‘Borat 2’ exposes Americans’ stupidity, ‘Tenet’ leads to confusion
Sacha Baron Cohen, the king of disguises, is back. Fourteen years after the first “Borat”
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Book Review—Lessons in ‘Pax’ for all ages
Two things compel me to pick Sara Pennypacker’s kids’ book “Pax” for my November review.
When selling your home, a pre-inspection can ease the process
As I drive around Clayton and Concord, I’m noticing more houses on the market than
Buying waterfront property requires special research
Q. After living in Clayton near the mountain, I want to make a lifestyle change.
Poncho a man of many talents, from lumber to bees
CONCORD, CA—Martinez native, Pompeii Emilio Bacciglieri, “Poncho” as most people knew him, was a self-made
Bring outside inside with a variety of houseplants
Houseplants have been experiencing a renaissance in popularity. Fiddle-leaf figs, Chinese money plants, string of
In times of uncertainty, action changes things
CONCORD, CA—Anyone reading this article is most likely able to speak and read the English
It’s still fire season
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY—Until the arrival of winter rains, we are still in the midst of
From harvest to horror, let your porch make a statement
A fall front porch can be elegant and grand, homemade and crafty – or a
Book Review: Many hare-raising questions raised in Nutbrowns’ story
British writer Sam McBratney and illustrator Anita Jeram published “Guess How Much I Love You”