California residents are seeing the restoration of their CalFresh benefits to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards as the federal government moves to issue 100% of the funding following a court order. CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Food Assistance Program (SNAP), provides critical food assistance to households and County …

BY HELEN LAME’ Philipp Kurashev’s second goal of the game, 1:48 into overtime, gave the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 come back win over the Colorado Avalanche Saturday afternoon at SAP Center. Bouncing back from a miserable start where they were out shot 9-0 in the early going after giving …

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alma W. Roots, who departed this world in Martinez, California, on October 20, 2025. Born in Tacoma, Washington, on November 15, 1942, Alma was a beloved mother, friend, and patriot. She is survived by her son, Mark Andrews, and daughter-in-law, Betsy, along …

BY HELEN LAME’ Returning to the Warfield in San Francisco for possibly the last time, Shirley Manson and Garbage performed a hits laden set of alternative rock songs, old and new before a packed house Friday night. Continuing their rant against the corruption of the music industry and how corporate …

The world lost a little sparkle when our beloved wife, mom, mother-in-law, nonni, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend passed away after a year long battle with cancer. Marge and Richard (Dick) were married for 56 years. Devoted wife, loving mother to Michelle and Suzanne, proud nonni to Payton, Kendall …

BY HELEN LAME’ Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist and Tristan Jarry stopped 31 shots to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-0 win over the Sharks Saturday night at SAP Center. Crosby got the Penguins (4-2-0) on the board with his third goal …

Paul Moser passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. He was 101 years old. His keen wit and clever repartee stayed with him to the end. Paul was born in Montana and moved to Pittsburg, California in 1932. He graduated from Pittsburg High and lettered in 4 sports. He often …

Sometimes, an unexpected detour leads you right where you belong. For legendary vocalist and guitarist Boz Scaggs, that journey has resulted in Detour, a captivating and deeply personal exploration of the Great American Songbook, and his first new studio album in seven years. Set for release on October 17th, Detour …

Kara Kimber-Brown, 63, passed away on August 15, 2025, in Martinez, California. Born on August 7, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas, Kara lived a vibrant and full life marked by creativity, compassion, and an enduring love for her family and community. Kara’s early years were spent moving through various grade …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Valkyries moved closer to becoming the WNBA’s first expansion team to reach the playoffs with a dominating 66-58 win over the New York Liberty Tuesday night at Chase Center. Golden State raced out to a 24 point lead mid way thru the third period before the …