Talk Back: Obama and guns
Do you support President Barack Obama's executive order on guns?
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(Tell us why or why not?)
( Gary Reyes )
$1.5B jackpot poses threat of 'Sudden Wealth Syndrome'

Many newly minted millionaires and billionaires in Silicon Valley know the pitfalls of "Sudden Wealth Syndrome," the jealousies, anxieties and stupid decisions that come with instant windfalls. But if you're an average Joe and win Wednesday's Powerball lottery, valued at more than $1.5 billion, your symptoms are destined to be much worse.  
( Pat Sullivan )
Raiders expected to stay in Oakland next season

The vote by NFL owners Tuesday appears to keep the Raiders in Oakland for at least another year, although owner Mark Davis, clearly disappointed, refused to say where his team will play next season and wouldn t rule out eventually joining the Rams in Los Angeles.  
(Ross Cameron)
Oakland: Rescue crews working to free plumber stuck in sewer for hours

A plumber fell into a sewer line on Tuesday in East Oakland and remained stuck about seven hours later as rescue crews worked to dig him out, officials said.  
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Surfer describes Mavericks wipeout

In his most extensive interview since recovering from an epic Mavericks wipeout and arm surgery, big wave surfer Garrett McNamara talks about the fall that some are calling the biggest caught on film in surfing history. 
OPINION
Contra Costa Times editorial: Time for Raiders owner Mark Davis to get realistic

Mark Davis is essentially back to square one but without a viable threat of moving to Southern California. That means it's time for him to stop trying to squeeze East Bay taxpayers for a subsidy and recognize what a good thing he has going here.