Now is not the time to play pricing games. If you're listing your home and thinking, “Let’s go high and leave room to negotiate,” it’s time for a reality check. Buyers don’t shop for homes the way they haggle over used cars. Just like no one pulls into the gas station...
At last spring’s American Music Awards presentation on May 26, Billie Eilish dominated the night by winning in all seven categories in which she was nominated, including Artist of the Year, Favorite Female R&B Artist and Favorite R&B Song. But do I care? Heck...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Gus Knight Sr. and Jr. are prominent in mountain history because they were early pioneers who, when they saw a need, did something and were not afraid of a challenge or failure. Augustus (Gus) Knight Sr. came to the San...
While California lawmakers have struggled to pass comprehensive legislation around psychiatric advance directives (PADs), six counties are moving forward with their own solutions. These counties – Contra Costa, Fresno, Mariposa, Monterey, Orange and Shasta along with...
While standing in line for coffee recently, I overheard a conversation that stopped me in my tracks: Someone casually remarked that real estate agents are the ones who set home prices. I didn’t chime in – I’m not in the habit of interrupting strangers – but that one...
If you’ve been putting off estate planning, you’re not alone. Many people delay because it feels overwhelming, time-consuming or emotionally difficult. But the cost of not planning – both financially and emotionally – can be significant for the people you care about...
