My curiosity about the Oakland Zoo was sparked after reading the novel FREEIN’PANCHO by New England author Lloyd Prentice, telling a story of a boy growing up in the Oakland Hills in the 1950s. The crux of the story occurs in the pristine Oakland hills with a boy shortcutting to school through the Oakland Zoo …

Once upon a time there was a man who liked to tell stories with his camera. They were the best kind of stories because they allowed everyone to create their own, personal story, all from looking at the very same photographs. From his eye, mind, heart—the story travels—to your eye, mind, heart.

Herman Rarebell, known by fans as ‘Herman Ze German’, is a rock star with staying power—enduring fifty years of rock band business. He made his mark, not only as a drummer in the popular heavy metal band, The Scorpions, but also as a prolific songwriter of classics like Another Piece of Meat, Falling in Love …

Special Spaces Inc, is on a mission—a mission to create dream bedrooms for children with life challenging illnesses. A child’s room is a place for them to find comfort and hope while coping with their unfortunate medical needs. One of the fulfilling attributes of being a designer is being able to share your passion in …

Non-profit organization TLC for Kids Sports, sponsored by O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc., announced today that construction broke ground for the Las Lomas Outdoor Memorial Classroom. This is the culmination of a year-long fundraising campaign and school activities in honor of Gavin Powell and Matt Miller, two students who died last year while rafting in …

If you’re reading the newspaper, watching the news regularly, or looking for work—then feeling relaxed and calm may not be a mainstay of your diet these days. During stressful times, like the ones many of us are experiencing, it is important to develop “self-care tools.” One self-care tool that I personally would find difficult to …

Crossovers are still very popular and vital to the U.S. market. A crossover is the blending of the high riding and utility of an SUV, but built on a more fuel efficient automobile platform. In an effort to add a sporty flare, Acura created the ZDX which looks like a four-door sports coupe. The advantage …

While traveling around the back roads of most nations, one often comes across hidden jewels – those treasures scattered about like oases in a desert – that are often ignored by major tour companies. Certainly main attractions such as historical buildings and wide, expansive vistas are on the itinerary of these agencies. But some out-of-the-way, …