Marta Yamamoto

Marta Yamamoto is a freelance writer, longtime Bay Area resident and outdoor enthusiast.

For its "Diablo Range Revealed" online series, the organization will examine life in the state's inland mountain chain after the Santa Clara Unit (SCU) Lightning Complex Fire that started last August and burned nearly 400,000 acres in it.

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Walnut Creek’s Save Mount Diablo explores SCU Fire’s aftermath

March 5, 2021 at 4:05 p.m.

For its "Diablo Range Revealed" online series, the organization will examine life in the state's inland mountain chain after the Santa Clara Unit (SCU) Lightning Complex Fire that started last...

The store selling gently used items for cash or trade has become a community fixture.

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Alameda shop Lauren’s Closet marks 30 years on the Island

March 2, 2021 at 12:05 p.m.

The store selling gently used items for cash or trade has become a community fixture.

Over the last year, the need for Assistance League Diablo Valley's programs has increased while their primary fundraiser, the Assistance League Thrift Shop in Lafayette, has been mostly closed due to COVID-19.

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Contra Costa service group’s work needed now more than ever

February 12, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Over the last year, the need for Assistance League Diablo Valley's programs has increased while their primary fundraiser, the Assistance League Thrift Shop in Lafayette, has been mostly closed due...

"Art of the African Diaspora" and "Demystifying the Journey" feature Bay Area artists' works.

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Richmond, Alameda art exhibits celebrate Black History Month

February 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

"Art of the African Diaspora" and "Demystifying the Journey" feature Bay Area artists' works.

The annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony will be virtual this year and has been increased to 16 recipients due to Alameda's widespread pandemic response.

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Alameda Chamber of Commerce to honor Island’s ‘Unsung Heroes’

January 30, 2021 at 4:05 p.m.

The annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony will be virtual this year and has been increased to 16 recipients due to Alameda's widespread pandemic response.

White Pony Express, which saves millions of pounds of healthy food that would otherwise be thrown out, could use some help.

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Pleasant Hill’s White Pony Express serves need growing in pandemic

January 22, 2021 at 2:55 p.m.

White Pony Express, which saves millions of pounds of healthy food that would otherwise be thrown out, could use some help.

Eight Island organizations have been awarded grants through an Alameda County program paid for by the federal CARES Act.

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Alameda arts groups receive COVID-19 relief funds

January 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Eight Island organizations have been awarded grants through an Alameda County program paid for by the federal CARES Act.

Members of the pipe trades union chapter assisted the youth in building a special cart for Marin County Parks.

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Concord’s Local 342 helps San Rafael teen become Eagle Scout

November 20, 2020 at 5:25 p.m.

Members of the pipe trades union chapter assisted the youth in building a special cart for Marin County Parks.

“Supporting local businesses during the holidays is probably more important than it has ever been,” said Linda Ashbury, the West Alameda Business Association’s executive director.

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Alameda businesses launch Spend Local campaign for holidays

November 17, 2020 at 5:55 p.m.

“Supporting local businesses during the holidays is probably more important than it has ever been,” said Linda Ashbury, the West Alameda Business Association’s executive director.

Businesses are open; storefronts are brightened up for a nice seasonal feel and many are offering holiday promotions as incentives to welcome people in.

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Pandemic can’t dampen Montclair Village’s holiday spirits

November 17, 2020 at 3:50 p.m.

Businesses are open; storefronts are brightened up for a nice seasonal feel and many are offering holiday promotions as incentives to welcome people in.

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