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by Ella Smith Agold coin tucked away in a drawer may not seem especially valuable in a world dominated by digital assets and investments. But as gold prices have surged in recent years, many peo- ple are discovering new attractions in old jewelry and fa...
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the gold market increasingly volatile. “There’s an incentive for people to trade it in,” she said. A sunshine pendant made from a gold coin, at Pavé Fine Jewelry Design on College Avenue.| Ella Smith “helps her feel closer to her mom.” Customers range from couples looking to purchase wedding rings to senior customers looking to consol- idate their wealth before retirement, Simmons said. Those exchanges bring a range of emotions. “If it...
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A View from the Inside Out: How Left is Left? OPINION Dogs of Rockridge by Ella Smith, high school student and Rockridge resident Nori is a 4-year-old Goldendoodle who enjoys giving paw and explor- ing nearby trails. He’s a big brother (in age and size) to 3-year-old twins Marlowe and Linden who drop food from their plates ...
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The June 2026 page 4 Millennium Restaurant Pauses Operations, Plans to Reopen Millennium Restaurant on its final night before temporarily closing to retool.| Ella Smith by Ella Smith Millennium Restaurant, the innovative vegan restaurant on College Avenue, paused operations on May 23 to reimagine its current model, with plans to reopen in mid-June. Co-owner Alison Bagby announced via Instagram on April 3 ...
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...ts — from gender reveal parties to large-scale dinners. While they plan to continue to add private studio spaces, Burnett explained, in the spirit of community, “part of our core vision includes events that we want to host ourselves.” n by Ella Smith Photo: Laura Burnett Iand supportive,” said Burnett. The two women first met when their children attended kindergarten together at Chabot Elementary School where they collaborated to create a visiting author program. Burnett later expanded...
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