A last minute change of plans provides a Thanksgiving adventure.
Total Woman Gym & Day Spa is helping Midway Shelter provide support to homeless woman and children. Join the annual 5K run and fun walk December 1st!
Read about all the food I've been eating on my exchange in France here or on my blog http://cestlavieavannes.blogspot.fr.
American Express Small Business Saturday returns this week. Right after Black Friday, take a look at what the island has to offer.
American Exceptionalism permits us to point fingers at Israel from the Occupied Territory of Alta California and the Tribal Lands of the Miwok.
In which I atone to one author, have fun at another author's expense, and read a really sexy book
I know everyone is driven crazy by auto correction. But did you know you can create your own shortcuts? I am a stay at home mom who loves gadgets. Let me teach you some tricks!
Have trouble finding your phone in your purse (or the furniture after the kids used it)? Did you know you can have the iPhone LED flash for alerts?
If you have an older home, Alameda County offers free services to help make your home healthier and lead-safe.
On Nov 6 Alameda Co. Supervisor Wilma Chan and the Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors voted to Measure A, which will provide $27 Million each year in funding for local health services for 3 years.
Alameda's America's Cup Home Team First Sail
Patience pays off in A. S. Byatt's insightful, precise second novel (also: apologies to those of you who just lost The Game)
A captain's tale on his bout with Hurricane Sandy.
Local unit in Alameda was among national Young Marines youth to participate in Veterans Appreciation Week.
Issues between neighbors and houses
It's "pay what you can" for adoptions at the Alameda Animal Shelter until November 18...plus news about fundraising, microchipping, events and more.
Read about my trip to Saint-Malo et Mont Saint Michel here! Or check out my blog at http://cestlavieavannes.blogspot.fr!
Read about my adventures in France here! Or check out my blog at http://cestlavieavannes.blogspot.fr!
Read about my time in france here! Or check out my blog http://cestlavieavannes.blogspot.fr!
Read about my french high school here! Or check out my blog http://cestlavieavannes.blogspot.fr!
Read about my second week in France here! Or check out my blog http://cestlavieavannes.blogspot.fr!
Read about my first week in France here! Or check out my blog http://cestlavieavannes.blogspot.fr!
Open Letter to Raleys/Nob Hill Management
Prop. 37 is a well-written proposition, by a diligent group of food industry, food policy, farm, science and health experts, being distorted by a $48-million campaign of lies.
You can decide your own adoption fee at the Alameda Animal Shelter from November 7th through November 18th. There are lots of adorable pets at the shelter awaiting their new forever homes.
A description of facts, and information without interpretation for the intelligent voter to decide for themselves.
Knowland Park evokes the sense of adventure and serenity to found In Africa's wild parks. No zoo's vision should come at the cost of the wild habitats for our native animals and plants
Voters must ask themselves why so much effort and money is being expended to defeat School Board candidate Trish Spencer.
A veritable vivisection of a most virtuous villain and venturesome vagabond
A voter's request to stop attacking Abel Guillen.
An eclectic blend of books, music, film, and games to round out your Halloween days and nights
Lets face it. We don't all have time to make our kids elaborate costumes. Here are some easy, last minute ideas if you feel the need to channel Martha Stewart...or my mom.
A goth perspective on the Isle of Beguile...
Louis Vuitton Americas Cup News, Prada Luna Rossa Launches AC72 Today in Auckland New Zealand.
Missing anything? Be sure to lock up everything you care about because petty thieves are making the rounds in Alameda. Crime waits for no one. Or something like that. Be careful out there.
Alameda Education Foundation President Bill Sonneman shares news Foundation
A comment on a mailing from Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
A daughter remembers her mother's creative spoken mistakes.
Artemis to Join Defenders at Piers 30-32 during Louis Vuitton Cup. Americas Cup Challenger Series. Vote Monday 2-2 Oracle Stays at Pier 80
Artemis Racing skipper Terry Hutchinson said the team made a “mental mistake” last week that led to the postponement of the planned christening of its new AC72.