My husband and I got a free hour to pop out and get something to eat … the two of us. We went to Chow’s in Lafayette,… Read more “Things I love about a late December, rainy suburban night …”
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Dreaming of Kinshasa and other global internet travels to cure my Christmas Day blues
I love all the build-up to Christmas: buying the tree, decorating it, making cookies, wrapping gifts, listening to White Christmas for the 235th time in my life.… Read more “Dreaming of Kinshasa and other global internet travels to cure my Christmas Day blues”
Happy Holidays from Crazy in Suburbia–and another favorite Walnut Creek tree!
The elves struck again! Another Charlie Brown tree gets some Christmas spirit! Happy holidays from our family to yours.
The Real Housewives of Walnut Creek? Why not, now that Walnut Creek has its own TV channel?
Walnut Creek residents will start to enjoy even more local, original programming than just live coverage of City Council and Planning Commission meetings, thanks to the city… Read more “The Real Housewives of Walnut Creek? Why not, now that Walnut Creek has its own TV channel?”
Transformer problem leads to traffic delays tonight on Ygnacio Valley
The Walnut Creek police have issued alert that motorists can expect traffic delays on eastbound Ygnacio Valley until about 10 p.m. The department had to close the… Read more “Transformer problem leads to traffic delays tonight on Ygnacio Valley”
Home (under the bridge) for the holidays!
A roof over one’s head? Well, that’s something right? Found one man or woman’s retreat under the Ironhorse Trail bridge that crosses Ygnacio Valley Road this morning.… Read more “Home (under the bridge) for the holidays!”
Walnut Creek "mobility gripe No. 3: Where the sidewalk ends on Ygnacio Valley
I’m sure city planners had good reason at some point, allowing this notable gap in the sidewalk between John Muir Medical Center and San Carlos Drive. And,… Read more “Walnut Creek "mobility gripe No. 3: Where the sidewalk ends on Ygnacio Valley”
Waiting for their Air Jordans outside Nordstrom
The scene outside Nordstrom in Broadway Plaza just before the store opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday: About 20 people, huddled in jackets, mittens, hats, waiting, waiting, waiting… Read more “Waiting for their Air Jordans outside Nordstrom”
Memorial today at Northgate High for student who died last week
Northgate High School’s gymnasium will be the site today for Trevor Tonsing who suffered a heart attack at school last week and died a short time later… Read more “Memorial today at Northgate High for student who died last week”
Wednesday is the last day to visit your local library
Well, not forever. But due to Contra Costa County budget cuts, the libraries will be closed from Wednesday through Sunday, and then from Thursday, December 31 (New… Read more “Wednesday is the last day to visit your local library”
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