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CrossFit breaks the training mold
by Charlotte Cusack
Jun 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
When you arrive on location at Delta CrossFit, don’t let the outdoor pull-up bars, weight-lifting stations or aerobics equipment surprise you. Just walk on through toward the small office building ...
An array of pain hinges on the jaw
by Ruth Roberts
Jun 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
If you suffer from chronic headaches, neck pain, ear congestion or tingling in your fingertips, a trip to the dentist might be exactly what the doctor ordered. According to experts, nearly 10 milli...
Sharing the wellness vibe
by Ruth Roberts
Jun 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Lorey Amaro is like the hummingbird logo of her Joyful Vibrations Wellness Center and Spa – energetic, bright and always in motion. “I do have a lot of energy,” laughed the Discovery Bay resident a...
Happy Feet Massage: wellness from the ground up
by Charlotte Cusack
Jun 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
Our feet aren’t usually the focus of our health routines, but masseuses and alternative therapists such as Ken Ye, manager of Happy Feet Massage in Brentwood, suggest you start giving your feet the...
Get help breaking the fitness barrier
by Amy Claire
Jun 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
As summer heat sets in, forcing us to wear skimpier attire, our thoughts turn to getting into shape – if not for the beach or pool, at least for the neighborhood barbecue. Yet mental blocks and sch...
A local slice of cheesecake heaven
by Veronica Hanel
Jun 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The latest business to enjoy an official ribbon-cutting welcome from the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce might be one of the city’s cheesiest establishments – and that’s a good thing. Last Friday, th...
Marvels from the Man Cave
by Charlotte Cusack
Jun 05, 2012 | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
“This is so much fun. It’s like a toy store to me,” said Man Cave Consignment owner Dave Mengel as he gestured enthusiastically to the variety of wares that fill his Brentwood store. The small reta...
Mr. Appliance makes the grade
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Mr. Appliance Oakley recently announced that it was named a 2012 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs Magazine and ranked by the magazine in its top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide. The...
Kaiser earns environmental award
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Kaiser Permanente has been honored with a System for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, the national membership organization for health care organizations committed to environmentally responsi...
Buchanan announces $600K research grant
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Assemblymember Joan Buchanan recently announced that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was awarded $600,000 from the California Energy Commission to develop a low-cost nitrogen oxide (NOx) sen...
Downtown Oakley to get new tenants
by Samie Hartley
May 30, 2012 | 3 3 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Oakley’s downtown renovations are well underway, as evidenced by the construction of Carpaccio’s at the corner of Main Street and Vintage Parkway. And since the City Council recently accepted bids ...
Big-time summer fun at Little Gym
by Amy Claire
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
A spacious setup of balance beams, tumbling mats and padded climbable shapes makes The Little Gym a child’s play paradise. The staff is welcoming and the environment bright and cheerful. Energetic,...
Brentwood shop puts expert spin on cycling
by Amy Claire
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
What could be more summery than an afternoon bike ride? In addition to providing good exercise, biking offers the chance to enjoy nature and get outside in a way the whole family can enjoy. Chris a...
Dawg days downtown
by Rick Lemyre
May 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Mayor Bob Taylor says he’s always been an advocate of Brentwood’s historic downtown, and now he’s put his money – and perhaps an all-beef hot dog or two – where his mouth is. “I think I fill a nich...
E-waste disposal gets Nifty boost
May 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Futures Explored, Inc., a nonprofit corporation that provides life skills and work-related training to adults with developmental disabilities, has opened Nifty E-Waste Recycling Centers in the East...
UV rays and vision health
May 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Recent studies have shown that prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can create conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration, and can lead to vision loss and blindness. It’s vit...
Style comes to town at Streets of Brentwood
by Ruth Roberts
May 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Let’s face it: when it comes to fashion we can all use a little help. It’s a designer jungle out there, crowded with fabrics, colors and couture considerations. No wonder we feel like refugees from...
Muir birthing center puts focus on family
by Ruth Roberts
May 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Prissy didn’t know much about birthing babies, but John Muir Medical Center surely did, and nearly 3,000 satisfied customers can back it up. “My experience there was amazing,” said Elizabeth Schwa...
Pamper mom
May 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
What mom wouldn’t love a day filled with facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, champagne and lunch? Well, one lucky winner will win a spa day for two this Mother’s Day courtesy of Sawã Spa in Br...
Inspired to preserve memories
by Amy Claire
May 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The days of shoeboxes full of photos are gone. Instead, the increasingly popular art of scrapbooking has been sweeping through picture collections and revolutionizing the art of preserving memories...