James Lewis Mullins was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late Roger Mullins Sr. and Lonnie Lee Mullins on July 13, 1952. He is also the stepson of the late Minnie Mullins. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at age 70. James graduated from Bullard-Havens Technical High …
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With summer heat warming up the region this week, snakes may become more visible along some East Bay Regional Park trails. Snakes, notably rattlesnakes, typically emerge in warm weather to explore their environment, which can lead to more encounters with humans and dogs. When visiting Regional Parks at this time …
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The California Tobacco Control Program (CTCP) continues to improve the health of locals decades after its launch. The state government created the CTCP in 1989 because voters wanted to lower the number of smokers in California through an integrated approach to tobacco use prevention. Thus, the tobacco tax was increased …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Peppers are arriving! Everything from sweet bell peppers to the hottest habaneros is now at the farmers’ market. Toss on the grill, slice and dice in salads, stuff with cheese and rice or sweet Brentwood corn. Versatile and delicious, peppers are rich in antioxidants and other …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS There’s no better reminder that summer is here than to see juicy California stone fruit like peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots appear at the farmers’ market. Stone fruit gets its name from the large seed or “stone” inside and includes peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, pluots, and …
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Shirley Caroline Peterson peacefully passed away at the age of 90 surrounded by her daughters and caregivers on January 22nd. She was born in Sacramento to Charles and Alta Majors. Survived by her daughters Susan Peterson Trebino (Bob), Terri Peterson Adamo (Lou), grandsons Chris Trebino (Leslie Kimura), Matthew Hammond (Melissa), …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Growing cherries requires a lot of patience, constant vigilance, and hard work to bring a successful and abundant crop to market. The work of pruning, watering, and fertilizing goes on through the entire year for a harvest that takes daily hand picking for only two or …
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BY KAYLA BEIRNE Investing in stock is a long-term affair. Therefore, investors must understand concepts like Price-to-Book Ratio and the Price-to-Earning ratio. We all know how expansive the stock markets have grown in recent times. As an investor, you need to gain knowledge and inputs consistently and try your level …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS In the verdant orchards of cherry trees, peach trees, blackberry vines, and star thistle fields of Brentwood you’ll find beehives filled with healthy honey bees. They roam over seven different bee yards throughout Brentwood and the Delta to fill the hives with pollen while also pollinating …
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Our dearest Nancy passed away at home surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a light in the lives of all who knew her. Always authentic and warm, caring and loving; you could not help feeling the beauty and grace of her generous spirit. …
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