A warm weekend after a big spring rain is the optimal time for a hike to one of the Bay Area’s waterfalls. The map above shows nine of them; more details in the stories linked at the end. 1/ Coal Creek. Round-trip hike of about 3 miles, starting from Skyline Boulevard. Heads up: The vista … Read more
Which hand blender is the best? From blending creamy soups to mixing up tasty smoothies, a hand blender is definitely one of the most versatile tools you can have in your kitchen. Unlike a countertop blender, you don’t have to bring your ingredients to a hand blender. Instead, you can place a hand blender in … Read more
Which indoor exercise bike is best? It can be difficult to find time to go to the gym, but indoor exercise bikes are an excellent option for exercising at home and achieving your health goals while saving the hassle and money it costs to go to a gym. It’s important to consider the kind of … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married a long time. My in-laws have been a problem during my entire marriage. I’ve had serious health issues and a lot of surgeries over the past 10 years. My cancer came back, and I had to have colon surgery just to name one. Most recently, I had hand surgery. When … Read more
Boys basketball Open Division Thursday’s opening round No. 1 De La Salle (25-4), bye No. 2 Salesian (25-2), bye No. 4 Dublin 65, No. 5 Liberty 47 No. 3 San Ramon Valley 77, No. 6 California 49 Wednesday’s semifinals No. 4 Dublin (24-5) at No.1 De La Salle (25-4), 7 p.m. No. 3 San Ramon … Read more
CARONDELET: COUGARS READY FOR SRV RUBBER MATCH Third-seeded Carondelet’s junior point guard Sophia Ross did not mince words after her Cougars routed host No. 6 Salesian 83-55 in the first round of the North Coast Section Open Division playoffs. The matchup at rival and second-seeded San Ramon Valley was set, and there is no opponent … Read more
Test Tribe’s Spicy CBD Ginger Shot While turmeric is today’s “rockstar rhizome,” that doesn’t mean ginger root is any less incredible. Indeed, you’ve probably seen dozens of hot ginger shots pop up in your supermarket’s fridge section recently. Anyone who wants a spicy start to their day can’t do better than cold-pressed ginger juice! While … Read more
BOSTON (AP) — Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night as the North American rivals turned what had been a tune-up for the 2026 Olympics into an geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much … Read more
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. PG&E profits built onratepayers’ backs Re: “PG&E reports profit of $2B-plus” (Page A1, Feb. 14). How can PG&E be allowed to post billions of dollars in profit year after year to pay shareholders yet have rate increases repeatedly approved by … Read more
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Trump military decisionsa foreign policy disaster Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi is troubled by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s “rookie mistake.” Being a rookie usually means that a person has met the criteria for joining the team and will be … Read more