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Martinez artist Erik Blome's sculptures of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and others grace public parks, libraries and stadiums across the country,  
 
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FOOD BLOGS: ALL YOU CAN EAT l CORKHEADS l WHAT'S ON TAP
A parking attendant sat on a folding chair just outside the restaurant. Less than 10 feet away, small orange cones "reserved" parking spaces for customers.  
 
 
HEALTH
By counting gene fragments in blood, test can detect chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome  
 
 
HOME & GARDEN
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Cardboard or newspaper mulching is a cheap and easy way to enrich soil and prevent weeds from growing. Writer Laura Casey gives it a go.  
 
 
LIVING COLUMNS
Q: My son is married and has two kids, 8 and 3. They live several states away. My daughter-in-law dictates the rules by which my husband and I are allowed to spend time with the kids.  
 
 
REAL LIFE
When it comes to understanding life, dogs and cats can be wonderful teachers.  
 
 
RELIGION
 

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TRAVEL
Also score deals at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas, Sandos Hotels & Resorts in Mexico and Holland America's Southern Caribbean cruise.  
 
 
GREEN LIVING
TRACY — First it was going to be an antenna farm. Then it was a proposed sports park. On Tuesday, depending what happens at Tracy City Council meeting, this 200-acre spot could become a solar farm.  
 
 
PETS & ANIMALS BLOG: GARY BOGUE
Lucky is a handsome 5-year-old golden retriever with a lovely smile. Typical to his breed, Lucky is smart, kind and friendly. He is also athletic and loves to play with other dogs.  
 
 
TEENS
Orinda teen not just paying lip service to safer gloss  
 
 
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Tony Hicks hops a cable car -- and battles the Rice-A-Roni jingle -- in his quest to experience all the local attractions that tourists love so much.