Smart News from a Smartass by Bill Davis

My Daily Grind News Feb 23, 2022

6 in 10 ‘couldn’t cope’ without smartphone for a day; 1 in 8 suffer anxiety from low battery!

New survey reveals that more than a quarter of adults rely on smartphone for directions, while 1 in 3 have NEVER used…

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My Daily Grind News Feb 23, 2022

Three unvaccinated individuals die of COVID in Santa Cruz County

SANTA CRUZ — Early this week, Santa Cruz County epidemiologists logged three new deaths into the jurisdiction’s…

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My Daily Grind News Feb 23, 2022

Sunnyvale man killed in hit-and-run on I-580 identified

A man killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday on Interstate 580 has been identified. Erick Omar Gonzalez Vasquez, 21, of…

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My Daily Grind News Feb 23, 2022

Bridge: Feb. 23, 2022

Writing on deceptive play, my late colleague Alfred Sheinwold cited a species of bird that protects its nest by…

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My Daily Grind News Feb 23, 2022

Travel to Hawaii during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

Editor’s note: Coronavirus cases remain high across the globe. Health officials caution that travel increases your…

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My Daily Grind News Feb 23, 2022

Word Game: Feb. 23, 2022

TODAY’S WORD — ABRUPTLY (ABRUPTLY: uh-BRUPT-lee: Without preparation or warning.) Average mark 22 words Time limit 40…

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My Daily Grind News Feb 23, 2022

Doughtery Valley beats Moreau behind 43 points from Ryan Beasley

SAN RAMON — Top-seeded Doughtery Valley can thank Ryan Beasley for getting off to a fast start as well as a strong…

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My Daily Grind News Feb 23, 2022

South Korea’s presidential race puts misogyny in spotlight

For years, the story of South Korean women has been one of perseverance as they made steady progress in the workplace…

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