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How To Know if You’re Ready To Teach Piano

BY KAYLA BEIRNE There is nothing better than sharing your passions with the world and guiding the future of piano players. This is how to know if you’re ready to teach piano. Many of us wonder at what point the transition begins from student to teacher. In many ways, we …

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CC County Sheriff officer arrested on weapons & drug charges

The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday afternoon that it arrested one of its own officers on weapons, drug and grand theft charges. 41-hear old Matthew Buckley, a deputy sheriff and 15-year veteran of the department, was arrested and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility Thursday after an investigation …

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Heirloom Apples – A Taste of History

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS The aroma of apple pie on a September day, the smooth flavor of homemade apple butter on toast, or a tempting square of apple cake can signal fall is on its way. Your farmers market has a seemingly endless selection of heirloom apples, most of which …

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Hyaluronic Acid: What Is It, and How Is It Beneficial?

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Hyaluronic acid is a contributing factor in aiding many skin problems. So what is hyaluronic acid, and how does it benefit your body? Learn more here. Many people try different supplements to improve their bodies. When it comes to skin health, many people swear by hyaluronic acid …

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Obituary: Geraldine Burchell (1929-2022)

Geraldine Burchell passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 10, at her Martinez home, surrounded by her loving daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and caregivers. She touched many lives with her warm smile, friendly manner and open arms. Gerry is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Rene Cain (John). Gerry’s legacy is …

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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss spread the love at the Greek

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Reunited and returning to the stage of Berkeley’s Greek Theatre for the first time since 2008, rock legend Robert Plant and the wildly diverse Alison Krauss put on a performance to remember Sunday evening. Touring in support of last fall’s Raise the Roof, a belated follow-up to …

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Jack White soars with new Entering Heaven Alive album

BY XAVIER JOHNSON Music auteur Jack White’s newest album Entering Heaven Alive is a stripped-down folk record that sits in remarkable contrast to the distorted and crunchy Fear of the Dawn he released earlier this year. Throughout his career with The White Stripes to his prolific solo work, White’s aesthetic …

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