California

St. Patrick’s Day Parades and Festivals the Snap Greene Way

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! Get moving and check out some of these St. Patrick’s Day Parades and festivals all over California. While you may not be able to be in Ireland during this green day, the celebrations in California are bound to get you moving and into the green holiday spirit. Go beyond just wearing something green this year. Make green drinks, look for four leaf clovers, plant a tree (there’s more than one way to be green), or attend a green event. Read More

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Moving to San Francisco, CA – live green!

It seems that everyone leaves their hearts in San Francisco. Since home is where the heart is, why not consider moving to San Francisco? San Francisco is one of the largest cities in the country and is known especially for its quirky, classy, and green cultures. Being the gem of the Bay Area in Northern California, San Francisco has many great qualities. One of the greatest is the city’s commitment to being green. You could even say that the Golden Gate Bridge is red on the Read More

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Moving to Malibu, CA

Moving to Malibu, CA is a dream for many Californians. Many know Malibu as the home of the rich and famous, and there are reasons why. Malibu is prime real estate in Southern California. Malibu occupies a 21-mile strip of the Pacific Coastline giving you… Read More

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Shake, Rattle, and Roll! Earthquake Tips

Monday, January 17th, marked the anniversary of the 1994 Northridge earthquake. We at NorthStar Moving® remember….like most Los Angeles residents who were living in the area at the time. Many of us have our stories of where we were during, how we felt, how we reacted at the moment and the moments that followed. It has come up in conversations in our offices over the years, especially since NorthStar Moving® called Northridge home for many years. Read More

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Green Gifts for the Greene Family

My Dad is a tech kinda guy. He loves reading magazines for the newest gadgets out there. Since he has like everything it’s usually hard to shop for him, but this year I found the perfect gift! It’s called the Voltaic Amp Solar Charger. It will charge all of Dad’s gadgets in a greener and more portable way! All you have to do is find some light, plug in your electronic, and just watch it charge. It is said that with this charger, one hour in the sun will give you three hours of talk time on your cell phone. Read More

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Davis, CA: A Bicycle Friendly City

Davis, CA

As the bicycle capital of the United States and home to the new US Bicycling Hall of Fame, Davis, CA knows what it means to be green. Located in Yolo County, 11 miles west of Sacramento, Davis is known for its commitment to sustainable lifestyles. … Read More

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Time for Turkey Trots

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Thanksgiving is a day that is usually spent being stuffed full of food and sitting on the couch. Why not burn off those extra calories at a run/walk? Get moving! You can even help out a charity while doing so! Turkey trots are becoming a… Read More

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