The second and final part of Tarmo Hannula's account of his recent trip to Oakland via train. Look for more of his writing in ...

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Since the city's founding in 1610, the Santa Fe Plaza has been its cultural hub. Today, surrounded by numerous centuries-old buildings like the Palace of the Governors, the plaza continues to be ...

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Tanner Scott’s wife Maddie turned 26 this Sunday. The former Padres star penned a heartfelt message for his wife on social media and even posted a slew of pictures that ranged from the matches ...

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