(Los Angeles County Department of Public Health) Pharmaceuticals aren’t everything. A non-drug intervention that’s getting attention is using magnets to stimulate the brain, said Dr. Kathleen T. Brady, distinguished professor at the Medical University South Carolina. Deadly, addictive fentanyl has certainly earned the spotlight when it comes to overdose deaths — but carnage from stimulants […]
Ian Wright claims Arsenal lack ‘X-factor’ midfielder after crushing Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich
Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich (Picture: Getty) Ian Wright believes Arsenal’s Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich showed that Mikel Arteta is missing an ‘X-factor’ player in the mold of Kevin De Bruyne. After an absorbing 2-2 draw in north London, Joshua Kimmich’s powerful 63rd-minute header […]
Man City vs Chelsea: Latest FA Cup team news, injury latest and predicted lineup
Guardiola and Pochettino collide at Wembley on Saturday (Picture: Getty) Chelsea hope to welcome a number of players back for their FA Cup semi-final showdown against Manchester City. Enzo Fernandez, Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling all missed the 6-0 thrashing of Everton on Monday night with Levi Colwill absent from his side’s last five games […]
People genuinely don’t recognise film star in new make-up free selfie
Megan Fox has sent everyone into a spin with her latest picture (Picture: WireImage) Megan Fox fans were forced to do a double take as she shared a stunning new snap – with many claiming that they didn’t even recognize her. The 37-year-old was catapulted into the spotlight thanks to her stint as Mikaela Banes […]
Bill Frisell’s Bay Area run brings in some old friends and a world premiere
A 4.8 earthquake had just jostled Bill Frisell’s home in Brooklyn, but the temblor wasn’t strong enough to rattle the guitarist’s preternatural calm. With an epicenter about 50 miles east in New Jersey, the shaker was an uncommon enough occurrence in the region to inspire a good deal of post-earthquake anxiety in New York. But […]
7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 19-21
Congratulations! We’ll just assume if you’re reading this, you survived Tax Day and are ready to celebrate with a weekend full of fun and deliciousness. If so, you have come to the right place; we have all kinds of cool ideas. As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute […]
Oakland police kill homicide suspect after coming to aid of Sacramento police
OAKLAND — Oakland police officers assisting Sacramento police early Thursday shot and killed a homicide suspect, police said. The shooting happened in the 1000 block of 16th Street after officers responded there just before 9:30 p.m., according to a statement from Oakland police. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Cop who killed 14-year-old girl […]
Brian Cox confesses that he’ll probably move out of America if Donald Trump wins
An incomplete list of things and people hated by Brian Cox: woke culture, Millennials, residents of Los Angeles, all of America outside of Brooklyn, Method actors, Jeremy Strong, Meghan Markle, ambitious women, billionaires, the Windsors and Edward Norton. Brian Cox is a crotchety old man. That is his brand. Too bad he’ll be forever loved […]
Real Madrid ‘studied Arsenal tactics’ to help eliminate Manchester City from Champions League
Real Madrid have reached the Champions League semi final after beating Manchester City on penalties (Getty) Real Madrid’s coaching staff used Arsenal’s blueprint to help eliminate Manchester City from the Champions League on Wednesday evening. After a 3-3 draw in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu last week, Madrid produced a solid defensive display […]
My doctor husband is in love with his medical student — but I get it
Molly’s husband is having an emotional affair with his medical student, just like Derek and Meredith from Greys Anatomy (Picture: Greys Anatomy/Getty) Your choice, it’s simple, her or me. And I’m sure she’s really great. But Derek, I love you. In a really, big really big pretend to like your taste in music, let you […]
After 15 years, has Walnut Creek landed on a $77 million vision for Heather Farm Park’s aquatic center that everyone actually likes?
WALNUT CREEK — A $77 million vision to revamp the aging but bustling pools and community center at Heather Farm Park has finally come into focus. And if all goes according to plan, there will still be enough room for tens of thousands of swimmers — of all ages and abilities — to enjoy the […]
Redwood City moves to close Broadway to vehicles permanently
Redwood City is one step closer to closing Broadway in downtown to vehicles permanently. Although the City Council unanimously voted to push the final vote until May 6, the delay was only to hear additional public comments on establishing the permanent pedestrian mall downtown between Jefferson Avenue and Main Street. “The city has found during […]