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Raising a kid is the most expensive in these 3 California cities, study finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

It’s no secret that raising a child can be expensive. From childcare, housing, food, and other associated costs, the expenses can rise quickly. Depending on where you live, being a parent can be even more expensive. Using data from MIT’s Living Wage Calculator, the personal finance website SmartAsset found that nationally, raising a child costs roughly $20,800 annually. That cost includes childcare (which, on average, will set you back more than $9,000), food and housing, healthcare, transportation, and other necessities. SmartAsset reviewed 381 U.S. metro areas to determine how much it could cost for a two-adult household to raise a child in 2023. Unsurprisingly, many of the most expensive cities were in California, specifically in and around the Bay Area. California ranked among the top 20 ‘best’ states for retirement, study says Topping out the list was the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley area, where SmartAsset found the annual cost of raising a child is more...

When She’s Not in the Mood: Causes for Low Sex Drive in Women (And What to Do About It)

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

Sex is a commonly desired activity as it invokes positive feelings. However, low sex drive in women can sometimes prevent them from wanting or enjoying sex. If you find that you — or the woman in your life — lack libido, here are a few possible causes as well as solutions to them.Causes of Low Sex Drive in Women and What to Do About ItThere isn’t exactly a scale or test to find out if a woman’s libido level is normal or not. According to Dr. Risa Kagan, a gynecologist at Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, “What matters most is how you feel about your current libido and whether or not you want to change it.” (She said in her article on Sutter Health.)However, sometimes, there are a few factors that can cause low sex drive in women — or lower than usual.Habits and LifestyleAlcoholFeeling the buzz and euphoric effects of alcohol can sometimes make a person want sex. However, when she gets too intoxicated, it can cause a low sex drive in women. Alcohol is a Central Nervous System (CNS)...

2 Reasons Pet Owners Would Gladly Trade Places With Dog for a Day — To Play and Sleep

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

These days, if you don’t treat your doggo as though they’re your child, you’re the odd one out. But it’s become so normalized, that a third of pet owners wish could trade places with dog for at least a day — according to a new survey. Because who doesn’t want to live rent-free, eat good food, and sleep on a fluffy bed?Here are the things that, we, “hoomans,” are missing out on:The Paw-sh Life: Why Pet Owners Would Love to Trade Places With DogDog food brand, Solid Gold commissioned a survey to see just how pampered our pooches are. Spoiler: they’re *extremely* spoiled! 96% of dog owners who participated admit that they spoil their doggos in some form or way. 60% even believe that they own “the world’s most spoiled dog.” It’s no wonder so many pet owners want to trade places with dog and get the same royal treatment!These furry companions are so spoiled (sleeping in beds, eating premium dog treats and foods, etc.), that 32% of the survey participants said they regularly talk to...

Best Shoes for Morton’s Neuroma in 2023 According to Health Experts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

Morton’s neuroma can be a painful and debilitating condition, but choosing the right footwear can make a significant difference in managing symptoms and improving comfort.Today, we will outline the key features to look for in shoes that support and protect your feet, helping you find relief from Morton’s neuroma pain. Shoe design is essential for those affected by Morton’s Neuroma, a painful condition often causing a burning sensation between the third and fourth toe.Our Picks for the Best Shoes for Morton’s NeuromaHoka Bondi 8 – Best overallNew Balance 1080v12 – Best walking shoesBrooks Ghost 15 – Best running shoesHoka Gaviota 4 – Best for StabilityThe Harvard Center for Health and the Global Environment is committed to improving global health outcomes. The Harvard CHGE assembles a multi-disciplinary team of experts in diverse fields to address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Experts from CHGE have medicall...

12 Simple Ways to Improve Life With Narcolepsy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

Narcolepsy is a condition that can make everyday life feel like an uphill battle. Trying to manage its symptoms while staying physically and emotionally well can be daunting, but don’t worry – we’re here to help! Our article contains twelve simple yet effective tips that could make all the difference in living or working alongside Narcolepsy. Whether it maintaining good sleep hygiene or incorporating exercise into your routine these suggestions are designed specifically for people who live with this condition.Stick to a Regular Sleep ScheduleEffective management of narcolepsy requires a strict commitment to a consistent sleep schedule. Achieving this goal requires setting regular bedtimes and wake up times that remain constant from one day to another. Such consistency allows your body’s internal clock the opportunity it needs for adjusting itself – an essential requirement in controlling the daytime fatigue associated with this disorder. Furthermore, following this...

