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One of the Bay Area’s most cherished holiday traditions returns to Oakland
Get tickets for the 39th annual Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Holiday Concert at the Paramount Theatre.
Ismet Prcic describes trauma and transformation in ‘Unspeakable Home’
The author's sophomore novel, out now from Avid Reader Press, follows a Bosnian refugee in the U.S. who is reeling from a divorce and recovering from alcoholism. He writes letters to the only person he thinks can understand him — comedian Bill Burr.
Frumpy Mom: Grateful stories for Thanksgiving
The nice clerk knew I was having a bad day, so she used her own money to buy the booties and she gave me a big hug.
Beer pairings for your holiday feasts
With Thanksgiving and the holiday feasting season on the horizon, it's time to pick up the perfect beer pairings for your seasonal feast.
Quick Cook: Make these Tahini-Roasted Sweet Potatoes for Thanksgiving
Back away from the marshmallows and yams. This take on roasted sweet potatoes -- with tahini, feta, pomegranate and yogurt -- will delight everyone.
Consumer tip: Finding a contractor in California
Do you need to hire a contractor for your home improvement project or emergency home repair? In California, all home improvement projects over $500 require a contractor licensed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
‘Cat up a tree’ call leads to capture and relocation of California mountain lion
The mountain lion was captured and eventually relocated to a remote forest area after a family noticed their dog had chased a “cat” up a tree.
22 riders stuck on Knott’s Berry Farm thrill ride for 2 hours
The Sol Spin ride that looks like a flying blender strands riders six stories in the air when it suddenly stops working.
22 riders stuck on Knott’s Berry Farm thrill ride for 2 hours
The Sol Spin ride that looks like a flying blender strands riders six stories in the air when it suddenly stops working.
Staying Trim During The Holidays With Marijuana THCV
The holidays are fun and full of family, activities, and food. But does marijuana have a natural secret weapon to help you at least not gain weight this season?
8 best things I ate at Disney Festival of Holidays
Review: Disneyland chefs come up with another stellar menu lineup of food mashups and fantastic flavors for this year’s food festival.
Dwayne Johnson’s $200 million-plus Christmas pic opens to $34.1 million
The big-budget, star-driven action comedy with Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans sold $34.1 million in tickets in its first weekend in theaters.
Review: Corsair Virtuoso Max has elegant aesthetics and sound but falls short elsewhere
Although the Corsair Virtuoso Max has the basics right, the iCue software and other areas need work
The gophers came for a snack and now refuse to leave
Accepting defeat graciously, I sit on the porch swing in the evenings and join my furry friends for the concert.
How to help older adults properly track their medication intake
Up to half of older adults do not take their medications as directed, taking less than prescribed or stopping after six months.
Horoscopes Nov. 17, 2024: Danny DeVito, this year is about enjoying life, not enduring it
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 46; Dylan Walsh, 61; Danny DeVito, 80; Martin Scorsese, 82. Happy Birthday: Plan to have some fun this year. Dont hold yourself back or put too much onus on things that dont matter. This year is about enjoying life, not enduring it. Use your imagination, be creative and []
Word Game: Nov. 17, 2024
TODAYS WORD MINATORY MINATORY: MIN-uh-tor-ee: Having a menacing quality. Average mark 51 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 60 or more words in MINATORY? TODAYS WORD MINATORY: main manor many mart martin matron mayor minor mint minty moan moat moray morn myna inro into intro iota iron irony nary noir nori []
Sabrina Carpenter surprises fans at LA show with Christina Aguilera duet
At Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Carpenter delivered a concert worthy of her place as one of biggest pop stars of the year. She now moves to the Kia Forum in Inglewood for concerts on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 17-18.