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11/30/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day captures shoppers sneaking a peak at the cats and dogs on display in the SPCA Holiday Windows at Macy's in San Francisco.
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11/29/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features participants sailing in the "Totally Dinghy" race, hosted by Richmond Yacht Club, shot by Marcy Zimmreman, aka "marcyzim."
Link to photographer's profile:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcyzim/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
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11/28/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day captures the moonrise at Round Valley Regional Preserve, shot by Marc Crumpler, aka "ilikethenight."
Link to photographer's profile:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moosehead/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
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11/27/08
With Black Friday less than 24 hours away, many retailers have announced special offers and giveaways for their massive Day-After-Thanksgiving sales. Here’s an update on sales throughout the East Bay to help plan your shopping day.
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11/27/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features a baby amongst pumpkins, shot by Christian Erickson, aka "ctrain99."
Link to photographer's profile:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37063359@N00/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
www.flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/26/08
Berkeley Prof appointed to Obama's economic team
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11/26/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features the captures a winding trail through Mount Diablo Foothills Regional Park in Alamo. The photo was shot by John Morgan, aka "John-Morgan." Posted at 12:00 PM | Permalink
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11/26/08
In order to help you out with your day-after-Thanksgiving agenda, we’ve compiled a schedule of what time stores will be opening on Friday, along with some sweet information on special offers for this annual shop-til-you-drop American tradition.
Stores and their opening hours for Friday, Nov. 28th:
3:00am: Tickets given out to customers in line at Best Buy to reserve ability to buy a specific product 4:00am: JCPenney 5:00am: Best Buy, Stoneridge Mall, Toys ‘R’ Us, Circuit City (Emeryville), Macy’s (click here http://macys.shoplocal.com/macys/default.aspx?action=entryflash for some special coupons) 6:00am: Sunvalley Mall ...
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11/25/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features the "Rodeo Man" promoting the annual Livermore Rodeo, which takes place every June. The photo was shot by Stephen Hollingsworth, aka "shollingsworth" Link to photographer's profile:
www.flickr.com/photos/shollingsworth/ To view this photo and more, click HERE To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
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11/24/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day captures a view of the San Francisco skyline at sunset, from the Albany Bulb. The photo was shot by Cynthia Wood, aka "Cynner_SF" Link to photographer's profile:
flickr.com/photos/cynnersf/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
www.flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/23/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day captures a car's hood ornament at the Goodguys 19th Autumn Get-Together at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. The photo was shot by John Wright, aka "mtbjohn." Link to photographer's profile:
www.flickr.com/photos/mtbjohn/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
www.flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/22/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features the Quercus lobata, also known as the Valley Oak tree, seen throughout the hills and backyards of the East Bay. The photo was shot by Pete Veilleux, aka "pete@eastbaywilds.com." Link to photographer's profile:
www.flickr.com/people/eastbaywilds/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
www.flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/19/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features a spider catching some sun in the photographer's front yard in Lafayette. The photo was shot by Mark Hoehner, a new member of Flickr. He joined Flickr to share this shot with us! Link to photographer's profile:
http://flickr.com/photos/31976480@N06/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
www.flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/19/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features a Flyscooter parked on Claremont Avenue in the Rockridge district.
The photo was shot by Christian Ericksen, aka "ctrain99." Link to photographer's profile:
www.flickr.com/photos/37063359@N00/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
www.flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/19/08
For those of you who have time off work on Friday, 11/21/08, check out SF’s SPCA unveiling its 12th annual Holiday Windows at the Macy’s store in San Francisco's Union Square. The SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) collaborated with Macy’s to encourage the adoption of more than 277 animals and donations of $37,000 last year. There will be volunteers available to give more information regarding SPCA, animal adoption and to keep an eye on all of the animals. Check out the furry creatures calling the windows of Macy’s home throughout the next month. Don't have a chance see the windows? Log onto www.sfspca.org to view live webcam footage of the animals, or for more...
