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April 10, 2026

The Wine Lover: Tasting wine, part 1

It’s easy enough to have a glass of wine with dinner or at a party. Most people give the glass a little swirl, maybe look at it for a second questioningly, and then take a sip, because that’s what they see other people do.

Bruins’ win twice as nice

Bethany Univer-sity’s Gabriel Cassaro, who scored both Bruins goals in a 2-0 win over visiting California State University, Maritime, juggles the ball.

SLV softball season winding down

The Steelheads and Icy Hot are running away with their respective league titles in IOOF San Lorenzo Valley softball.

Commentary: U.S. education needs a multilingual twist

I think there is a need in the United States for more than one primary language. What brought this to my attention is the fact that I have relatives who live in Europe.

Letter: Something stinks

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Sports Shorts: What’s on tap

Middle school teams roll to titles

Datebook: Upcoming and ongoing events

Spotlight: Discover ‘The Missing Arm of William Waddell’

Who’s New

• William Kaumealaniikanuuhanohano Son Loy Thomas McWheeney IV was born at 11:54 a.m. Sept. 30, 2009, to Sarah Pharr (Leathers) and William Thomas McWheeney of Ben Lomond. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Fall means transition for coastal anglers

It is time to stow away the summer fishing gear and prepare for winter interests. Crab season starts soon, and anglers are gearing up for fresh Dungeness crabs as the rockfish season — a good one this year — draws to a close.

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