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2024-11-05 10:30:23

Asking Eric: I feel bitter about these people’s picayune complaints
They dwell on ridiculous non-issues while I struggle with sickness and trauma. #press
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2024-11-03 13:31:31

Kate Paye era begins as Stanford women’s basketball team opens season
After being led by Tara VanDerveer for four decades, Stanford has a new head coach on the bench. #press
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2024-11-02 12:06:15

A quarter of all working women are leaving free money on the table that could set back their retirement
A larger share of women than men aren’t saving for their future selves and could be losing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars over their lifetime as a result. #press
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2024-10-25 18:26:26

How to prepare your online accounts in case you die
Most people have accumulated a pile of data on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes. #press
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2024-10-23 10:00:33

Word Game: Oct. 23, 2024
TODAY’S WORD — DOOMSCROLL DOOMSCROLL: DOOM-skrol: To spend excessive time online scrolling through mood-triggering content. Average mark 24 words Time limit 35 minutes Can you find 29 or more words in DOOMSCROLL? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — ALBEIT: abet able alit late lite bail bait bale bate beat belt beta bile […] #press
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2024-10-19 23:22:14

Cal’s kicker troubles — and rough entry to ACC — continue in another nail-biting loss to NC State
Cal (3-4, 0-4 ACC), which began the season with three straight victories, has lost four in a row by a combined margin of nine points. #press
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2024-10-17 12:13:55

The winner of ‘America’s Best Restroom’ contest for 2024 is …
In its 23rd year, the contest highlights some of America’s cleanest, most innovative and most decorative places to take care of personal business. #press
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2024-10-16 12:05:54

Asking Eric: If I don’t warn my friend, she might get catcalled
Plus: My husband won't let me hire a housekeeper because of his cultural values. #press
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2024-10-14 17:11:02

Listeria recall of chicken hits Publix, Target, Amazon, Kroger, Albertsons and others
Foodborne illness Listeria infects about 1,600 people in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. #press
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2024-10-11 10:21:56

Voting systems have been under attack since 2020, but are tested regularly for accuracy and security
In November’s presidential election, nearly every ballot cast will have a paper record that can be used to obtain an accurate count even if there are errors or cyberattacks. #press
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2024-10-11 10:11:57

Election certification is a traditionally routine duty that has become politicized in the Trump era
Legal experts say there is no actual legal risk of Trump’s allies being able to reverse a loss by refusing to certify at the local level. #press
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2024-10-03 18:01:47

3 Negroni variations to try this fall
There may be some dispute over the Negroni cocktail's origins, but there's no denying the appeal of that gin, vermouth and Campari sipper. Here are three variations on the theme. #press
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2024-10-02 20:01:15

Martinez refinery fined $5 million for air-quality violations
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District said it was the second-largest fine ever assessed. #press
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2024-10-02 13:31:08

Quick Bake: Make these stunning Apple Rose Pastries for fall
Perfumed with orange blossom water and spiked with cinnamon, these stunning apple pastries are a breeze to make, thanks to purchased puff pastry dough. #press
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2024-10-01 18:16:12

Will California Let Marijuana Be Sold At Farmers Markets
By Terry Hacienda, The Fresh Toast A staple of neighborhoods for meats, fresh vegetables and more – will California add in marijuana? About 12% of people browse and potentially shop a Farmer’s Market on a regular basis. Usually they are pop-ups in a neighborhood with everything from local meat and fresh... #press
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2024-10-01 18:12:06

Two arrested in East Bay shooting that injured infant and man
The violence happened Sunday in the 3600 block of Desanie Circle in Bay Point, authorities said. #press
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2024-10-01 18:06:13

Prep water polo rankings, Oct. 1, 2024: Bay Area News Group Top 10
High school water polo: Sacred Heart Prep boys, girls stay in top spots. Castro Valley girls enter rankings. #press
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2024-09-28 21:40:59

Man fatally shot in Redwood City
Redwood City police responded to reports of gunshots heard around the 1600 block of El Camino Real on Sept. 27. #press
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2024-09-28 09:01:54

Harriette Cole: I just got a promotion, and now I’m keeping a big secret
My bosses will eventually find out. They won't be happy. #press
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2024-08-28 15:09:11

Is inflation cured? Half of California doesn’t think so
51% of Californians polled said increases in prices in the previous two months were "very stressful" or "somewhat stressful." #press
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2024-07-09 00:37:02

Russian strike damages a children’s hospital in Kyiv
The International Criminal Court's founding charter says it is a war crime to intentionally attack "hospitals and places where the sick and wounded are collected, provided they are not military objectives." #press
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2024-06-18 22:25:55

Noam Chomsky’s wife says reports of famed linguist’s death are false
Chomsky, 95, had been hospitalized in Brazil while recovering from a stroke suffered a year ago, but he was discharged Tuesday to continue treatment at home. #press
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2024-06-18 17:16:21

3 more states could see marijuana legalization on November ballots
The destigmatizing of marijuana use has advanced so far that even some conservative states have legalized it through legislative action. #press
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2024-06-12 17:28:44

1 in 5 Latino voters are considering a third-party candidate for president, poll indicates
According to the survey, a fifth of Latino voters are considering voting for a candidate other than President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump. #press
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2024-06-08 11:30:31

Walters: Inflation hits California families hardest. It’s shaping their views on the economy
Lower-income households are spending almost all of their resources on food, housing, transportation and health care. #press
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