District 2 candidates square off in Virtual Debate
By Richard Eber In the communications challenged Covid-19 environment, candidates in local elections are finding it difficult to reach voters. Deprived for the moment of…
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Let’s Give Them Something to Taco About!
The pandemic may be lingering as we head into fall, but there is still something deliciously tempting to look forward to this month: TACOS! Visit…
Unmasking South Lake Tahoe
By David King - Lake Tahoe is one of the Bay area’s top vacation jaunts, and even though masking mandates and travel restrictions are in…
Concord’s Black-owned Businesses
By Elaine Schroth, CEO Visit Concord - One of the best things about Concord is our wonderfully diverse community. Our welcoming and accepting spirit attracts…
Are You into Propagating?
By David George - Many of my fellow UC Master Gardeners love to propagate – plants that is. My wife and I do also. We…
Parkside Bar & Grill
OUT TO LUNCH by Richard Eber - The famous tag line for Las Vegas, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” isn’t exactly true for…
UNMASKING THE MASK ENFORCEMENT
By Edi Birsan - The County has authorized the cities to establish penalties for not wearing health masks. I have already received some requests to…
Common Mistakes with DIY Estate Plans
The internet offers all the information and tools we need at our fingertips to create our own estate plan, right? Probably not. Consumer Reports® created…
Hope Before Court – Martinez Courtside Ministries
By Justin Barker - Take a walk downtown Martinez on any weekday morning, and you will see firsthand the American justice system at work. Attorney’s…
Early-harvested Veggie Challenges
The horn of plenty begins to fill in July with delicious, naturally-grown vegetables. At my home, we are harvesting early tomatoes, bush beans, pole beans,…
SKINNY FROZEN YOGURT SANDWICHES
Frugelegance - The Frugirls By Carol and Randi - Oh my goodness, these skinny frozen yogurt sandwiches are so easy to make. Even better, they…
Retired Police Sergeant Says Departments Should Operate Like in Mayberry
My friend Randy is a proud retired policeman with over 30 years of service as an officer/sergeant and president of the police association for two…