December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025
SAN DIEGO – Veteran Republican Congressman Darrell Issa is seriously weighing a move to Texas to run for Congress in 2026, multiple sources confirmed Tuesday, after California’s newly enacted Proposition 50 redrew his San Diego-based district into one of the most vulnerable GOP seats in the nation. The 72-year-old Issa, who has represented portions of northern San Diego and southwestern Riverside counties for all but two years since 2001, told supporters as recently as...
5 holiday home insurance tips to stop package theft The increasing reliance on e-commerce, particularly during the peak holiday season, has led to a parallel rise in package theft, a persistent property crime impacting millions of homeowners and renters annually. The moment a delivery is marked "completed," that parcel sitting on your doorstep becomes a vulnerable asset. The scope of this issue is significant: Current data indicates that up to a quarter of Americans have been...
How Google organized opposition to a California privacy proposal In April, Rhode Island resident Navah Hopkins received a plea for her help to defeat legislation thousands of miles away in California. The ask came from Google, maker of the world’s most used web browser, Chrome. The tech giant sent a message to an email list that Hopkins and other small business owners were subscribed to. Google’s request: To sign a petition opposing Assembly Bill 566, which would require...
How to reduce holiday financial stress The holiday season is often marketed as the happiest time of the year. Yet for many people, the holidays come with a significant amount of financial stress. From buying gifts and hosting celebrations to managing other seasonal expenses, like car registration and property taxes, the pressure to spend can feel overwhelming. For those already dealing with challenges like job loss, debt, or unexpected expenses, this time of year can magnify...
10 ways to accelerate cash flow in December without disrupting customer relationships December is one of the most financially strained months for businesses when it comes to cash flow. Year-end project surges, holiday closures, and fiscal budgeting cycles can create long wait times between delivering work and receiving payment. Many companies might feel stuck between needing cash flow immediately and not wanting their customers to feel alienated by aggressive tactics....
The 20 cheapest places in the Northern Hemisphere to ski this winter As snowflakes start to settle on mountain peaks, ski enthusiasts eagerly anticipate another season of powdery trails, cozy lodges, and the thrill of the descent. Yet, in recent years, the allure of skiing has been shadowed by an undeniable reality: The rising cost of hitting the slopes in the United States and Canada. Looking at the top three ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada, you can expect to spend an...
How Stranger Things fans can keep their power on when reality gets weird For five seasons, Stranger Things has captivated audiences with its tale of a small Indiana town besieged by otherworldly threats. An entire parallel dimension, the Upside Down, exists beneath Hawkins, connected by sprawling tunnel systems that spread like veins under the town. As fans await Season 5’s conclusion, there’s a very real story behind those flickering lights and mysterious energy...
Why ‘clearance rates’ don’t tell the whole story about solving crimes Police departments’ “clearance rates” — the percentage of cases they declare closed — are one of the most widely cited benchmarks for how effectively they combat crime. Lawmakers reference clearance rates in hearings, mayors cite them during police budget debates, and community members often use them to judge how well their local department is functioning. But the figures can be confusing...
