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October 2009

Diablo's Week in Review October 24-31, 2009

10/31/09

Diablo's Week in Review October 24-31, 2009

Bay Bridge closed, horrific gang rape in Richmond draws national attention, another Bay oil spill, Alice Waters likened to Khmer Rouge dictator, and voters go to polls Tuesday.

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10/27/09

Parenting from the Heart: Joining Your Child in Play

Taking time to play with your child reaps short term and long term benefits.

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Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Books and Memories

10/26/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Books and Memories

Each book equals a memory for Lynn—including a particularly memorable interview with Hunter S. Thompson (and Johnny Depp).

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Diablo's Week in Review October 17-24, 2009

10/24/09

Diablo's Week in Review October 17-24, 2009

Survivor Yul Kwon goes to Washington, no criminal charges for Raiders head coach, and East Bay Parks reaches a major milestone.

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A Book Signing with Sully

10/20/09

A Book Signing with Sully

Diablo intern Allie Schratz gets up close and personal with Danville's pilot/hero at Rakestraw Books. Sully to appear at Danville Costco this Saturday.

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10/20/09

Parenting from the Heart: Playdates Require Sensible Guidelines

Don't be embarrassed to set ground rules when dropping kids off with other families.

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Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Jarrettsville

10/19/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Jarrettsville

Lynn Carey chats with "Jarrettsville" author Cornelia Nixon about the family history that created her novel

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Diablo's Week in Review October 10-17, 2009

10/18/09

Diablo's Week in Review October 10-17, 2009

Photos of Jaycee Dugard, as an adult, released, rare October storm soaks Bay Area, and Danville high school principal put on leave for alleged gun incident.

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Save the Willows Benefit this Sunday

10/14/09

Save the Willows Benefit this Sunday

Actors Give Back event to raise funds to help keep struggling, long-time theater company in operation.

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10/13/09

Parenting from the Heart: Children’s Perspectives on Spanking

Banning corporal punishment in schools allows for open dialogue on children's discipline at home.

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Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Indie Bookstores

10/12/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Indie Bookstores

Books Inc. opens in Berkeley and more good news for local independent bookstores.

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Q & A: Jill Togawa

10/08/09

Q & A: Jill Togawa

Artistic Director's performance piece “When Dreams are Interrupted” appearing this weekend in Berkeley.

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10/06/09

Parenting from the Heart: Lessons in Laughter from Lower Slobovia

Learning to navigate the humor of both children and adults helps bring parents and kids closer

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Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Po Bronson

10/05/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Po Bronson

Author of hot new parenting book to speak in Walnut Creek on Thursday. Win free tickets to the event on Diablo's Facebook page!

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Diablo's Week in Review September 26-October 3, 2009

10/03/09

Diablo's Week in Review September 26-October 3, 2009

An amazing discovery that teaches humans more about ourselves, Sully takes to the skies again, and serial killer linked to 1977 disappearance of Walnut Creek woman.

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