Science fiction, Hollywood and pop culture have long speculated — sometimes with fright, sometimes with eager anticipation — on the impacts of technology on human life.

When I signed up with Open AI, my first decision was whether to add vocalization to the communication between me and the bot. Talking with a fake human voice felt weird, so I didn’t turn on that option. I asked typical questions, such as how it assesses information.

I have a confession to make: I know practically nothing about AI — artificial intelligence. The truth is that the whole thing scares the bejeebers out of me.

Lucy was a Cornish game hen, and she was brilliant. She came into my family's life in 1982, joining a long line of other non-traditional pets such as hamsters, guinea pigs, assorted birds, and even a tarantula. We always had a cat or three around, and a dog from time to time. I unabashedly admit that I was mo...

The game had no rules except one: follow Duke wherever he led. Each day with Duke, my half-collie and half-German shepherd companion, was a celebration as he led me across the mountain to hidden creeks where I drank icy water with my hands.

I am as sentimental about dogs as the next guy, maybe more so. My friendship with Joe Bob, my beloved McNab-border collie-kelpie, was so close that my late wife, Marylee, was just a bit jealous. When he came into my life, Joe Bob had been the longest incarcerated resident of Sequoia Animal Shelter. A former r...

Every September, National Senior Center Month celebrates the important role senior centers play in helping older adults stay healthy, connected and engaged.

When older adults become ill, waiting days for laboratory results can delay treatment and lead to unnecessary trips to the emergency department. At Redwood Coast PACE, faster answers help participants receive the right care at the right time.

For many older adults, pets are more than companions — they are family, providing comfort during difficult days, purpose through daily routines and unconditional love that helps ease loneliness and isolation. Thanks to the support of generous donors, volunteers and community partners, Humboldt Senior Resource...