Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed these blue flyers affixed to telephone polls and other signs along Boulevard Way in the Saranap neighborhood. These flyers once… Read more “Is Saranap’s Sufism Reoriented sanctuary debate heating up again?”
Month: November 2009
Should Walnut Creek ban leaf blowers? What do you think about them?
It’s a timely question to ask, now that many of our streets, walkways, lawns, and gardens are carpeted by newly fallen leaves. How do we address what… Read more “Should Walnut Creek ban leaf blowers? What do you think about them?”
Some Walnut Creek turkeys who escaped their date with destiny
Gobble, gobble, says this pack of turkeys out strolling around San Miguel Drive. Hmm, do they know how lucky they are? Maybe they received a special pardon… Read more “Some Walnut Creek turkeys who escaped their date with destiny”
Walnut Creek man identified as victim of Half Moon Bay boating accident
The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office identified Matthew Runte, 49, as the man whose boat capsized Friday evening in rough waters off Half Moon Bay. Bay City… Read more “Walnut Creek man identified as victim of Half Moon Bay boating accident”
Downed electric lines cut power throughout Walnut Creek
High winds knocked down live power lines in several locations in Walnut Creek, closing roads, and darkening homes, traffic lights, and businesses, including Trader Joe’s and Whole… Read more “Downed electric lines cut power throughout Walnut Creek”
Best guy movies? I’m not one but I’m the mom of one and I want to give him a proper education
Okay, us gals have done our swooning and debating over Edward versus Jacob. What about the guys? As a debatedly conscientious mother of a growing male, I… Read more “Best guy movies? I’m not one but I’m the mom of one and I want to give him a proper education”
Hot local Black Friday tips courtesy of The Frugal Find
Julia, a Central Contra Costa County mom of four kids, amazingly, finds the time and energy to manage her very up-to-the minute website The Frugal Find. Growing… Read more “Hot local Black Friday tips courtesy of The Frugal Find”
Light the lights: Tree lighting ceremonies start Friday evening in Walnut Creek
From Friday until December 13, there will be four opportunities for people in Walnut Creek to get their fix for holiday lighting ceremonies. The Hospice of the… Read more “Light the lights: Tree lighting ceremonies start Friday evening in Walnut Creek”
Local girl in hospital with H1N1: Someone to keep in your thoughts this Thanksgiving Day
Katie Grace Groebner is a 7-year-old girl who suffers from a rare disease, pulmonary hypertension, and who will soon need a heart and lung transplant. Unfortunately, she… Read more “Local girl in hospital with H1N1: Someone to keep in your thoughts this Thanksgiving Day”
Do you have to deal with picky ADULT eaters when you host Thanksgiving or any other dinner party?
You always hear about kids being picky eaters, and only tolerating so-called “white food.” Well, a Crazy reader sent along this fun blog from the New York… Read more “Do you have to deal with picky ADULT eaters when you host Thanksgiving or any other dinner party?”
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