Our Town

Nancy Corser – wife, mother, caring friend, and nurse practitioner extraordinaire. She was 91 when she passed – and it was all on her terms; quick and no fuss. “We’ll just keep on dancing” was one of Nancy’s favorite parting phrases. And throughout her full life that’s just what she …

The Grand Opening marking the completion of the Tyler Ranch Staging Area, which provides new public access for pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle use on more than 18 miles of trails across 2,800 acres of protected open space on the Tyler Ranch and Robertson Ranch properties, part of Pleasanton Ridge Regional …

Dennis Quinn passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2023. On May 25, 1952, Jack and Patricia Quinn joyously welcomed the birth of their second child, Dennis, who eventually became the second oldest of nine siblings who all grew up in the Sunset. Born in San Francisco, Dennis lived his whole …

Jacqueline Anselmi passed away at the age of 99 on August 30th surrounded by her family at her home in Martinez. Jacqueline was born in Arkansas on April 21, 1924 to Earl and Glady Woolard. She worked for Sears in Oakland for 29 years. Upon her retirement she and her …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Winter squash is often thought of as just a decorative gourd used during the fall season. Most people are unfamiliar with the wonderful variety of hard-shell winter squash that’s available. They offer delicious, mildly sweet flavor and ease of cooking. Roast, then cube, mash, or serve …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Who can resist a fluffy baked potato or a creamy potato gratin? Few foods are as versatile, delicious, or as nutritious as the potato. A member of the night shade family, it was once thought to be poisonous. We can thank Sir Walter Raleigh for debunking …

Manuel Ferrao Jr., aged 92, passed away in his sleep on Friday, the 20th of August. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Manuel is survived by his sister Laura Menzies, and his devoted children, Richard Ferrao and Kathleen Poppleton, and his grandchildren, Ryan, Tara, Augustus, and …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Apples are some of the first fall fruits to arrive for the season – with some varieties arriving as early as August. However, farmers say that the wet winter has delayed, their harvests, so we can expect them to begin harvesting a bit later than last …

James Lewis Mullins was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late Roger Mullins Sr. and Lonnie Lee Mullins on July 13, 1952. He is also the stepson of the late Minnie Mullins. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at age 70. James graduated from Bullard-Havens Technical High …

With summer heat warming up the region this week, snakes may become more visible along some East Bay Regional Park trails. Snakes, notably rattlesnakes, typically emerge in warm weather to explore their environment, which can lead to more encounters with humans and dogs. When visiting Regional Parks at this time …