anewscafe.com
Menu Close
  • Home
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Recipes
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe

Columns

Covered CA Special Enrollment Extended Through May 15, 2021

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

In response to the pandemic, President Biden has extended the Special Enrollment period for individuals to sign up for health insurance coverage through the exchanges to May 15, 2021.  In California, the exchange is called Covered California and is accessible… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story Covered California, insurance
13

Medicare AEP or OEP – What’s the Difference?

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

As I made my most recent Medicare presentation, I smiled to the familiar comment: “Why do they have to make this so complicated for old people”? This is coming from a PhD scientist, by the way. Like anything else, if… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story Medicare, Medicare Advantage
14

COVID-19 Vaccine … What Now?

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Margaret R. Beck

  Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have all been anxiously awaiting a “return to normal”. In reality, I suspect that there is going to be a new normal as infections like Covid19 continue to infiltrate our global community.… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Opinion COVID-19, Vaccine
12

Be Wary of Medicare Plan Phone Solicitors or Caveat Emptor: Buyer Beware

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Margaret R. Beck

A group of local agents recently shared concerns about the marketing methods of phone solicitors, particularly as it relates to the Medicare Advantage plans in far Northern California. With the current Covid situation, electronic enrollments to a plan can be… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Opinion insurance, Margaret Beck, Medicare scams
50

Bright Spots and Pandemic Silver Linings

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Barbara Stone

The pandemic is still in full swing. Shasta County’s COVID numbers are up, along with other communities and states. People are not only sick and dying, but also out of work and running out of food. A good number of… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Opinion Barbara Stone, bright spots, drive-in movies, Redding Fashion Alliance
150

Mask-free Redding Halloween Tricksters Could Treat Shasta County to More COVID Cases

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Doni Chamberlain

  I write this on Election Day eve, a scary time for the entire country as we await the presidential election results. My hope is that no matter how long it takes to learn of the winner, we Americans will… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Opinion By Doni Chamberlain, COVID-19, halloween, Kris Vallotton, Sunset Terrace
41

Contractors and Common Courtesy: Where Have All the Manners Gone?

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Guest Speaker

I have noticed an increasing trend of contractors of all sorts who just ignore you when you try to outreach to them to get information or a quote for work. Many of them advertise, claim they are the best, and… Continue Reading →

Columns, Guest Columnist, Lead Story, Opinion, Opinion contractors, courtesy, Dean Germano
37

Megan Dahle Fights for Insurance Companies Instead of Families

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Guest Speaker
school desks

My wife recently got an email from Megan Dahle pushing to get AB 1384 passed. It would exempt schools from ALL COVID-19 liability. Her email also touts how safe school openings are. AB 1348 directly affects my family– my wife… Continue Reading →

Columns, Guest Columnist, Lead Story, Opinion COVID-19, Megan Dahle, opinion, reopening
40

Watch the Birdie!

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Deb Segelitz

When my husband is at dialysis and the weather is mild I like to open windows at the front and back of our wee apartment to blow some fresh air through. I can’t do this when Sem is at home,… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story Deborah Segelitz
8

Birdwords: Ash-throated Flycatcher, a Bird for Our Time

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Dan Greaney

  G-r-rick!  G-r-rick!  The woodland call of the ash-throated flycatcher manages to sound both dry and optimistic, and this bird has reason to feel both.  It is well adapted to the summer conditions of the arid west. Although it sports a… Continue Reading →

Columns, Great Outdoors, Lead Story Dan Greaney, Wintu Audubon Society

Post navigation

Older Articles
Newer Articles

Photo Cafe

Rocky Mountain Elk

Posted: September 21, 2026 at 7:29 am

By Dave Bogener

Click here for more Photo Cafe

Most Commented Last 30 Days

  • After nearly 10 years, car relations...(69)
  • Asphalt Cowboys’ Community BBQ...(14)
  • Tuggle Tales: How roller skating cap...(13)
  • Beloved insulated travel tumbler: He...(13)

Most Viewed Last 30 days

Most Viewed Last 30 days
  • After nearly 10 years, car relations...(1,348)
  • Tuggle Tales: How roller skating cap...(620)
  • Tuggle Tales: Middletown — Sha...(529)
  • Tiramisu: Perfect make-ahead dessert...(426)

RSS feed: Recent Comments Recent Comments

  • Comment on ‘There WAS a problem in the office of the ROV after all . . .’ by Beverly Stafford
    What? No clown nose or shoes? Thanks for the giggle.
  • Comment on Asphalt Cowboys’ Community BBQ: A+ for meat, bread, and organization, low marks for beans, coleslaw by Doni Chamberlain
    In reply to Steve Towers. I wonder if Rancho Gordo knows they have a fan club over at A News Cafe.
  • Comment on Asphalt Cowboys’ Community BBQ: A+ for meat, bread, and organization, low marks for beans, coleslaw by Doni Chamberlain
    In reply to Karen Calanchini. You sound like a fantastic cook!
© 2026 anewscafe.com. All rights reserved.
Hiero by aThemes