak game was canceled over the weekend, the South Bay school was forced to scramble.…
Kurtenbach: The 49ers can afford to pay Nick Bosa, and there’s (still) no good excuse why they haven’t
San Francisco 49ers: Paying Nick Bosa is purely an issue of desire for the 49ers. Dee Ford is still being paid by the 49ers. They can afford to pay Nick Bosa. Trey Lance, who was traded last month, is still being paid by the 49ers. They can afford to pay Nick Bosa. Jimmie Ward, who…
Top 5 pet-friendly hotel chains in the US
As a pet parent, I understand how upsetting it is to have to leave your four-legged family members behind when going on a trip. It may make you question whether you even want to go on vacation at all. And, of course, the pain and anxiety of separation affects both pets and their owners, with…
49ers mailbag: Answering fan questions on Bosa’s holdout, front office decisions and injury updates
NFL opening week sends 49ers to Pittsburgh to face Steelers, with or without Nick Bosa SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year has yet to arrive for the start of the season, but 49ers fans have made their presence known by submitting questions for this Week 1 mailbag via social…
Everyone loves AMLO, but will they love who comes next?
On a Saturday afternoon in early July, Mexico City’s vast Zócalo square was packed with supporters commemorating the fifth anniversary of Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s election to the presidency. Few political leaders can muster such zeal, let alone in the final year of their term. Even less can they expect the world to have shifted…
U.S. cities are embracing teen curfews, though they might not curb crime
In response to growing public concern about crime, cities and counties across the United States are turning to an old tool: curfews for minors. Curfews, proponents argue, reduce crime and protect youth by keeping them off the streets. Curfews, however, appear to be ineffective according to research, and some juvenile justice advocates and experts warn…
Econometer: Is the Federal Reserve correct in considering additional rate hikes?
Despite a falling inflation rate, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently stated in a speech that the central bank would fight rapid inflation “until the job is done.” While inflation has been decreasing, he stated that officials want to see more progress to be convinced that they are truly controlling price increases. “We are prepared…
From Napa to New York, 5 fall cookbooks inspire kitchen creativity
Pistachio power, Cali-Baja seasonings and Jew-ish noshes are just a few of the culinary delights in the pages of upcoming cookbooks. Nothing beats a beautiful cookbook for inspiring home cooking dreams. Flipping through the vibrant pages and watching kitchen wizards create artfully plated, edible magic across the spreads provides plenty of inspiration. This fall, publishers…
