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FREE Dozen Glazed Doughnuts – Tomorrow

Posted on September 17, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Tomorrow is International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Remember to head on in to a participating Krispy Kreme shop where they are offering up one FREE Original Glazed doughnut in honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day whenever you talk like a pirate. Even Sweeter, wear full pirate attire and score a FREE dozen Original Glazed doughnuts! Sounds good to me!

*Offer good for one free doughnut per customer who talks like a pirate to a Krispy Kreme team member at a participating shop. One free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts per customer who wears a full pirate costume into a participating Krispy Kreme location. Redeemable on September 19, 2013 only at participating Krispy Kreme US locations.

For a morning pick me up, head over to McDonald’s for a free small coffee. Offer valid until Sept 29, no purchase necessary. For more information, click here.

Also there’s some great pirate costumes and accessories over at the 99 Cents Only Stores. Check out our article on their frugal finds by clicking here.

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McD’s Offers Free Morning Coffee – Until 29th

Posted on September 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

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From September 16th – 29th, you can score a FREE Small McCafe Coffee from McDonald’s during breakfast hours. That’s 2 long weeks of FREE coffee! No coupon or purchase necessary. They always offer free Wifi too.

McDonald’s announced a second national Free Coffee Event, an opportunity for even more coffee lovers to enjoy a freshly brewed, rich and smooth tasting McCafé coffee.

McCafé fans will soon be able to enjoy their coffee whenever they want, including at home. McDonald’s recently announced a collaboration with Kraft Foods Group, Inc. to offer a variety of McCafé ground, whole bean and single cup coffees in grocery stores and other retailers nationwide starting in early 2015.

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Posted in Antioch, Brentwood, California News, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, National News, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg / Bay Point, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, Walnut Creek

NEW 3 Ft Bicycle Law – Effective Today!

Posted on September 16, 2014 | 1 comment

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is alerting drivers about a new law that requires them to give bicyclists, traveling in the same direction, three feet of clearance when passing. The Three Feet for Safety Act takes effect Today, September 16, 2014.

According to the new law ( AB1371, Bradford), signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. on September 23, 2013, if traffic or roadway conditions prevent motorists from giving cyclists three feet of space, drivers must “slow to a speed that is reasonable and prudent” and only pass when a cyclist will not be in danger. Violations are punishable by a $35 fine. Motorists who collide with cyclists and injure them while violating the Three Feet for Safety Act can be subject to a $220 fine. Under the previous law, a vehicle was simply required to pass to the left at a “safe distance.”

Each year in California, more than 100 people are killed and hundreds of thousands more are injured in bicycle collisions. Some bicycle related crashes are connected to the bicyclist’s behavior, while others are due to the motorist’s lack of attention.

Bicycle riders on public roads have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists, and are subject to the same rules and regulations. Refer to the California Driver Handbook to become familiar with these rules.
Motorists must look carefully for bicyclists before turning left or right, merging into bicycle lanes, and opening doors next to moving traffic. Respect the right-of-way of bicyclists because they are entitled to share the road with you.

California is among 24 states that require motorists to give bicyclists three feet of clearance while passing, according to theNational Conference of State Legislatures.

For more information about safely sharing the road, check out these helpful DMV resources:

–Announcement from the Department of Motor Vehicles

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Posted in Antioch, Brentwood, California News, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg / Bay Point, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, Walnut Creek

Closed DMV Offices Creates Nightmare @ WC

Posted on September 15, 2014 | Leave a comment

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With 2 DMV offices (Concord & Pittsburg) currently closed, the Walnut Creek office is getting ugly! If you thought the DMV was time consuming before, just wait. LOL (pun intended!) 🙂

In fact, since the recent temporary closures (remodeling), the Walnut Creek office has taken the brunt of it. They are so overwhelmed that they have to start registering people outside because there isn’t enough room inside.

It has gotten so bad inside that there really hasn’t been ANY standing room. If by chance, you will be lucky enough to get a seat, you will be crammed next to strangers.

And parking? Forget about it! Be prepared to wait in line in the street, just to get into the parking lot. Traffic on N. Broadway was blocked by vehicles waiting in line to enter the parking lot. DMV patrons inside were complaining about waiting for a parking spot for up to 45 minutes, which doesn’t include the wait time to be seen.

