BY RICK PORCARO Houston’s Jake Odorizzi pitched seven shut out innings, and Cal alum Korey Lee got his first three major league hits as the Astros downed the Athletics 6-1 Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum. Odorizzi (4-2, 3.38) had his best outing of the season, spacing out four hits while …

BY RICK PORCARO The A’s jumped on Toronto starter Alek Manoah for three first inning runs, and Cole Irvin made them stand up, pitching eight dominant innings in his best start of the year as Oakland returned home with a 5-1 win over the Blue Jays in front of a …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Soaking in sunny skies and clear water on a boat is the best way to enjoy the season. Check out these reasons why you should buy a boat this summer. Let the boating lifestyle become your new thing. If you love water and want to spend more …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS “A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins.” ~Laurie Colwin, Home Cooking One of the best things about summer is the joy of eating a delicious juicy tomato picked fresh off the vine and delivered to your farmers’ market the same day. The …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Horse owners are responsible for ensuring the well-being of their animals. Use these tips to help your horses thrive this summer, no matter how hot it gets. As the summer temperatures rise, most people stay indoors and crank up the AC. Unfortunately, outdoor animals like horses may …

BY RICK PORCARO In a lost season that seems destined to surpass 100 losses by early September, the Athletics suffered what might be remembered as their worst loss of all Thursday afternoon, wasting 7 2/3 no-hit innings by Frankie Montas only to see their wretched bullpen gift the Seattle Mariners …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Does your back ache, and is the pain stopping you from going about your day freely? Discover everyday habits that’ll relieve your back pain. Back pain affects various aspects of your life. Besides the jolting aches and discomfort, back pain also hinders one’s sleep, focus, and ability …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Riding an e-bike comes with risks, but it’s not different than riding a regular one. Learn the best ways to avoid accidents while riding your e-bike. The main difference between a regular bike and an e-bike is the added motor that gives you the option to rest …

BY HELEN LAME’ Piano maestro Tori Amos first Bay Area appearance in five years was a jubilant and emotional affair for many of those in attendance Friday night, reconnecting the artist with many of her fans that have seen her dozens of times over the years. Performing at the stately …

The Park District is celebrating Juneteenth this year with a Free Park Day in recognition of the date when enslaved Black Americans in Texas were notified of their freedom, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. While Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to U.S. …