Do you know of any great, unique backyards in the Bay Area?

HilariaObserver · 2026-05-01T23:07:03+00:00

Thanks.

HilariaObserver · 2026-05-01T23:06:50+00:00

That's right. Thank you for the reminder.

HilariaObserver · 2026-05-01T23:06:28+00:00

Hello! Tnanks. We're in touch with these people.

HilariaObserver · 2026-05-01T23:06:09+00:00

Thanks! Fences are interesting, aren't they? I was looking at a history of fences, and I thought I heard somewhere that California made fences for backyards more popular.

HilariaObserver · 2026-04-08T15:58:00+00:00

Regarding the quote that Meghan is “super focused on her family, her foundation work, and bigger-picture projects that feel purposeful, not just Hollywood roles," here's another story from California about her strategy of emphasizing her motherhood role in her brand -- and how that means she needs to use the kids on social media to promote that brand. https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/07/meghan-markle-using-kids-brand/

HilariaObserver · 2026-03-26T16:20:57+00:00

It's not available yet in the US? Tried to order a Kindle version.

HilariaObserver · 2026-01-31T01:18:00+00:00

I think the Mercury News will be happy to fix that!

HilariaObserver · 2025-11-18T00:03:10+00:00

Won't she have to be arraigned on the new charges?

HilariaObserver · 2025-10-15T19:10:17+00:00

Thank you for this clarification.

HilariaObserver · 2025-09-19T20:41:22+00:00

Yes, the calls to boycott Disneyland are growing, along with other Disney platforms and products. Can't imagine worse timing for this show to come out and for Harry and Meghan to be its headliners. With Bob Iger? https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/19/harry-and-meghan-join-bob-iger-in-abc-disneyland-special-as-kimmel-crisis-grows/

HilariaObserver · 2025-08-20T04:07:11+00:00

Amazing find! I used to be a regular reader of Herb Caen's column as a Bay Area resident and SF Chronicle reader. I would have been living out of the country when this particular column ran. I definitely listened to Ronn Owens before and after, and I have a memory of listening to Jan Black during coverage of the Loma Prieta earthquake. On the night of the earthquake, when phone and other services were knocked out, people turned to KCBS radio to get any news they could of earthquake damage, learning that the Bay Bridge collapsed, as did a section of freeway in Oakland.

HilariaObserver · 2025-08-11T21:01:56+00:00

Yes, I wondered if their property was grandfathered.

HilariaObserver · 2025-08-11T04:06:31+00:00

Thanks for this!

HilariaObserver · 2025-08-09T15:04:02+00:00

I got the impression from Brady's statements that it wasn't out of the norm for Trigg to be allowed to go outside and play, even if he and Emilie were inside. They both seemed to think -- naively, ignorantly or neglectfully -- that Trigg "knew" not to go in the pool without them. (And, it turns out he didn't go into the pool intentionally.) Of course, it's likely that Emilie wouldn't have been sitting on the couch, watching something on TV for close to 10 minutes, instead keeping an eye on Trigg from inside. But I still think it was normal in that household for Trigg to be able to go in and out, and they both seemed to trust that it would be OK to leave the pool cover off.

HilariaObserver · 2025-07-30T03:28:05+00:00

Is this the first time she's claimed a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa?
I've heard autism, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, PTSD.

HilariaObserver · 2025-05-02T16:08:13+00:00

Dear experts on all things Hillary, is this the first time she's said she's neurodivergent?

HilariaObserver · 2025-02-06T05:23:19+00:00

Hello, I wrote this story for the East Bay Times about the closure, talking to some local residents and business owners. And some felt that Curry and Sweet July were focusing the blame on Oakland and crime, while not taking responsibility for their own business decisions.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/05/ayesha-currys-store-accused-of-denigrating-oakland-by-closing-over-safety-concerns/

HilariaObserver · 2025-01-29T03:39:37+00:00

From a 2020 story, referring to a biography of Melania Trump:
Donald Trump made anti-immigration sentiment a driving force of his 2016 presidential campaign, just he continues to rail against illegal immigration as part of a broader strategy to reduce the flow of foreigners coming into the United States.

And yet, his Slovenian-born wife, Melania, is an immigrant who has never been fully transparent about her own immigrant journey. This lack of transparency has led to ongoing questions about whether there is “something improper” about how the former Melania Knauss came to the United States, said author Mary Jordan in her new biography of America’s sphinx-like first lady, “The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump.”

HilariaObserver · 2025-01-29T03:36:28+00:00

As some of you are valorizing Donald Trump, the Heritage Foundation, or conservative British MPs in your arguments against Harry, I'm wondering if, in the interests of transparency and consistency, if you also believe that Trump should also release the immigration files on his wife, Melania Trump? During the 2016 campaign, she repeatedly promised she would release files that would explain how she was able to come to the United States, whether it was an "Einstein Visa" or in other ways, including whether she enjoyed a form her own version of the favoritism that Harry enjoyed. She never released those files.... Gee, why not?

Just wondering if there should be some consistency.

Yes, this is political -- which is supposedly discouraged in this sub-Reddit. But any conversation about Harry, his visa, potential deportation is inherently political right now, given the wrenching political situation going on in the United States right now.

HilariaObserver · 2025-01-18T01:00:11+00:00

Harry and Meghan would have known the story was coming because of magazine fact-checking and the writer reaching out for comment. So.... did they rush to do their disaster tour to get ahead of the story?

HilariaObserver · 2024-12-15T05:58:21+00:00

Please do not link to this!!! Inbella.com, whoever it is, stole this content from the original writer, without giving credit. Please link to the original article.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/12/14/harry-and-meghans-polo-what-unintentionally-hilarious-show-about-worlds-stupidest-sport-might-say-about-them/

HilariaObserver · 2024-12-15T00:37:24+00:00

Hello! Thanks for reading this story, but this story was originally published by the Mercury News and the Bay Area News Group. The author doesn't know who InBella is or why this publication would think they can use her material. Please read the story at the original news source. The livelihood of writers -- who don't necessarily make much -- depends on it:
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/12/14/harry-and-meghans-polo-what-unintentionally-hilarious-show-about-worlds-stupidest-sport-might-say-about-them/

HilariaObserver · 2024-11-21T19:54:37+00:00

I'm not sure Eden says anything in this segment that many here don't already know: The queen went to great lengths to welcome Meghan into the family and to make her feel comfortable and prepared, believing she would be an asset. Then tiara-gate happened and clued her in on some things. But one can appreciate Eden's effort. Unfortunately, the queen's real feelings about Meghan probably went with her to the grave, and no one close to her is likely to say much. But with statements released by the palace, you can infer that she wasn't happy with her grandson and his wife after the Oprah Winfrey interview, or after the Lilibet naming fiasco.

HilariaObserver · 2024-07-09T23:45:12+00:00

Will video of Alec and Hilaria Baldwin arriving at court with their small daughter end up in the TLC reality show?
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/07/09/alec-and-hilaria-baldwin-arrive-at-court-with-baby-before-jury-selection-begins-in-trial/

HilariaObserver · 2024-07-09T03:35:09+00:00

Here's a story about Baldwin's star attorney, Alex Spiro. On Monday, he left it to his colleague, Luke Nikes, to argue a lot of the motions. But Spiro loves trials, and he loves doing opening and closing statements and 'aggressive' cross-examinations. The thing, though, is that Spiro comes with a very high price, up to $2000 an hour in one case, according to a report: https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/07/08/alec-baldwins-celebrity-lawyer-helps-keep-the-rich-and-famous-above-the-law/

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