Underserved youth learn performing arts at Pittsburg academy
Founder and program director Kitty Griffin says she sees helping kids in need as a lifelong mission.
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Oakley author writing kids book series about daughter’s growth stages
J. Kimberly Cloud has completed her second one on the heels of her popular first, "The Adventures of Blu Pigtails."
Longtime Antioch, Martinez resident Laspiñas, 55, was magician
"He loved making you smile, laugh or making you wonder, and it made him sparkle even more,” says the mother of their two daughters and his former wife.
Walnut Creek’s Monaluna brings organic fabrics to the marketplace
The owner started her sustainable business on the side in 2010 and now has distributors in Europe and Asia.
Drought-friendly Walnut Creek car wash owner confident idea holds water
NoH2O proprietor Brian Stranko says spreading the environmentally sustainable solution beyond his own company is crucial to its success.
Young Bethel Island resident turning her life around
Jamie Knox, 19, has contended with family, relocation, physical and mental health issues.
After surviving many challenges, Antioch’s Pastor Vann still standing
The Tulsa native adopted six siblings from foster care at age 20, "outgrew one and outlived two" husbands and worked as a nurse, among various life events.
All-women’s Byron Delta Lions Club celebrating 30 years of service
The group since 1992 has sponsored community blood drives, supported eye screening for preschool children and much more.
Learn ‘language’ of dementia in group run by Discovery Bay woman
Here free monthly 'Memories with Lisa' meetings explain how to communicate with those who have condition.
Oakley girl wins Rock the Chalk art contest she didn’t know was contest
Layla Tosuner and her mom hadn't realized the event was an art competition. Layla's colorful eye with palm trees in its iris took her about an hour.