outdoors
Photo courtesy of the City of Oakley
Cleaning up Crockett
The City of Oakley’s Adopt-A-Park program has expanded, adding a new partner in New Lifeline Ministries, which adopted Crockett Park. “We’re striving to better serve this community and are pleased ...
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Gehringer Elementary School’s Extended Day Learning Center students learn about science and nutrition in the school’s community garden, which they help maintain.<br>Photo courtesy of Lindsay Bertolucci
Community garden yields life lessons
Most kids don’t get excited about vegetables, but students at Gehringer Elementary’s Extended Day Learning Center (EDLC) are anxiously waiting to make their own salads with fresh veggies grown in t...
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Near escape
A towering eucalyptus tree was no match for the recent furious East County winds. Brentwood’s Linda and Paul Ciaramitaro woke up Thursday, May 2 to find parts of their tree strewn in several direc...
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Photo by Rick Howard
Planting the seeds
Discovery Bay CSD President Ray Tetreault lent some muscle to the cause during last weekend’s Earth Day celebration at the new community center. Local officials and volunteers began building flowe...
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Hong Kong, the most light-polluted city on the planet, flaunts a megawatt display every night. pag.obg.cuhk.edu.hk
Phony photons pollute the night
Our inefficient artificial light wastes energy, scrambles the life patterns of wildlife and disrupts human biorhythms.
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Earth Day spins into Discovery Bay
The Town of Discovery Bay Community Service District invites local residents to participate in the town’s annual Earth Day Volunteer Service Project and Family Festival on Saturday, April 20 from 8...
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State releases updates in Bay Delta Plan
Updates to the controversial and protracted Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) were released late last week – bringing the fluid and ever-changing document known as the Delta Plan one step closer t...
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Cyclists compete at Los Vaqueros
After a two-year hiatus due to reservoir expansion, the Los Vaqueros Dam Trials, a timed bike ride, returns Saturday, April 6. The 3¼-mile course on Walnut Boulevard ends at the top of the dam – a ...
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Opening Day on the way
Delta dwellers know it doesn’t take a calendar to signal the start of boating season. All that’s needed is an Opening Day parade and an enthusiastic crowd. And on April 13, Discovery Bay will have ...
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Owl’s clover stands sentinel on the summit of Round Valley Regional Preserve.<br>Photo by Ger Erickson
Spring puts the petal to the metal
It’s time to lace up the hiking shoes and hit the trail. Spring’s technicolor show is taking the stage, and our neighborhood boasts some of the best seats in the house.
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The ultimate Australia tour: Cities, beaches, mountains and more
Australia is packed to the brim with unforgettable sights and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, all beckoning adventurous travelers. Of course, with so much to do, the real task is narrowing it all ...
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Inflight tips, tricks and confessions: business traveler edition [Infographic]
On April 9, Air New Zealand conducted its first inflight focus group on a flight between Los Angeles and London Heathrow. What was learned? Uber-frequent travelers say work before you fly, dress...
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Road trip tire tips
(BPT) - The weather’s heating up and that means one thing: road trips. Before you grab the family and hit the highway, make sure your vehicle’s ready to roll. And the first place to check is actu...
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What guests want [Infographic]
A new survey finds that guests' No. 1 request at hotels is free Wi-Fi. Check out the infographic below to discover what other amenities guests enjoy.  
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Fun tips for fantastic family vacations
(BPT) - Family vacations are always a great time for family bonding and exploring new places. With some careful planning, the trip can be packed full of fun from the minute you lock the front door...
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Secrets of what's driving American travelers this season
(BPT) - Now that spring has sprung, drivers will be hitting the road in earnest to enjoy the warmer weather. In fact, according to Hankook Tire’s latest Quarterly Gauge Index, 56 percent of Amer...
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Tips to select the right camp for your child
(BPT) - Soccer camps, wilderness camps, chess camps, language camps – whatever interests your child, there’s a camp for him or her. Whether you’re looking for a local day camp or an overnight exp...
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Hitting the road or water? Tips to make outdoor time fun, memorable and safe
(BPT) - Americans are falling in love with Mother Nature all over again, which could be why ownership of boats and recreational vehicles is more popular than ever. If you own a boat or RV, do you ...
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What are America's most popular travel plans?
It’s never too early to make your summer travel plans. DreamPlanGo , the popular website and social community devoted to bringing travelers vacation ideas and trip inspiration, surveyed a cross-s...
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How your unused airline miles can help a child
(BPT) - Helping a child in need may be easier than you think, by redirecting a common resource that often just goes to waste. Industry experts say Americans collectively are holding on to 9.7 tri...
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