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LIVESTREAM Shamrock Bowl XXXVI: Dublin Rebels vs University College Dublin, July 27, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm EDT)
The Dublin Rebels and University College Dublin (UCD) square off in the 2024 Irish Championship Game, Shamrock Bowl XXXVI, Saturday, July 27 at Dubarry Park in Athlone. Both teams finished the regular season with 7-1 records with their only loss coming against each other. UCD defeated the Rebels 42-40 in the season opener but Dublin got their revenge in the second last game of the regular season, edging UCD 18-16.
A casino family amassed millions in San Bruno. Now, they’re in a bitter civil war
Dennis Sammut knew he was about to die. A deadly pancreatic cancer was eating at the 76-year-old’s gut, and it was time to prepare the family business for his death. This was no small task. Sammut, the no-nonsense grandson of Maltese immigrants, was the third-generation owner of Artichoke Joe’s Casino, a 103-year-old San Bruno institution he grew into one of the Bay Area city’s largest employers — and biggest cash cows.
Company affiliated with Edge Esmeralda ‘pop-up village’ enters into purchase agreement for huge site in Cloverdale
A massive, vacant swath of land in southeast Cloverdale that once was to be transformed into a $200 million resort suddenly is slated for potential development by a surprise buyer: a company linked to Edge Esmeralda, the “pop-up village” that attracted visitors from around the world to Healdsburg in June. Esmeralda Land Company, run by Devon Zuegel, a principal behind Edge Esmeralda, has ...
Kix Brooks, other stars entertain crowd at 113th Monte Rio Variety Show
West Sonoma County’s Monte Rio Variety Show was a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll Thursday evening, as emcee country music star Kix Brooks led a star-studded lineup in the 113th iteration of the show. More than 1,900 people packed their lawn chairs into the Monte Rio Amphitheater and enthusiastically watched performers including folk star Livingston Taylor (brother of James ...
Week in Review: The Fight to Keep Farming in Sonoma & Increasing Citricola Scale Challenges
Sonoma County farmers are facing some significant challenges with proposed local ballot Measure J seeking to ban operations that can be classified as concentrated animal feeding operations. There have been increasing reports of significant numbers of citricola scale in the San Joaquin Valley. A coalition of more than 500 organizations is calling for farm bill finalization by the end of the year. According to the latest Monterey County Crop Report, adverse weather and flooding took a toll on crop values last year. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.
Little league: Petaluma Valley Juniors’ run continues with rout
The Petaluma Valley Juniors kept their regional campaign going, beating Bend North 23-1 in five innings to advance. PVLL wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, scoring 11 runs on two hits. Noah Holley, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and three RBIs at the plate, got the scoring started with an RBI single. “We were given a few runners in the inning, including some errors, but some ...
Food truck set to transform school lunch experience at Windsor’s Cali Calmecac
Food trucks are a popular go-to for lunch on the go. Come this school year, middle school students at Windsor’s Cali Calmecac Language Academy will get to enjoy the action, too, with the arrival of a new food truck on campus. Called the Cruisin’ Cafe, the food truck aims to get more seventh and eighth grade students to eat lunch during school, says Windsor Unified School District’s Director of ...
Resentencing denied for couple convicted in 3-year-old's murder
NAPA, Calif. - Convicted killers Sara Krueger and Ryan Warner were denied resentencing in the murder of 3-year-old Kayleigh Slusher. Krueger, 34, and Warner, 36, were convicted of first-degree murder of Kayleigh and assault on a child causing death in 2014. Kayleigh was found dead in her apartment in east...
TTB Establishes Contra Costa AVA, Expands AVAs
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) officially approved the establishment of the Contra Costa Viticultural Area, along with modifications to the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast viticultural areas in March 2024, with the ruling becoming effective on April 15. The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association said, “This landmark decision marks a significant milestone for the wine industry and the entire agricultural community in the region and underscores the unique characteristics of Contra Costa County’s viticultural landscape. Establishing the Contra Costa Viticultural Area and modifying the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas not only celebrates the rich viticultural heritage of the region but also provides winemakers and grape growers with increased recognition and marketing opportunities.” Contra Costa’s AVA acreage is 167,146.
Oakland’s First Garba Dance Festival Arrives in Chinatown
Garba (pronounced gehr-buh) is probably something you haven’t publicly encountered in Oakland before. That’s because, well, there isn’t really anywhere that it formally happens. Reetu Mody, a second-generation Indian American who grew up in Concord, hopes to change that. For Mody, who was raised around garba (a...
Oakland Police Seek Help in Search for At-Risk Missing 71-Year-Old Melody Lo
The Oakland Police Department has issued an urgent call for assistance in locating a missing person, 71-year-old Melody Lo, who disappeared yesterday. According to the Oakland Police Department, Lo is considered at risk due to her advanced age and medical challenges. Last seen in the 2900 block of Fruitvale Avenue...
Reminder: Piedmont Swim Team tryouts take place Aug. 13-15
Piedmont Swim Team will host tryouts on August 13 – August 15 at Montclair Swim Club in Oakland. Each swimmer will be given a 30-minute time slot and grouped by age. The expectation is that everyone who tries out will attend all three days. Swimmers age 8 and under:...
Oakland man dies from 'reckless overmedication' after escaping from nursing home, complaint alleges
An East Oakland nursing home is facing more allegations of reckless negligence, fraud, and now wrongful death."It was a horror movie," said Kyomi Williams.Her father died while in the care of Windsor Healthcare Center of Oakland, a facility located along Fruitvale Avenue.According to a complaint filed in Alameda County Superior Court, the facility is accused of chemically restraining her father for "convenience" without any consultation from his doctor."Every day, I was just fighting with them for adequate care for my father," Williams said.MORE: Lawsuit filed after 98-year-old grandmother allegedly killed by roommate at Bay Area nursing homeLess than a month...
Driver Arrested Following High-Speed Chase Through Oakland Streets
A high-speed pursuit unfurled in the streets of Oakland last week when California Highway Patrol officers spotted a white Mercedes-Benz blasting through a red light. According to the CHP Oakland, the chase began near Hegenberger Road south of Interstate 880 last Wednesday. The attempt by officers to stop the speeding...
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