I ran into Walnut Creek writer and dad R.J. Lavallee at last weeks’ Community Coordinating Council meeting, a gathering of PTA presidents and representatives from the schools in… Read more “Walnut Creek writer, father, PTA president: We need to stop coddling our children”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
With the exception of Rossmoor, Walnut Creek is slacking off on the Census
I filled out our family’s U.S. Census form and mailed it back. What a good citizen I am. I guess. I happen to be a census geek,… Read more “With the exception of Rossmoor, Walnut Creek is slacking off on the Census”
What’s your best April Fools Day prank?
Or best prank ever? Not sure I can top Google’s Topeka move this morning. There are a few pranks I’ve pulled, not necessarily for April Fools Day.… Read more “What’s your best April Fools Day prank?”
Man arrested after attempted robbery on Iron Horse Trail in downtown Walnut Creek
A man armed with a gun was arrested after attempting a hold-up on the Iron Horse Trail. The attempted robbery occurred on the trail at about 7:30… Read more “Man arrested after attempted robbery on Iron Horse Trail in downtown Walnut Creek”
U.S. Reps Miller and Garamendi invite you to learn the truth about health care reform at Thursday
“Learn the honest truth and facts about health care reform.” So says an invitation to a forum Thursday with US Representatives George Miller and John Garamend that is hosted by a… Read more “U.S. Reps Miller and Garamendi invite you to learn the truth about health care reform at Thursday”
Update on road work and expected lane closures around Ygnacio Valley Road and John Muir Medical Center
Before John Muir can open its new, expanded five-story hospital tower at its campus off Ygnacio Valley Road, the hospital facility needs to finish street improvements on… Read more “Update on road work and expected lane closures around Ygnacio Valley Road and John Muir Medical Center”
Karl Rove, national hero and the Brain behind Bush, in Lafayette Tuesday
Did you get your ticket to lunch with Republic icon Karl Rove? Alas, it is TOO late. An eagle-eyed reader pointed that out. The former senior advisor… Read more “Karl Rove, national hero and the Brain behind Bush, in Lafayette Tuesday”
Big student rally and performances in Lafayette Sunday to protect arts and elective programs in Walnut Creek and Lamorinda high schools
My sixth-grade son recently said he was looking forward to going to school at Las Lomas, because he had heard there would be a creative writing class there. But… Read more “Big student rally and performances in Lafayette Sunday to protect arts and elective programs in Walnut Creek and Lamorinda high schools”
Poppies! More signs of spring, and the day celebrating California’s state flower is coming up
I love this photo, sent from one of my devoted readers, mainly because I’ve seen lots of these glorious golden blooms carpeting fields and roadsides lately. Poppies… Read more “Poppies! More signs of spring, and the day celebrating California’s state flower is coming up”
A lawsuit filed in Orinda teen’s party death: too bad it had to get to this point
Marianne Payne, the mother of 16-year-old Joseph Loudon, has taken a step that isn’t surprising. It’s what many expected. She has filed a lawsuit against the teen-aged Orinda… Read more “A lawsuit filed in Orinda teen’s party death: too bad it had to get to this point”
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