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1 day ago | sfgate.com | Nina Derwin

Though the chill of springtime isn’t completely gone just yet, summer is already starting to loom on the horizon. Before we know it the days will be at their longest and temperatures will be at their warmest, meaning it’s the ideal time to soak up some sunshine. And, what better way to do just that than with a pair of patio chaise lounge chairs that are on sale over 20% right now at Amazon? Two luxurious loungers for $270 is pretty hard to beat.

1 day ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

A Central Coast farm and food manufacturer is alleged to be the cause of an E. coli outbreak in November, across 15 states, that led to multiple infections and the death of one person, according to an explosive report. Taylor Farms in Salinas is known for growing and packaging chopped-salad kits and fresh-cut vegetables that are sold at supermarkets and grocery stores nationally.

1 day ago | sfgate.com | Kelsi Karruli

"My wife, Patti, and I identified the property in the early 1990s during a trip to Millerton Lake," he tells Realtor.com®. "A 'For Sale' sign was seen at the bottom of the highest peak in that area. The metal gates were open, and we drove up to the top and saw an old, large two-story wooden structure with an absolutely incredible view.""The house was approximately 7.5 acres and was listed for $400,000. We spoke to the agent and I told him that I unequivocally wanted to buy the property.

2 days ago | sfgate.com | James Pollard |Amelia Thomson-Deveaux

The survey, released Tuesday by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found that about three-quarters of U.S. adults say their household contributed money to a charitable organization. But about one-quarter of respondents said their household had donated $0 to charitable organizations. Most Americans who donated said they gave $500 or less, far below “major gift" territory for even the smallest nonprofits.

2 days ago | sfgate.com | Anh-Minh Le

“Caviar is something that seems unapproachable or unattainable for a lot of people,” Bell said. “We wanted to do it in a way that was approachable and affordable, so that people who might not usually be able to try caviar could try it in a fun, casual setting.”Another menu item hearkens to Bell’s time in New York as a chef in his 20s, just starting out. “The first place I lived was in Midtown, and there was a TGI Fridays around the corner,” said the 39-year-old.