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11/19/08
San Francisco’s KKSF 103.7 just released the 19th volume of its sampler disk for AIDS relief. KKSF put together its first holiday mix with some of the biggest names in smooth jazz. The compilation contains music by Grover Washington Jr., Luther Vandross, Kenny G., Diana Krall, Rick Braun, Kenny G, and Babyface. Since KKSF begun the Sampler project it has raised over $5 million to help fight HIV/AIDS. At just $9.99 with proceeds going to the San Francisco Aids Foundation this is a buy you can feel good about.
The CD is available now at www.KKSF.com. Also visit www.sfaf.org for more information about the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
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11/19/08
Any teens dreaming to be the next Broadway star? Maybe write the next act that features a broadway star? Or how about directing that play? The Berkeley Rep School of Theatre is holding this years seventh annual Target Teen One Acts Festival. The festival encourages inspired and talented teens to come forth with their ideas for a chance to be mentored by the school in producing their own play. The deadlines are as follows: submit plays by December 6, 2008, apply for directing workshop by December 3, 2008, and acting auditions will be held January 10, 2008. There is also a free directing workshop with Les Waters an Obie Award winner on December 6, 2008 at 1:00pm. Find more information about this event at
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11/19/08
A venus thistle growing on the hills of Mount Diablo, by photographer Jef Poskanzer
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11/18/08
In my nine years as on the editorial staff at Diablo magazine, one of my favorite arts groups to cover has been Diablo Ballet. Artistic director Lauren Jonas works tirelessly to bring a first rate ballet troupe to the East Bay area, and Diablo Ballet has put on myriad wonderful performances over its 15 years. The organization is a true gem in our community. That said, Diablo Ballet has to stay creative to keep going—and this season's schedule of performances might be its most creative ever. There are a variety of wonderful arts organizations in the East Bay, and they all deserve the attention of supporters and an audience for their performances. Meanwhile, as the economy suffers, support of these local organizations...
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11/18/08
East Bay energy expert Arthur Rosenfeld joined the likes of Bill and Melinda Gates and the founders of YouTube in receiving an Innovation Award from The Economist.Rosenfeld, who co-founded Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory’s Environmental Technologies and serves as a California Energy Commission member, was one of 10 scientists, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and companies to receive the award. The “newspaper,” as The Economist refers to itself, praised Rosenfeld as a pioneer in energy efficiency.
In October 2007, Diablo featured Rosenfeld as one of...
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11/18/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day captures a bike rack under dim light at the Walnut Creek BART station. The photo was shot by Pete Beck, aka "petebeck."
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11/18/08
There's a big fundraiser on Thursday, November 20 for Open Heart Kitchen in Livermore. The slumping economy has hit everyone hard. But Open Heart Kitchen, which provides food for the poor, seniors, and school students in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dublin, has struggled more than most. The only supplier of free hot meals to the needy in the Tri-Valley has seen demand for its services increase while their donations have sharply declined. Diablo talked with Open Heart’s executive director, Linda McKeever, about the organization’s struggles and how people can help. Diablo: Describe Open Heart Kitchen’s mission.
Linda McKeever: We feed anyone in need in the Tri-valley area, in...
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11/17/08
Oakland musician turned documentarian, Justin Dillon, has always used his guitar like an AK-47. Now he's using it like a video camera for the rockumentary—Call + Response. A tour in Russia with his band, Tremolo, turned into a life altering journey to eradicate the modern-day slave trade.
According to Call + Response, there are more slaves today than ever before. Having never produced or directed a film, Dillon began cold calling celebrities and organizations. The response was encouraging, to say the least. Celebrities and musicians jumped at the opportunity to spread the word. From Julia...
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11/17/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day captures a peaceful view of the Carquinez Brige in Crockett, taken from the Eckley pier. The photo was shot by Danny Bell, aka "Ghost Toon."
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11/16/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features a cross on a hill near Bishop Ranch Open Space in San Ramon. The photo was shot by John Wright, aka "mtbjohn."
To view this photo, and more, click here
Link to photographer's profile:
www.flickr.com/photos/mtbjohn/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
www.flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/15/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day captures leaves changing color for Fall in Berkeley's Tilden Park. The photo was shot by Jonah Sharkey, aka "Studio Phototrope."
