On this day, instead of launching a dead horse or a 600-pound sow or a flaming piano into the blue sky of this pas­toral ...

A trebuchet has no spring or explosive charges. It works by simple force of gravity. The lighter end of the beam is pulled down, in this case by tractors, and that elevates the great weight box. When ...

The new baby grand piano will be unveiled on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-noon, in the new county building located at 500 County Center. Related Articles 7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend ...