It’s been a long night of finalizing some stories and attempting some quick fixes, but Walnut Creek Patch, the new daily local news site I’m editing is… Read more “It’s Alive: Walnut Creek Patch has launched”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Good morning, Walnut Creek!
A lovely image to post on what is to be an important day for me. Walnut Creek Patch launches a bit later on. Thanks for the photographer… Read more “Good morning, Walnut Creek!”
Are you a Korean War Veteran? Walnut Creek would love to honor your service at Memorial Day service
In the American consciousness, the Korean War tends to receive much less attention than the two wars that bookend it: World War II and the Vietnam War.… Read more “Are you a Korean War Veteran? Walnut Creek would love to honor your service at Memorial Day service”
Some news about me–and Walnut Creek
You will soon be able to get even more news about Walnut Creek. I have a new job, editing a new website, WalnutCreekPatch (WalnutCreek.Patch.com), devoted exclusively to… Read more “Some news about me–and Walnut Creek”
Wait! WC City Council meets this evening to discuss important budget issues. But, it’s Lady Gaga night on "Glee."
And, the final two battle it out for the American Idol crown, taking to the stage to show the judges and America what they’re made of. The… Read more “Wait! WC City Council meets this evening to discuss important budget issues. But, it’s Lady Gaga night on "Glee."”
Walnut Creek man arrested in 2006 murder of grandfather and attempted murder of grandmother
The Lamorinda Blogger, EastBayDaze, let me know about a post he recently published about a 37-year-old Lafayettte gas station attendant, who lives in Walnut Creek, who was… Read more “Walnut Creek man arrested in 2006 murder of grandfather and attempted murder of grandmother”
Numbers growing of kids in need of free, discounted meals at some Walnut Creek schools
An interesting bit of data popped up at a meeting earlier this month between Walnut Creek School District and Walnut Creek City officials. In talking about the… Read more “Numbers growing of kids in need of free, discounted meals at some Walnut Creek schools”
Debating the pros and cons of Measure C
Voters in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District will be going to the polls in a couple weeks to vote on Measure C, which would allow district to… Read more “Debating the pros and cons of Measure C”
Three Oakland residents arrested in gas station robbery
Walnut Creek police arrested three people from Oakland early Sunday, including a 17-year-old boy, on suspicion of strong-arming a clerk at the Shell Gas station on North… Read more “Three Oakland residents arrested in gas station robbery”
Walnut Creek to consider fee increases for city services
You might have to pay a little—or a lot—more for parking tickets or permits to install a solar system or new roof. Or to have your license… Read more “Walnut Creek to consider fee increases for city services”