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Cathie Marples is a 4-foot 1-inch dynamo. “I certainly am a special breed, a real character and all that,” she said with wry self-awareness. “I have a zest for life. I’m smart, and I’m fast, too.”
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Ever thought about owning your own business, but didn’t want to start from scratch? A career in franchise ownership might be right for you. Exploring Business Ownership looks into how franchising c...
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Wedding dresses are more than just yards and yards of gorgeous fabric: The elegant garments ignite myriad emotions as well.
Prior to opening His & Hers Formal Wear, Susanne Larson and Annette Becks...
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When little girls dream about their wedding day, they picture themselves gliding down a petal-strewn aisle in a flowing beaded gown as soft candlelight reflects off their misty eyes and beaming smi...
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Before there’s a wedding to plan, you need a proposal. And in order to wow her into accepting your proposal, you’ll need an engagement ring worthy of your bride-to-be. Enter Donna Ross, owner of Cr...
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Glen Skelton has been in the restaurant business for most of his life. A rich family history of culinary skills and years of experience has helped him maintain his own catering business in Brentwoo...
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The chefs at Humphrey’s on the Delta in Antioch, a restaurant once known for its fresh seafood, have turned in their aprons after a bankruptcy court required owner Eva Romero to surrender possessio...
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After suffering through the greatest loss since the Great Depression, the housing market appears to be on the rise . In the past three to six months, residential listings are up, building permits ...
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Throughout Brentwood and Antioch, restaurant choices abound. On Lone Tree Way though, there is one that does its best to stand out. Nestled in a busy shopping center between Target and Barnes & Nob...
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Whether you’re looking to rent an apartment or buy your first home, your cell phone might hold the key to making your real estate dreams a reality. Your phone can do just about everything else, so ...
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Local Huntington Learning Centers are supporting Catholic Schools Week – Jan. 27 through Feb. 2 – a celebration of Catholic schools in America. Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of the Natio...
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In early 2013, the City of Brentwood is offering several exciting, innovative programs designed to assist small local businesses:
Grants for Business District...
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“The biggest thing we dispense here is information and hope,” said Stefan Sleigh, proprietor of MedSolutions, a medical equipment and supply company located in Brentwood. “Our motto is ‘Making Life...
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Next July, Ray and Henrietta Fontes will celebrate the 53rd year of their journey through life together, and as always, the emphasis will be on “together.”
“We do everything together – always have,...
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In an effort to support the Oakley First Program and local businesses, the Oakley City Council spread holiday cheer by adopting an Oakley family in need. Each council member was assigned the name a...
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Mercury Insurance and Mike Rose’s Auto Body welcomed the holiday season by donating a restored vehicle to Kayla Walker, a 22-year-old single mother in Vacaville who has never been able to afford a ...
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Carpaccio Ristorante hasn’t opened yet, but the restaurant is already in hot water. The Contra Costa Health Services’ Environmental Health Division recently fined the restaurant $2,526 for preparin...
Dec 13, 2012 | 0 | 6 |
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Pirates are known for stealing treasure, but the owners of Dirty Pirate Skate Shop are looking to give back to the community this holiday season.
The shop, located at 3330 Main St. in Oakley, is ru...
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Oakley merchants are ready and willing to supply residents with the perfect gift for everyone on their Christmas list. In continued support of the Oakley First program, City of Oakley staff challen...
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Just in time for the holidays, Oakley welcomes to town the new business Glitter Me Wild Jewelry and Accessories, located at 3100 Main St., Suite 272. Owner Joyce Vandegrift brings style and flair t...