Joan (Joanie) Costella Thomas passed on Dec 24th at the age of 86. A long …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Jimmy Butler erupted for 32 points and Steph Curry added 27 as …
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Sometimes, an unexpected detour leads you right where you belong. For legendary vocalist and guitarist Boz Scaggs, that journey has resulted in Detour, a captivating and deeply personal exploration of the Great American Songbook, and his first new studio album in seven years. Set for release on October 17th, Detour …
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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 …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Valkyries moved closer to becoming the WNBA’s first expansion team to reach the playoffs with a dominating 66-58 win over the New York Liberty Tuesday night at Chase Center. Golden State raced out to a 24 point lead mid way thru the third period before the …
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BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The 106th NFL season kicks off on Thursday when the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles host their long time NFC East rivals the Dallas Cowboys in a nationally televised contest. Philadelphia, led by head coach Nick Sirianni, will seek to achieve something the Eagles franchise hasn’t done in …
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BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Kansas City Chiefs are the defending AFC Champions, having advanced to the Super Bowl for the fifth time in Patrick Mahomes’ young career following the 2024 season. Even though their quest to become the first team in league history to win three straight Super Bowls fell …
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BY RICK PORCARO Jung Hoo Lee’s walk-off single with one out in the ninth inning scored Christian Koss with the winning run as the Giants scored a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs to finish off a three game sweep of the NL Wild Card leaders Thursday afternoon. Willy Adames …
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The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired 82 acres at Point Molate on the Point San Pablo Peninsula in Richmond, ensuring the shoreline property will be permanently preserved. The land was purchased from the Guidiville Rancheria of California, a federally recognized Indian tribe, for $40 million. “This is a …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Anyone who lived thru the MTV generation or remains fond of new wave likely has a place in their heart for Martha Davis and The Motels, a band that had multiple Top Ten hits and video exposure during the first half of the eighties. Davis, the lead …
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BY HELEN LAME’ Stepping up the competition in a possible playoff preview, the Valkyries came up short in the second half against the Eastern Conference leading Atlanta Dream, falling 79-63 at Chase Center Sunday night. Golden State and Atlanta traded baskets in a low scoring first half, going into the …
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The East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 140 acres adjacent to Deer Valley Regional Park in partnership with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy (Conservancy). The property is located in eastern unincorporated Contra Costa County south of Antioch and southwest of …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER In an unexpected early Christmas gift that music fans have long hoped for, the newly reformed 4 Non Blondes performed the first of two sold out shows at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on Wednesday, part of a stretch of their first new shows …
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For slaughtering the right tools come in handy, especially if you want to be efficient, safe and precise. Slaughtering knives are designed to do certain tasks, requiring sharpness and control — separating meat from bone, skirting or breaking down large cuts. In this article, we will cover knife materials, different …
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