Diwali will be official California holiday
Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights celebrated in Hinduism and other religions, will become an official state holiday…
Californians spend $8,640 more than other Americans. Where did it go? – The Mercury News
We all know that California is a pricey place to live. However, what drives those higher expenses is…
Gravestone Recipe: Joe Sheridan’s Irish Coffee
An Oakland grave from 1962 says: “Here lies Joseph A. Sheridan, the master chef from Shannon, Ireland, who…
In-person work takes big leap in the Bay Area
The era of baking bread on a weekday morning or wearing pajama bottoms below an ironed shirt for…
Bay Area retirees struggle with high costs, survey shows
At 61, Alexander Remus has pared his life down to the essentials. He lives on a modest pension,…