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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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS We’ve received quite a few questions about the Farmers Market in the last few months, such as whether farmers always sell what they grow, when produce will arrive at the market, and why we don’t sell certain items. So this month we will endeavor to answer …
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With this year’s exceptionally abundant rains, Regional Parks visitors may have noticed mushrooms popping up in great numbers. Mushrooms are an ecologically important part of our parklands and can look beautiful – but some of them contain dangerous toxins. The death cap (Amanita phalloides) and western destroying angel (Amanita ocreata) …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Cauliflower has recently become the trendy, go-to vegetable since keto and other low-carb diets have taken over the diet-crazed world. Its low-carb versatility is what sets it apart from other cruciferous veggies because it can be turned into any number of dishes and prepared much as …
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Although records are now the best selling medium for music, record stores are scarce in Contra Costa County. Records have surpassed CD’s and downloaded MP3’s and many are looking for new releases, but the major market is for vintage vinyl from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Classic rock is especially …
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BY HELEN LAME’ BottleRock Napa Valley has announced their 2023 festival lineup featuring over 75 musical acts including headline artists Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Lizzo, Duran Duran, Lil Nas X, and The Smashing Pumpkins. The three-day music, wine, craft brew and culinary festival will take place in the …
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The passing of William “Bill” R. Sharkey III on June 25, 2022, marked the end of an era for the Sharkey family after Bill passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Martinez, California. Four generations have lived and been active in the Martinez community dating back …
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Due to expected storm conditions and high winds, all East Bay Regional Parks will be closed Wednesday, January 4, 2023, through Thursday, January 5, 2023. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and high wind warning for the San Francisco Bay Area with flooding, landslides, and rapidly rising …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS The season for citrus is here, and in California, that means a chorus of quintessential, show-stopping fruit, from itty-bitty kumquats, tangy lemons, and red-fleshed blood oranges, to easy-peel mandarins, tart grapefruit, and giant pomelos. We grow it all! This month the spotlight is on the differences …
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