The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a far-reaching bill to provide new wilderness protections to 1.5 million acres of federal lands — 535,000 acres of which are in California, an area roughly 18 times the size of the city of San Francisco. The measure also would ban mining around the Grand Canyon and […]
What is Audible Live? Everything you need to know about the audiobook platform’s celebrity interview series
Summary List Placement Audible is so much more than an audiobook and podcast platform. The success of the Amazon-owned company has made it a significant player in the publishing world, and it’s taking complete advantage of that with a newer offering: Audible Live. You may have come across announcements for or even recordings of live […]
Berkeley restaurant’s $266-weed-and-food pairing is a Bay Area first
In an effort to shed its stuffy image and push the boundaries of food service during SIP, the restaurant at the Claremont Club & Spa is taking food pairings to new heights, literally. On March 5, the Limewood Bar & Restaurant is offering its first-ever food-and-weed pairing, a four-course dinner that promises “mind-blowing deliciousness” with […]
Natalie Mordovtseva: I Must Forgive Mike to Get Back My RING!
Last week, 90 Day Fiance viewers saw Mike and Natalie take turns being wrong … and right. Natalie was likely wrong to accuse Mike of cheating, Mike was wrong to bring her over before he was ready. They were both miserable and more than a little miserable. But Natalie didn’t want to give up … […]
Demi Lovato irks fans by calling gender reveal parties transphobic
A resounding number of self-described Demi Lovato fans objected to her Instagram post that said expectant parents were unknowingly spreading transphobia by hosting gender-reveal parties. The 28-year-old singer posted a lengthy message, originally shared by writer, artist and transgender rights activist Alok Vaid-Menon, that offered to shed light on why gender reveal parties are harmful […]
Alameda DA unveils ‘groundbreaking’ mental health diversion program
OAKLAND — Four Alameda County cities will participate in a pilot diversion program aimed at keeping people with mental illness who are arrested out of the criminal justice system, the county’s district attorney announced this month. In a news release, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley touted the “groundbreaking” 3-D Program that she said will […]
How to block a number or contact on any Android device
Summary List Placement You don’t need to put up with the annoyance of regularly receiving unwanted phone calls. If you frequently get a call from the same telemarketer or another unwanted caller, you can block that call. Once you do, any blocked number that calls you on your Android phone will be sent directly […]
Bay Area judge orders release of terminally ill man accused child predator who allegedly targeted 1,000 girls
OAKLAND — At a Friday morning court hearing, a federal magistrate judge approved the release from jail of a 61-year-old Santa Rosa man accused of coercing a 10-year-old girl into sending him nude photos of herself. Barry Rossman, 61, is in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin pending extradition to Ventura County, where he faces charges […]
Over a dozen GOP House members cited ‘the ongoing health emergency’ to skip in-person voting while they spoke at CPAC
Summary List Placement Over a dozen members of Congress speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, this weekend designated other members to vote on their behalf while they’re gone while citing the COVID-19 pandemic. Active proxy letters filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives show that 13 GOP representatives who spoke […]
People who had COVID-19 develop strong immunity after a single vaccine dose — so they might need only one shot
Summary List Placement Both Pfizer’s and Moderna’s coronavirus vaccines require two shots: a prime dose, followed by a booster. The initial shot should trigger the production of antibodies to the virus for the first time. By the time we get a booster, our bodies should mount an even stronger immune response. That explains why some […]
How to watch free live TV and rent movies with Redbox’s online streaming apps
Summary List Placement Known for their bright red kiosks at grocery and convenience stores, Redbox is a DVD and Blu-Ray rental service that’s become one of the biggest movie rental companies around. Recently, they’ve branched into online streaming with Redbox Free Live TV and Redbox On Demand. Here’s everything you need to know about both […]
Kendall Jenner: Busted Using “Body Filter” In Bikini Video!
Folks, Kendall Jenner is at it again. There was a time when the 23-year-old model enjoyed a reputation as the most natural and unapologetic member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. While her sisters were forever seeking to “perfect” their appearances through cosmetic procedures and Instagram filters, Kendall was simply herself in all situations. In recent weeks, […]