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Dear Abby: We’re thinking of having our son’s wife investigated, but we can’t tell him

Plus: I think it's rude to invite guests for Thanksgiving if you won't serve turkey.

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Horoscopes Oct. 19, 2024: Gillian Jacobs, rely on your instincts

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gillian Jacobs, 42; Chris Kattan, 54; Jon Favreau, 58; John Lithgow, 79. Happy Birthday: Opportunities are apparent. Rely on your instincts, research and wariness of anyone pushing an agenda dominated by cash flow. Refrain f

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Miss Manners: She scolded me for making a dessert people actually wanted to eat

Plus: The Spielberg wannabes chided the fellow tour members for talking.

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Miss Manners: Is there a way to tell them this was a horrible gift for my kids?

Plus: They try to force me to talk with their little grandchildren.

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Oakland Symphony kicks off new era with new music director

Kendrick Armstrong leads East Bay orchestra in a season-opening concert titled 'Inextinguishable Oakland.'

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Larry Magid: Speeding up a sluggish device

Computers, smartphones and other devices offer several fixes to speed things up

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7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, Oct. 18-20

Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from a great sad movie to a fun brewery day trip and awesome Middle Eastern food.