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Clipboard: Carmel’s Ferguson captures Masters gold in water polo
A sport that has engulfed Jim Ferguson’s life for nearly seven decades continues to provide memorable moments. A member of the United States 1972 Olympic water polo team, the Carmel resident was part of an American team that won the Masters gold medal at the World Championships in Japan. The 74-year-old has been a part…
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Quick Fix: Scampi-Style Chicken and Linguine with Zucchini full of classic Italian flavors
Linda Gassenheimer | Tribune News Service (TNS) A garlicky wine sauce is well known as the basis for the classic Italian dish, shrimp scampi. The sauce is delicious and perfect for sopping up with some crusty bread. For this recipe, I thought the sauce would be a great preparation for chicken thighs. Lots of garlic,…
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On Nutrition: Sunflower season
Barbara Intermill | Tribune News Service (TNS) This time of year, the sight always takes my breath away: acres and acres of sunflowers in full bloom, smiling at the sun as we drive through rural areas of our state. The cultivated beauties are related to the smaller and more prolific sunflowers (they’re too pretty to…
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49ers’ Shanahan regrets not keeping McCaffrey fresh with Elijah Mitchell vs. Rams
Heading into a short week, expect coach 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to throttle back on his use of do-everything running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey rushed for 116 yards on 20 carries with a 14-yard touchdown run in a 30-23 road win over the Los Angeles Rams, piggy-backing off his 152-yard performance against Pittsburgh in Week…
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Food to reduce bloating
By Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My doctor recommended that I add more fruits and vegetables to my diet. I have slowly increased my intake over the past two months, but lately I have begun to experience increased gas and bloating. Are there certain foods to avoid to limit abdominal distress? How…
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Years before Redbox, these ATM-like machines dispensed movies 24/7
Blockbuster who? The CineVault video rental machine brought the convenience of 24-hour movie rentals right to your fingertips.
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Comedian Russell Brand’s tour postponed after sexual assault allegations
British police said Monday that they had received a sexual assault allegation after media outlets published claims by several women against Russell Brand.
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Generac recalls around 64,000 portable generators amid hurricane season
The company received more than two dozen reports, “of the generators overheating and pressurizing or expelling fuel when opened.”
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Santa Clara: Still no trial date set for indicted Councilmember Anthony Becker over leaked 49ers report
A trial date has yet to be set for Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker, who was indicted earlier this year for allegedly leaking a confidential civil grand jury report to the San Francisco 49ers and then lying about it. Becker returned to court last week where prosecutors asked a Santa Clara County Superior Court judge…
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Remember Redbox? These ATM-like machines dispensed movies years before
Blockbuster who? The CineVault video rental machine brought the convenience of 24-hour movie rentals right to your fingertips.
