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REVIEW: Rancho Laguna Park in Moraga; A Great Park Many Locals Haven’t Heard Of
Rancho Laguna Park in Moraga, California is a beautiful, remote park that many locals haven’t even heard of. Rancho Laguna…
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Food
Best Things to Get at Local Kitchens in Lafayette
I’ve shared a lot before about how Local Kitchens in Lafayette has really improved the Lafayette food scene. Local Kitchens…
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Food
Local Tip: Kaiwa Sushi in Walnut Creek, California
From the fully sustainable Bamboo Sushi in San Ramon, to fancy joints like Blue Ginko in Danville, the Bay Area…
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Culture
A Tortoise at the Oakland Zoo Is Older Than Any Living Human
When most people visit the Oakland Zoo in Oakland, California, they’re probably mostly focused on the big, showy animals. Elephants,…
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Activities
Surprising Place to See Cool Cars, Take a Walk in San Ramon
Looking for a surprising–and surprisingly beautiful–place to take a walk in San Ramon, California? This one might be a bit…
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Golden Hills Park in Martinez is a Hidden Gem
It can be tough to find a great park in the Reliez Valley area of Lafayette. Roger Smith park is…
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My Favorite East Bay Car Wash
Okay, so let’s be real. Car washes are pretty utilitarian places. When you recommend your town to a friend, you…
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