Andy Griffith Ads Pitch Obamas Health Care Law

*Actor Andy Griffith, whose iconic TV role as sheriff of Mayberry made him an enduring symbol of small-town American values, has been chosen to pitch President Barack Obamas universal health care law to seniors in a cable television ad paid for by Medicare. The 84-year-old actor tells his fellow seniors that good things are coming [...]

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EAST BAY East Bay SPCA "Fanciful Bunny," 11 a.m. Aug. 7 adoptions, 4-5 p.m. art reception. Buy a work of art and adopt a bunny. 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin.

The Looming Consolidation in Car Chargers ... and Other EV Predictions

Electric cars and plug-in hybrids like the Leaf and the Volt are on the way. Here's how the market will shake out.

Connecticut June 2010 New Business Starts

The following business starts were recorded in June 2010 by the Connecticut Secretary of the State's office. When available, the name of a registered member or officer is given.

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp: Is a Breath of Fresh Air in Order?

Training camp is not just around the corner anymore; a week away, it's well in sight. This camp could well be the most attended in 49ers history, as once dormant fans are starting to come out of the woodwork to get a glimpse of a resurgent team on a steady rise. With the recent passing of a new Santa Clara stadium proposal, the team should soon end up practicing just yards away from its eventual ...