It’s not just crime: What’s really going on with San Francisco’s shrinking retail district
CNN’s Samantha Delouya Los Angeles, CA — Downtown San Francisco is in bad shape in many ways. The city’s Union Square neighborhood, which was once teeming with shoppers, diners, and tourists, has seen a decline in foot traffic and storefront closures. According to Google Street View, which was last updated in June, stores in the…
49ers see trio claimed off waivers before they can reach practice squad
Cornerback D’Shawn Jamison and offensive linemen Keith Ismael and Ilm Manning got claimed off waivers after failing to make the 49ers’ initial 53-man roster SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Three undrafted rookies who stood out in the 49ers’ training camp and preseason were claimed off waivers on Wednesday, a day after failing to make the team’s…
Here’s who will moderate the Republican presidential debate at the Reagan Library
The second Republican presidential debate, scheduled for late September at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, will be moderated by Fox News’ Stuart Varney and Dana Perino, as well as Univision’s Ilia Calderón. The debate will air on Fox Business Network and Univision on September 27th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. local…
What is a home appraisal? Everything you need to know
Bankrate.com (TNS) Libby Wells A home appraisal is an important part of the home-buying process. If your home appraisal is lower than expected, it can cost you money and cause the entire transaction to be delayed, if not derailed. In this section, we’ll explain what an appraisal is, why it’s necessary, and how it can…
Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider
Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Anyone who has struggled to achieve or maintain a healthy weight has probably heard comments such as “If you want to lose weight, just eat less and exercise more” or “Losing weight is all about willpower.” However, losing weight is a lot more complicated. Genetics, socioeconomic status, mental health issues…
Pac-12 picks: Washington and USC roll, Utah and Colorado struggle and Oregon State looks vulnerable at SJSU
Conference favored in eight games against FBS foes as anticipated season begins The Pac-12’s final season (at least in its current form) begins Thursday with four consecutive days of games. The conference is favored in eight of nine games against FBS opponents, including Utah’s crucial clash with Florida. Eight victories combined with three wins over…
High utility bills? California regulators must do more to protect consumers, auditor says
Column: Everyone loves to hate on the Public Utilities Commission. Officials say they’re working on it Is your electric bill shocking? Is your natural gas bill starting to burn? The California Public Utilities Commission, critics say, has rarely met a rate increase it didn’t like. The state auditor’s investigation of the CPUC and its in-house…
Florida’s already-volatile insurance industry is bracing for aftermath of Hurricane Idalia
The average homeowners policy is $6,000 a year and experts expect that to rise New York City — Hurricane Idalia’s arrival in the disaster-prone Sunshine State may serve as a litmus test for Florida’s increasingly volatile and expensive insurance landscape. Despite the fact that several insurance companies have left Florida, experts say residents are still…
Kurtenbach: The 49ers’ roster cuts revealed this team’s biggest secret
San Francisco 49ers: In years past, the Niners would jettison NFL-worthy players — even starters — on cut-down day. That didn’t happen this year. Around Santa Clara, roster cut-down day used to be a stressful event. Making the 49ers the 53rd team necessitated the release of NFL-caliber players. The rest of the NFL was watching…
