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  St. Patrick’s Day may not be the most venerated holiday, but it can be a happy occasion nonetheless! In fact, did you know that there’s even a parade for it, just an hour out from Antioch? It’s on March, 18, 2017 starting at 1 PM in Sacramento. The past few years have seen almost a thousand green-clad marchers, and the jovial occasion is free! When we heard about this, we just had to share it with you.   You can check it out yourself here: http://www.seecalifornia.com/festivals/sacramento-stpatricks-parade.html There’s also a St. Patrick’s parade an hour and a half West in San Francisco. This parade is much earlier, taking place on March 12, 2017; starting at 11:30 AM. There will be floats, marchers, and all sorts of fun things to do. This parade is also free, meaning all you need is a safe set of wheels and gas to get there!   For more informati ... read more

This Valentine’s Day, take your sweetheart on an adventure! Of course, you won’t be surprised to learn that our favorite kinds of adventure are road trips! So pack up some snacks, pick the most romantic songs for your playlist, and head out to some of these awesome destinations!   Antioch to San Francisco One of the briefer trips on our list, Antioch to San Fran is only 45-50 minutes straight through. However, the trip to San Fran from Antioch has some great views and stops to take, with a destination that takes the cake! You’ll pass Mt. Diablo, with a great view and definitely worth a stop! Going through Oakland, you can enjoy the area around Jack London Shopping Center to get some ice cream or hot drinks. Those of course, can’t hold a candle to the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, and even the Walt Disney Museum! Give your significant other a fun, thoughtful adventure   Muir Woods About an hour and twenty minutes out, Muir Woods is mostly for the de ... read more

  This new year, the state has set a resolution for you! The new bill, AB 1785, goes into effect on January 1st of the new year. It will restrict cell phone usage while driving to such that drivers may not have their phones in their hands at all whilst operating a motor vehicle. The law also indicates that car-mounted devices are allowed, but they only permit one swipe or tap on the device. Here’s what the law says according to the DMV:   “Use of Electronic Wireless Devices (AB 1785, Quirk): Driving a motor vehicle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or a wireless electronic communications device will be prohibited, unless the device is mounted on a vehicle’s windshield or is mounted/affixed to a vehicle’s dashboard or center console in a manner that does not hinder the driver’s view of the road. The driver’s hand may only be used ... read more