To view this photo, and more, click here
Link to photographer's profile:
http://flickr.com/photos/jonahsharkey/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/14/08
Yesterday I headed into Old Navy in San Francisco, thinking I would come out with a shirt or two as Holiday gifts for my brother. What I wound up with was a pile of polo shirts, hoodies and an expensive sweater. I crept up to the cash register with my 100% cottons and striped prints, not wanting to know the full extent of the damage, but the total tallied up to only forty-one dollars.
This miracle of spending was due to a special promotion going on at Old Navy, GAP and Banana Republic stores from November 13-16 called the “Get and Give Sale”. Shoppers can save 30% off all purchases with a special coupon, easily printed from their computers. Not only is 30% a nice hunk of change to be taken off, but with every purchase, 5% of the total amount will be donated to...
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11/14/08
This Saturday, November 15, from noon-5 p.m., more than 20 crafters will be setting up shop in The Bedford Gallery for its first Craft Fest. Participants include Bug Under Glass, Cara Lyndon Jewelry, Ezme Designs, Recover Your Thoughts, Scabby Robot Design, Savor Soaps, Mediums to Masses, Polly Anna Cowgirl, Cold Rush, Sweet Babboo, and Napa Farmhouse 1885, and more. Admission to the event is free.
While shopping check out the Galleries current exhibit, Untold Stories: Early American Quilts from the Collection of Susan Brooks. The exhibit contains 35 handmade quilts whose creation narrates the most significant eras during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Bedford Gallery is located inside the Lesher Center for the Arts at 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek....
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11/14/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day captures the sunrise behind Mt. Diablo on the photographer's way to work. The photo was shot by Pete Beck, aka "petebeck."
To view this photo, and more, click here
Link to photographer's profile:
http://www.flickr.com/people/petebeck/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/14/08
Would you like a recommendation for a good kids’ book? Bee & Me got two thumbs up at our house.
The colorful book teaches kids how important bees are, but the articulate bee in the story never lectures. Instead she wins over a bee-phobic boy in the story and does a little dance in one of the book’s “moving” Ani-Motion illustration panels, which are like holograms. “She’s shaking her booty,” said my daughter, flipping a page back and forth to demonstrate for one of her friends.
Bee & Me, by East Bay authors Leslie Jonath and Lisa McGuiness (Elle J. McGuiness is their shared pseudonym), should appeal to kids aged 0 to about 8. Bee & Me is available at local bookstores as well as online at ...
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11/14/08
This Saturday, November 15, from noon-5 p.m., more than 20 crafters will be setting up shop in the Bedford Gallery for the gallery's first Craft Fest. Participants include Bug Under Glass, Cara Lyndon Jewelry, Ezme Designs, Recover Your Thoughts, Scabby Robot Design, Savor Soaps, Mediums to Masses, Polly Anna Cowgirl, Cold Rush, Sweet Babboo, and Napa Farmhouse 1885, and more. Admission to the event is free.
While shopping, check out the gallery's current exhibit, "Untold Stories: Early American Quilts from the Collection of Susan Brooks". The exhibit contains 35 handmade quilts whose creation narrates the most significant eras during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Bedford Gallery is located inside the Lesher Center for the Arts at 1601 Civic...
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11/13/08
Question: Don’t your pets deserve some holiday cheer too?
Answer: ARF! ARF! ARF! (Pet language for “You’re doggone tooting, we do!”)
Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) and CLIX! Portrait Studios are offering Holiday Pet Photographs on Saturday, November 15, 10 am – 4 pm, in the ARF Presentation Room, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek.
Here’s more cheer: 35 percent of the proceeds from the photo sittings will benefit ARF. Don’t “paws” too long though…email clixconcord@gmail.com or call 925-676-2549 to make advance appointments!
If you take Fluffy or Bruiser, remember that all dogs must be on leash and all cats must be in carriers.
Animal Rescue...
