Diablo Magazine - April 2009 - East Bay

By Martha Ross

Growing indigenous plants saves them from extinction, provides wildlife habitat, and uses less water.

By Sandra Ann Harris

Photography by Saxon Holt

The Russian Orthodox community celebrates its most important religious holiday.

By Sonya Hubbard

Photography by Nader Khouri

	Speak Of The Devil: Pittsburg goes Hollywood East Bay-native, and LA Times columnist, Steve Lopez's story hits the big screens this April. By Ethan Fletcher
	Speak Of The Devil: Radar — April Britney's back, local boy makes good—real good—and David Sedaris in Berkeley. By Peter Crooks
	Speak Of The Devil: Tuttle Writes for Teens Bad Girl’s Guide author—and Acalanes High-grad—Cameron Tuttle has a new book series for teens. By Lynn Carey
	Speak Of The Devil: The Giambino Returns Slugger Jason GIambi is back with the A's. By Peter Crooks
	Speak Of The Devil: Shop Talk — April 2009 Sporty Spring: See Jane Run, Dabble Cosmetics, and Cartelligent in Blackhawk Plaza; Banana Republic in Broadway Plaza; eyebrow threading and waxing in Walnut Creek; and Deliciouz moves. By Angela Sasse
	Speak Of The Devil: Tri-Valley High For a fantastic East Bay hike, check out the newly opened Brushy Peak Regional Preserve in Livermore By Angela Sasse