An assistant principal from a Pleasanton middle school has been appointed to replace Pat Lickiss as principal of Las Lomas High School. John Stockton, the superintendent of… Read more “New principal appointed for Las Lomas High School”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Where’s the best place for teens in Walnut Creek to find a summer job?
My favorite summer/after-school job as a high school student was in a place that has highly controversial associations. No, it wasn’t at Walnut Creek’s adult book store… Read more “Where’s the best place for teens in Walnut Creek to find a summer job?”
Be safe while you celebrate Cinco de Mayo
I was hearing from a Walnut Creek police officer, during a ride-along I took last Saturday morning, that certain, more alcohol-fueled Cinco de Mayo celebrations, can make… Read more “Be safe while you celebrate Cinco de Mayo”
There will be a lot of bald cops, officials, dispatchers, and kids around town now
They came, they submitted, they lost their hair. More than 50 police officers from Walnut Creek and Concord, as well as the chief of Walnut Creek police,… Read more “There will be a lot of bald cops, officials, dispatchers, and kids around town now”
Measure A passing
With all 37 precincts reporting, more than 68 percent of voters said “yes” to Measure A, a $112-per-parcel tax to help high schools in the state-budget-stricken Acalanes… Read more “Measure A passing”
S’more WC budget bits: The city wants to help schools keep their fields green
The city might not be willing to pay the $110,000 to support the crossing guard program at schools around Walnut Creek, but it is willing to help… Read more “S’more WC budget bits: The city wants to help schools keep their fields green”
Bald is beautiful, baby.
Just need to say that as some male and female Walnut Creek police department employees and city VIPS, as well as local volunteers, get ready to have… Read more “Bald is beautiful, baby.”
Good morning Tuesday and some other lovely images of our local nature
Some more beautiful photos from one of my favorite local shutterbugs, whom I’ll call the Sunrise Guy.This was taken this morning. Sunrise Guy also went on a… Read more “Good morning Tuesday and some other lovely images of our local nature”
Another Iron Horse Trail attack involving a Walnut Creek student
These notices come in about middle and high school students being confronted by suspicious characters or robbed on the Iron Horse Trail in and around downtown Walnut… Read more “Another Iron Horse Trail attack involving a Walnut Creek student”
Police chief believes public safety is city’s No. 1 priority
Should the city support arts and culture? Or the police department? Does it have to be either or? Not according to Walnut Creek Police Chief Joel Bryden.… Read more “Police chief believes public safety is city’s No. 1 priority”
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