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Obituary: Mary-Helen Banuelos (1927-2022)

Our beloved Mother Mary-Helen Banuelos passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, with her daughters, Maria and Rebecca, by her side. Our Mom shared her life with her husband of 65 years, Lazaro, who passed away on June 24, 2009. Mom and Dad shared a blessed life that included travel, …

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The Most Environmentally Friendly Fishing Practices

BY KAYLA BEIRNE No matter what time of year you prefer to fish, do so with minimal strain on the environment. Check out these eco-friendly fishing practices. You’ve probably heard the word “sustainable” many times to describe ways we can interact with the world around us. But how does sustainability …

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Midnight Oil blows the roof off the Fox Theater one final time

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Playing the first US date of their final North American tour, Australian rockers Midnight Oil opened their brief seven city sprint across the country with an electrifying performance at the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday night. Returning to the Bay Area for the first time since a …

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Tears for Fears bring new songs and greatest hits to Concord

BY HELEN LAME’ Riding the wave of critical acclaim for their first new studio album in 18 years, the English new wave rock band Tears for Fears delivered a lively performance Wednesday night at Concord Pavilion worthy of a group that first sought to rule the music world some four …

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Longo and Joc’s power show help Giants bash the Mets 9-3

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER There would be no wild comebacks Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park. Just over 12 hours after New York erased a six run deficit with seven runs in the eighth inning before falling to San Francisco 13-12 in an early game of the year candidate, the Giants jumped …

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Obituary: William Gurnett (1946-2022)

William Kenneth “Bill” Gurnett, longtime pastor and chaplain, died on May 23rd at the age of 76. He was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, where he met and married Rosie, his wife of 56 years in 1965. Together they raised three boys. He gave his life to Christ in …

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It’s Peak time for Summer Berries at your Famers Market

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Naturally sweet strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red and golden raspberries are abundant during the summer months. Whether you enjoy them in fruit salads, desserts, smoothies, or just eaten in hand, they are delicious! With their hefty nutritional value and sweet taste you can’t lose. Purchasing them …

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Can You Live a Normal Life After Weight Loss Surgery?

BY KAYLA BEIRNE If you’re thinking about undergoing a weight loss procedure and wondering whether you can live a normal life after the fact, then read this helpful guide. Weight loss surgery is a big decision, and you want to make sure you’re ready for it. However, before deciding, you …

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Machado helps Pads crush Giants to complete weekend sweep

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The San Diego Padres put an exclamation point on their three game weekend sweep from the Giants Sunday afternoon, jumping on Alex Cobb and two relievers on the way to a 10-1 win at Oracle Park to send San Francisco to their fourth straight loss. Manny Machado …

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