Richard Grefe Dominates Cherry Tree Open in Monterey Chess
Berkeley master John Grefe scored a 5-0 shutout in the five round Swiss event at Casa Alvarado Chess Center Monterey February 2025. Notable second round win over Peter Prochaska illustrates his dominance in the Si-player field amid masters and experts.
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John Grefe
Berkeley
Casa Alvarado
Monterey
Ted Yudaculski
Grefe
Peter Prochaska
USCF
Slick
Ned
Steve Sawyer
San Francisco
Philippines hit by strong quake injures and shakes Manila
A powerful earthquake struck the Philippines, ranking among the strongest in three years. Manila reported intensity up to seven on the Rossi-Forel scale, with epicenter east-southeast of Quezon City in the waters between Luzon and Romblon. The tremor caused fires and damage to tall buildings, with casualties and injuries reported.
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Manila
UPI
Philippines
Baivon
Quezon City
Luzon
Romblon Island
Retirement story warns against tying heirs to old plans
A veteran farmer’s dream to keep the family farm in the legacy, with a 18 acre parcel and a seven room house, collapses as heirs favor modern needs and move to town. The piece argues against binding heirs with restrictive trusts or wills and urges leaving flexible guidance instead. The tale underscores shifting neighborhoods, business changes, and the futility of predicting five years ahead.
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Thes
Navy civilians to lose jobs at Alameda facility
ALAMEDA API says 320 civilian employees at the naval air rework facility will be dismissed by June. Capt. J. M. Wolff of the Naval Air Systems Command said the reduction is due to a decrease in scheduled work. The Alameda Naval Air Station facility employs about 50 civilian workers.
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Alameda
API
Naval Air Rework
Navy
J. M. Wolff
Naval Air Systems Command
Alameda Naval Air Station
Garden lighting exhibit slated
Hayward residents can visit a mobile garden lighting exhibit at Sid Eleeinie at 21901 Foothill Boulevard on Tuesday and Wednesday. A compact landscaped garden in the back of a van displays trees vines lawn and a fish pond with a fountain, showing 12 variations using 1 200 bulbs and a control panel.
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Hayward
Arden
Sid Eleeinie
Foothill Blvd
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Richard Sherman
Ussr
Ira Levitinaz
Sammul
Tallinn
M. Sarniuul
I. Levitina
Ussr -Warten
Tolliatti
Aleshine
Yakov
Rusakov
Dee
Levitina
Viktor Kurehntoi
Mark ‘L'Aimanov
Leningrad
Korchnoi
Kerchnoi
V. Kerchnai
M. Tsaytlin
K-Ra
A. Getler
A. Dewel
Tseytlin
Hayward Chess Club
Palma Cela Park
Miami Ave
Decalar Way
Cherryland
Meekland Ave
San Leandro
Dutton Ave
Washiington School
East
Bancroft Ave
Newark Chess Club
Cedar Blvd
Newwork Community Center
Fremont Chess Club
Paseo Padi Parkway
City Hall
Lake Elizabeth
Livermore Chess Club
Fourth
J Streets
Igh ‘School
Garrard
Oakland
Marac Hed Thant End-Cese
Richmond
Phang
San Jose
Daly City
Phyrnat Hote
Colonial Village Furniture
Yi Ko
Simmons Sealy
Serta
Poor Risch
Colonial Village
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