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Locals start their days with visit to MJ’s
by Samie Hartley
Sep 23, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
When Monica Barajas and Jennifer Hamilton decided they wanted to open a café in downtown Brentwood, they wanted their restaurant to be like a home away from home. And after more than a month in ope...
World-class health care close to home
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
This summer, the John Muir Outpatient Center at Brentwood celebrated its fifth anniversary of providing East County families with comprehensive services and high-quality patient care in their own b...
Advantages of a good first impression
by Samie Hartley
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Hundreds of houses are on the market in East County, so if its time to sell your house, how do you compete with nearly 1,200 other listings? The answer is simple: curb appeal. While location, loca...
How to clean your house like a pro
by Ruth Roberts
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
For some of us, housecleaning is about as appealing as a visit to the dentist or an IRS audit. But household grime doesn’t disappear on its own, and with a little preparation and the proper tools, ...
Local Realtor earns national recognition
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Krista Mashore of Realty World – Pigati & Russell Realtors in Brentwood has been named one of America’s top real estate professional teams by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends. Mashore is now...
Integrated approach controls pests best
by Samie Hartley
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
As temperatures begin to drop, ushering in a new season, some of Mother Nature’s least-desirable offspring will try to take refuge in your house. But firing your bug spray or setting mouse traps in...
Consult the Aqua Pros
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The idyllic scene above and on the cover of this week’s Home and Garden Section were created by California Aqua Pros, where three generations of aquatic professionals combine more than 70 years of ...
Local chocolatiers named Rookie of the Year
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Mountains of mouth-watering confections and the irresistible aroma of chocolate are enough to captivate visitors at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory store in Brentwood. But owners Christine and...
Free Scout clinics at REI
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Boy Scouts working on their merit badges can get a little help and some freebies at the same time this weekend. REI Brentwood is hosting a Scout Merit Badge Night on Sept. 11 from 4 to 9 p.m. The e...
Vaccines may play role in prostate cancer treatment
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
For decades, we have treated prostate cancer with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. A promising new vaccine, though, could help our bodies fight the cancer head-on. Prostate cancer is a typicall...
Kids center tackles childhood obesity
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Black Diamond Kids Center, an educational, entertainment and sports instruction facility located in Brentwood since 1998, has been granted the area’s first license to conduct youth fitness classes ...
L.A.-based studio grooms young performers for limelight
by Samie Hartley
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Bright-eyed celebrity hopefuls who want to see their names in lights, twinkling on a marquee at the latest Hollywood premiere, often uproot themselves and move to Los Angeles looking for their big ...
Cure that craving for corn
by David Navarette
Brentwood Spice and Olive Oil
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Brentwood is an especially great place to live in the summer months. Fresh fruits and vegetables are grown all around us, from cherries in June to squash in October. And an even greater perk is tha...
Ribbon revelry
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Bases Loaded Sports Bar & Grill recently celebrated its first year in business with a ribbon-cutting event. Owner Terry Karp introduced the new head chef while customers and friends sampled delect...
Oodles of Noodles: Simple, fast and healthy
by Samie Hartley
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Ordering a meal at Oodles of Noodles is as easy as one, two, three – just read the menu board when you walk in to learn the art of “oodling.” “I’m all about keeping it simple,” owner Jon Lei said. ...
Tier shaving your home’s power bill
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Tier Shaving is a great way to get the most from your money when making your solar electric purchase. Solar investors who tier shave benefit from lower up-front costs, an excellent return on invest...
Antioch Council backtracks on Walmart
by Dave Roberts
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
The City Council softened its stance Tuesday night on an earlier decision to deny Walmart’s proposal to expand its facility to include a grocery department, despite also concluding that the expansi...
Old favorites rediscovered at Island Joe’s s
by Samie Hartley
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Many remember Donna Simon as the owner of Discovery Joe’s Bar and Grill, but those same loyal Discovery Bay customers might not be aware that Joe’s is back in business but at a different part of th...
A beacon of energy sustainability
by Samie Hartley
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The sun is good for many things. It warms the earth, it helps crops grow, and it gives your skin a golden glow, but of all the wonderful things Mr. Sunshine does for the planet, one involves a tren...
Party Green innovates with the times
by Ruth Roberts
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s been only a year since Oakley entrepreneurs Ron and Cheryl Clark launched their eco-friendly line of paper products called Party Green, but in those 12 months, their products have gone from li...