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NFL Playoff Predictions AFC

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:37:40 +0000

NFL Playoff Predictions are the #1 topic for the Steeler fans at Legends off Hwy 4. The popular sports bar located at Concord’s Municipal Golf Course is home turf for the Steeler Nation in Central County and the Terrible towels are waving.

Word from Brian and Melia is that the Black and Gold, with the #2 seed and first round bye are in the catbird seat at home. Tennessee Titans may have the #1 seed and get to play the lowest seed in the Divisional playoffs after the Wild Card Round, but that means they will probably get the tough Ravens (#6) while either Miami, San Diego, or Indianappolis would travel to Da ‘Burgh.

Here’s our call for this weekend’s AFC Wildcard matchups

- Miami stuns Baltimore (1/10)
- Indianapolis beats San Diego (1/11)

What are your predictions, and howsabout ‘dem Gints?

Schedule for 22nd Annual Hospice Tree of Lights

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:50:54 +0000

Hospice of the East Bay invites the public to participate in its 22nd annual Tree of Lights ceremonies to be held in 15 locations throughout Contra Costa in November and December. Each light on every tree is symbolic of a life and will shine in honor or memory of a friend or family member. Please join any of the commemorative ceremonies to enjoy music, poetry, talks by local dignitaries and the special moment when the tree lights up. Note that The Children’s Tree lighting will be held Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m., at Oak Alley, behind Va de Vi Restaurant, located at 1151 Mt Diablo Blvd, in Walnut Creek,

A suggested donation of $20 per light can be made by sending a tax-deductible check to Hospice Foundation of the East Bay at 3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill , CA 94523. Credit card donations may be made by calling Joy at the Foundation office (925) 887-5678. Please note which tree you choose to buy a light for, and the name of the person being remembered or honored. See the Locations and Times or check the nearby Calendar of Events.

Concord Annual Report online

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:50:40 +0000

Concord Councilman, Guy Bjerke, has posted a link to Concord’s Annual Report for 2008. He notes that “Current figures indicate our Agency could lose approximately $800,000 per year - perhaps permanently,” from State raids on local budgets.

Independent Expenditures in 2006 Assembly District 11 Open Primary

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:35:07 +0000

Lisa Vorderbrueggen recently wrote about the Fair Political Practices Committee’s Report on Independent Expenditures (IEs) covering the period 2001 thru June 2006. Horse out of the barn reading now that the 2006 election cycle is academic. Still the point is well taken. Page 33 shows IE results for the 2006 Open Primary for the 11th Assembly District that featured mailers from both Laura Canciamilla and Mark DeSaulnier. Here’s the report’s bullet points on the impact of IEs on that local race.

- Mark DeSaulnier and Laura Canciamilla were the top two Democratic candidates in the spirited race for the 2006 primary in the open 11th Assembly District.

- The largest “independent expenditure” for DeSaulnier was $232,262 made by “Working Families for Mark DeSaulnier.” This committee was primarily funded by labor unions and the League of Conservation Voters. It was only in existence during the 2006 election cycle and only made “independent expenditures” on behalf of DeSaulnier.

- The largest “independent expenditure” on Canciamilla’s behalf was made by JOBS PAC, sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce, for $288,758.

- DeSaulnier won the Democratic nomination over Canciamilla 51.7% to 39.2%.

Habitat For Humanity to hold Earth Day Build-A-Thon, Apr 19-22

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:39:55 +0000

Sign up now for Habaitat for Humanity’s most popular building and fundraising event of the year, the Earth Day Build-A-Thon, April 19-22. Participants collect pledges like a walk-a-thon, but pitch in to help frame 6 houses in four days. No experience necessary! To sign up, or for more info, visit www.habitatEB.org or call 510-251-6304 X311.

Assemblyman DeSaulnier responds to President’s State of the Union message

admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:44:09 +0000

Diablo Dems will discuss presidential contenders, Jan 16

admin — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:20:00 +0000

Wondering whether and how presidential policy would be different with Hillary at the helm, Obama in the Oval Office, or a Biden, Dodd, Edwards, Gravel, Kucinich or Richardson presidency? The Diablo Valley Democratic Club will help voters become informed through a panel presentation of the policies of all the Democratic candidates at its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Bring questions about the country’s important issues and a donation of nonperishable food for the Monument Crisis Center. For more information, call 925-335-2647.