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Herald Heroes: Al Siekert always hungry to help
Every time he saw folks drop off day-old bread, cold coffee, and dry donuts on behalf of the hungry, Al Siekert recognized the heart in their intentions. He also understood that these offerings were not going to nourish those in need. He decided he and his community could do better. So, he knocked on doors,…
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Warriors GM Dunleavy addresses Kerr, Klay extension talks
SAN FRANCISCO — Training camp begins in less than a week and the Warriors have only a handful of loose ends to tie. Two of those biggest loose ends are possible extensions for head coach Steve Kerr and All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson. Thompson is entering the final year of his five-year, $189.9 million deal…
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Barbara Intermill, On Nutrition: Getting it right on corn, mushrooms
Responding to a recent column about fresh corn, reader Al W. from Dallas writes: “Having grown up on a farm, I take exception with some of your cob/ear terminology. You wrote, ‘What a treat to walk up and down rows of green cornstalks, searching for just the right cob to pick.’ You should have used…
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6 people dead, including 3 children, after a train hit an SUV, smashing it ‘like a soft drink can,’ Florida sheriff says
Six people are dead, including three children, after a train struck an SUV as it crossed railroad tracks in Florida.
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Fair A “Roaring Success”
The 2023 Santa Cruz County Fair wrapped up Sept. 17 with greater attendance than years past. From monster trucks and pig races to LEGO models, bonsai trees, antique tractors, live music, poodle shows and giant pumpkins, the fair unfolded under favorable weather and the mantle of a new CEO. “We are pleased to announce attendance…
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Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ 2023-24 goal — do the opposite of everything they did last season
SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors have a theme for the 2023-2024 season, and they’re not being subtle about it. For the Dubs, this upcoming campaign is all about connectivity. The Warriors weren’t connected last year — what, with their two-timeline conundrum and the whole punching of teammates at training camp thing. Sure enough, that lack…
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Santa Cruz Skateboards hosts skate session and band Dinosaur Jr. for 50th birthday
Santa Cruz Skateboards celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend with an all-out birthday bash.
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Final Chapter For Kelly’s Books
After 12 years running Watsonville’s only bookstore, Kelly Pleskunas will hang up her closed sign at Kelly’s Books for the last time Nov. 4. “I want to send a heartfelt thank you to all the customers who have supported me these past 12 years,” she said. “I will miss you all; I have made a…
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Divers work from barge to fix seawater intake pipeline at aquarium
Divers near the Monterey Bay Aquarium are currently working on underwater supports for a seawater intake pipeline.
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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner agree to keep their children in New York temporarily as divorce proceeds
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are keeping their two young children in New York for now as part of a temporary court agreement filed Monday
