About the Author: Maurice Abraham is a retired community planning and development consultant and active El Sobrante resident. He is a Board member of the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce and Citizens for a Greener El Sobrante, and a cofounder of the El Sobrante Historical Society. He resided in El Sobrante from 1946 to 1969, relocated to San Jose to pursue his career and, with his wife Jeannie, returned in 2003. BUY ONE ENTRÉE, GET 2ND1/2 OFF (Of Equal or Lesser Value) One coupon per party. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/30/16. BUY THREE ENTREES, GET 4TH ENTRÉE FREE (Of Equal or Lesser Value) One coupon per party. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/30/16. SEPTEMBER 2016 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM 23 Streetscape beatification details include tree grates,traditional bus benches and matching trash receptacles. Planted urns now enhance storefronts along the downtown strip. One of El Sobrante’s newest downtown businesses, Dollar Tree, opened late last year. Not surprisingly, this public investment has stimulated private investment, evidenced by newly painted buildings, resurfaced parking lots and building renovations. New restaurants have opened and others are in the pipeline. Windermere Real Estate expanded into larger, newly renovated offices, a new Dollar Tree store is now attracting more people downtown and a 99-room La Quinta Hotel will soon anchor downtown’s west end in San Pablo. On Sunday, September 18th, the 23rd annual El Sobrante Stroll is happening, a perfect opportunity to visit the downtown enjoy the new streetscape and just have a great time. Start your stroll stopping by the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce booth, picking up a Downtown History Walk map and enjoying a self-guided history tour. And as you stroll, imagine what downtown might be! GRAND OPENING At Our New Location Los Cerros Mexican Grill 510.222.2955 4241 Valley View Road, El Sobrante
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