As Contra Costa fire season arrives, underfunding forces ECCFPD to reduce services
Due to severe underfunding, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is taking urgent
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Craving some Yosemite? Head to Diablo Foothills Park in Walnut Creek
We met some friends for a mellow 90-minute afternoon stroll, which like on “Gilligan’s Island,”
Ornamental grasses bring the bling to any landscape
This time of year, our landscapes surrender to the swaying plumes of ornamental grasses. We
Burgeoning East Bay artist finds new community calling
Samineh Hamidi Perryman has been interested in art and teaching for as far back as
Ginochio-DeRosa house part of Concord’s rich history
Driving down Cowell Road near Concord Community Park, you may have noticed the big house
Keeping marriage ‘Afloat’ at heart of novel
What I liked best about “Staying Afloat” is Judith Marshall’s pitch-perfect tone of Crystal Scott,
Quarantine TV — Spike Lee’s ‘Bloods’ not his finest effort
For more than 30 years, Spike Lee has been making movies about African-Americans who struggle
Computer designed for seniors comes with unpleasant surprises
In my opinion, the thousand dollar computer offer prepared especially for seniors is the swindle
Add your color and style to monochromatic kitchen
The monochromatic white farmhouse kitchen appeals to many design aficionados. I know you’ve seen this
New health orders after Contra Costa COVID-19 positivity rate exceeds 8%
Due to a sharp rise in the percentage of COVID-19 tests returning positive in the