The Concord & Pittsburg DMV offices will be reopened to the public at the end of September 2014.

Don’t get caught up in all the drama and stress! Save Time, Go Online! Doing business with the DMV online has never been easier. The DMV offers an array of services to customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including online advance appointments for written and drive tests; vehicle registration and driver license renewals, selection of personalized license plates, changes of address and payment of fees via secure debit transactions. Customers can also effect transactions by calling DMV customer service at(800) 777–0133.

For more information about the DMV or to access the online services, visit their website at www.dmv.ca.gov.

I know we have ALL experienced frustrations at the DMV, what was your worst one? What was your longest wait time? Have you ever had a quick and painless experience? Tell us about it and comment below!

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Posted in Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg / Bay Point, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, Walnut Creek

HUGE List of Patriot Day Freebies

Posted on September 11, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Patriot Day is a day of remembrance for the tragic events that took place on 9/11. What better way to honor those that lost their lives than to reconnect to that old American spirit.

May we never forget 9/11 and always question the truth of the matter.

★ FREE Pocket Constitution (Scroll to the bottom of the link) – Requires SASE.

★ FREE Printable Constitution PDF

★ FREE Downloadable Pocket Declaration of Independence and Constitution

★ FREE Downloadable Book: Right Wing Handbook

★ FREE Downloadable Book: Rules for Conservative Radials

★ FREE Downloadable Book: Pocket Catechism on the Constitution of the United States

★ FREE Copy of NRA’s Essential Second Amendment Guide

★ FREE Firearm Safety Education DVDs

★ FREE Printable Firearm Paper Targets

★ FREE STICKER NRA Armed Citizens – Defend Your Right to Defend Yourself

★ FREE Tea Party Patriot Bumper Sticker

★ FREE STICKER Patriot Act: Repeal It

★ FREE American Flag Decals (Scroll to the bottom of the link)

★ FREE American Flag Window Cling

★ FREE Square Inch Of US Land

★ FREE TNT Fireworks Poster, Sticker, Magnet, Tattoos & More!

★ 50 FREE Firecrackers @ Fireworks Supermarket Locations with Coupon

OTHER AWESOME FREEBIES:

★ FREE Freeze-Dried Food Sample

★ FREE Wise Food Storage Sample Meal – Each Wise Company full size sample includes 4 adult servings. Sample flavor shipped may vary from product shown. Shipping and handing may be required.

★ 2 FREE Mother Earth Product Food Storage Samples

★ FREE Emergency Food Sample Meal

★ FREE Pet Alert Window Decal

★ FREE Shirt and Pizza

★ FREE Pair of Glasses with code FIRSTPAIRFREE up to $169!

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20 FREE TICKETS: Comedy Show This Saturday!

Posted on September 8, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Oakland Comedy Hideaway is giving away 20 tickets for their Saturday September 13th show. They are offering a 6:30pm & 845pm show that features headlining comedians that tour across the country and have performed on Late Night TV.

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To claim tickets visit: www.oaklandcomedy.com on the right go to the ticket box and type “haha” in the promotional code. Then click the apply button and free tickets will appear.

Oakland Comedy Hideaway has a full bar, dinner menu, free street parking and walking distance from 19th St Bart station.

For more information visit their website by clicking here.

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Free 6 Week Emergency Preparedness Course

Posted on September 6, 2014 | Leave a comment

cert Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering a FREE 6 week emergency preparedness course. They are giving graduates a free emergency preparedness backpack kit.

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This CERT basic training is 6 Thursday evenings, September 18 through October 23 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. If you cannot attend all 6 classes, you will be able to attend a make-up class to fullfill the FEMA 20 hour requirement.

certinaction In the course you will learn how to take care of yourself and family after an emergency, especially the first 72 hours and maybe up to 10 days. You will learn what kits and food you should have on hand, how to use a fire extinquisher properly, basic first aid, light search & rescue and triage. After you have taken the series of class, the final class will be a simulated disaster drill on Saturday Novenber 1, 2014.

The course will be held in Concord at the Contra Costa County Fire Training Center. Concord residents and non Concord residents welcome! Space is limited!

Click here to Register!