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Musical version of 'The Lunchbox' is tale of love, yearning, new beginnings
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (357+ words) Performances at Berkeley Rep are directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin with a sweeping score by Daniel and Patrick Lazour....
How much were the 10 most expensive home sales in Contra Costa County, reported in the week of April 6?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (827+ words) A single-family home in Orinda that sold for $6. 2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Contra Costa County over the past week. In total, 263 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during…...
How much were the top 10 most expensive home sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, reported in the week of March 30?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (431+ words) ...
The tiles that bind: How mahjong is bringing generations together
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1384+ words) The clacking of mahjong tiles signals the Lunar New Year as much as firecrackers, red envelopes or rice cakes. But what if you never learned the rules of the game from your elders or don't come from a mahjong-playing tradition?...
The best puzzle games to challenge your brain
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (675+ words) The next time you want to give your brain a little test, try a puzzle game. Whether you want a way to keep your mind occupied in a waiting room or you need to keep your kids entertained on a…...
Marvel Snap" slings new Spider-verse cards with Arachnid Anarchy season
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (320+ words) October was a mixed bag for "Marvel Snap" fans. The Undead Horde season was disappointing with its Season Pass card. The Horde archetype, focusing on creating a massive zombie card, wasn't as powerful as expected, but it introduced new additions…...
Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29; started as prodigy in Foster City
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (506+ words) By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, Associated Press Daniel Naroditsky, a chess grandmaster who started as a child prodigy in the Bay Area and quickly became one of the most influential American voices in the sport, died Monday. He was 29. The Charlotte Chess…...
Asking Eric: She said she knew mahjongg from her phone and tried to bully her way into our game
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (730+ words) Dear Eric: I am a mahjongg enthusiast and instructor, and I run a mahjongg social at a public park. We have a group of 20 to 50 players who meet up and use tables reserved for our group. Everyone knows how to…...