Her Perfect Life
“Her Perfect Life” (Forge Books, 2021, hard cover, 336 pages $17.99) by Hank Phillippi Ryan is the story of a single mother who has it all. Lily Atwood has a…
River otter populations recovering, assisted by Contra Costa Canal
By Jill Hedgecock River otters have returned to the Bay Area and we have the Contra Costa Canal to thank for their success.Up until 1961, there were no bag limits…
The Great Byron Train Disaster -121 years ago in 1902
A WALK THROUGH TIME As the people of Contra Costa county were enjoying the festivities of the Christmas season, the town of Byron comes together. It started out as a…
Yoo,14, earns Grandmaster status
Yoo holds up a certificate confirming his 2500 rating, the final step to becoming GM.
Composting to Save the Planet? It’s now the law.
January is the month of renewal. So, I am renewing my commitment this month to doing my part to save our planet.To help slow climate warming, California legislators passed the…
PAIR UP! – Italian Comfort
by Maria Terry Okay Concord, if it’s comfort food you crave, then indulge into this California-Italy pairing.Casseroles are one of the best ways to warm you when it is cold…
Papa Jake is The Luckiest Man in the World
By David King Meet Papa Jake Larson of Martinez. I met him at Richmond’s Rosie the Riveter Museum in December as he and two original Rosies shared their experiences during…
Bread for Blankets
UPDATE 12/17/21 Leena Lamba, Devin Lamba from Lafayette, delivered a mountain of blankets for our homeless neighbors.. Leena & Devin baked sourdough french bread and sold to neighbors and friends…
Nobel Prize and more, Walnut Creek husband and wife are world leaders in science research
Walnut Creek is the home of two internationally leading scientists from University of California San Francisco. Both were recently recognized with the highest of honors in Science and Medicine. On…