Hundreds of people, including San Francisco’s mayor, current and former supervisors, health care workers and older adults from the Asian American and Pacific Islander community stood side by side at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on Wednesday to advocate for a $390 million public health bond on the November ballot. If passed by San Francisco voters…
In the age of Amazon, odds are good that you’ve had a package get “lost in transit.” It can happen for any number of reasons, with your precious parcel potentially getting misplaced during a handover between trucks, lost in a warehouse or maybe even held up because of an error in the shipping information. While…
8.3 Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium Like Full of smart features Great app Geofencing External sensors Don’t like Some “smart” thermostats take your standard thermostat, add a Wi-Fi connection and an app that allows you to set the temperature remotely and call it a day. Then there’s the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium. This $250 smart thermostat…
A federal trial underway in Baltimore this week may help settle the question of whether military academies will still be able to use race as a factor in their admissions decisions. The Supreme Court banned race-conscious admissions practices for most schools in a landmark case last year but left a possible national security exception for…
Owning a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will ever make. It’s more than just a place to live; it’s a long-term investment that can build equity and secure your financial future. However, protecting that investment requires thoughtful action and consistent upkeep. Whether you’re a new homeowner or you’ve owned your…
If you’re in the market for a security system or a video doorbell, Amazon has discounted prices on some great products ahead of the official Prime Big Deal Days sale on Oct. 8 and 9. Here are some of our favorite home security deals at Amazon: October Prime Day home security deals Best single security…
Plan on moving to a new home? Don’t let that stop you from buying home security systems. Not all home security installations are permanent: Actually, many security devices are made for renters, military transfers, house flippers and others that may want to pack and take that smart home tech with them. These portable devices use…
SimpliSafe is our top overall home security system, and it’s also our favorite DIY home security system pick. The company offers device packages that were easy for us to set up and control through the SimpliSafe app, and the company’s setup instructions were very thorough. If you want a completely DIY experience, you can self-monitor…
