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  My posted store hours inform customers when they can expect Tesoro to be open. However, I often stay late to remerchandise, so I keep the door open in case anyone wants to come in and explore before their dinner...

In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day before the house awoke, I decided to sneak a slice of flaky pecan pie to pair with my freshly made coffee. Unfortunately, I never seem to get the coffee right. My medium...

Señora Armstrong taught my Westlake School for Girls 7th grade Spanish class. She had a profound effect on my love of learning, desire to travel, and ability to communicate. To the best of her ability she tried to get me...

I remember my mother telling me that at a certain age I’ll look in the mirror and not recognize yourself. Naturally, she was right. I look in the mirror now and see gray hair, dark circles under my eyes, and...

Lendistry and the LA Sparks selected my store to be part of their Small Business Summer Campaign and invited me and the Tesoro team to our first WNBA game.  I learned that the last place Sparks would be playing against...

Once a month I feel special. I drive up to the parking garage entrance and the gate beneath the Millard Sheets mosaic lifts automatically as it recognizes my city registered license plate.  It delights me each time I park before...