BY KAYLA BEIRNE It’s time to take your stretches to the next level as a runner. Stop standing to stretch and implement full-range dynamic stretching. Here’s why it matters. Most of the things from middle school gym class aren’t worth remembering. The memories are usually unpleasant. They may include getting …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS If you’re a carnivore, there’s nothing tastier than a juicy grilled steak, a lovely lamb shank, or a fat hamburger. If you are concerned about where your meat is coming from, whether the animals were humanely treated, or whether they were fed hormones and antibiotics, it …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Off-roading vehicles are powerful machines, but they are far from waterproof. Our tips will help you safely navigate water in your off-roading vehicle. Off-roading is a thrilling experience. Drivers get to draw closer to nature than they would have on hiking trails and push their skills to …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER BottleRock Napa Valley has announced their 2022 festival lineup featuring over 75 musical acts including headline artists Metallica, P!nk, Twenty One Pilots and Luke Combs. The three-day music, wine, craft brew and culinary festival will take place in the heart of the City of Napa at the …

Dennis Kerns passed away peacefully at home in Martinez at the age of 56 on January 1, 2022. Dennis was born in San Jose, CA to Michael Kerns and Karen Kruse. He graduated in 1983 from Branham High School in San Jose and attended West Valley College. He met the …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Keep your gray matter in tip-top shape as the years go on by trying new things and staying active. A healthy brain is a happy and functional one! Simply put, neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to form new connections between synapses—to “rewire” itself. It’s important to form …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS California is synonymous with citrus and has a long history of developing new varieties for continuing customer needs. With a strong market for oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit, farmers are continually working to create new and delicious hybrids for your table. Older varieties are still deeply rooted …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE You might be surprised what you can achieve with a few basic household products and hard work. Avoid toxic chemicals by using these natural alternatives. Keeping your house clean is part of maintaining a happy and healthy home. When the chemicals you use to clean aren’t so …

Alan Morphy was born in 1943 to Anthony Nicholas and Marie Josephine (Gagan) Morphy, who lived in San Anselmo. He passed away peacefully in his sleep during the night of November 10th and 11th, 2021. He lived a healthy lifestyle, following a sensible diet, bicycling, and working out at the …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE If you keep having nights of poor sleep, think about these possible reasons why you’re not sleeping well. Then, adjust your lifestyle as soon as possible. Sleep is a natural bodily response to indicate you need rest. Better yet, a proper night’s sleep—approximately eight to nine hours—rejuvenates …