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…
VISIT CONCORD WINS AWARD
FOR CONCORD’S TACO TRAIL PROMOTION (Concord, Calif.) – Visit California awarded Visit Concord the Visit California Poppy Award for its “Best Influencer Campaign” for a destination. Visit Concord received the…
How can ADUs provide additional income?
by Erik Hutslar A nationwide boom in accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as garage apartments, casitas, granny flats, carriage houses or in-law suites, has turned many American homeowners into…
A New Type of New Year’s Resolution
By Dr. James Mittelberger, MD, MPH If you are like most people, by February you have already left your New Year’s resolutions behind. But if you still want to make…