Alive and Laughing, Rafting on the Stanislaus
by Robin Gigoux Once upon a summertime, I went whitewater rafting on the Stanislaus River with my pal Sue and other friends. We have a good time when we travel…
Ruby Dooby Do to the Rescue – Sweetie
Each month, a hard to place dog in foster care will be featured to give them extra exposure to find it a forever home. Sweetie is being fostered by NorCalPoodleRescue,…
Out to Lunch – Deli Style
by Rich Eber When it comes to writing about Italian Delis, the cry of “more research is needed” can be heard from me as I ponder where to venture next.…
Can 33 Cents Buy Peace of Mind?
Tech in English by William Claney, Computers USA Perhaps you’ve heard it a million times to back up your data. You have always thought that data loss is not going…
Weekend Warrior – Thru-Hiking the Mount Diablo Range
by Scott Feuer Mount Diablo State Park is surrounded by over 50 other preserves encompassing a regional open space system nearing 160 square miles that were interlaced with almost 700…
A 9-Day Tour of the Southwest
I love Daisy Mae. She’s everything you’d ever want in a travel companion. She’s slim and sleek and light on her feet, and she can carry her own weight without…
Columbine, CO – The Evil Law Enforcement Must Face
[Few of us have ever met a Secret Service Agent, or maybe you have and don’t know it. “Inside the Secret Service” is about life as a Secret Service agent.…
Sneak Peek: Pacheco Clay Portrait Sculpture
Update June 10: The Don Salvio Pacheco bronze statue is now complete and is waiting to be installed. It remains in a studio in Berkeley and is planned to be…
Lions, Rattlesnakes and Bears!
Residents have reported mountain lion sightings near Clayton, Pleasant Hill, and in Martinez. There have been numerous rattlesnake sightings and snakebites. In Lake Tahoe, Clayton resident David Moss recently…
After the Racetrack: Greyhounds Find a Loving Finish Line
By Jill Hedgecock On May 12, 2018, Heather Weir drove into Walnut Creek with a trailer filled with 27 greyhounds rescued from a Florida racetrack. Their arrival marked the end…