Two men, wearing hoods and masks, held up the Pacific National Bank located in the Rossmoor shopping center Thursday morning. Sgt. Tom Cashion says that at around… Read more “Police looking for two who robbed Rossmoor area bank”
Month: November 2009
Walnut Creek voters say "yes" to Neiman Marcus
Well, officially, Walnut Creek voters said “yes” to a new 92,000-square-foot department store in Broadway Plaza at the corner of South Main Street and Mt. Diablo Boulevard.… Read more “Walnut Creek voters say "yes" to Neiman Marcus”
School parcel tax extensions win voter approval
Measures G & H, the initiatives to permanently extend parcel taxes in the Acalanes Union and Walnut Creek school districts, both passed with more than 2/3 of… Read more “School parcel tax extensions win voter approval”
Garamendi is CD-10’s new rep in DC
The Associated Press and other news organizations have declared John Garamendi the winner in California’s 10th congressional race. He will take Ellen Tauscher’s place as our local… Read more “Garamendi is CD-10’s new rep in DC”
Walnut Creek’s pro-Neiman Marcus Measure I leading so far
In early results, the Contra Costa County elections division shows that Measure I, which would allow Broadway Plaza to bring a new 92,000-square-foot department store into downtown… Read more “Walnut Creek’s pro-Neiman Marcus Measure I leading so far”
Measures G & H: Early results show they are passing the 2/3 "yes" vote necessary
In very early results, the two measures to extend parcel taxes in school districts covering Walnut Creek elementary and middle schools and Walnut Creek and Lamorinda high… Read more “Measures G & H: Early results show they are passing the 2/3 "yes" vote necessary”
Associated Press calls Garamendi winner in California’s 10th congressional race; so far, early results show Garamendi in the lead
UPDATE 9:20 p.m. CBS5 says the Associated Press is calling the 10th congressional race, to replace former U.S. Representative Ellen Tauscher, for her fellow Democrat, state Lt.… Read more “Associated Press calls Garamendi winner in California’s 10th congressional race; so far, early results show Garamendi in the lead”
Willows Theatre in Concord will close for good
After 34 years of award-winning plays and musicals, the Willows Theatre Company will shut its doors at its venue at the Willows shopping center. Ongoing financial problems,… Read more “Willows Theatre in Concord will close for good”
Vote Tuesday!
Yeah, 2009 is an off-year for an election, and the ballot list isn’t long, but try as much as you can to vote. We’ve got some vitally… Read more “Vote Tuesday!”
Full moon tonight: Will you sleep?
I’m not sure I will. I predict I’ll fall asleep reasonably well tonight then awake at 1, 2, or 3 a.m. and not be able to go… Read more “Full moon tonight: Will you sleep?”
Crazy in Suburbia 