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Home sweet parking lot: Some hospitals welcome RV living for patients, families, and workers

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

Jim Weaver has had two major surgeries in the past decade: one to remove cancerous tumors from his bladder and another to clear a blocked artery.Weaver, 70, knew that after he emerged from surgery, he’d want privacy. But because he and his wife drove more than 150 miles from Bend, Oregon, to Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland, immediately returning home was not an option.So, the couple brought their Escape 19 camping trailer, a small but comfortable home on wheels, and parked it in one of the hospital’s 17 on-site RV parking spaces.“Leaving that hospital with the bandage, the scar, and the rest of it, there’s no way I wanted to be in a hotel,” he said. “Being able to go down and stay in the trailer there, jeez, it was so huge.”Jim Weaver (right) and his wife, Tam, drive more than 150 miles from Bend, Oregon, to Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland for his medical appointments. (Tam Weaver/TNS) Weaver was fortunate. OHSU Hospital, ...

Cal finds Joe Starkey’s replacement, hires Justin Allegri from San Jose State

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

Cal decided to stay local to find its replacement for legendary play-by-play broadcaster Joe Starkey.The Bears’ athletic director Jim Knowlton and Learfield officially announced on Thursday that they’ve hired Justin Allegri from San Jose State to take the mic from Starkey.“We are absolutely thrilled to introduce Justin Allegri to our fan base and welcome him to our Cal Family,” Knowlton said in a statement. “Justin is a multi-talented broadcaster and a Northern California native, and is the perfect fit to tell the story of our football and men’s basketball programs. Justin will be an incredible representative of Cal, and I can’t wait to hear him describe all of the memorable moments to come.”Allegri has spent 11 years as the lead voice of his alma mater in San Jose State, calling football and men’s basketball games. He also has filled in for the San Jose Giants for Joe Ritzo on occasions and provides commentary for Sony’s “MLB The Show” vide...

Pac-12 survival: Are Oregon, UW, Stanford and Cal worth the investment? Breaking down the Big Ten expansion math

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

The Pac-12’s existence seemingly hangs in the balance as the Big Ten considers whether to offer membership to Oregon, Washington and possibly Stanford and Cal, as well.Does the conference want to create a West Coast division?Or will it stand down and give the Pac-12 a chance to survive?Resolution of this deeply complicated issue could come swiftly, perhaps in the next 48 hours.After all, the Big Ten executed a West Coast raid last summer, grabbing USC and UCLA. The framework for a second round of plundering is seemingly in place, but only if proper motivation exists on two fronts:— Finding a media company to pay for it.— Rounding up enough university presidents to approve it.For the past year, neither entity was interested. The networks didn’t have the money, and the presidents had no interest in driving a stake in the Pac-12.But the situation changed this week, at least with one of the two entities.The Big Ten presidents signaled a willingness to consider ad...

Oakland A’s fans will continue protest during SF Giants series with no plans to stop there

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

Jorge Leon is tired. He’s just landed back in the Bay Area after a trip to Los Angeles, his vocal cords fried and energy sapped from a day protesting at Dodger Stadium. Juggling work and family time with his three children, Leon has a few days to recuperate for another A’s fan protest scheduled for Saturday at the Oakland Coliseum for the first half of the Bay Bridge Series.He can’t stop. There’s no time to stop.Fans have been using the power of protest to call the sports world’s attention to what they see as an injustice. Groups such as the Oakland 68s, of which Leon is president, and Last Dive Bar have organized several “reverse boycotts” and demonstrations at opposing ballparks — the latest at Dodger Stadium — since the A’s announced their intention to uproot from their Oakland home of 55 years and relocate to Las Vegas.“I get satisfaction in that I’m being annoying to John Fisher,” Leon said. “If...

‘Get ready to get gooped’: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito guesthouse is listed on Airbnb

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

By Marnie Hunter | CNNDo you need a jump-start on your path to a “beautiful, optimized life”? Here’s your shot at living the Goop lifestyle promoted by Gwyneth Paltrow’s beauty, fashion, food and wellness brand.For one night only, the Oscar-winning actress and Goop founder and CEO is putting her California guesthouse on Airbnb.The one-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse at her home in Montecito opens for booking at 1 p.m. EDT on August 15 for an overnight stay on Saturday, September 9, for up to two guests.“My Montecito home is my sanctuary for respite and mental clarity. I go there to recharge, to daydream about what we’re building at goop and to reconnect with my family and treasured friends,” the listing says.“Whether you’re seeking a place for unexpected connection or for well-deserved solitude and reflection, when you come to stay, I hope you’ll get as much joy out of the home as I do.”“Goop essentials to nourish your body, mind and soul” will be on hand. And Goop-inspired meals and s...

