Parents, Alzheimer’s and money: Easing into a difficult conversation
Every eighth American aged 65 and older has Alzheimer's disease, and 43 percent of Americans aged 85 and older have it, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Consider those percentages in light of the Social Security Administration's estimate that about 25 percent of today's 65 year olds will live past age 90. These shocking statistics have serious implications for family wealth.
BASKETBALL: San Francisco makes new play for Warriors
San Francisco has stepped up its campaign to lure the Golden State Warriors, potentially complicating Oakland's effort to turn the Coliseum area into a sports and entertainment megaplex with new facilities for its three professional teams.
Local Center Opens Arms to Immigrant Women, Children
South County is home to a nonprofit agency that touches the
Solis Winery Wine & Cheese Fall Classic
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3, Solis Winery Wine & Cheese Fall Classic. 12 to 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the harvest season with a special selection of artisan cheeses paired with five distinct Solis wines. $15, $5 wine club members.
As Norris Knew, Corruption an Unfortunate Byproduct of Business
Now that the jury is under deliberation in the Enron trial, I
NHL: Carolina pulls out 3-2 win over Sharks in OT
SAN JOSE – Carolina finished a five-game roadtrip following the Olympic break with a 3-2 overtime nod against the host San Jose Sharks Tuesday night at SAP Center.
Smiles shared at Toy Giveaway
What do you have when you gather together 37 dozen tamales, a woman named Kathi Mendez dressed in a Santa suit, a six-foot tall elf named Lee Hill, 29 families and 57 children who need toys? The most joyous event of the holidays this season—the Toy Giveaway.
Teachers and Politicians … Puh-Lease Listen To Us
It's been quite a while since I rolled my eyes, shook my head or uttered a dramatic, two-syllable puh-lease about local news. I'm definitely overdue.
The amazing Olympics and a pat for your good neighbor
Olympics. Always amazing. There's just something about four
Cosmetics quandary: Color me confused
My spouse doesn’t know how easy he’s got it. “Getting ready” in the morning consists of a shower and approximately two minutes with his blow dryer. Me, on the other hand? Well.
