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11/13/08
Ready to wind down from a hectic workweek? The opening reception of Michele’s Gavin’s show, “Stiyches to Soothe the Soul,” may be just the place, Mingle with other art enthusiasts and speak with Michele Gavin about how her quilting transformed from a craft into an expressive art form. If you can’t make it to the opening reception on Friday, November 14th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., though, Gavin’s thoughtfully-created quilts will remain on display at the Lireille Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art through November 30.
http://www.lireille.com/
Lireille - Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art
3980 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, (510) 547-3455
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11/13/08
The Bay Area Crisis Nursery, which provides temporary housing for kids whose parents are in crisis, is holding its gala fundraiser Saturday night at the Diablo Country Club.
The Concord nonprofit provides loving, homelike residential care for up to 26 kids, from newborn to 12 years old. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and its services are free. Some 100 volunteers help provide care.
The kids can stay for up to 30 days while their parents deal with a variety of challenges, says Development Manager Sandy Hathaway. These parents include single moms or dads who are suddenly jobless or homeless and need someone to look after their kids while they focus on finding work and a new place to live. Sometimes, the mom or dad is dealing with a serious...
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11/13/08
Hey theater lovers! Here's a great deal from our friends at Berkeley Repertory Theatre—20% off tickets to the production of the The Arabian Nights! Performances begin this evening, so get your tickets soon. Info below:
Berkeley Repertory Theatre invites Diablo readers to save 20% on tickets to Mary Zimmerman’s The Arabian Nights
The Tony Award-winning creator of Metamorphoses and Argonautika, Mary Zimmerman, dazzles audiences and breathes new life into ancient myths with her visually spectacular signature style. The San Francisco Chronicle describes Zimmerman’s work, “Stunningly imaginative, engagingly comic, affecting and invigoratingly immediate…” In The Arabian...
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11/13/08
Today's Diablo Flickr Pic of the Day features a California Newt at Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. The photo was shot by John Wright aka "mtbjohn."
Link to photographer's profile: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtbjohn/
Link to photo here:
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/12/08
Gabby Wilson lost a lung to cancer, but the 7-year-old Lafayette girl plays soccer, attends Burton Valley Elementary, and does what she can to let the world know how devastating and prevalent her disasese is. This Saturday, she’ll be helping to pay tribute to the late ABC News anchor Peter Jennings, who died of lung cancer, at a gala fundraiser in San Francisco.
The Simply the Best Dinner Gala III at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel benefits the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. The San Francisco-based foundation is one of the nation’s largest philanthropies devoted exclusively to eradicating lung cancer, by supporting research, early detection, education, prevention, and treatment.
Jennings...
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11/12/08
Guilt free shopping and dining begins tomorrow from 5pm-9pm at the Spirit of Danville Pre-Holiday shopping event, which benefits local charities and will be taking place Downtown and at The Livery. Tickets are $5 and are available at participating vendors here (link: http://discoverdanvilleca.com/events.php). Exchange your ticket for a special wristband that allows you to receive discounts and goodies that evening, including wine tasting, hot cider, cookies and free gifts, at participating stores and restaurants. 100% of the proceeds will go to the charity that each business has selected to contribute to. Some of the charities include the Children’s Hospital and Research Center, San Ramon Valley Educational...
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11/12/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day was taken under the 680 freeway at the Marina
Vista exit in Martinez. The photo was shot by Mike Lusk, aka "finsmal."
Link to photographer's profile: http://www.flickr.com/photos/finsml/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/11/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features a peaceful cow grazing at Lake Del Valle in Livermore. The photo was shot by Stacey Debono, aka "Stacey_D."
Link to photographer's profile:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceyzgallery/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/10/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features a clothing display on International Avenue, near the 37th block of Fruitvale in Oakland. The photo was shot by
Flickr photographer Devin Hayes, aka "deyes"
Link to photographer's profile: http://flickr.com/photos/devin-hayes/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/10/08
Diablo's Flickr Pic of the Day for Sunday, November 9 is of Diablo's managing editor, LeeAnne Carson...err, LeeAnne Jones, and her new husband, Paul Jones, at their wedding this weekend in Dublin. We wish the happy couple all the best!
