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Shepherd's Gate New Life Thrift Store

Give Your Unused Things New Life at Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store! Your donations of gently used clothing, shoes or household items to the Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store in Livermore will do more than make room in your home — you’re giving those items a second chance to be useful and meaningful. The women and children who come to Shepherd’s Gate are seeking to start a new life. They are able shop for free at the thrift store for clothes for job interviews and school as well as items to furnish a new place to live after graduation. Proceeds from the thrift store directly support the women and children at Shepherd’s Gate by providing care, safety, education and encouragement as they rebuild their lives. For more information, visit us online at shepherdsgate.org/thrift-store

Alameda County

Michael Wittner

Bay Area

Livermore

California

Give Your Unused Things New Life at Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store! Your donations of gently used clothing, shoes or household items to the...

Personal Training with Unlimited DEXA and VO2 Max

Custom Fit

Most training programs run on guesswork. Custom Fit replaces it with measurement. At its San Francisco studios, Personal Training and Partner Training memberships include unlimited DEXA body-composition scans and VO2 max testing — diagnostics usually sold one scan at a time or reserved for specialized clinics. Custom Fit members can test as often as they train. The reasoning is straightforward. A DEXA scan measures fat, lean muscle, and bone density with clinical precision. A VO2 max test measures the body's maximum oxygen uptake, one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular fitness and long-term health. Run those tests on a regular cadence and a member can see exactly what is changing, where, and whether a program is working — rather than relying on the scale or the mirror. That is the idea behind Custom Fit's positioning: not a gym, a performance lab. Every program is built from a member's measured body composition and cardiovascular capacity, then adjusted as the data moves. The goal is to eliminate the guesswork that defines most fitness routines and to treat training as something you can verify. The model also brings longevity diagnostics that usually live in concierge medicine into a routine training week. Body composition and cardiovascular capacity are central markers of how well a person is aging, and regular testing keeps those numbers visible rather than treating them as an occasional, expensive add-on. Custom Fit operates in Hayes Valley (323 Octavia Street), on Market Street (1844 Market), and with a Downtown San Francisco location on Battery Street (570 Battery) opening soon. Personal Training, Partner Training, and select memberships include the testing. More information is available at customfitsf.com.

San Francisco

San Francisco County

Fernando Haro

Most training programs run on guesswork. Custom Fit replaces it with measurement. At its San Francisco studios, Personal Training and Partner...

Life insurance with Living Benefits, Fixed Indexed Annuities

Right Time Financial

I specialize in working with individuals, families and businesses to set future goals and put retirement solutions in place. I have products that offer living benefits (the new life insurance) which gives my clients access to their death benefit without dying. People are living longer and surviving critical illnesses at a much higher rate these days. This allows them to outlive their retirement funds. Also, fixed indexed annuities that you can roll your 401k into and not have to worry about stock market losses. Ask about our products for youth that have tax free benefits that are less restrictive than the 529 plan. My services are free and I encourage any questions you may have.

Castro Valley

I specialize in working with individuals, families and businesses to set future goals and put retirement solutions in place. I have products that...

Coastline Christian Schools

Coastline Christian Schools in Alameda is a private preschool–8th grade school that partners with families to nurture students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally in a Christ-centered environment. With dedicated teachers, small class sizes, and a focus on individualized learning, CCS helps each child reach their potential while building strong character and faith. Students are enriched through STEM, athletics, arts, class trips, and community events, developing compassion, resilience, innovation, and leadership. At Coastline, families are welcomed into a warm, supportive community where students are known, cared for, and prepared to thrive.

Alameda

Coastline Christian Schools in Alameda is a private preschool–8th grade school that partners with families to nurture students academically,...

Summer Special: Get 4 weeks of unlimited classes for $59! 🔥

Jazzercise Danville San Ramon Fitness Center

Our new customer offer is hotter than ever! For a limited time, buy 2 weeks and get two extra weeks FREE. 🔥 4 weeks for $59 🔥 Unlimited workouts 🔥 Built-in motivation Ready to make this the ultimate feel-good, feel-STRONG summer? Love your workout! Our classes combine strength training and cardio set to great music for real results. Join our supportive community today for a stronger tomorrow!

Contra Costa County

Danville

Our new customer offer is hotter than ever! For a limited time, buy 2 weeks and get two extra weeks FREE. 🔥 4 weeks for $59 🔥 Unlimited workouts 🔥...

Everybody loves a story! Come enjoy a special time at your local coffee house! Story time at Cafe 4 is every Thursday from 10:30am-11:00am for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.

Story Time at Cafe 4

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Angela Woodall

Lamorinda

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Hundreds March 50 Miles To Protest Potential...

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Berkeley

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Whale populations have declined significantly in recent years. 

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This East Bay City Is Best Place To Raise A...

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Who Wants A Paella Pan After Seeing This...

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Where To Go Horseback Riding In The East Bay

East Bay Regional Parks have hundreds of miles of trails open to riders along with arenas, boarding, lessons and day camps.

Trader Joe's 2024 Favorites List: All New Winners

Take a look at the annual list of the Customer Choice Awards winners and the runners-up in each category, released in January 2024.

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