We all know healthcare costs in the U.S. are stupidly high. One of the most disgusting aspects of healthcare costs in this country is ambulatory costs. The simple act of taking someone to the hospital to save their life can come with life-changing debt. Sadly, one family is dealing with this situation now, nearly five … Read more
Protesters staged a demonstration and die-in against Google’s relationship with Israel’s government outside the company’s offices at 1 Market St. in San Francisco on Dec. 14, 2023. They are asking Google to end a contract that they argue aids Israel’s military action in Gaza. Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATE More than 400 protesters gathered at Google’s San Francisco … Read more
War Toys has released a pewter figure of legendary NPR photojournalist David Gilkey who was killed during the War in Afghanistan in 2016. The nonprofit arts and media organization War Toys has created 300 hand-numbered 1.5-inch (38mm) tall pewter figures of photojournalist Gilkey for adult collectors. War Toys worked with NPR and the estate of … Read more
Editor’s note: In this recurring column, SFGATE food writers celebrate the Bay Area’s rich deli culture by spotlighting longtime family-run delis — the neighborhood institutions — and the newer community sandwich hubs. If James Choi hadn’t taken over the family business, legions of Dolores Park picnickers never would have experienced one of the best sandwiches the … Read more