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Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz dies at 71
Francis Buchholz, the former bassist for the German hard rock band Scorpions who performed at the height of…
Marcus Alvarado resigns as baseball coach at Chatsworth, citing parental complaints
Marcus Alvarado, saying he had lost his love for baseball after dealing with constant complaints from parents, has…
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Long Beach cafe honors the memory of owner’s late girlfriend
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Snuggle up, love bugs, let’s talk about our favorite topic: sex. As the temperatures plummet, it’s a good…
Director Cameron Watson brings the human touch to Skylight Theatre
Stage director Cameron Watson has one of the best batting averages in town. His productions of “The Sound…
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An exciting Sunday for Aparna Nancherla is a Sunday without much excitement. “My cortisol runs high without anything…
The 25 best albums of 2025
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Tom Stoppard appreciation: Writer reinvigorated the comedy of ideas
Tom Stoppard, dead? Surely, someone has made a hash of the plot. Yes, he was 88, but the…
9 essential plays by Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard, frequently hailed as the greatest British playwright of this generation, had both a remarkable life and…
James Van Der Beek is ‘bouncing back’ amid cancer battle, says wife
There goes West Canaan High School’s hero. “Varsity Blues” actor James Van Der Beek donned a familiar uniform…