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Hot Topics: Tesla Gigafactory [/business/ci_26252541?source=inthenews] Levi's Stadium tech SJPD drone Outside Lands guide Drugs in Silicon Valley CAdrought.com NEWS El Cerrito project seeks to make BART path greener - 08/01/2014 07:35 PM PDT SPORTS Royals blank A's 1-0 - 08/01/2014 11:35 PM PDT BUSINESS Q&A: Carmine Gallo dissects Apple Store's magic - 08/01/2014 03:14 PM PDT ENTERTAINMENT 'Doctor Who': Matt Smith wonders if leaving show will be 'big mistake' - 07/25/2013 03:09 PM PDT LIFESTYLE Love it? Hate it? Summer road trips - 08/01/2014 12:18 PM PDT ( Brenda Pinnell ) Blog hails high fashion for the older crowd Plus, Netflix for your closet; and buzz off with bug-killing clothing. Wi-Fi at the beach Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Rai Airports and hotels, sure. But who knew there was high speed Wi-Fi at the beach? Winery of the week: Wrights Station, Los Gatos This Santa Cruz Mountains winery evokes 19th century charm with its renovated farmhouse tasting room and equestrian barns. There's also bocce and top-notch pinot noir. Review: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is a blast HANDOUT Chris Pratt emerges as an impressive action star in James Gunn's fun and visually impressive comic-book movie. Tonight's TV picks: 'Masters of Illusion' pulls out all the tricks Associated Television Internatio Plus, final season of 'The Killing' arrives on Netflix. Debate: Outdoor vs. indoor cats Dan Rosenstrauch/Contra Costa Times Should all cats be kept indoors or can responsible cat owners allow their felines to enjoy the great outdoors? Today's Music Picks: New Edition brings classic 'boy band' hits to Oakland Daniel Wallace Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and gang perform Aug. 2 at Oracle Arena. Removing a lawn? Check out synthetic turf D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group Long scoffed at as the bad toupee of the landscaping world, today's high-end fake grass is realistic-looking, kid-friendly, nonflammable, nontoxic, recyclable and low-maintenance. Better yet, hosing it off once a week, which is recommended if you have pets, consumes way less water than a live lawn. Wine: Roses in the vineyards? JIM STEVENS How do roses help vineyards? Marni Jameson: Ideas for dining al fresco Ryland Peters and Small Stylist Selina Lake, author of 'Selina Lake Outdoor Living,' shares ways to make an al fresco meal a huge success -- at least in terms of the decor. You're on your own for the food and drink. 5 things NOT to say to your kids (and why) Hector Casanova/Kansas City Star What's wrong with 'You're so smart'? Nothing, if you don't mind raising kids who are more likely to be motivated by praise than their own determination. We dissect five common parenting phrases and provide the more appropriate -- and effective -- alternatives. Tonight's TV picks: 'The Honorable Woman' a fast-paced political thriller Robert Viglasky/Sundance TV Plus, Nicole Richie stars in 'Candidly Nicole,' a reality series that follows her every move. Beached shark rescue Jacob Brentjes shared an interesting shark story with me that happened Monday at Half Moon Bay. Review: 'Get On Up' worthy of James Brown's legend D Stevens Tate Taylor's biopic about the Godfather of Soul is cliched at times, but Chadwick Boseman delivers a bravura, exhilarating performance at the showbiz legend. 'So You Think You Can Dance': Top 10 dancers are... Courtesty of Fox For a quartet of the 14 dancers on 'So You Think You Can Dance,' this week was their last performance. Today's Music Picks: REO Speedwagon, Chicago visit Concord Pavilion Photo by Dan Harr/Invision for AP Images Also, Nickel Creek performs Aug. 4 at Mountain Winery in Saratoga. Confronted with an aggressive dog Rashaun Rucker/Detroit Free Press What actions should you take when you and your dogs meet up with an unleashed aggressive dog? Nvidia Shield Portable getting better with age Jae C. Hong After a year, the hand-held game system benefitting from several improvements. Boy band 5 Seconds of Summer announce tour, Bay Area date David Fisher/REX 5 Seconds of Summer performs July 22 at Shoreline Amphitheatre Aperitif hour D. ROSS CAMERON Move over, Fernet. Refreshing, house-made seasonal aperitifs are finding their way into low-alcohol cocktail programs from San Mateo to Berkeley and San Francisco. With the launch of Sonoma Aperitifs in Penngrove and the rerelease of a classic 1997 book about these fortified libations, we'd say the trend is about to overflow from its tiny cordial glass. Tonight's TV picks: 'Sharknado 2' -- Bring on the chainsaw Syfy Tara Reid and Ian Ziering return for sequel of last year's low-budget hit. Plus, aspiring magicians try to 'trick' veteran performers in 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us.' Katy Perry, Shakira deliver top YouTube music videos of 2014 Morry Gash Iggy Azalea, Enrique Iglesias, The Chainsmokers, 'Frozen' also make YouTube's Top 10 list of most popular videos thus far in 2014. A summer escape to Stinson Beach JANE TYSKA There are few California beaches as captivating as West Marin's Stinson Beach, where toddlers build sandcastles, boogie-boarders brave the waves and plovers dabble at the water's edge. Today's Music Picks: Reunited Nickel Creek performs at Mountain Winery Courtesy photo Also, Arcade Fire performs July 30 at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. Love it? Hate it? Summer road trips Do you have cherished or awful memories of family road trips? See what our staffers have to say, then send us your thoughts. Night creature stalking, killing birds Courtesy of Lisa Bowers Several types of animal may be responsible for raided nests and dead birds. Review: Albany's 938 Crawfish gives seafood an Asian Cajun twist D. ROSS CAMERON Seafood boils get an Asian Cajun twist at this new, casual eatery that does fried catfish especially well. Today's Music Picks: Arcade Fire supports 'Reflektor' at Shoreline CHRISTINNE MUSCHI Also, Journey, Steve Miller Band, Tower of Power perform at Concord Pavilion. Tonight's TV picks: 'Dark Horse Nation' -- renegade craft beer? Joey L/History Channel Plus, viewers finally get to vote for 'America's Got Talent' acts as first 12 perform. Outside Lands: 12 acts to catch ANDA CHU Kacey Musgraves, Chvrches, Haim and other can't-miss acts for the 2014 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival. This barren, desert prison is where O.J. Simpson lives Some here call it the 'O.J. House,' the only gated community in a vast stretch of desert rich in gold and silver, pioneer trails and proud, isolated towns north of Reno. Daredevil rope swing may be shut down at Utah's Corona Arch Carolyn Hax: Since she went paleo, she's gotten preachy Arizona man in jail after trying to shoot the moon ( Brenda Pinnell ) Blog hails high fashion for the older crowd Plus, Netflix for your closet; and buzz off with bug-killing clothing. Wi-Fi at the beach Winery of the week: Wrights Station, Los Gatos Review: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is a blast (AP Photo/ABC, Ida Mae Astute) Chris Brown dumped by Karrueche Tran Rihanna was reportedly a factor in the breakup. Jennifer Lawrence splits; Kristen Stewart swoops in Tara Reid selling 'Sharknado'-inspired perfume on her website Woody Allen criticized for not hiring black people The Bottom Line Celebrities Culture Oddities Comedy Good News Comics Games Advice Polls Blogs ‹ › Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | MNG Corporate Site Map | Copyright