The RIGHT MOVE: Proposition 19 benefits movers 55 and over
Merriam-Webster says one synonym for Seniors is “Betters.” Hmm, that sounds right, maybe not to our kids, but in a lot of cases, we do know better just by virtue…
Razorblade Tears
“Razorblade Tears” (Flatiron Books, 2021, hard cover, 336 pages $13.49) by S. A. Cosby is the gritty and often gut-wrenching saga of two bereaved fathers, Ike Randolph and Buddy Lee.Randolph…
CEMEX USA in Clayton to donate 101 acres of land to Mount Diablo State Park
CEMEX USA announced that it is donating 101 acres of undeveloped land close to CEMEX’s Clayton Quarry to the State of California which are expected to become part of Mount…
County Supervisors push to change name of Kirker Pass Road
Kirker Pass was named after James Kirker who may have done some ranching in the area but was far from the average 19th-century settler.Kirker was widely known as a “scalp…
12,000 Gifts of Love
Linda Karp, center in blue, and her committee of volunteers for “Blossom for Barbara” distributed over 1,300 flowering plants throughout the community.
Eco-Friendly Rodent Control
My most disappointing day as a Contra Costa gardener occurred over 20 years ago. I had been bragging the night before about the numerous giant peaches ripening on our backyard…
PAIR UP! ‘Round the World with St. Patrick
By Maria Terry I love St. Patrick’s Day because it is a holiday that celebrates fun. Usually, there isn’t an extensive family commitment. There aren’t any presents to buy, costumes…
GETTING AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTHCARE
By Dr. James Mittelberger. MD, MPH Does your healthcare system meet your needs as an older adult?If you are a senior or you are caring for an elderly loved one,…
Murals, Movies, and Novels
Mural of Ruby outside of Paris, France, dated 2020. (rotated 90% here for easier viewing)
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) help cities meet State housing requirements
The State of California has placed requirements on cities to increase available housing. Many cities are struggling to find ways to satisfy those requirements and are looking to build new…
Black History: 3/5ths of All Other Persons
It is often talked about that in the original Constitution of 1787 African Americans were considered as 3/5th of other folks and that it reflected the racist attitude of the…
Where has all the California asparagus gone?
by Deb Morris A lovely plate of fresh steamed or roasted asparagus is something we look forward to each spring in California. Once called “The King of Vegetables,” the local…