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11/10/08
The annual KFOG 104.5 FM Concert for Kids is being held in the East Bay this year, at the spectacular Paramount Theatre in Oakland. I'm pretty psyched about this year's headliner: the Pretenders, one of the great American rock 'n' roll bands of the last 30 years. The show is Thursday, December 11, and I just found out that tickets are on pre-sale now for registered Fogheads, so visit KFOG.com for more information.
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11/07/08
If you're looking to start your gift shopping for little ones a little early, here's a worthwhile tip. This weekend, the store at the Lindsey Wildlife Museum is having a 10% off sale for visitors—and musuem members get 20% off! Lots of cool games, science projects, educational toys, and other goodies are available. More information here: Museum Store Holiday Sale November 08, 2008 - November 11, 2008
Member price: Free
Non-member price: Museum admission
The museum’s exhibit hall will be filled with exciting new animal-themed gifts that are perfect for holiday gift giving. Specializing in children’s
games, toys and clothing, the sale also features jewelry, clothing, books, and...
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11/07/08
Avid skaters, it’s officially time to get your skates out! Lace up and celebrate Walnut Creek on Ice’s Sneak Peek Opening of its Holiday Outdoor Ice Rink from 11 am to 8 pm this Sunday, November 9. The rink will also be open for the Veteran’s Day holiday Monday and Tuesday, November 10 and 11, at 10:00am. Visit www.IceSkateWalnutCreek.com for more details.
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11/07/08
Looking for a quick staycation? Kimpton Hotel Group is offering some incredible deals—starting at $99—if you book by November 7. The boutique hotel chain has locations in San Francisco (including the Hotels Palomar and Monaco, the Sir Francis Drake, the Argonaut, Tuscan Inn and several others), and around the US, so this could be a perfect retreat for those are pinching pennies in today’s economy. Log onto www.kimptonhotels.com for more information.
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11/07/08
Today's Diablo Flickr Pic of the Day features a group of boy scouts on a five-mile hike at the Black Diamond mines. The photo was shot by Flickr photographer
and leader of the hike, Angela Smith, aka "Galactic Dreams."
Link to photographer's profile: http://flickr.com/photos/galacticdreams/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/06/08
Today marks the kick-off of another Berkeley Rep theatrical piece to hit Broadway, making it the seventh play to hit New York in just seven years. Taking Over, by Danny Hoch, is a Brooklyn drama following renovation and its effects on the cities diverse population. The play was directed by the Rep’s artistic director, Tony Taccone, whose vision has guided over 35 plays in the past 12 years. For those who cannot make it to New York, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is currently showing at the Berkeley Rep. Log onto http://www.berkeleyrep.org/ or call 510.647.2949 for ticket and show information.
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11/06/08
Today's Diablo Flickr Pic of the Day features a rooster running around Old Borges Ranch near Mount Diablo. (If you've never visited Old Borges Ranch, it's well worth a trip!) The photo was shot by photographer Stephen Hollingsworth, aka "shollingsworth."
Link to photographer's profile: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shollingsworth/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/ ![]()
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11/05/08
Measure WW passed with flying colors in Tuesday's vote, with 71 percent of voters supporting the measure to expand East Bay Regional Parks. Here's a link the story Diablo ran in October, discussing the measure.
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11/05/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features Pepper celebrating Election Day. The
photo was shot in Alameda by photographer Patrick Feyh, aka "pfeyh."
Link to photographer's profile:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfeyh/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/04/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the day was taken by Benjamin Chan, aka "hensever".
The photographer describes his photo of an American flag in the morning light as depicting "a new morning, and a
hopefulness for change." The picture was taken on Election Day, November 4, in East Oakland.
Link to image:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hensever/3003134142/in/pool-diablomagazine
Link to photographer's profile:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hensever/
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
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11/03/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the day features Ryan Zimmerman, quarterback for the
Martinez Bulldog Scouts. The photo was taken by Ryan's grandmother, Marcy
Zimmerman, aka "marcyzim."
Link to image:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcyzim/2790593590/in/pool-diablomagazine
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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11/02/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the day was taken at Hayward Regional Shoreline Park
by "shutterjunky" Nick Khadder
Link to photo
To submit photos to Diablo magazine's Flickr group, go to
http://flickr.com/groups/diablomagazine/
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