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Lifelong San Francisco Giants fan Wanda Zimmerman was one of the winners of the Major League Baseball’s Honorary Bat Girl Contest. During her trip to AT&T Park on Sunday, she got to meet her favorite player, pitcher Sergio Romo. <br>Photo courtesy of Wanda Zimmerman
Giants hit homer for loyal fan
Brentwood resident Wanda Zimmerman has experienced some memorable days in her 53 years. Some of those days, however, she’d like to forget. On Oct. 21, 2003, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ex...
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Local ballplayers earn elite status
The Elite 11U took the trophy at the recent USSSA Open division tournament, defeating the NorCal Titans White 6-1 in the championship game. Elite pitchers Austin Fontaine, Reece Dexter, Landen Dutt...
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A golden return
Nothing could stop Francisco “Paco” Ramirez of Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy at the recent American Cup competition in San Jose. Fresh off shoulder surgery that sidelined him since late 2011, he...
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Oakley’s Adam Fink gets back in the saddle for motocross action May 18 in the Lucas Oil Hangtown Motocross Classic. Photo courtesy of Mike Subocz
Oakleyite returns to Motocross track
East County motocross fans will rivet their attention on the Lucas Oil Hangtown Motocross Classic May 18 in Sacramento, as Oakley’s Adam Fink takes the track after a two-year absence. Following sev...
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Distinguished duo
What began as an ordinary day at Deer Ridge Golf Club turned extraordinary when members Bill Hadaller and Debbie Culbertson each sank a hole-in-one. Culbertson, above, notched her ace with a pitchi...
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Former Freedom quarterback Diondre Borel, seen here playing for Utah State, will be inducted with seven other athletes in the Liberty Union High School District Hall of Fame on April 27.
Athletic Hall of Fame class named
The Liberty Union High School District will honor its new class of top athletes Saturday, April 27 at Liberty High School in Brentwood. The Hall of Fame event’s social hour runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p...
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Undead Bettys set to spring to life
The Undead Bettys, a full-contact, competitive roller derby team, begins its fourth season May 18 against the High Country Mountain Derby Girls at the Antioch Indoor Sports Center. Tickets are $12 ...
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The World of Outlaws, sprint car racing’s top professional tour, returns to Antioch Speedway on Friday, April 5.
Locals gear up for World of Outlaws
Kyle Larson will be the Californian most will be rooting for when the World of Outlaws returns to Antioch Speedway Friday, April 5. The 20-year-old from Elk Grove has quickly gained national attent...
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Andy Forsberg, seen here driving his Nol 7C, will be just one of the drivers in action Saturday when the Antioch Speedway opens its season. Photo courtesy of Antioch Speedway
Antioch Speedway revs up for opening day
Sprint cars and hobby stocks are on the schedule for the much-anticipated opening of the 2013 season at Antioch Speedway this Saturday night, March 30. The Civil War Series’ sprint cars – a traveli...
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Action picks up at Antioch Speedway
The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) stock cars will join the World of Outlaws sprint cars as part of a spectacular week of racing to open the 2013 season at the Antioch Speedway. The...
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