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SIP Update: (June 3) More reopenings.
Thanks to substantial progress being made in the fight against COVID-19, Contra Costa County residents can go back to work, shop at local retail stores, get childcare…
Stayin’ Alive – Restaurants Struggle for Survival
By Richard Eber Life goin’ nowhere. Somebody help me. Somebody help me, yeah. Life goin’ nowhere. Somebody help me, yeah. I’m Stayin’ alive. - The…
BOOKENDS: THE SCARLET PLAGUE
Jill Hedgecock, author of "Between Shadow's Eyes"jillhedgecock.com The Scarlet Plague is a short novel by Jack London. It was first published in 1912 in “London…
Ruth Bancroft Garden to re-open
The Garden plans to reopen on May 12th since Contra Costa County eased Covid-19 restrictions to allow retail nurseries and public gardens to reopen. Ruth…
NAKED GARDENER A Mother’s Gift
My mother loved her garden. She fawned over our stately avocado tree, gathered oranges and lemons during the winter months, and grew a variety of…
Concord concerts coming to a couch near you
With a loss of countless outdoor concerts due to COVID-19, a growing network of local, independent musicians launched a virtual biweekly concert called Concord Couch…
CVCHS honors students with commitment parade
Each Spring on May 1st, high school seniors around the country commit to their next steps after 12th grade. Due to the shelter in place,…
OUT TO LUNCH Rocco’s is doin’ it right
By Richard Eber If ever there was needed a call for help during the current COVID-19 Pandemic, it is from local restaurants who have seen…
DIARY OF A TRAINER: A PANDEMIC PATH
By Lisa Vonnegut, CSCS Sunday, March 15, I received a message from two of my long-term clients saying they wanted to discuss how to manage…
Masks are required
Keep a mask with you at all times. Contra Costa County requires anyone working at or visiting an essential business, such as a grocery store…