Alameda is a great place to raise kids. But, it is also a fun place to visit, whether you live across the bay or across the country. Everyone will find the unique charm of this modern city caught back in time.

Alameda, California, is sometimes referred to as Silicon Island, but its real nickname should be something akin to Mayberry meets Silicon Valley.

If you're furniture shopping in Alameda, there are plenty of places to go right on the Island. But where you start depends on your budget and your tastes.

To start the new year, One Mic Nite finds a new venue in the East Village (switching from the West Village), but the format remains the same making it one of the more inclusive open mic talent showcases that opens with musical performance by Maritri Garrett...

Timing is a major key to being successful in Real Estate. If one is able to buy property when it is being sold below market it can not only save you thousands of dollars but also make you thousands of dollars.

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If you are in need of a used car, there are places to go and dishonest places that will suck you dry.

Hollywood based Ur Network Alliance at http://www.urnetworkalliance.com/3.html continues its weekly networking and support group meetings featuring November 2: Hal Landon, actor and coach at South Coast Rep Theater; November 6: Jody Hart Casting Director

Hollywood based Ur Network Alliance at http://www.urnetworkalliance.com/3.html will begin weekly networking and support group meetings featuring film and show business industry guests.

Hollywood based Ur Network Alliance at http://www.urnetworkalliance.com/3.html will begin weekly networking and support group meetings featuring film and show business industry guests. . .

The Island City rarely does things just like every other town, and holiday displays are no exception. From end to end, here are 5 eye-catching attractions you shouldn't miss at the holidays!

The Gold Coast is Alameda's grand lady. Victorian mansions abound, parading down the area's main drag, Grand Street, or leisurely resting on quiet lagoons that were once the island's shoreline.

Save the first Sunday for a trip to Alameda, home of the Antiques By the Bay collectible and antique marketplace. Regardless of your budget or taste, there is something waiting to find you, something you won't find anywhere else.

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Scandinavian furniture, Alameda, imported furniture

antique, Alameda, collectibles, vintage

From Fremont to Berkeley, Alameda to Alamo, there's a park ready and waiting for you to make it your outdoor gym. So what are you waiting for?

If you like elegant living, convenience, and boating or other marine and outdoor activities, Marina Village may be just the right location. Located in Alameda, the Bay Area's best kept secret, it offers all of this and more right at your doorstep.

If you are looking for a neighborhood where modern conveniences are nearby, but so is pristine natural beauty, then the South Shore area of Alameda might be for you. Single family homes and condos alike dot this sweet neighborhood on San Francisco Bay.

Frequently not tested, eye tracking problems can plague adults and children alike, interfering with reading, and as a result, with learning, too. Yet such problems are often readily correctable.

It might not be your lack of willpower that keeps your from your goals, but some faulty wiring in your brain. And the really good news is that it's probably fixable.

For the distance commuter, luxury has become necessity. Hours-long treks to the office increasingly require a car that is trustworthy and allows the driver to arrive feeling and looking relaxed.

A luxury car may be within reach. As pricing pressure on new cars continues, the difference between a so-so sedan and a luxury model can come down to pennies.

Floating homes can mean daily living in paradise. But supplies are limited, and home buyers will need to be sure they can adjust to the floating home lifestyle and regulations.

The entire Bay Area has experienced a hike in real estate prices. The cost of living has drastically gone up since the early 90's and now people are moving out of the big cities and into the suburbs of the Bay Area. One such suburb is Solano County.

If you stay on the I-880 freeway, you may never have seen or heard of Harbor Bay, the shoreline community with lots of greenery and wildlife. It is, perhaps, the East Bay's best kept secret -- but one well worth discovering.

Jack London Square offers something for everyone -- culture, business, and easy public transit nearby. If you're a lawn warrior, it may not be your thing, but the convenience lures many to this urban oasis.

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They may seem like minor details, but escrow, title, and insurance are imporatnt pieces of a real estate transaction. Here's what you need to know so these important aspects of a home purchase go smoothly.