A reader alerted me to both this possible “gap” in thinking on Walnut Creek’s proposed Bicycle Plan, as well as a challenging gap for bicyclists trying to travel up… Read more “Walnut Creek mobility gripe no. 4: Where the bike lane ends on California Boulevard”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Maybe the economy is getting better? December retail sales surge
I keep hearing that the economy is getting better… I’ve also been wondering how Walnut Creek’s retail scene did this holiday season. Don’t have any specifics on… Read more “Maybe the economy is getting better? December retail sales surge”
Regarding those gun-totin’ guys coming to Walnut Creek: the police chief responds and a member explains why they’re holding it in a certain downtown restaurant
In response to my post about a planned exhibition in Walnut Creek next month by gun owners who support the open display of handguns, some readers asked… Read more “Regarding those gun-totin’ guys coming to Walnut Creek: the police chief responds and a member explains why they’re holding it in a certain downtown restaurant”
Another WCI student caught with pot–may be related to earlier case
An eighth-grader at Walnut Creek Intermediate was caught bringing a small amount of marijuana and a pipe to school, Principal Kevin Collins advised parents Friday. That student was… Read more “Another WCI student caught with pot–may be related to earlier case”
You’ll be able to ice skate in downtown for another month
The Downtown Walnut Creek on Ice rink, due to close next week, will stay open another month. The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association… Read more “You’ll be able to ice skate in downtown for another month”
How did an elderly Richmond woman wind up dead, in a burning car in suburban Lafayette?
That’s the big question, and the big reason that Contra Costa Sheriff’s Deputies have labeled the death of Eiko Sugihara “suspicious.” I’ll say it sounds suspicious, as well as… Read more “How did an elderly Richmond woman wind up dead, in a burning car in suburban Lafayette?”
Save the Date: Group that advocates open display of handguns coming to Walnut Creek February 6
Bay Area Open Carry, a loosely-organized band of gun owners who advocate the open display of unloaded handguns, will bring their cause to a downtown Walnut Creek restaurant.… Read more “Save the Date: Group that advocates open display of handguns coming to Walnut Creek February 6”
Walnut Creek will probably lose Del Oro, its longtime alternative high school
Del Oro, the 43-year-old alternative public high school that has served Walnut Creek and Lamorinda students “whose needs are not being met by comprehensive high schools” will… Read more “Walnut Creek will probably lose Del Oro, its longtime alternative high school”
If you have a job, how happy are you with it? Survey finds highest level of job dissatisfaction among U.S. workers in 22 years
I’m fortunate to have a job right now. Are you? If so, how are you feeling about it? I guess a lot of Americans who are lucky… Read more “If you have a job, how happy are you with it? Survey finds highest level of job dissatisfaction among U.S. workers in 22 years”
"Soccer Moms" support legalizing pot in California, according to poll
Californians are likely to have the chance to vote in November on whether to legalize marijuana. Proponents of an initiative, known as the Tax and Regulate Initiative,… Read more “"Soccer Moms" support legalizing pot in California, according to poll”
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