The Children Of Our Vaccination Nation
CALIFORNIA—In June 2015, California passed a new law requiring children to be vaccinated against high-risk infectious diseases. Starting July 1, 2016, all children, 18 months...
Happiness Is An Empty Fridge
UNITED STATES—I totally get it when a friend said after attending a big wedding back east, lots of family and drink, “I’m in detox...
Porsche 911: Growing Pains
UNITED STATES—In much the same way Porsche enthusiasts bemoaned the demise of the air-cooled 972 chassis, these same aficionados are now mourning once again....
Do You Know American Sign Language? YOU’RE INVITED!
EVERYWHERE—Calling all people who know American Sign Language! Whether you're Deaf, Hard of Hearing, a CODA, a parent of a Deaf child, an interpreter,...
Fruit For Jellin’ Like A Melon
UNITED STATES—Jelly and jam made from garden grown fruit affords more prestigious bragging rights than merely growing the fruit. Using unusual or disregarded fruit...
Squirrels Test Positive For Plague At Yosemite
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK—Two squirrels were discovered to have been killed by a plague at Yosemite National Park’s Tuolumne Meadows Campgrounds on Friday, August 14.
According...
Infiniti Q50: Understated Luxury
UNITED STATES—The Q50 is more than just a new mid-size luxury sedan from Infiniti. It was the first offering to signify Infiniti’s desire to...
A Rendezvous With Bounty
UNITED STATES—People barely tear open a bag of potato chips and they say, “I open a bag. And once I start eating potato chips,...
National Poetry Slam Continues In Oakland
OAKLAND—The 2015 National Poetry Slam (NPS) is currently being held in various venues throughout Oakland from August 12 to August 15.
Although the registration period...
ASL Cabaret In Oakland Today
OAKLAND—The Los Angeles-based ASL Cabaret will be coming to Oakland today for a free matinee show at 3:15 p.m. at the Shadow Ultra Lounge...