From Love & Rockets to Rainbow Girls — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

From Love & Rockets to Rainbow Girls: The 157th LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from Whipped Cream, hip-hop from Vanessa Tha Finessa, post-punk from Sisters of Mercy and Love & Rockets, indie rock from Megan Slankard and Rainbow Girls, hair metal from Dokken, industrial from KMFDM, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.Sisters of Mercy (Lara Aime)From Love & Rockets to Rainbow GirlsAlso this week:In our cover story, Sisters of Mercy’s Andrew Eldritch said: “I feel good about [our new stuff]. It has the melodicism of early Sisters stuff, which is probably due to Ben (Christo, guitar) liking the early stuff more than I do, and he’s largely responsible for the melodicism of those songs. On the other hand, the words are better than they’ve ever been, and, sometimes the power of them overwhelms ...

SF Giants call up catching prospect Patrick Bailey, place Joey Bart on IL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants called up one top catching prospect to take the place of another Friday, adding Patrick Bailey to the roster and placing Joey Bart on the injured list prior to their series opener against the Washington Nationals.The Giants’ first-round draft pick in 2020, Bailey has only 14 games under his belt at Triple-A but has shown exceptional defensive ability and made strides at the plate as a switch-hitter. He replaces Bart (left groin strain), the Giants’ first-round pick in 2018 who landed on the IL for the second time this season.In a series of roster moves, the Giants also placed starter Ross Stripling (low back strain) on the 15-day IL and recalled reliever Ryan Walker. Outfield prospect Heliot Ramos (right oblique strain) was placed on the 60-day injured list, clearing one 40-man roster spot for Bailey, and outfielder Cal Stevenson was designated for assignment to clear a a second spot on the 40-man roster for Walker, 27, who has a 0.89 ERA in 15...

Two gray foxes rescued from deep concrete window well on Peninsula

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

(KRON) -- Two gray foxes that were trapped in a deep concrete window well at a Portola Valley home were freed this week, according to the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. The foxes had apparently fallen into the 10-foot-high window well and were unable to climb out.Luckily for the foxes, someone who was cleaning the windows in the home spotted them."An individual who was cleaning the windows in a Portola Valley home spotted two foxes confined in a deep concrete window well and called us for help,” said PHS/SPCA’s Communications Manager Buffy Martin Tarbox.Photo: Peninsula HS/SPCARescue staff with the PHS/SPCA arrived on the scene and were able to carefully remove the animals from the well."PHS/SPCA rescue staff literally plucked them from their perilous predicament, saving the lives of the two beautiful native Gray Foxes," said Tarbox.However, due to the height of the window well, the rescue staff had to enter from inside the house. Bay to Breakers street closures for this wee...

San Francisco officials are investigating if Elon Musk’s 'Twitter Hotel' plan broke laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco officials are investigating Twitter after six former employees allege that owner Elon Musk's leadership team broke laws in turning the company's headquarters into a “Twitter Hotel” for workers being pushed to stay up late to transform the social media platform.The San Francisco Chronicle reports that city officials are opening their latest investigation into the company that Musk took over late last year. SF restaurant that hosted anti-trans dinner apologizes amid backlash That's after the ex-employees, including a former vice president of real estate, alleged in a lawsuit filed in a federal court in Delaware that Twitter didn’t pay them promised severance. Twitter is seeking to dismiss the case.They also allege that Musk’s team ordered numerous changes to the company's headquarters in a 1930s Art Deco building in downtown San Francisco that violated building codes. Those changes included disabling lights and adding locks that wouldn't open ...

Prisoner transport bus involved in downtown Sacramento crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:07 GMT

(KTXL) -- A collision involving a prisoner transport bus in downtown Sacramento has resulted in multiple injuries, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. The collision occurred at the intersection of 5th and I streets when a vehicle is believed to have run a red light and collided with the bus on I Street. Sacramento Fire DepartmentSacramento Fire Department Stockton Police: Detective placed on leave after DUI arrest At least 13 inmates are complaining of pain although there are "no visible or obvious injuries," the sheriff's office said. Video from the Sacramento Fire Department shows a black vehicle with major front-end damage and the prisoner bus sustained side impact damage.