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April 25, 2026

Breen: If the tooth hurts, the truth hurts at the dentist

Like the story of George Washington and the cherry tree, I cannot tell a lie when I go to the dentist. I’d like to, believe me, because that would help me avoid the inevitable “tsk, tsk” or disapproving head shake from the hygienist.

Well-seasoned cuisine: Keep changes to healthy recipes low fat and low calorie

Whenever I try a recipe for the first time, I make notes of ways to improve it in the future if it doesn’t come out quite up to my expectations. One of the things about cooking with recipes is that there is always room to improve on them a bit and it’s totally fine to tweak them.

Health centers caught in territorial rift

Congressman Sam Farr hosts meeting with reps from three counties

EDC may pursue funding from community members

It hired firm to gauge support for a fundraising campaign in San Benito

Opportunities abound for learning about Islam

Historians say there has been a Muslim presence in America since our Colonial days: slaves brought from Africa were privately practicing their religion. But Islam remained basically beneath the public’s notice until the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001.

NFL: 49ers’ Brooks gets a big deal to stay

Loyalty, maturity and prosperity have lured Ahmad Brooks back to the 49ers' elite defense rather than next month's free-agent market.

NHL: Sharks beat Flyers 1-0

SAN JOSE– Coach Todd McLellan was not behind the bench Tuesday night when the San Jose Sharks took the ice at HP Pavilion for the first time in 18 days.

Don’t be a couch potato: 10 easy tips

Recent studies have raised our awareness that sitting for long periods can be hazardous to our health. At the same time, more and more leisure and work activities involve sitting. Some experts recommend converting our desks to sit-to-stand workstations as a means to a healthier future. But for financial or other reasons, not all of us can make this change. Are we doomed? Perhaps not.

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