Is it all over for Anchor Brewing or does hope still remain?

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

Sapporo USA’s decision to shut down San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing has been the talk of the beer world for weeks now. The news had been rumored, but the reality of it hit on July 12. Soon after, I had the opportunity to visit the historic brewery for a farewell tour organized by one of Anchor’s local sales reps, who invited Bay Area industry veterans for the impromptu event on Potrero Hill.A coffee roastery when it opened in 1937, the building is a majestic sight, with a corner tower topped with a flag pole reaching to the sky. Stepping inside was like going back in time. Brewing had already ceased, although there was still beer in the tanks waiting to be packaged. But the copper brewing vessels and the coolships were all empty, with only a skeleton crew on hand, making it unusually quiet as wewalked the empty corridors.While I was grateful to have a last look around and commiserate with colleagues, it was ultimately bittersweet. Steam beer has been synonymous with San F...

Mountain lion spotted in North Bay

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

(KRON) -- There were several sightings of a mountain lion in Petaluma and Cotati early Thursday morning.In Petaluma, a mountain lion was spotted in the parking lot of Kohl's and Home 2 Suites Hotel on North McDowell Boulevard, according to the Petaluma Police Department. According to reports, many people saw the mountain lion within a close distance as it traveled between the hotel and nearby stores around 12:15 a.m. Evacuation order issued in San Pablo due to hazmat incident Animal control and PPD attempted to locate the mountain lion but were unsuccessful. A Nixle alert was sent out around the time of the sighting, police said.Residents in Cotati also spotted a mountain lion Thursday morning along Myrtle Avenue, according to police. The police department sent out a Nixle alert around 6 a.m. informing residents the animal was traveling towards Rohnert Park's L Section.The public is advised to be aware of their surroundings as it is possible that the mountain lion may return to t...

First case of West Nile virus found in Santa Clara County

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

(KRON) -- The first case of West Nile virus in a human this season has been found in a Santa Clara County resident, according to the Santa Clara Public Health Department. The individual contracted the illness somewhere else in California, however, because the person lives in Santa Clara County, it was reported there.The person who contracted the illness is an adult who was hospitalized but is now recovering at home, according to the Public Health Department. The department declined to release any additional details about the individual's illness due to reasons of medical privacy. Student found unresponsive at San Jose pool has died: police The Santa Clara Public Health Department describes West Nile virus as a "mosquito-borne disease that causes mild to severe flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, and in severe cases, neurological symptoms or even death."However, most people who contract the virus only experience mild symptoms and recover quickly, the department s...

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ activities sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that expands what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct, arguing it is meant to target drag shows and could also criminalize ballet and even cheerleading.The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. district court in Houston by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of plaintiffs, contends that the law is unconstitutional and threatens the “livelihood and free expression of many Texans, including drag performers across our state.” It seeks to block the from taking effect Sept. 1. The law approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature was part of a broader effort in Texas and other conservative states to crack down on drag shows and limit LGBTQ rights. Such laws have already run into trouble in other states, including Florida and Tennessee, where judges put drag performance bans on hold.Like Texas, Arkansas has a new law re...

Clorox, Wayfair rise; Hyatt Hotels, Host Hotels & Resorts fall: Thursday, 8/3/2023

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:17:02 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Thursday:Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH), up $3.91 to $69.25.The information technology consulting and outsourcing firm raised its profit forecast for the year.Clorox Co. (CLX), up $14.81 to $167.28.The maker of bleach and other household products beat analysts’ fiscal fourth-quarter financial forecasts.Wesco International Inc. (WCC), down $32.46 to $147.The maker of electrical and industrial maintenance supplies reported weak second-quarter financial results.Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (HST), down $1.35 to $16.80.The luxury hotel manager trimmed its profit and revenue forecasts for the year.Sunrun Inc. (RUN), up $2.27 to $20.11.The solar energy products distributor gave investors an encouraging business update.Wayfair Inc. (W), up $16.38 to $89.27.The online home goods retailer beat analysts’ second-quarter earnings forecasts.Hyatt Hotels Corp. (H), down $10.15 to $112.19...