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Anti-Smoking Programs Lead to Promising Public Health Trends

The California Tobacco Control Program (CTCP) continues to improve the health of locals decades after its launch. The state government created the CTCP in 1989 because voters wanted to lower the number of smokers in California through an integrated approach to tobacco use prevention. Thus, the tobacco tax was increased …

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Padres snap Giants ten game winning streak with 10-0 romp

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Giants longest winning streak in nearly two decades came to a crashing end Thursday afternoon, getting blasted 10-0 by San Diego behind six commanding innings from Blake Snell. The Padres jumped out to a quick 3–0 lead in the top of the first on a three …

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A Plethora of Perfect Peppers at the Farmers Market

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Peppers are arriving! Everything from sweet bell peppers to the hottest habaneros is now at the farmers’ market. Toss on the grill, slice and dice in salads, stuff with cheese and rice or sweet Brentwood corn. Versatile and delicious, peppers are rich in antioxidants and other …

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Stone Fruit Has Arrived at the Martinez Farmers Market

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS There’s no better reminder that summer is here than to see juicy California stone fruit like peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots appear at the farmers’ market. Stone fruit gets its name from the large seed or “stone” inside and includes peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, pluots, and …

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Obituary: Shirley Caroline Peterson (1932-2023)

Shirley Caroline Peterson peacefully passed away at the age of 90 surrounded by her daughters and caregivers on January 22nd. She was born in Sacramento to Charles and Alta Majors. Survived by her daughters Susan Peterson Trebino (Bob), Terri Peterson Adamo (Lou), grandsons Chris Trebino (Leslie Kimura), Matthew Hammond (Melissa), …

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Jethro Tull bringing “Seven Decades” Tour to the Bay Area

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Legendary rock band Jethro Tull has announced “The Seven Decades” tour. Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known Tull repertoire from 1968 to date. Fans will recognize the key songs from the band’s rich heritage. These are songs which put …

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Cherries Due at Farmers Market in Early May

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Growing cherries requires a lot of patience, constant vigilance, and hard work to bring a successful and abundant crop to market. The work of pruning, watering, and fertilizing goes on through the entire year for a harvest that takes daily hand picking for only two or …

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How To Evaluate Stocks: 4 Basic Elements Of Value

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Investing in stock is a long-term affair. Therefore, investors must understand concepts like Price-to-Book Ratio and the Price-to-Earning ratio. We all know how expansive the stock markets have grown in recent times. As an investor, you need to gain knowledge and inputs consistently and try your level …

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Padres quickly closing the gap on Dodgers in NL West

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Dodgers had the best record in the Majors last season but only played four games in October after getting knocked off by San Diego in the opening round of the playoffs. Change is in the air in the NL West as the two Southern California rivals …

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