First, I should explain the use of the term “mobility” in both these post and the one prior. “Mobility” was the catch-all term that arose during the… Read more “Walnut Creek "mobility" gripe No. 2: Where the sidewalk ends on Newell Avenue, and it shouldn’t…”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Walnut Creek "mobility" gripe No. 1: Mt. Diablo Boulevard holiday shopping traffic
This photo was snapped while I was stuck in traffic along Mt. Diablo Boulevard late this afternoon. There was the slow crawl from west of California Boulevard… Read more “Walnut Creek "mobility" gripe No. 1: Mt. Diablo Boulevard holiday shopping traffic”
Some downtown restaurant news: new openings and a liquor license violation for one happening spot
Just in time for the holidays: –Vanessa’s Bistro 2, at 1329 N. Main Street, is open, in the former Tokyo Lobby spot. It bills itself as “Vietnamese… Read more “Some downtown restaurant news: new openings and a liquor license violation for one happening spot”
One friend’s poorly lit, $4.50 private parking lot blues
A friend, who lives outside Walnut Creek, came into town the other night. He sent me an e-mail, with this accompanying photo, that suggests a couple things:… Read more “One friend’s poorly lit, $4.50 private parking lot blues”
Speaking of downtown parking, how has your holiday parking experience been in Walnut Creek?
Has it been a hassle? What about the garage behind Nordstrom and Macy’s? Have you been doing endless loops around that garage, trying to find a free… Read more “Speaking of downtown parking, how has your holiday parking experience been in Walnut Creek?”
Plundering a long vacant house here in Walnut Creek
Thieves pulling up to a house, long vacant and long on the market. They have a U-Haul truck. They go in and tear out countertops and possibly… Read more “Plundering a long vacant house here in Walnut Creek”
One clever convenience in this hectic shopping time
Are you out and about today shopping? I just had to pick up some last-minute things–sparkling wine for a party, and, psst, something to go with my… Read more “One clever convenience in this hectic shopping time”
Some numbers behind recent drug, alcohol, and weapons possession cases at Walnut Creek Intermediate
Two Walnut Creek Intermediate students were suspended this past week for possession of alcohol and marijuana, according to a e-mail sent out by Principal Kevin Collins: The… Read more “Some numbers behind recent drug, alcohol, and weapons possession cases at Walnut Creek Intermediate”
Some Walnut Creek family has something they’d like to say about themselves …
Or perhaps about their neighbor? I’m sure there is some very intriguing tale behind the posting of this sign in the yard of a home fronted by… Read more “Some Walnut Creek family has something they’d like to say about themselves …”
Christmas elves strike! Sad but spirited tree gets trimmed in style!
It’s not quite an extreme makeover but an evergreen I featured over the weekend (see below), as perhaps almost as interesting as Concord’s Charlie Brown Christmas tree… Read more “Christmas elves strike! Sad but spirited tree gets trimmed in style!”
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