BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Oranges are coming into season this month at your Martinez Farmers Market. This delicious and healthy fruit can be prepared in a myriad of ways, from tangy sweet marinades and sauces to salads and desserts. Oranges are also perfect for decorating your home for the holidays. …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Tennis is a deeply rewarding sport when you see yourself making progress, but when that progress stops, the motivation to keep playing goes with it. Sticking to what you’re good at and doing it regularly isn’t always enough to make improvement; tennis is no exception. Here are …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The 49ers came out flat against a decimated Arizona team and were never able to recover, falling 31-17 to the Cardinals Sunday afternoon. The loss further damaged the already precarious position the Niners (3-5) had created for themselves in their uphill battle to make the NFC playoffs …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Going out on the water without proper footwear is almost as bad as forgetting your fishing pole. Here are the clothing and accessories you need for fishing. Fishing gear goes beyond rods, reels, and tackle. You’re not ready to go until you have the right garb on. …

On the rainy morning of October 21, 2021, our beloved “Auntie Nina” went to join her family in heaven. She lived through more history than any of us could ever imagine. She experienced WWI and WWII, not to mention the Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Gulf Wars. She lost her …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Class 3 e-bikes offer pedal assistance up to 28 mph. With this increased speed come more responsibilities. We go over what you’ll need to know. Cyclists know that their best is never enough. Bicycle engineers feel the same way. To further improve upon the electric bicycle, designers …

BY STEPHANIE RICKMAN There is a subtle magic that happens when crossing the threshold beneath the old train trestle at Alhambra Avenue in Martinez, CA. Standing tall, on long bronze legs of steel, the bridge is a rusty reminder of generations past when Gold Miners made their way to the …

BY KARYN A. POKLETAR Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham is back with his eighth solo LP. The songwriter has returned, following a litany of personal challenges: open heart surgery, a divorce after 21 years of marriage and exile from the Mac mother ship with the self-titled Lindsey Buckingham. Buckingham …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS This Thanksgiving, take a break from your traditional recipes and change it up with some new and interesting side dishes to serve with the big bird. Yes, it’s nice to enjoy favorite dishes that have been handed down through the generations for this special day, but …

At 66, Dianne never imagined she would depend on others to do her grocery shopping. Walking is difficult for her, which makes going to the supermarket challenging, and because she lives on a fixed income, she faces yet another obstacle to obtaining healthy food. “I didn’t plan on my life …