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It seems the Coliseum's rowdy section during Raiders games is not the only "black hole" in Oakland. The regional office of the Veterans Affairs has earned that moniker from California veterans who must deal with it.

To hear them tell it, the office is where valid benefits claims go to die, or at least to languish.

Dear Rep. Mike Thompson: On behalf of Clinic Ole's medical and dental providers, staff and patients, thank you for your support of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Thanks to the ACA, hundreds of clinics like ours across the country are better prepared to meet the needs of their patients. As you know, Clinic Ole provides medical and dental services to 1 in 7 Napa County residents each year.

Emotions in Sonoma County ranged from elation and praise to resigned acceptance after President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage.

Advocates were exhilarated that Obama declared his support after remaining elusive on the topic for years.

And opponents, while disagreeing with Obama's position, said they were not surprised.

News that President Barack Obama says he supports same-sex marriage raced through Napa on Wednesday afternoon, prompting comments of both support and cynicism.

Obama, who revealed his support for gay marriage in an interview with ABC News, had previously said his personal views of gay marriage were “evolving,” a stance that frustrated gay rights supporters.