Arts + Culture

Celebrate Fall with Style

Walnut Creek City Lifestyle’s Favorite Finds Article by Walnut Creek City Lifestyle | Photography by Stock Photos As we celebrate the  first anniversary of Walnut Creek City Lifestyle , we’re letting you in on a little secret—our seasonal obsessions! From the scents we’re wearing to the rituals we’re loving, our editorial team is sharing what’s inspiring us this fall. Laurel Kellam (Publisher)   Fragrance We’re Wearing  –  Nuxe Body Oil  - A  beauty essential, this luxurious dry oil...

Life + Culture

Confidence and Comfort With Back-to-School Style

Educators share how they balance professionalism, personality and practicality Article and Photography by Emily Viscia Preparing for the back-to-school season isn’t just for students—it’s also a fresh start for educators and school staff to step into the new year with confidence and style. For Lea Harrington, an alumna and staff member at Carondelet High School in Concord, that means embracing what she calls a “casual professional” look. “I like to keep things polished but relaxed,” she...

Education

The Sydney Paige Foundation

Empowering Students With Quality School Supplies Article by Cole Cronk | Photography by Provided by The Sydney Paige Foundation Courtney Brockmeyer, the founder and CEO of the Sydney Paige Foundation, recognizes the importance of education and the necessity of school supplies to achieve academic success in the classroom. This is why the foundation's primary goal is to provide low-income communities with quality school supplies, including backpacks, pencils, paper, folders, scissors, rulers...

Life + Culture

Olympic Champion Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream

Helping Bay Area Kids Discover Big Dreams Through Reading Article by Ryan Phillips | Photography by Provided by Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Kristi Yamaguchi's journey from the ice rinks of Fremont to the top of the Olympic podium is a story about the power of dreaming big. Born in Hayward and raised in the Bay Area, Kristi began skating at just six years old, lacing up her skates at the local rink in Southland Mall. What began as a childhood fascination with the annual ice show evolved...