Actor Henry Winkler (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
MONTCLARION: March 4, 2016
One of Hollywood’s hotties is coming to Montclair. No, it’s not Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney or even Kevin Costner. Think back to the 1970s and the hunk with the black leather jacket. Continue reading
Move over, Pet Rocks. Seven-year-old Alia Hsu is about to ‘one-up’ the once popular gag gift with her own crafty offering – the Rainbow Rock Project. The Corpus Christi School first grader has sold well over 700 rocks in her first two weeks of business. Her mission? To spread happiness throughout the land. Continue reading
MONTCLARION: February 5, 2016
It’s not often the mayor of Montclair speaks out. Yet this is no time for our top cat to sit on his paw pads, especially when Montclair is going to the dogs. Stomper the cat has issued a plea asking dog owners to clean up the poop. This is no small matter. Here’s part of a letter that came to authorities last month: Continue reading
MONTCLARION: January 27, 2016
It’s the end of January. How are those New Year’s resolutions going? If one is to spend less time on the Internet, there’s help on the way. Digital Detox (www.digitaldetox.org) is an Oakland organization devoted to wrenching people away from their electronic devices and reintroducing them to good old face-to-face interaction. Continue reading
MONTCLARION: January 20, 2016
One day soon, I’m going to plant myself on a bench in Montclair with a clear view of the Village. My mission, should I choose to accept it (and of course I will) is to find Klay Thompson. Continue reading
INSIDEBAYAREA.COM: January 14, 2016
It’s not easy being 100. The sheer number of well wishers can be — well — overwhelming. That’s undoubtedly what we’ll see with our national parks as they turn 100 in 2016. Luckily, a slick new publication can help you navigate the best of California’s national parks, trails, monuments, seashores and historic sites. It’s the full-color, 128-page magazine put out by San Francisco’s Bay Area Travel Writers (batw.org). Continue reading
MONTCLARION: January 13, 2016
It’s the dead of winter. The holidays are history and tax season doesn’t exactly inspire joy. Thankfully, Oakland Restaurant Week is underway (this Thursday through Jan. 24) with 100 of the city’s best eateries offering prix fixe lunch and dinner deals.
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MONTCLARION: January 8, 2016
It starts with a low rumble…as if thunder is building in a distant rain cloud. Then it gathers steam until the decibels ever-so-gently rattle the bed. This new East Bay wake-up call is annoying enough, but the scenario repeats itself dozens of times a day. Continue reading
MONTCLARION: Jan. 1, 2016
It’s New Year’s Day — time to shape plans for 2016. And speaking of shape, the number-one resolution, according to StatisticBrain.com, is to lose weight. Which leads me to my first column item …. Continue reading
MONTCLARION: Dec. 25, 2015
It’s Christmas morn. Here’s hoping Santa dropped by your house last night and didn’t sear his suit on the embers in your fireplace. There is one burning question as we reflect on the joy of the season: How do we keep spirits bright, long after the last chestnut is roasted?
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