Some cities are pushing for rent control. They’re meeting resistance
The policy has long divided economists and housing experts. By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org With rents skyrocketing since the COVID-19 pandemic reduced housing supply, more local governments are considering rent control to keep costs in check and, ideally, to protect struggling tenants whose incomes haven’t kept up. Simultaneously, some states are enacting legislation to prevent cities…
Bay Area adventures: 4 day trips via a San Francisco Bay Ferry
Here’s where to eat, drink and play around the Bay Area’s ferry terminals in 2023. Sailing away on a Bay Area ferry is similar to having your own private party cruise, but much less expensive. The whistling of the ocean breeze in your ears, the cold beers with happy, Hawaiian shirt-clad strangers, the views of…
Taste-Off: The best (and worst) trail mix pouches — ranked
Filling the lunchbox with foods that will both please and nourish is a lofty and difficult goal. However, trail mix is an excellent snack solution. A tasty handful of real, unprocessed nuts, seeds, and fruit contains a variety of nutrients, including protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Trail mix packets come in a variety of flavors, including…
Pac-12 football preview: The top games each week in a schedule loaded with marquee matchups
The late-season lineup is filled with potential primetime matchups Long before this season became the Pac-12’s final season as we know it, the conference devised a weekly schedule to draw attention for a different reason. The goal is to maximize exposure for ranked teams, high-profile coaches, and Heisman Trophy candidates. As a result, the three-month…
Preseason all-BANG high school football 2023: Running backs/Athletes
Los Gatos, St. Francis, Valley Christian, Mt. Diablo standouts lead all-Bay Area News Group preseason running backs and athletes list PRESEASON ALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUP RUNNING BACKS/ATHLETES Elias Antillion, 5-9, 160, senior, Branham Led the playoff team in rushing yards with 1,219 and had 32 receptions for 393 yards out of the backfield. As a…
Nearing rehab assignment, Mitch Haniger says time away from SF Giants has been ‘difficult’, ‘frustrating’
Out since June 13, Haniger hopes to begin a rehab assignment next week after taking live BP the past two days SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The opportunity to play for his hometown team was one of the factors that drew Mitch Haniger to the Giants this winter. One issue: he hasn’t played much in his…
Kurtenbach: The 49ers aren’t worried about Nick Bosa’s holdout. They should be
San Francisco 49ers: What’s the 49ers hold-up in ending Nick Bosa’s hold-out? SANTA CLARA, Calif. — We all know how this ends for Nick Bosa and the 49ers: the team’s best player and the league’s best pass rusher will sign a new contract that will make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. Big smiles,…
High school football 2023 preview: EBAL Mountain Division
Top players & predicted order of finish in the six-school East Bay Athletic League Mountain Division EBAL MOUNTAIN DIVISION (Probable order of completion) No. 1 DE LA SALLE Coach: Justin Alumbaugh Record in 2022: 10-4 What to anticipate: Last season, the Concord powerhouse graduated seven first-team all-league players, including four on the offensive line. However,…
High school football 2023 preview: EBAL Valley Division
Top players & predicted order of finish in the five-school East Bay Athletic League Valley Division East Bay Athletic League Valley Division (Probable order of completion) No. 1: AMADOR VALLEY Coach: Danny Jones 2022 record: 5-6 What to anticipate: Danny Jones, the Dons’ coach, is fired up for this season. “The next two years will…
