BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Toronto Blue Jays came within inches of bringing the World Series trophy back to Canada for the first time since 1993, but Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s dash to score the title winning run in the bottom of the ninth in Game 7 fell short by mere centimeters. The …
Read More »AFC playoffs appear wide open with Chiefs out of the mix
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ For the past seven seasons, the road to the Super Bowl in the American Football Conference went through Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. In each of those campaigns, Mahomes led his teammates to the Conference Championship, advancing to the Super Bowl five times. For the …
Read More »Mike Campbell reflects on Heartbreakers glory at the Palace
BY HELEN LAME’ Visiting the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco for the first time, Mike Campbell delivered a career spanning acoustic dream set for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers fans Tuesday night as part of a brief west coast tour to promote his recently released autobiography, Heartbreaker: A …
Read More »Obituary: Aronia Pate (1953-2025)
With deep gratitude for a life well- lived and faithfully kept, we announce that Aronia Pate transitioned peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 3, 2025, at the age of 74. Though she battled Alzheimer’s disease, she never lost the gentle spirit and quiet strength God …
Read More »Obituary: Marjorie Sue Sparacino (1948-2025)
The world lost a little sparkle when our beloved wife, mom, mother-in-law, nonni, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend passed away after a year long battle with cancer. Marge and Richard (Dick) were married for 56 years. Devoted wife, loving mother to Michelle and Suzanne, proud nonni to Payton, Kendall …
Read More »Obituary: Paul Moser (1924-2025)
Paul Moser passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. He was 101 years old. His keen wit and clever repartee stayed with him to the end. Paul was born in Montana and moved to Pittsburg, California in 1932. He graduated from Pittsburg High and lettered in 4 sports. He often …
Read More »Obituary: Kara Kimber-Brown (1962-2025)
Kara Kimber-Brown, 63, passed away on August 15, 2025, in Martinez, California. Born on August 7, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas, Kara lived a vibrant and full life marked by creativity, compassion, and an enduring love for her family and community. Kara’s early years were spent moving through various grade …
Read More »Coldplay brings their colorful rock extravaganza to Stanford
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Returning to the Bay Area for the first time since their performance at Levi’s Stadium three years ago, Coldplay began the latest 17 date leg of their North American “Music of the Spheres” world tour with an even more colorful display at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto …
Read More »Obituary: Patricia Alice McCoy (1960-2025)
Patricia Alice McCoy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She was born May 16, 1960 in Richmond, CA to Joe and Laura McCoy. She grew up in Martinez, CA with her siblings Dean, Marie, Joann, Debbie and Brenda. She has a daughter Lorena, son Brandon and six …
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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