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15 Top neighborhoods

A roof over one’s head is one of the most important financial and emotional investments one will ever make, but equally critical is the what, the where, and the why. What matters more? Being close to good schools, or to an urban center? Living where you can see the stars at night? Lightening your home’s impact on the Earth? Using five categories—none of which are mutually exclusive—to break down those critical considerations, we bring you some of our region’s top neighborhoods.

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Eco-gardening is eco-chic

Eco-gardening is eco-chic

Homeowners today are more environmentally savvy than ever before...

Tips to better your home and garden

Tips to better your home and garden

Four industry experts offer answers to homeowners' biggest resale questions.

Golf getaways

Golf getaways

It's golf season! These three Northern California destinations will satisfy the getaway urge, whether it's just you, your family, or your golf fanatic friends. So take your pick, pack your clubs...

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McEvoy Ranch, producer of certified organic extra virgin olive oil, held its annual two-day harvest party to celebrate the 2007 olive oil harvest and Olio Nuevo.

Seasonings: Kitchen culture

When Kitchens in the Vineyards opens the doors to five stunning estate homes on Saturday, April 26, tour-goers will get a look at design-savvy kitchens with lots of green elements.

10 Questions

When Matt Garcia walks into a Fairfield Starbucks...

The Notebook: Travel the world without leaving town

With the wonderful mix of cultures in Solano County it's no wonder we have...

The Notebook: From pizza to pictures

It was after DiManno made a solid living with insurance and staffing companies that he was approached to finance films.

The Notebook: The future of health care is now

A look behind the scenes of Kaiser Permanente

The Notebook: This small space

The Notebook: Home decor and hardware

The best places around to find decor and hardware for your home.

The Notebook: Taking the lead

In the midst of a worldwide movement to conserve energy and become more green, it’s nice to see major organizations making positive changes.

The Notebook: Seed Money

Suisun City's Neighborhood Reinvestment Program assists residents with...

Petcentric: Keep your pet smiling healthy

Family Forum: Camping it up

Keep your kids engaged all summer long

Family Forum: Cherries jubilee!

Health Check: Peripheral vascular disease

More than 10 million Americans suffer from peripheral vascular disease (PVD), and about 5 percent of people over age 50 have some form of PVD.

Health Check: Healthy prospects

If you want a career with growing job opportunities and salaries, consider enrolling in new educational programs for pharmacists.

Personality: Beyond the score

David Ramadanoff celebrates his 25th year with the Vallejo Symphony Orchestra and shares his thoughts

Greater Good: A little spare change goes a long way

The student council at Cordelia Hills Elementary School has a mission to focus on community service.

Bookbag: Interior design books showing some savvy

Bookbag Junior: Davis children's librarian picks her favorites

Going green: Pacific Gas & Electric Company: Leading by example

PG&E is leading its customers by example in the fight against...

Going green: Spend Green

A collection of amazingly green products.

Going green: Going green for beer

We're talking about breweries that have reduced their impact...

Marketplace: Adam Walsworth

Adam Walsworth, executive chef of Osteria Fasulo in Davis, has never let what he didn’t know stop him from learning and succeeding with food.

Dining Out: IKEA: Come for the furniture, stay for ... lunch?

I'm talking about going to IKEA simply for lunch...

Dining Out: Seasons

In a city known to be a bit on the casual side when it comes to dining service, the friendly, knowledgeable and efficient staff at Seasons is a refreshing change.

Search thousands of area restaurant and bar listings by city, category and cuisine.

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Read our latest restaurant review: Seasons, Davis

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May 16, 2008 to May 16, 2008 - Speaking Chinese Discussions/Dance Workshops

All events are open to the public and are co-sponsored by the UC Davis Humanities Institute, with the Departments of East Asian Studies, Asian American Studies, Music, and Women...

May 17, 2008 to May 17, 2008 - Hershey Track Meet

For boys and girls 9-14 years old. The winners in each event will advance to the State Meet in San Jose in June 2008. Signups will be held at 395 Amador now through May 16....

May 17, 2008 to May 18, 2008 - Sixth Annual Gourd Art Festival

Artists from all over California will be selling their exquisite gourd art, gourd supplies and tools. Expert gourd artist Maria Dellos will offer free demonstrations. The day...

May 20, 2008 to May 20, 2008 - Vallejo Garden Tour: Garden Magic

"Garden Magic" is the theme for this year's annual garden tour set in historic Vallejo. Visit nine magic, lovingly cared for gardens from lush to exotic, from fragrant to showy,...

May 21, 2008 to May 21, 2008 - DineAround

Did you ever wonder what makes it possible for Sonoma Valley to create world class wines at more than reasonable prices? Well, the secret lays in more than just the soil. Every...

May 22, 2008 to May 22, 2008 - Arts Gone Wild

A gala evening showcasing the various forms of arts in Solano County is being staged with its inaugural event of “Arts Gone Wild – a Celebration of the Arts in...

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