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 …

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 …

Q. Is the local real estate market getting stronger or weaker? Stronger in terms of activity but weaker in terms of average price in many communities; Danville’s home prices have decreased 5.9% in the last year. However, some neighborhoods have actually increased in value. It’s really a market of contradictions. Consult an expert. Q. Tom, …

Wracking our brain is no way to beat the heat, but let’s do it anyway. Who played Johnny Cash’s father in “I Walk the Line”? Who hit the first walk-off homerun in World Series history? What musical instrument did Chico Marx play? Which US President made the first radio broadcast by a President? What lodge …

It was like old times on May 8 as Derek Jeter powered the Yankees past the Texas Rangers. The 36-year-old shortstop went 4-6, hit two homeruns, drove in three runs and stole a base for what was easily his most complete and productive game in more than a year. Better yet was the game on …

When you set up a Living Trust, it is critical that the followup work of moving the assets into the Trust is tackled and completed accurately. Most people’s largest asset is their residence. To put the residence into the Trust, you must execute a valid Deed, which must be recorded at the County Recorder’s office …

Jaws meets Jesus. That’s the way I see Soul Surfer. Even if you don’t enjoy faith based films, you will more than likely love this movie. The Hamilton family seems to be living the life that we’ve all dreamed of from time to time. Every time I vacation in Hawaii I have the passing thought…I could …