A Failed Foray Into International Diplomacy
by Franklin Burroughs Franklin Burroughs of Concord is an Adjunct Professor at John F. Kennedy University. At one time he lived in Iran for 15 years and served as the…
Elephant Seals: Back from the Brink of Extinction
By Jill Hedgecock Between December and March, a spectacular event happens at Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS). An ever-growing herd of adult northern elephant seals, Mirounga angustirostris, descends to breed…
Why Are You Marching?
By Jill Hedgecock photos by Diane Walsh On January 20th, over 10,000 women, men and children flocked to Civic Park in Walnut Creek to join the Contra Costa Women’s March…
5 Ways The Elderly Can Reduce Risk of Injury
As the body ages, it’s more important than ever to avoid injury. As a child, it’s easy to bounce back from a little slip or fall. For the elderly, a…
Fewer Bird Species Found in Contra Costa
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count by Jill Hedgecock Photos courtesy of Diane Walsh Birds are considered an important economic resource for the hunting, birding, and tourism industries or as a cultural…
Tech Gifts – Great, Now What?
By Will Claney By all accounts from stores across the nation, the gift-giving season was a big success and Santa brought just the right tech present for you and your…
Let Shame Go and Live Your Life Fully in 2018
by Dr. Dan Peters It is the time of year when we choose a “resolution,” usually consisting of something to work on such as lose weight, exercise more; personal improvement…
Why Don’t Homes Sell?
by Terrylynn Fisher As of December 17, 2017, in Clayton (94517) there are 10 homes on the market, and in Concord (entire city) there are 55 homes on the market.…
We Are Missing the Boat on Small Business Saturday
By Carol Ramirez Make no mistake, the 2017 Holiday shopping season was strong for most retailers. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Small Business Saturday were all successful marketing promotions. However,…