BY KAYLA BEIRNE Did you know that camping comes with many hidden costs? Don’t spend all your cash on one experience; try these money-saving tips for camping on a budget. Camping seems like an inexpensive activity since you’re likely trying to live off the land. However, many hidden costs take …

Raymond Ulmer, 94, of Martinez, California passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Celebration of Life services will be held at Colonial Chapels in Vallejo, CA, Saturday, Oct. 15 at 3:00 pm (viewing 2:00 pm) followed by a reception. Burial will take place Monday, Oct. 17, 12:30 pm at Sacramento Valley …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Going on a road trip is exciting, but you must do a lot of preparation for it. Here are a few factors you need to take care of before your next road trip. Road trips are exciting, and while they can be grueling, they’re also very rewarding. …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE It is never too late to make a career change, especially when it aids others. That is one of the many reasons why you should consider nursing school. Some have no greater aspiration than to devote their time and energy to others in need. The healthcare industry …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Engaging in these everyday activities that might be hurting your feet may be unavoidable, but there are measures you can take to help reduce the pain. We stumble through life, going through the motions without considering what it’s doing to our bodies. For example, our feet take …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS When the seasons change from summer to fall, persimmon trees begin to burst with gorgeous, bright orange fruit. Their autumn colors just shout “fall is here!” Your farmers market booths will begin to fill with this beautiful and delicious fruit this month. Stroll through the market …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Helping your children avoid the biggest in-season mistakes youth baseball players make puts them on the right path to success now and in the future. Summer has come and gone, so the baseball diamond will be quieter than it has been over the past few months. Hopefully, …

Ever experienced what you felt was the worst customer service experience of your life when it came to getting your automobile worked on ? If you’ve ever had the misfortune of dealing with Nissan of Burlingame, you’re not remotely alone with your ire, as we’ve reviewed an alarming amount of …

Debbie Marangoni suffered a stroke, and passed away peacefully in Concord on July 18th, eight days after celebrating a delightful 76th birthday with family at her home in Martinez. Debbie was born in Concord on July 10th 1946, the daughter of Patricia (Reardon) and Elvino “Al” Marangoni. She attended school …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE As you become an adult, you can no longer participate in sports like you once did in school. Here are a few fun sports that you should try as an adult. When you’re a child, you participate in little league sports or various sports at places like …