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Bold and sophisticated, Pantera de Oro tequila makes its California debut.
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Bold and sophisticated, Pantera de Oro tequila makes its California debut.

  • Dave Faries
  • Nov 13, 2025

“Cask strength” is a frightening phrase, at least for some people. It’s an expression of potency, of alcohol broiling the palate.

Costco gas station now open in Seaside to members.
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Costco gas station now open in Seaside to members.

  • Pam Marino
  • Feb 26, 2021

Lovers of cheaper gas rejoice! (Who doesn't love cheaper gas?) The Costco gas station in Seaside opened today, Friday Feb. 26, joining the $1.…

Costco is opening a gas station in Seaside.
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Costco is opening a gas station in Seaside.

  • Asaf Shalev
  • May 27, 2020

A new low-cost gasoline option will soon be available now that Costco has been cleared to open a pump station in Seaside. 

Quick Bites: Peek at new tasting room, closures and new pizza spot.
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Quick Bites: Peek at new tasting room, closures and new pizza spot.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Sep 26, 2017

Usually the questions at a wine tasting venue stick more to things like how the grapes are cultivated, how the terroir might express itself an…

CHOMP medical pros teach a nutrition class at the grocery store.
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CHOMP medical pros teach a nutrition class at the grocery store.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Jan 26, 2017

Grocery shopping has never struck me as a challenge, but going to Save Mart under the tutelage of a dietician changes things. Suddenly every a…

Anti-fracking measure supporters get signatures, and arrest threats.
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Anti-fracking measure supporters get signatures, and arrest threats.

  • David Schmalz
  • Apr 14, 2016

Supporters of an anti-fracking measure are getting signatures – and arrest threats.

Cemex mine reflects human hunger for sand.
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Cemex mine reflects human hunger for sand.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jan 14, 2016

At the Cemex mine, a disappearing coast reflects human hunger for one of the world’s most consumed natural resources.

EDIBLE: In-N-Out update and amazing 2015 recaps.
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EDIBLE: In-N-Out update and amazing 2015 recaps.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Jan 7, 2016

EDIBLE: In-N-Out updates and other amazing 2015 stories that merit another look.

Quick Bites: Liquor store wine dinner, lunch on a train, epic new brunch.
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Quick Bites: Liquor store wine dinner, lunch on a train, epic new brunch.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Jan 6, 2016

Bring on the huevos and hash, pancakes and parfaits, migas and mimosa kits.

Life hack for cheaper liquor at Costco, no card needed.
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Life hack for cheaper liquor at Costco, no card needed.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Dec 31, 2015

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