BY SEAN WATKINS Oakland extended their winning streak to seven games on Saturday afternoon, shutting out Detroit 7-0 at the Coliseum in dominant fashion, beating up on the Tigers and Casey Mize, the first overall pick in the 2018 draft, with three home runs and a shutout performance from Cole …
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A new art gallery has opened its doors in the small town Contra Costa county town of Crockett. Art enthusiasts would be well advised to plan a special trip or a stop on their way north to wine country to check out the current exhibition of new paintings by Ed …
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BY SEAN WATKINS The San Francisco Giants shut out the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 at Oracle Park Wednesday afternoon behind a solid performance from Johnny Cueto and their bullpen, winning the three-game series and finishing their homestand with a 5-1 record. Cueto shut down his former team coming off a stellar …
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To ensure that every dose of COVID-19 vaccine provided in the county is safe for patients, the Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) today temporarily paused its use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine while federal regulatory agencies examine new information about a possible, rare side effect that can cause …
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BY STEPHEN SHAW The summer is finally upon us, and for most, there isn’t a more enjoyable time of the year. After a long winter of cold weather and being stuck inside, it is finally time to get out and enjoy the warmer weather. For most, it will be a …
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BY MARIANA GARRICK Lana Del Rey’s follow-up to her 2019 album “Norman F***ing Rockwell!” includes her hard to miss hauntingly-romantic and eerily-heartbreaking signature ambience. Chemtrails Over the Country Club takes us on a cross-country road trip from Tulsa, to Yosemite, to San Francisco and the singer reflects on her life …
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BY SEAN WATKINS Oakland defeated the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Wednesday afternoon to end their season opening six-game losing streak with a walk-off single from newly acquired Mitch Moreland and strong pitching from Jesus Luzardo against reigning NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer. The A’s pitching staff …
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BY SEAN WATKINS Houston abused the A’s beleaguered pitching staff for the third day in a row to start the season Saturday afternoon, riding a strong start by Lance McCullers and a monster three-run homer by Yordan Alvarez to romp past Oakland 9-1 at the Coliseum. The Astros were able …
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BY SEAN WATKINS The A’s organization faces the challenging task of replacing the talent of shortstop Marcus Semien, DH Khris Davis and closer Liam Hendriks in the upcoming season. Despite the fact that each played pivotal roles in contributing to the club’s recent success, all but Hendiks showed a decline …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Spring’s soft herbs are soon to appear at your farmers market. Soft herbs are some of the most flavorful available. They are leafy and tender and most often used fresh, rather than dried. Basil, parsley, chervil, chives, cilantro, tarragon, coriander, mint, and dill are examples of …
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