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Fatigue and achiness were the first signs that something was wrong. Initially, international triathlete Siri Lindley just thought it was her age after a lifetime of pushing her body. But doctors discovered it was acute myeloid leukemia. For our annual Health and Wellness issue, Staff Writer Caleb Wiseblood talks with Lindley about her cancer journey, fitness, horse therapy, and her annual 5K run. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal from our sister paper, New Times, writes about outpatient IV treatments for…

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With many instruments in his toolbelt, a Central Coast musician passes his knowledge on to students of all ages

In kindergarten, Michael Nunez learned how to play the accordion. It was a popular instrument at the time, so his parents started him in group lessons.  By the time he was in junior high, Michael was also playing drums, piano, and guitar. When his friends took interest in the instruments, he lent them a hand as they learned. ā€œFrom that point on, it evolved from just helping my friends to now it’s a full-time business,ā€ the music teacher said.…

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