Buying Just To Buy
UNITED STATES─I have been spending a bit of money lately, because when you’re sheltered in place for a period of time, and you have...
“Arkansas” Is An Exciting Ride
HOLLYWOOD─Smart, exciting, riveting are just a few words I can use to describe the movie “Arkansas” which turned out to be a delightful surprise...
Los Angeles, San Diego Public Schools To Go Online-Only In Fall
CALIFORNIA—On July 13, California’s two largest school districts, Los Angeles and San Diego, announced that all public schools will go online-only in fall 2020.
The...
What Is A Retiree HRA Account?
UNITED STATES─Hi Toni: My husband is an oil company retiree and two weeks ago, we received a letter stating that his employer is terminating...
Will It Be Safe To Go Back To School?
UNITED STATES─It is the question that almost all parents including myself want answers to: will it be safe to send our kids back to...
The Thrill Of Good Horror
HOLLYWOOD─I recently read a story that revealed fans of horror films are better prepared for outbreaks, pandemics and utter chaos that we only imagine...
Museum Curator Gary Garrels Resigns From SFMOMA
SAN FRANCISCO—Gary Garrels, Senior Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), resigned from his position on Sunday,...
2,075 Ton Building Being Lifted Because Of Rising Sea Levels
SAN FRANCISCO—A historic San Francisco property, known as Building 12 will be lifted 10 feet above the ground in preparation for rising sea levels....
Foie Gras Back On Menus After Judge Reverses Ban
CALIFORNIA—Foie gras, a French delicacy made from the fattened livers of ducks or geese, has been allowed back on menus at restaurants after a...
Nonstop Flights Between SF And Paris Resume
SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, July 14, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced via Twitter that the largest French airline, Air France, has resumed non-stop...