City staff said yes. But the Zoning Administrator said no to a development plan proposed by the son and daughter-in-law of the late state Senator John A. Nejedly. They want to subdivide… Read more “Another dispute over the late Senator Nejedly’s Walnut Creek property”
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The Variety of Our Lives: WC teacher and students go South to follow the course of the Civil Rights movement
I’ve always wanted to tour America’s South, and now I know some of the places to go to experience some of the difficult and triumphant moments in America’s… Read more “The Variety of Our Lives: WC teacher and students go South to follow the course of the Civil Rights movement”
Rossmoor home of defrocked priest searched as part of countywide sex registrant check
A Rossmoor reader told me that just before 5pm [Thursday], there was what appeared to be police activity at the Rossmoor apartment building which is home to Stephen Kiesle, the 63-year-old… Read more “Rossmoor home of defrocked priest searched as part of countywide sex registrant check”
Do you med spa? Has it been good for you?
I was taking a nice little stroll through our lovely downtown this morning and passed a couple of our med spas. The International Medical Spa Association defines… Read more “Do you med spa? Has it been good for you?”
Sad news but not unexpected: James Hogan’s body found
The body of James Hogan, 79, who had been missing since his family’s car crashed into a Walnut Creek canal has been found and identified, authorities say.… Read more “Sad news but not unexpected: James Hogan’s body found”
Celebrate Earth Day in Walnut Creek’s Open Space
The world first began celebrating Earth Day in the early 1970s. Around that time, residents of Walnut Creek decided to show their own concern for nature and… Read more “Celebrate Earth Day in Walnut Creek’s Open Space”
Temporary road closure near Bancroft Elementary
Walnut Creek police issued a notice this morning that there might be traffic delays around Bancroft Elementary School due to PG&E working on power lines. The closure… Read more “Temporary road closure near Bancroft Elementary”
Chevron gas station, McDonald’s likely to stay in the big plan to develop crucial part of downtown Walnut Creek
I know. An effort to keep Chevron and the McDonald’s fast-food restaurant are probably not the big news when it comes to the massive undertaking to develop… Read more “Chevron gas station, McDonald’s likely to stay in the big plan to develop crucial part of downtown Walnut Creek”
Oak removal prompts closure of Ygnacio Valley Road lane Wednesday morning
Two decaying oak trees along Ygnacio Valley Road need to go. The trees have decaying root systems and are at risk of falling at any time, Walnut… Read more “Oak removal prompts closure of Ygnacio Valley Road lane Wednesday morning”
Bank of the West hit again by robbers
No, these hooded figures are not images of Death but robbers who held up the Bank of the West on North California Boulevard Tuesday. This is the… Read more “Bank of the West hit again by robbers”
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