The City of Concord is now offering residents a new tool called Concord Connect that makes it easy to submit non-emergency requests for service. With this new tool, residents can…

  – By Deb Morris Farmers are now offering tiny baby seedlings of familiar plants, called microgreens, to many dining establishments as a trendy addition to their menus. They’re even…

    By Brian Larsen   I’m often asked how I keep The Gardens’ roses blooming like crazy all throughout the summer months. Well, it’s really no secret; the answer…

by Jennifer Stojanovich Getting settled into your new home can be a transformative experience. Starting fresh in a new space is like hitting the reset button on your life, sparking…

By Will Claney Sometimes, I think, computers have a mind of their own because they don’t always obey the commands of their owners.  In a way they are like cats…

  by Carol and Randi, The Frugirls       Proms, graduations, showers and weddings, we are approaching a time of the year full of celebrations and entertaining. The cost…

by John Cooper My wife recently sent me a quote written by Paul Coelho that I liked. It read, “I refuse to walk carefully through life only to arrive safely…

Review by Jill Hedgecock Program Coordinator, Mount Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club     The Crossing (2015, Hieronymus, Inc. hardcover, $16.92, 388 pages) by Michael Connelly exemplifies Connelly’s…

By Richard Eber It was a shock for many people including myself to learn Doug Stewart of the Homeless Outreach Program announced he is quitting his work with the organization…

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                March 2016 Diablo Gazette

by the Frugirls of FrugElegance         We wanted to add some spring beauty to our table with moss covered pots but the selection out there has been…