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Building fun with Lego
by Ruth Roberts
May 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
If you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids this summer that doesn’t require sunscreen, beach towels or $50 bucks in the gas tank, consider a trip to Bricks4Kids in Brentwood. The Lego creativ...
Marina cruising back to glory days
by Samie Hartley
May 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
There’s nothing like a day on the Delta, soaking up the sun and breathing in fresh air as you motor around the Delta’s network of waterways. Oregon native Kevin Hinman fell under the Delta’s spell ...
Reliv-ing national Men’s Health Week
May 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Each year, the week leading up to Father’s Day is designated National Men’s Health Week. As part of this year’s observance, from June 13-19, Dr. Carl Hastings, Reliv International’s chief scientifi...
Trilogy offers Alicante
May 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Alicante, part the John Marsh Heritage Design Series at Trilogy at the Vineyards, is the first and only floor plan priced below the $400s. Residents of the new homes will be able to enjoy open ...
Vote for Oakley's best
May 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s happened to all of us: we enjoy a great meal, get superb service on our car or find a special spot for a romantic date. It’s only natural that we want others to know about the gem we’ve discov...
Vector Marketing opens office in Antioch
May 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Vector Marketing has opened a new sales office in Antioch at 3700 Delta Fair Blvd., Suite H. Run by Vector District Manager Tuan Ho, the office will be used for the recruitment and training of new ...
Leak Detection service saves water and money
May 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The arrival of spring brings an increase in activities that drive up water usage and utility bills. While this increased seasonal cost is a reality of home ownership, costs driven by water leaks sh...
Five-star treatment for four-legged pals
by Justin Lafferty
May 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
When planning a summer vacation, your pets can get the same kind of pampering you do, including penthouse suites, DirecTV and a dip in the pool – all locally. The family-owned Brentwood Pet Resort ...
Doggie Depot pampers pooches
May 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
OK, so you’ve bought the brushes, shampoos and nail clippers and you’re ready to doll up your dog. But what happens when your charming Chihuahua or glorious golden just won’t cooperate? How do you ...
Vet’s pet project becomes a reality
by Justin Lafferty
May 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The 6,000-square-foot Antioch Veterinary Hospital at 5151 Deer Valley Road opened on Feb. 7, but began with a dream about 25 years ago. Veterinarian Howard Schutzman, who heads up the hospital, and...
Tips on dog demeanor
May 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
You’ve trained him to sit, lie down and obey, but your dog still likes to take an occasional bite out of the sofa. What do you do? “Many owners might be tempted to reprimand their dogs for what th...
Hannah Nicole staff shifts, expands
May 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Hannah Nicole Vineyards and Winery, Brentwood’s first winery, has recently extended its distribution via a statewide network that includes Southern California. To accommodate this expansion, Hannah...
Call for Cityhood vendors
May 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The City of Oakley hosts its annual Cityhood Celebration on Saturday, July 2, and city staff is currently looking for vendors who’d like to participate. Vendors are welcome to sell their wares, mar...
Business license renewals
May 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The City of Oakley will soon be mailing business license renewals to area businesses. All current business licenses expire on June 30, and licensees will automatically be mailed a renewal notice at...
Free shredding offered
May 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
East County residents concerned about identity theft can get their unwanted confidential documents shredded while they watch on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dow Credit Union parkin...
Residents Rave about IMAX
by Justin Lafferty
May 04, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
As buffed-up movie stars Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson tore through the streets of Rio in the new thriller “Fast Five,” East County residents and visitors watched in amazement as the action unfolde...
Proactive approach works best with termites
by Ruth Roberts
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
April showers bring May flowers, but for many homeowners in East County, spring also heralds the arrival of unwelcome visitors – termites. “Right after that first heavy spring rain, people will not...
LEBEC ready to help express personality
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Growing up, I can remember house hunting with my parents. As a 10-year-old, I was a “judge a book by the cover” kid. If the home was beautifully landscaped, freshly maintained and well designed, ...
Making solar energy affordable for all
by Charleen Earley
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Years ago, Ed Cotas and Lala Ignacio went to the same technology institute in the Philippines, but had no idea that one day they’d end up as partners. It was the high cost of energy that brought th...
A chance to pamper Mom on her day
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and many will be scratching their heads trying to figure out the best way to make Mom’s special day extra special. Well, relax and grab those pencils: Sawa Spa at ...