News and Community

September 2009

09/29/09

Parenting from the Heart: Teaching the Joy of Giving

Take time to encourage and foster the abundant generosity of children.

Posted at 10:21 AM | Permalink

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Michelle Richmond

09/28/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Michelle Richmond

Lynn's in-person interview becomes a chance to really get to know this San Francisco author.

Posted at 04:26 PM | Permalink

Diablo's Week in Review September 19-26, 2009

09/26/09

Diablo's Week in Review September 19-26, 2009

Alamo's own Dr. Playboy loses big bucks in court battle to defend his right to party, Mt. Diablo State Park will not close and Livermore tween dazzles in her first LPGA tournament.

Posted at 08:44 AM | Permalink

09/23/09

Parenting from the Heart: Exploring Life’s Magical Realm Together

Have fun with children's fanciful imaginations.

Posted at 09:08 AM | Permalink

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Check out Melanie Gideon

09/21/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Check out Melanie Gideon

Oakland author speaking at Danville's Rakestraw Books and Orinda Books this week.

Posted at 04:59 PM | Permalink

Diablo's Week in Review September 12-19, 2009

09/19/09

Diablo's Week in Review September 12-19, 2009

Phillip Garrido now being investigated in two late 1980s abductions of East Bay girls, our region loses more jobs, and Mt. Diablo State Park adds to its expanse.

Posted at 08:26 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

09/15/09

Parenting from the Heart: Fall an Opportunity to Reinvent Mornings

A busier schedule can be a chance to be more creative with your time.

Posted at 09:04 AM | Permalink

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Pulitzers and Sit-Coms

09/14/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Pulitzers and Sit-Coms

Lynn breaks down her new Pulitzer-only book club, while local author Mary Pols will discus her memoir-turned-sit-com this Thursday in Walnut Creek.

Posted at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Diablo's Week in Review September 5-12, 2009

09/12/09

Diablo's Week in Review September 5-12, 2009

Contra Costa's got talent, Miramonte High teacher arrested on sex charges, police in Moraga and Pleasanton investigating possible hate crimes, and Sunday school teacher faces death penalty

Posted at 12:33 PM | Permalink

09/08/09

Pleasanton parents help school counselor and some teachers get their jobs back

The Pleasanton community pulls out all the stops to raise money to save jobs and programs that seemed lost to state budget cuts.

Posted at 12:33 PM | Permalink

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Holly Payne and Mahbod Seraji

09/05/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Holly Payne and Mahbod Seraji

Two local authors stop by Towne Center Books in Pleasanton this week

Posted at 05:38 PM | Permalink

09/05/09

Diablo's Week in Review August 29-September 5, 2009

Jaycee Dugard kidnapping case continues to fascinate--and horrify; local public districts deal with Obama school speech controversy; Walnut Creek pot club members fight to stay in town.

Posted at 04:54 PM | Permalink

Willows Theatre might have to close

09/02/09

Willows Theatre might have to close

An East Bay theater treasure is facing dire financial struggles.

Posted at 09:05 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

Diablo Fit: Tri-Valley 13-year-olds place second in Babe Ruth World Series

09/02/09

Diablo Fit: Tri-Valley 13-year-olds place second in Babe Ruth World Series

Local all-star team comes in second in national tournament

Posted at 04:02 PM | Permalink

Garamendi/Harmer in runoff to replace Ellen Tauscher

09/02/09

Garamendi/Harmer in runoff to replace Ellen Tauscher

Final results of Tuesday's special primary election puts the lieutenant governor and San Ramon attorney in the November 3 runoff.

Posted at 08:54 AM | Permalink

09/01/09

Parenting from the Heart: Thinking Positive Thoughts about Your Child

Staying positive about your children helps the family avoid unnecessary worry.

Posted at 04:14 PM | Permalink