BY RICK PORCARO The A’s rode five strong innings from Paul Blackburn and a balanced offensive attack to post a 6–4 win over the Baltimore Orioles Thursday afternoon, their third win in the season opening four game series. Sean Murphy drove in three runs with a homer and double and …
Read More »Giants blow Webb’s gem, but rally to down Miami in opener
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Giants bullpen wasted six shut out innings from Logan Webb, but San Francisco fought back with a game-tying home run by Thairo Estrada in the bottom of the ninth before Austin Slater’s game-winning 10th inning double proved decisive in a 6-5 ten inning win over the …
Read More »Things You Should Know Before Your First Bike Race
BY KAYLA BEIRNE Any avid cycling enthusiast should consider competing against like-minded individuals. These are some things you should know before your first bike race. Any cycling enthusiast who wants to take their passion to the next level should think about competing in a bike race. However, entering a race …
Read More »Canine Care: Common Causes of Obesity in Dogs
BY KAYLA BEIRNE Read this guide detailing the most common causes of obesity in dogs so you can successfully keep your canine healthy and energetic at your home. One of the many responsibilities of a dog owner is to keep their pet safe. The plump appearance of an obese dog …
Read More »Unscrambling Egg Labels – Cracking the Code
BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Do happy, stress-free chickens that munch on bugs, seeds, and grass produce better eggs? Does it matter if they’re fed grain or are antibiotic-free? If you are concerned about where your eggs come from, about the welfare of the hens, and what they’re fed, then it …
Read More »Obituary: Joseph Allen Favalora (1987-2022)
Joseph Allen Favalora joined his angels from above on Monday, March 7, 2022. Joe not only had the brightest smile with a contagious laugh to go with it, but he gave the most generous hugs and protected those he loved. This would have been his 10th year with PG&E as …
Read More »Learning How To Combat Year-Round Allergies
BY KAYLA BEIRNE If allergy season for you is all year long, you may have perennial allergic rhinitis. It’s an unlucky diagnosis but one that you can manage. If you’re constantly battling the sniffles no matter the season, the chances are high that you have perennial allergic rhinitis. That means …
Read More »The Divine Bulb – Garlic’s Diversity
BY DEBRA J. MORRIS “Without garlic I simply would not care to live.” – Louis Diat, French-American chef (1885-1958). There is something simply amazing about garlic. Garlic is one of the most popular cooking ingredients in the world and California is the nation’s top producer. Wild garlic and ornamental flowering …
Read More »Obituary: George Anthony Dagnino (1939-2022)
George Dagnino passed away on January 29, 2022. George was born and raised in San Francisco, and lived in Martinez for the remainder of his life. George leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Sara, his children Alex, Fares, Annette and Mark, his daughter-in-laws Sandra, Mary and Delma, his son-in-law …
Read More »Different Things That Can Trigger COPD and How To Avoid Them
BY KAYLA BEIRNE COPD is already tough to live with, but when you’re always wondering what will trigger a flare-up, it can be even more frustrated. Here’s what to look out for. For people dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), life can seem like a constant battle to stay …
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