BY XAVIER JOHNSON Melissa Auf der Maur hasn’t released any new music in the last 16 years, so it’s understandable you’d be surprised to see a new record come across your feed recently. Best known as the bassist for Hole and later a touring member of Smashing Pumpkins, she also …
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With great sadness, the family of John Mayne shares that John passed away suddenly in Lone Tree, Colorado on July 3rd, 2026. John was born in Antioch in 1944 to John Mayne Sr. and Juanita Wallgren Mayne and grew up in West Pittsburg. He graduated from the old Pacifica High …
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The Martinez Tribune is looking for both established and aspiring journalists to come join our team and help keep the Tribune one of Contra Costa county’s leading independent community newspapers. We’re looking for writers interested in covering local news in Martinez in addition to both Bay Area sports and music, …
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BY XAVIER JOHNSON Eleven years. It’s been eleven long years since Alabama Shakes, the Grammy Award winning rock trio, has released a record. During that hiatus, vocalist Brittany Howard set off on a multi-Grammy nominated solo career of her own. With how active each member was musically, fans were left …
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BY TYLER HENSON Practical Magic 2 has finally knocked Spider-man from the number one spot. Despite being the big winner over the weekend, this latest legacy sequel reportedly under performed. Critical and audience reaction has also been tending towards the negative. This reviewer was not very impressed either. The fall …
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Shirley Ruth Summers – Dear wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many – passed away peacefully at her home on August 23, 2026, at the age of 87. Shirley is survived by her daughter Tamara Summers of Antioch, CA; daughter Kimberly Kelley of Pleasant Prairie, WI; …
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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested on prostitution charges in Ohio over the weekend. York pleaded no contest on Monday after the state of Ohio amended the one count of engaging in prostitution to a disorderly conduct charge. Court documents state York responded to an ad on a …
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John Leslie Reich, 79, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He will be remembered for his kind heart, devotion to his family and friends and the love of a good time and a good cigar. John was born August 29, 1946, in …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER They say time loves a hero, and in the case of Little Feat, an electrifying roots rock and blues beat colliding with a Grateful Dead jam vibe can prove to be even more heroic. Appearing Monday night at The Fox in Oakland as part of their Last …
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BY HELEN LAME’ Janelle Salaün scored 21 points off the bench and Kayla Thornton added 20 including four three pointers as the Golden State Valkyries held off the Toronto Tempo for a second straight game, 92-81 on Tuesday night at Chase Center. Veronica Burton pitched in 12 points, eight rebounds …
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