Marty: Time for CalPERS 101
Unless you’re in the CalPERS retirement system, there is a good chance that you may not understand how it works. Before going into the great debate over local plans, I thought it best to do a series of columns explaining how it works and who pays what.
NFL: Growth of offensive line becomes 49ers’ strength
No quarterback got sacked more this season than the 49ers' Alex Smith. That doesn't reflect well on his offensive linemen.
Getting Out: Hiking the ‘pearls’ of Skyline
Skyline Boulevard traces the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains down the peninsula from San Francisco to Highway 17. Rain that falls on the southwest side of the road collects underneath Douglas firs and redwoods on its way to the Pacific Ocean. Just across the road, runoff goes the other direction, down through the various peninsula communities and into San Francisco Bay.
Golf: Woods to open PGA season at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
For the first time since 2002, Tiger Woods will return to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, he announced on his website Monday.
College Beat: North Dakota State Bison, Michael Murphy crowned FCS national champions
Jan. 08--Kyle Steffes played three of his four spectacular seasons at North Dakota State without having the chance to win a national championship.
What does investment landscape look like in 2012?
As an investor, you know that 2011 was a somewhat “choppy” year, with the financial markets going through many ups and downs. So what can you expect in 2012?
Lewis: Practice makes perfect on the green
"Improve on your weaknesses to lower your scores, but play to your strengths to win," sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella wrote in his book "The Golfer's Mind."
Briefs: Michael Murphy’s North Dakota State Bison set for FCS national championship game
Former Baler Michael Murphy and his North Dakota State Bison will play in the FCS national championship game Saturday in Dallas.
NHL: Thornton nets game winner
SAN JOSE - Joe Thornton celebrated his 500th game as a San Jose Shark by scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at sold-out HP Pavilion Thursday night.
















