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The cultural significance of sports to Martinez

BY RICK PORCARO So many of our country’s big sports stories and histories tend to focus on the East Coast, the Midwest and the South. The small states of New England have a disproportionate number of the professional sports teams in America clustered close together. The obsession with teams such …

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The World’s Oldest Poker Room: Meet California Grand Casino

Visit the world’s oldest gambling lounge to dive into the past and experience the history of poker and gambling. If you visit, you must try a game, but remember to practice beforehand. Near Martinez, you will find this historical pearl. It is the oldest poker-room in the world. It’s well …

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Giants take third in a row from Brewers 9-5 to head into break

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Giants put an impressive cap on the first half of their season, taking their third in a row from the NL Central division leading Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 at Oracle Park Sunday afternoon. The win, their seventh in their past nine games, gave San Francisco a 48-43 …

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How To Make Your Town More Visitor-Friendly

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Tourism in towns is essential. If you feel your town needs a boost in visitors, take note of these tips to help the city become guest-friendly. To truly make guests feel enamored by a town and its citizens, a sense of belonging and togetherness should be palpable. …

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Browns signing of QB Watson highlights NFL’s moral dilemma

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ Even though the narrative around Deshaun Watson in the context of a possible trade has focused on how women would react to his acquisition, why should men feel differently about his alleged behavior? Each of the franchises in the league has female fans. Most NFL owners, coaches, …

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Reasons Why You Should Buy a Boat This Summer

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Soaking in sunny skies and clear water on a boat is the best way to enjoy the season. Check out these reasons why you should buy a boat this summer. Let the boating lifestyle become your new thing. If you love water and want to spend more …

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Tomatoes – Fresh Off the Vine at Farmers Market

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS “A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins.” ~Laurie Colwin, Home Cooking One of the best things about summer is the joy of eating a delicious juicy tomato picked fresh off the vine and delivered to your farmers’ market the same day. The …

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How To Keep Your Horses Cool in Hot Weather

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Horse owners are responsible for ensuring the well-being of their animals. Use these tips to help your horses thrive this summer, no matter how hot it gets. As the summer temperatures rise, most people stay indoors and crank up the AC. Unfortunately, outdoor animals like horses may …

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