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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 …

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 …

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 …

Outside Lands the largest independent music festival in the country taking place August 5-7, has announced the daily lineups and that Single Day tickets will be available for purchase this Wednesday, May 18 at 10 AM PT. Single Day GA ($175.00), Single Day VIP ($395.00) and Single Day Golden Gate …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Warriors overcame three quarters of lethargic play and horrendous shooting to grind out a 101–98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night to take a three games to one lead in their Western Conference semifinal playoff series. Steph Curry became the first player in NBA history …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE When the extreme heat of summer kicks in, you may be excited to spend more time outdoors. Here are some unique ways to stay cool in the summer sun. Most people love the heat of summer, but it can be miserable for others. You may know of …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER LaMonte Wade Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski both homered and the Giants got solid pitching from spot starter Jakob Junis and four relievers to post a 4-3 win against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday afternoon, earning a split of their four game weekend series. Yastrzemski’s sixth inning splash …

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The A’s lost their ninth straight game Sunday, losing 4-3 to the red-hot Twins who captured their ninth consecutive victory at Target Field in front of 14,295 on a damp Mother’s Day in Minneapolis. Many players from both teams featured pink highlights to their uniforms (socks, gloves, …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Appearing at the Great American Music Hall less than a week after the release of her new solo album, Ann Wilson wasted little time restating her place in rock royalty, and certainly one of the greatest female vocalists of any generation. It was an undeniable treat for …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The A’s squandered seven scoreless innings from Frankie Montas, getting shut out by three Tampa Bay pitchers in a 3-0 loss to the Rays Wednesday afternoon at the Coliseum. The loss concluded a winless home stand for the Athletics, leaving them with a six-game losing streak. Corey …