Category Archives: Pittsburg / Bay Point

Awesome Spring & Easter Freebies & Deals 2014


happy-springThere’s lots of specials, deals and freebies this time of year! Check out the list below for your favorite Easter freebie, Spring specials or awesome deals!

  • 1-800-Flowers: Coupon code FREE2SHIP gets shoppers free shipping and no service charge, a savings of $15, when shopping this exclusive collection. Valid on orders made through April 18.
  • Aeropostale has 30% off + Free Shipping on $100 or more with the coupon code STOCKUP
  • American Eagle: 40% off your purchase + FREE Shipping with the code GETHOPPY through 4/21!
  • Dressbarn: Buy two dresses and get $10 off with code DRESS14.
  • EXPRESS: A store-wide sale has all items marked down by 40 percent through April 22 (discount applied in cart), plus FREE Shipping with the coupon code 9138
  • J. Crew: Coupon code BIGSALE will get shoppers and extra 50 percent off final sale items or 30 percent off regular sale items.
  • JCPenney: In addition to its Easter Sale markdowns, JCPenney is offering online shoppers $10 off an order of $50 and up, or $30 off of $100 with code LEOPARD2. Take an extra 10 percent off watches, furniture, mattresses and custom blinds and shades with code FOX24. This printable coupon will get shopers $10 off $25 or more on apparel, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry and home items. Sale and code valid through April 19.
  • Kohl’s: $10 off $30 on Kids Apparel through April 19th with the coupon code KIDDING online.
  • Lands End: 30% off all Regular Price Items with the coupon code RAIN  and the pin 3021!
  • Macy’s: Take an Extra 15-20% Off In Store Purchases with this coupon
  • Sur La Table: Easter-themed kitchen items & crafts are 50 percent off. Orders over $59 get free shipping with code SHIPFREE.
  • Target: The retailer’s weekly ad includes coupons for $1 off Easter candy and $10 off of $50 or more in grocery items. The store is also offering a buy one, get one 50 percent off deal for select toys from top brands.
  • Toys”R”Us: The Red Hot Easter Deals features a selection of popular toys, dolls and games marked down up to 60 percent. All video games are also buy one, get one 40 percent off, no coupon needed. Shoppers can also save $5 on Barbie, Monster High, Thomas the Train, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price items with coupon codes found here.
  • Walmart: The superstore is offering a select Easter baskets and candy on clearance, with prices marked down up to 30 percent. Walmart is also selling a pack of five Cadbury Creme Eggs for $2.88 (or $0.58 per egg).

Easter Restaurant Coupons

  • Black Angus – Free Appetizer or Dessert WYB 1 Adult Entree (exp: 4/30/2014)
  • Blimpie – Buy 1 Get 1 Free Regular Sub WYB Drink (exp: 4/30/2014)
  • Carrows – Buy 1 Entree Get 1 50% Off WYB 2 Drinks (exp: 5/8/2014)
  • Denny’s – Buy 1 Entree Get 1 Free When You Buy 2 Beverages (exp: 4/20/2014)
  • Logan’s Roadhouse – $3 Off $10 and $5 Off $20 Purchase (exp: 5/2/2014)
  • Longhorn Steakhouse – $4 Off 2 Adult Dinner Entrees (exp: 5/4/2014)
  • Mimis Cafe – Buy 1 Breakfast or Lunch Entree Get 1 Free WYB 2 Drinks (exp: 4/19/2014)
  • Olive Garden – $10 Off $30 Purchase (exp: 4/20/2014), plus the restaurant’s Buy One, Take One offer gets diners an entree when dining in and a second entree to take home, all for only $12.99.
  • Outback Steakhouse – Free Kids Meal When You Buy Adult Entree when you say “kids eat free” to your server on 4/20 Only
  • Quiznos – $1 Off Regular or Large Sub or Large Salad (exp: 4/23/2014)
  • Regal Cinemas – $3 Off Popcorn (exp: 4/30/2014)
  • Souper Salad – $5.99 Adult Buffet (exp: 4/20/2014)
  • Steak ‘n Shake: Get a free classic milkshake when you buy a $10 gift card. No coupon needed. Offer ends May 6, and gift card must be used by May 31.
  • Wing Stop – Free 5 Chili Lime Boneless Wings with Any Wing Purchase (exp: 4/25/2014)

And for even more awesomeness, check out our Earth Day Freebies!

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CA Residents & Corps. Over Taxed By $1.4 Billion This Year!


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Feeling over taxed? Well, it’s official you are!

It’s been no secret that California puts a heavy tax burden on its residents.

State tax revenue has over shot the estimated monthly tax revenue for over a year. According to the Department of Finance, as reported by the Sacramento Bee, the year-to-date-revenue is now $1.4 billion more that the Brown administration projected.

Just last month alone was $274 million above estimates. However it’s not just the residents that are being over taxed. Corporate tax revenues have also exceeded estimates by $110 million, according to the Department of Finance.

So if you have felt heavily taxed, it’s because you are.

Gov Brown has made no comments about returning the over taxed money back to the residents and corporations that were over taxed. Instead he’s looking at reinvestment options for more social programs.

According to the Sacramento Bee, “If tax revenue remains higher than projected in coming months, Gov. Jerry Brown is likely to face increased pressure from Democratic lawmakers and social service advocates to free up spending.”

The governor will release a revised budget proposal in May.

Just in case you wondering what a billion dollars looks like:

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Convoy of Hope Offers Free Groceries, Haircuts & Resume Assistance


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Tomorrow April 5th, East Bay Convoy of Hope will be offering 35,000 pounds of produce to family in need. The outreach will be held at 10:00 am at Rio Vista Elementary School in Bay Point. No identification required. Complimentary Health Screenings, Haircuts and Resume Writing Assistance will also be offered. Plus all attendees will be served free lunch! See the above press release for more information!

Help Spring 1,800 Hens to Freedom


Egg farmer phasing out of egg business, help find homes for 1,800 hens!

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Animal Place is ready to spring into action and save 1,800 hens from an egg farm going out of business! They have until April 4th to find as many homes as possible. To do that they need YOUR help!

This rescue is different than others. Because of staff limitations, they can only rescue as many hens as we can place into pre-approved adoptive homes. They have three opportunities to save hens – Friday March 21st, Friday March 28th, and the last date Friday, April 4th. Over those weekends, they’ll host adoption events for approved adopters.

The hens are 8-12 mos-old red girls. Sassy, sweet, and inquisitive they are great additions to anyone’s flock!

Live in northern California? Can pick up birds from Vacaville on March 22, 23, 29, of 30th? Great!

CLICK HERE TO ADOPT A HEN OR LEARN MORE

Please note: They CANNOT adopt out of state or to southern California because of staffing limitations.

Can’t Adopt? Then Share!

Use the buttons below to tell world!

Win a Free “Ghost Gun” Smith & Wesson M&P .308 Rifle


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The California Association of Federal Firearms Licensees (CAL-FFL) will give away guns for gun control bills passed in 2014.

They are giving away this Smith & Wesson M&P 10 .308 (7.62×51 NATO) rifle* in honor of California Senator Kevin de Leόn’s “ghost gun” ban bill SB 808.

Accord to the directions on their site, all you have to do is send the California Legislature our Patriots’ Petition letter opposing gun control between now and February 28 and click here to enter. By entering you’ll be helping them defend your Second Amendment rights! Contest is open to anyone 18 years and older. If you win you must pass standard background check as laws required.

*  Super-scary ghost gun “30 caliber clips,” “30 magazine clips,” and “30 bullets per half a second” fire control options not included