Aug. 14, 1944 – Jan. 27, 2025 Marie Ramona Anaya of Martinez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed peacefully on Jan. 27, 2025, at the age of 80. Marie loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She loved watching her grandchildren play sports where she met many …

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced that he has been appointed to serve as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ethics for the 119th Congress by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “I am honored to be named Ranking Member of the House Ethics Committee and grateful to Leader Jeffries for …

A new exhibit of photographs by Jeff Heyman, an Orinda-based photographer, opens Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley in Danville. Montevideo: Skateboarding History in the San Ramon Valley is an exhibit of rare skateboarding photographs from the summer of 1976. In these vivid black …

BY BRENDON BARANOV Fresh off a win in Minnesota, the Golden State Warriors were again unable to sustain their momentum, falling short to the Indiana Pacers 111-105 at Chase Center Monday night. Jonathan Kuminga (26) and Buddy Hield (13) combined for an efficient 39 points off the bench, but it …

BY MATT SIEGER Depending on your spiritual bent, you may have been either thrilled or turned off by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy talking about his Christian faith in interviews on his way to the Super Bowl. After engineering an amazing comeback to defeat the Detroit Lions for the …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS The cold winter months are here and with them comes delicious California citrus. There are many varieties at your local farmers market that you won’t find at the grocery store, and they’re brought to you fresh from the orchards of the farmers who grew them. You’ll …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Geno Smith’s 13 yard touchdown run with just 12 seconds remaining lifted the Seattle Seahawks to a 20-17 win over the 49ers Sunday afternoon, further jeopardizing San Francisco’s playoff hopes. Smith’s run culminated an 11 play 80 yard drive to put Seattle (5-5) on top of the …

For slaughtering the right tools come in handy, especially if you want to be efficient, safe and precise. Slaughtering knives are designed to do certain tasks, requiring sharpness and control — separating meat from bone, skirting or breaking down large cuts. In this article, we will cover knife materials, different …

Wayne Lee Thallander filled hearts and minds as a high school teacher, basketball coach and beloved friend. A talented photographer, he filled frames with inimitable panache, capturing vibrant sports action shots and the joy of social events. Wayne was a familiar figure on the sidelines of Central Valley sporting events, …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you’re probably thinking about picking up some delicious sweet potatoes, and there’s no better place to find the best than at your local farmers’ market. But did you know that yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing? You’re …