BY JUDIE & JOSEPH PALMER This column is different than our previous submissions for instead of an Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery decedent’s bio or focusing on its history, we will be addressing the folklore contributed to one of its residents – Eliza Nottingham. She is alleged to have saved “Abe” when …

Nashville-based singer/songwriter A.J. Croce has always traveled on his own musical road. For more than twenty years, the creative pop iconoclast has tapped a variety of Americana sounds in crafting his music. Many of Croce’s albums have appeared on Top 40, AAA, Americana, College, and Blues charts and when his …

The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is now accepting applications from individuals and groups interested in enhancing the fish and wildlife resources of the County. Grant applications must be received by Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 5:00 pm. The Fish and Wildlife Committee strongly encourages applications related to …

BY KARYN A. POKLETAR After a career that’s spanned over 30 years, Sheryl Crow has evolved from an elementary school music teacher to an internationally recognized artist of rock-pop-blues and country music fame. Live From The Ryman And More circles back on the “If It Makes You Happy“ singers career …

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ Following yesterday’s American League preview, we now turn our focus to the National League, with the 106 win Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the St. Louis Cardinals, winners of 19 of their last 22 games (including a franchise record 17 in a row), Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. …

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The MLB playoffs are now set to begin. The postseason format will revert to the pre-pandemic standard, and ten teams (as opposed to 16 in 2020) are in the mix, hoping for October glory. The final few playoff spots weren’t determined until the season’s final day, when …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The 49ers suffered their second frustrating home loss of the week Sunday afternoon, falling to the Seattle Seahawks 28–21 on a blistering 90° day at Levi stadium. The Niners jumped out to a 7–0 lead just over five minutes into the game on a 21 yard touchdown …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Jake Cronenworth’s tenth inning RBI double gave the Padres a 3-2 win over the Giants Saturday afternoon at Oracle Park, putting San Francisco’s division clinching celebration on hold for at least another day. With a franchise record 106 wins already under their belt and a magic number …

Our dear beloved mother left the earth peacefully this past September 6th with family by her side to go to the family table in Heaven where they toasted her arrival. She will be so greatly missed by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Aaron Rodgers and Davonte Adams spearheaded a last minute comeback to set up Mason Crosby for the game-winning field goal as time expired to lead Green Bay to a 30-28 win over the 49ers Sunday evening at Levis Stadium. Crosby’s 51-yard field goal culminated a 42-yard Packers …