Govt. says Gulf seafood safe, now consumers decide
Shawn Mattiuz, manager of the Hapuku Fish Shop in Market Hall, a collection of upscale food purveyors in Oakland's bustling Rockridge district, has been watching the Gulf seafood saga play out in the ice-cooled trays of his display cases.
Hospital monopolies ruin MRI bill as Sutter gets price it wants
After Mark Logsdon tore a ligament in his knee skiing at Lake Tahoe in March, he returned home to suburban Sacramento and had an MRI scan at Sutter Davis Hospital.
Polls open 7am-7pm for primary election
A Republican governor's race and a Democratic U.S. Senate campaign in which political newcomers sought to topple party establishment candidates are the feature races Tuesday in Florida's primary election.
Merck Foundation Adds to Botswana Partnership
FILE - In this May 22, 2008 file photo, the company logo is seen on the doors of a building at Merck... FILE - In this May 22, 2008 file photo, the company logo is seen on the doors of a building at Merck & Co.
Bridgeton police continue probe in death of community activist
BRIDGETON Investigators on Monday were still awaiting autopsy results in the death of city school board member, entrepreneur and community activist Ronald "Blue" Bowman, who was found dead inside his Indian Run apartment Sunday afternoon.
NUHW could go broke if court ruling OK'd
Sal Rosselli's new union, the National Union of Healthcare Workers, and individual defendants in a lawsuit by SEIU could face "bankruptcy and homelessness" unless a District Court judge delays a $1.5 million judgment against them, according to a motion by the defendants.
Colorado governor announces $60M budget cuts
Gov. Bill Ritter is using money from medical marijuana registrations to help the state meet a $60 million fiscal emergency.
NUHW could go broke if court ruling OK'd
Sal Rosselli's new union, the National Union of Healthcare Workers, and individual defendants in a lawsuit by SEIU could face "bankruptcy and homelessness" unless a District Court judge delays a $1.5 million judgment against them, according to a motion by the defendants.
WHO gives Pfizer vaccine nod for int'l procurement
The World Health Organization has granted prequalification status to Pfizer Inc.'s children's pneumococcal vaccine, Prevenar 13, paving the way for United Nations agencies and governments to start ordering the product.
Sebelius, Baucus rebuked in Mont. over health care
Instead of saying thanks, some residents rebuked Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Sen.
