MONTCLARION: June 25, 2015
Chalk one up for the fathers out there. In the wake of Sunday’s Father’s Day celebration, the images of one man, in particular, stand out. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Town Crier: Time to clear weeds, brush — and avoid city fines
MONTCLARION: June 17, 2015
The hills are abuzz these days. Whirring weed whackers and high-pitched chain saws are a necessary annoyance as homeowners brace for hot weather and Oakland’s fire safety inspections. Continue reading
Town Crier: View Oakland Zoo’s rare guest — a California condor
MONTCLARION: June 12, 2015
“The Condor Lady” — that’s what the CBS radio network called me in 1983. I was a reporter for affiliate KSDO, covering efforts to save the California condor from extinction. With just two or three dozen birds known to exist at that time, the news was so big that it always aired nationwide. Continue reading
Town Crier: Landscaping firm’s roots in fashion, design
MONTCLARION: June 5, 2015
Call it outdoor eye candy. Gardens are spaces that cultivate joy. Just ask Montclair mom Debbie Tallia, whose landscaping business is becoming a big hit. Tallia Gardens grew from a 25-year career in fashion that led Debbie to the world of home staging for real estate. The garden was a natural extension. Continue reading
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