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April 10, 2026

Rock of Ages: A loud blast from the past

Bring your ear plugs and get ready to blast off with what is called a “jukebox musical” of the ’80s. I don't remember the ’80s like this, but then I was considered a fairly sane individual at that time. If you desire some of what the ’80s offered – shrieking guitars and sappy ballads by Bon Jovi, Foreigner, Styx, Poison, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, Starship, Twisted Sister, Motley Crue and Journey to just name a few – this is the show for you.

Sharks reach 5-0 with win over Canucks

SAN JOSE – Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton each scored two points Sunday night as the streaking San Jose Sharks (5-0) outlasted the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 at HP Pavilion.

Marleau nets two more as San Jose blanks Colorado, 4-0

SAN JOSE – Once the suspense related to Patrick Marleau’s two-goals per game streak was dispensed with, the San Jose Sharks put away the Colorado Avalanche 4-0 Saturday afternoon to solidify their hold on first place in the Pacific Division.

Prayers are answered with the 49ers headed back into the Super spotlight

Couldn’t help but think of Father John this weekend up there on the podium at St. Mary’s at the end of Mass saying something like, “Well, I know we shouldn’t be praying for an athletic team, but I am praying in red-and-gold and if you could help out the 49ers …” and now, in a burst reminiscent of past glory, the 49ers are back in the Super Bowl and Father John, I understand, is doing quite well at St. Francis of Assisi parish in East Palo Alto. Prayers answered – and not just Father John’s.

Golf Tips: Stroke types need the right club

Many golfers continue to try to improve their putting stroke every time they are on the course. As I shared in previous tips, there are two basic stokes. The first stroke is straight back and through. The second stroke is slightly inside on the backstroke and follow-through. Both strokes are good, but you need to know which stroke is more natural for you.

NHL: Marleau, Sharks rally to win home opener

SAN JOSE – Phoenix, the defending Pacific Division champion, struck for two goals in the third period Thursday night to put the host San Jose Sharks in a 3-1 hole.

Farmers heap praise on Supervisor Wasserman

In May 2010, the Farm Bureau endorsed Mike Wasserman because of his fiscal conservatism, collaborative attitude, and background in small business. Supervisor Wasserman has exceeded our expectations and over the past two years he has stepped up to support local agriculture in big ways.

Super Bowl XLVII: Garcia still a Niners fan

Colin Kaepernick wasn’t always a Sports Illustrated cover boy.

Boxing: Mayweather tweets Guerrero bout “just a rumor”

Gilroy native and interim WBC welterweight champion Robert Guerrero has long been considered the most likely candidate to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 4 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Sweating out stress, finding calm in hot yoga

What the heck is this popular phenomenon called “hot yoga?” Thanks to the company I work for, I now know. For Christmas, the company offered its employees an annual membership to their choice of several area fitness and health centers. On the list this year was Bikram Yoga Morgan Hill - I decided to sign up and see what it’s all about.

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