East Bay Home and Gardens

East Bay Then and Now: ‘Soap King’ R.P. Thomas Settled in the Berkeley Hills

By Daniella Thompson
Wednesday April 01, 2009
Captain Thomas on his estate, La Loma Park.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series on Captain R.P. Thomas and La Loma Park. -more-

About the House: Introducing the On-Demand Water Heater

By Matt Cantor
Wednesday April 01, 2009
A Buddhist walks up to the hot dog vendor and says “make me one with everything.” (Long pause). The vendor takes his money but fails to return his change. The Buddhist says, “Hey buddy, where’s my change?!” to which the vendor replies, epicanthically, “Change must come from within!” -more-