The Bay Area has been home to many top rock and roll bands. From Jefferson Starship/Airplane, Santana and Journey, to Metallica, Green Day and Train, this area has been a hotbed of rock talent. With such a rich and treasured past, could MdK, a band consisting of four teenagers from the I-680 corridor, be the …

If so…you’re not alone. Many of us habitually eat unhealthy foods in order to offer our taste buds immediate gratification and pleasure—while attempting to “push down” uncomfortable emotions (such as anger, sadness, or fear). Although our unhealthy eating behaviors may take the “edge off” momentarily—continually eating in this way often adds an additional source of …

A big breakthrough in my life occurred when I realized something huge: that most of the innovations, processes and discoveries of men come in the form of accidental discovery. On countless occasions I have witnessed groups of men involved in problem solving on the fly during a work project. I’ve seen first-hand that there is …

The Lamorinda Film & Entertainment Foundation Presents An Exclusive East Bay Premier Film Screening On the surface, the storyline of Autumn Spring seems simple enough—two older men, having some fun, being a bit naughty. A couple of pranksters with no intent to malign, they’re not quite careful enough as their high jinks sometime backfire, creating …

Looking at Bob Hammer’s garage in Danville, you would never think something so small could do so much. Since 2005 though, the 20′ by 20′ foot space though, has changed many cancer foundations across the country. Hammer, 42, with his wife Kim, have created and operated one of the largest non-celebrity privately held golf tournaments …

The term evokes many images, such as Jack Nicholson in Chinatown or a Raymond Chandler novel. What about that wretched and bogus show Cheaters where the host confronts his targets? Perhaps you hear “private eye” and think of the local scandal involving private investigator Chris Butler, who faces federal indictment in a notorious corruption case. …

Many of you are aware of the fact that I try to collect a hat from each country that I visit. It has produced a huge collection of country-specific hats that I use quite a bit in my travel talks to various groups. It always surprises me, when I get these hats out, how unique …

Life is more interesting when we can blend the better of two worlds. The automotive industry strives to create niche vehicles that take the characteristics of one segment and morph it with another. So, with a show of hands, who would love a vehicle that explores the off-road, showers you with the freedom of an …

What to do now? Does the challenging economy and volatile markets have you searching for answers? Now more than ever, consumers should take the time to improve their financial knowledge in order to make better financial decisions. That is what Financial Planning Week™ is all about. The Financial Planning Association (FPA®) is excited to be …

Q. Can I prune a six-inch diameter branch off my apricot tree? I’m making room for a garden shed, but I could wait if it would harm the tree. A. It’s perfectly okay at this time to remove a limb(s) and or branches off an apricot tree. Actually, you could do your dormant season pruning …