Today’s top news: An outbreak of norovirus has a San Leandro convalescent home under quarantine.

Tough to swallow: An Alameda County supervisor has proposed heavy fines for residents of unincorporated areas who host parties that allow underage drinking.

Easy to swallow: When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday, it’s almost all about the food.

Batter up: Barry Bonds has an interesting clause in his new contract, giving the Giants the go-ahead to shred their agreement should he be indicted on steroid charges.

And now presenting….yawwwn: Microsoft’s new Windows Vista debuts with all the excitement of watching paint dry.

Your turn to talk: Check out today’s Letters to the Editor. What the heck, go for broke. Send us your letter too.

Today’s boredom buster: Check out these goofs in “The Wizard of Oz.”