THANKSGIVING NO-NOS
By Ruby, The Zipper Nose Doberman It’s tempting to get caught up in Thanksgiving holiday cheer and indulge your dog by fixing them their own special Thanksgiving feast from the…
Theo needs a home
Theo is a 4-month-old husky puppy who has had a really tough start. This poor guy was hit by a car and suffered multiple injuries. His right elbow was luxated…
Janine Durette named new park president for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
VALLEJO, Calif. – Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announced the appointment of Janine Durette as its new park president. Durette will also oversee operations for the Hurricane Harbor Concord waterpark. Durette…
Remembering John Jawad’s Pioneer Inn in Downtown Clayton
Here’s an old matchbook from John Jawad’s Pioneer Inn, which was located in Downtown Clayton. Before it was John Jawad’s Pioneer Inn, it was named Chubby Humble’s Pioneer Inn. (photos…
EMOTIONAL HEALTH: Overcome Covid-19 restrictions to enjoy Holiday gatherings
By Dr. Holly Holmes-Meredith, D. Min., MFT, Board Certified Clinical Bill Yarborough, CHT and Certified EFT Practitioner Are you wondering how the Covid-19 pandemic will impact your holiday plans? Will…
How to buy a home that isn’t for sale
By Jennifer Stojanovich, Realtor, Better Homes Realty Demand is high in today’s real estate market. With record-low interest rates and a shortage of inventory, we’re in a seller’s market. That…
Brighten your holidays at the Garden of d’Lights
Holiday attractions will certainly be limited this year due to Covid. One exhibit that will delight the entire family returns for its second year. Beginning November 20th, Ruth Bancroft Garden…
Don’t Kill that (Beneficial) Bug!
Reports from my gardening and Diablo Gazette friends indicate that their vegetable and fruit harvests were amazing. At least something went right in 2020. You have read over and over…
Server-smerver who needs it?
Those who own small businesses, plan to start a business or those folks that want to grow their small business sometimes face some challenges that they didn’t anticipate, especially when…
Rotary hosts Turkey Trot Virtual Walk/Run for Nov. 22-28.
The Clayton Valley/Concord Sunrise Rotary Chapter invites all to its inaugural ”Turkey Trot” virtual run any day November 22-28 at the participant’s choice. Runners will also choose their own course…
OUT TO LUNCH:
By Richard Eber With the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions permitting more indoor dining, (the county’s equivalent of removing restaurants off ventilators), many local restaurants are gasping for support. The places…