5 Ways The Elderly Can Reduce Risk of Injury
As the body ages, it’s more important than ever to avoid injury. As a child, it’s easy to bounce back from a little slip or fall. For the elderly, a…
Fewer Bird Species Found in Contra Costa
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count by Jill Hedgecock Photos courtesy of Diane Walsh Birds are considered an important economic resource for the hunting, birding, and tourism industries or as a cultural…
Tech Gifts – Great, Now What?
By Will Claney By all accounts from stores across the nation, the gift-giving season was a big success and Santa brought just the right tech present for you and your…
Let Shame Go and Live Your Life Fully in 2018
by Dr. Dan Peters It is the time of year when we choose a “resolution,” usually consisting of something to work on such as lose weight, exercise more; personal improvement…
Why Don’t Homes Sell?
by Terrylynn Fisher As of December 17, 2017, in Clayton (94517) there are 10 homes on the market, and in Concord (entire city) there are 55 homes on the market.…
We Are Missing the Boat on Small Business Saturday
By Carol Ramirez Make no mistake, the 2017 Holiday shopping season was strong for most retailers. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Small Business Saturday were all successful marketing promotions. However,…
Dave Eary’s Legacy: Remember, It’s for the Kids
By Jill Hedgecock Baseball and softball may be considered spring sports, but the Pleasant Hill baseball and softball season kicks off on January 6th with evaluation day. For Dave Eary,…
Best Sportsmanship Goes to Acalanes Girls Soccer
Offers Care-Kits to Opponents’ Needy If there is one concern of every parent when entering their kids into youth sports, it is “what is the quality of the team’s coach?”…
Where’s the Meat?
Next level Burger Opens in Concord You won’t find any meat and you probably won’t even notice it when eating Next Level Burger all-vegan burgers. NLB offers 100 percent plant-based…
When Dad is a Secret Service Agent
Family Time Sacrifices by Eric Enos, Former Secret Service Agent
Lunch Places for $10
Out to Lunch By Richard Eber Those of us who work locally, who don’t bring food from home for our noon meal, always find ourselves looking for local restaurants who…
Concord: The Next Frontier
By Nik Wojcik Concord, tucked away in the outskirts of the East Bay, close enough to urban centers to commute into work and far enough away to find some peace…