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BY RICK PORCARO The New York Yankees took advantage of lapses by Giants pitching for the second game in a row, jumping on Derek Holland for five runs in the fifth inning before holding on for a 6-4 victory. ©DANIEL GLUSKOTER Gary Sanchez (24) is greeted at home plate by ...

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Blueberries are one of the delights of early summer. Their beautiful blue color means they’re ripe and ready to eat. The shrubs are harvested by hand five or six times throughout the season at the firm, ripe stage because blueberries do not ripen once picked. The ...

BY HELEN LAME´ Of late, California has made a lot of exciting new changes in its lawbook that places more value on the worth of individuals. Located in the Western U. S. coastline, it is also the home of Hollywood. Initially a Republican state, of late this has been thoroughly ...

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS This is pomegranate season, just in time for the holidays. What could be prettier than a sparkling pomegranate cider or a fresh salad with pomegranate seeds? These beauties can even be used for decorating because they last quite a while when not opened. Pomegranates have a ...

Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) is offering reduced cost adoptions of all animals between now and October 31st in an effort to alleviate crowded shelters. During this period, the adoption fee for all animals will be reduced to $50. Interested adopters can take advantage of this adoption promotion by visiting ...

This morning at approximately 7:45 am at the Water Treatment Plant, located at 3003 Pacheco Boulevard, employees reported an explosion of a 100-gallon Sodium Hypochlorite container. Martinez Police Officers, Contra Costa County Fire, and Contra Costa County Hazmat responded. One employee was transported to the hospital for assessment due to ...

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats brought their upbeat brand of Roots-Rock Americana to the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday night for the first of a pair of sold-out shows. Rateliff, 39, is the face and lead vocalist of the Denver based band that has pleasantly merged ...

The Martinez Community Foundation (MCF) is currently accepting grant applications for its fall 2018 grant review. Nonprofit organizations with projects and programs that are located in, or which primarily serve Martinez and its residents are encouraged to submit grant applications. The deadline is Sept. 15, 2018. Established in 1993, MCF ...

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER It was supposed to be the beginning of a return to grace with healthy bodies, but it turned out to just be another sloppy loss punctuated by emotional outbursts and a highly questionable ejection as the Warriors skid continued with a 116-107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks ...

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Despite fielding an injury depleted lineup that would cause most lesser teams to throw in the towel before the opening tip, the Warriors depth made the difference in the second half Thursday night during a 112-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. With starters Steph Curry, Draymond Green ...