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Strength, Tenacity, and Heart
Meet Three Local Women Saving Lives in Emergency Medicine Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Albena Ilieva National Emergency Services Week spotlights the selfless work of those dedicating their lives to saving others. May is an opportunity to recognize local trailblazing women for the skills and courage they bring to the industry. Meet three exceptional female first responders serving Contra Costa County as paramedics in three different roles: on a fire engine, a helicopter, and an...
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The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Pamper the Queen of Your Heart With These Gifts! Article by Walnut Creek City Lifestyle Team | Photography by Stock Photos This Mother’s Day, go beyond the ordinary and give the most important woman in your life a thoughtful gift she’ll truly cherish. Whether she loves fresh flowers, elegant stationery, or a bit of pampering, our curated gift guide has something for every mom! Bloom Flowers and Events Brighten her day with a breathtaking floral arrangement from Bloom Flowers and Events, a...
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Jewel Roemer’s Olympic Journey
Team USA and Stanford Women's Water Polo Player Shares What It's Like To Balance Sports and Life Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Getty Images/Stanford Athletics If Stanford University athlete Jewel Roemer wrote an essay about what she did last summer, it would tell an amazing story. Most of her time was spent at the 2024 Paris Olympics as a member of the U.S. Women's Water Polo team. With the support of hip-hop artist Flavor Flav, she and her teammates rode the wave of women's sports...
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Creating an Authentic and Timeless Signature Style
Learn how to develop a personal style that saves you time, money, and energy—while making you feel confident and effortlessly put together Article by Alena Le Blanc | Photography by Andrea Liora and David J Toman Style is a way to express yourself and share who you are inside and outside. Creating a "signature look" can feel overwhelming, especially when the fashion industry constantly serves new trends. Every season has a new "it" color, silhouette, and style. It can feel exhausting and leave...
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