BY MATT SIEGER Depending on your spiritual bent, you may have been either thrilled or turned off by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy talking about his Christian faith in interviews on his way to the Super Bowl. After engineering an amazing comeback to defeat the Detroit Lions for the …
Read More »Blood Oranges and chocolate a combo guaranteed to satisfy
BY DEBRA J. MORRIS The cold winter months are here and with them comes delicious California citrus. There are many varieties at your local farmers market that you won’t find at the grocery store, and they’re brought to you fresh from the orchards of the farmers who grew them. You’ll …
Read More »Geno Smith’s last minute touchdown run crushes Niners hopes
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Geno Smith’s 13 yard touchdown run with just 12 seconds remaining lifted the Seattle Seahawks to a 20-17 win over the 49ers Sunday afternoon, further jeopardizing San Francisco’s playoff hopes. Smith’s run culminated an 11 play 80 yard drive to put Seattle (5-5) on top of the …
Read More »Best Knives for Slaughtering: Choosing the Right Blade
For slaughtering the right tools come in handy, especially if you want to be efficient, safe and precise. Slaughtering knives are designed to do certain tasks, requiring sharpness and control — separating meat from bone, skirting or breaking down large cuts. In this article, we will cover knife materials, different …
Read More »Obituary: Wayne Lee Thallander (1954-2024)
Wayne Lee Thallander filled hearts and minds as a high school teacher, basketball coach and beloved friend. A talented photographer, he filled frames with inimitable panache, capturing vibrant sports action shots and the joy of social events. Wayne was a familiar figure on the sidelines of Central Valley sporting events, …
Read More »Unraveling the annual holiday concern – Sweet Potatoes vs Yams
BY DEBRA J. MORRIS With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you’re probably thinking about picking up some delicious sweet potatoes, and there’s no better place to find the best than at your local farmers’ market. But did you know that yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing? You’re …
Read More »Arizona deals costly 24-23 loss to reeling Niners
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The 49ers suffered a painful unexpected loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, falling 24–23 on a blistering hot afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. Handicapped by a first quarter injury to kicker Jake Moody which forced them to eschew most field-goal attempts, the Niners (2-3) lost a crucial game …
Read More »Phils, Pads hoping to survive Dodger juggernaut in loaded NL field
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ Following up yesterday’s AL Preview, here’s our evaluation of the National League’s postseason picture: National League West Champions:-Los Angeles Dodgers #1 seed Los Angeles clinched their third straight NL West title, assuring them a twelfth consecutive postseason berth, leading the majors in wins with 98 that will …
Read More »MLB playoffs begin with no clear favorite after historic season
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to turn in parts of the country, the crispness in the air suggests that the baseball postseason is about to commence. Last year’s champion, the Texas Rangers, led by manager Bruce Bochy, will not have the opportunity to …
Read More »Enjoying the Farm Experience with Agritourism this Halloween
BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Farmers markets are filling with all things fall – pumpkins for jack o’ lanterns, decorative gourds for your porch, hearty winter squash for fall cooking, and juicy pears and apples for scenting the house with fruit-filled baked goods. They’re also a center for fun fall activities like …
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