Is An IPhone an Appropriate Holiday Gift for a Child or Teen?

Given the cost and the number of problems that they can cause, do kids need smartphones as gifts? Maybe just a flip phone is a better option

Helping Teens Express Gratitude for Holiday Gifts

In this age of texting many teens do not know how to appropriately thank grandparents for Holiday gifts. This article has some helpful hints

Assistance League’s Receiving Center Backpacks Empower the Vulnerable

Empowerment and comfort start here, with your donations and purchases.

Looters Crash Vehicle Into Pleasant Hill Store

Suspects wearing masks got away.

How Much Does Hiring A Plumber Cost In Pleasant Hill?

From leaky faucets to burst pipes, hiring a Thumbtack professional is the fast and easy way to handle all your plumbing needs.

Coping with Eating Disorders during the Holiday Season

Eating disorders can take various forms and create stress for a family with a member with a disorder. We explore how to survive the Holidays

Allow Everyone to Celebrate Their Holiday

It’s the Holiday season but Christmas is not the only holiday. Therefore, let’s change our attitude and allow room for everyone’s holiday

Gratitude Makes Our Lives Happier

We live in an area and Country where most people have more than they need. We need to be grateful to be satisfied with our lives

New Law Allows California Homeowners to sell their Accessory Dwellings

This new legislation enables homeowners to capitalize on their existing equity by selling ADUs built on their properties.

Helping Children with Autism during the Holidays

The Holidays is a stressful for families especially for families who have an Autistic child. Here are ideas to help make the Holidays easier

Pink Another Very Deadly Drug Teens Are Playing With

While parents worry about fentanyl, they need to worry about Pink too. The drug is very deadly, cheap and easy to get

Assistance League Thrift Shop Thanksgiving Event Approaches

No matter what our circumstance, the need to share triumphs.

Suicide does not Increase during the Holidays, Loneliness Increases

Many people assume that suicide rates and feelings increase during the Holidays. The truth is loneliness increases and is a major problem

How to Decrease Holiday Stress and Increase Holiday Enjoyment

For many people the Holidays can be very stressful. Here are ways to help reduce the stress and increase your happiness during the Holidays

Vicariously Traumatized Children and Teenagers

With two wars, mass shootings happening daily and the government falling apart, why are we surprised kids are being vicariously traumatized?

Coping with the Holidays while Grieving

Due to the state of the world with 2 major wars and 2 mass shootings a day in the US, there are a lot of people grieving during the holidays

Coping with the Holidays while Grieving

We have a lot of individuals and families grieving during the holidays this year. We have 2 wars happening & mass shootings continue

Assistance League Welcomes Martinez Refinery Community Partners Return

When community-minded organizations jointly help children SUCCEED, EVERYBODY WINS!

Bay Area Neighbors Shocked At News Of Pilot's Arrest: Report

Shocked neighbors had nothing bad to say about Joseph Emerson who faces 83 attempted murder charges after the incident on an SF-bound plane.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Sterling & Silver Plate Event Returns

The term “hands-on” captures the spirit.

Allowing Life to Teach Teens Lessons

Many teens think they know everything. Some times it is better to let them learn by the mistakes they make rather than argue with them

Operation School Bell, Common Threads Champions “Right to Achieve”

Well chosen clothing results in improved school attendance, campus citizenship and academic performance.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Cashmere Event Promises Chic Warmth

Priced for your shopping enjoyment!

Pleasant Hill Police Arrest 11 Accused Of Shoplifting

Police say they recovered more than $2,500 worth of stolen merchandise.

Information about Teenagers, Opioids & Fentanyl Parents Need

The problem with drugs has become overwhelming. Here is information about opioids, fentanyl and teenagers in 2023 that parents need

How to Reduce the Stress Associated with Halloween

Halloween is a great day for kids except they can get over excited easily. We look at how parents can reduce Halloween stress

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Ski Event a Must See!

Skiing does not have to be expensive when you buy related items at a thrift shop.

Fleet Week Gives Parents Chance To See Son Play With 1st Marine Division Brass Band

Sgt Cameron Wanser grew up in Pleasant Hill and started playing the saxophone when he was about 10 years old.

Pleasant Hill Halloween Events 2023: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Find haunted houses, harvest fests, corn mazes, Day of the Dead celebrations & more fall fun near you throughout Pleasant Hill & East Bay.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s “Fangtastic Hallo-o-o-o-ween” Lurks

You're a heartbeat away from bloodcurdling finds.

Assistance League Again Welcomes Community Partners Fehr & Peers

When community-minded organizations work in partnership, EVERYBODY WINS!

Cheat Day Adventures: Lucia's Craft Sandwich - Martinez, CA

The small menu packs a big punch of flavor with a not-so-heavy feeling afterward.

What Every Parent Needs to Know About ADHD

School has resumed and many kids are dealing with anxiety. Many schools jump to ADHD because there is medication. There are other options

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Better Handbags Event Is Here!

During this two-day event, each customer may purchase up to four items.

Assistance League Diablo Valley Expands Caring and Commitment

A Foster Youth/Kinship Scholarship component has been recently added to the Operation School Bell Scholarship Program.

Assistance League’s Operation School Bell Lauds Return of WC Rotarians

Reality Check: If students do not feel comfortable with their attire, they do not “show up” cognitively.

What You Must Know as a Successor Trustee

​When the last Trustee has deceased, the designated Successor Trustee is burdened with the disposition of the assets within the Trust

Cheat Day Adventures: Bar Camino - Walnut Creek, CA

Great music and good food

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Summer Semi-Annual Sale Starts 9/12/23

Find fashions at a fraction of their retail value!

Bullying that Kids Deal with in 2023

We think the bullying kids deal with today is the same as the bullying which occurred years ago. The bullying in 2023 is very different