As members of Walnut Creek’s embattled pot club, C3 Collective staged a small “protest” at the City Council meeting Tuesday evening, new research from a UC-Berkeley lecturer… Read more “Pot, a treatment for alcoholism? But no "cure" yet for what ails Walnut Creek’s own pot club”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Do yourself and Marsh Creek a favor this weekend with a Save Mt. Diablo planting project
Remember, back in October, I wrote about how mentally and physically restorative it was to go to Yosemite and do a volunteer project in the great outdoors?… Read more “Do yourself and Marsh Creek a favor this weekend with a Save Mt. Diablo planting project”
Want $500 to spend?
Then come down to City Hall this afternoon or Sunday and make your “withdrawal.” And, okay, it’s a pretend $500, but you’re provided with this amount and… Read more “Want $500 to spend?”
Photos released of 7-Eleven bank robbers
The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department is releasing photos of two suspects who robbed the 7-Eleven on Oak Road in unincorporated Walnut Creek back on October 23. The… Read more “Photos released of 7-Eleven bank robbers”
Do you like valet parking?
Valet parking is becoming more common in Walnut Creek, especially now during the holidays with the Downtown Business Association offering valet parking for $5 to $7. But… Read more “Do you like valet parking?”
Walnut Creek schools send out their condolences to the family of the man killed in Friday’s Half Moon Bay boating accident
A note went out yesterday from the principals of Walnut Creek Intermediate and Walnut Heights Elementary schools to the Runte family of Walnut Creek. Matthew Runte, 49,… Read more “Walnut Creek schools send out their condolences to the family of the man killed in Friday’s Half Moon Bay boating accident”
Is Saranap’s Sufism Reoriented sanctuary debate heating up again?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed these blue flyers affixed to telephone polls and other signs along Boulevard Way in the Saranap neighborhood. These flyers once… Read more “Is Saranap’s Sufism Reoriented sanctuary debate heating up again?”
Should Walnut Creek ban leaf blowers? What do you think about them?
It’s a timely question to ask, now that many of our streets, walkways, lawns, and gardens are carpeted by newly fallen leaves. How do we address what… Read more “Should Walnut Creek ban leaf blowers? What do you think about them?”
Some Walnut Creek turkeys who escaped their date with destiny
Gobble, gobble, says this pack of turkeys out strolling around San Miguel Drive. Hmm, do they know how lucky they are? Maybe they received a special pardon… Read more “Some Walnut Creek turkeys who escaped their date with destiny”
Walnut Creek man identified as victim of Half Moon Bay boating accident
The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office identified Matthew Runte, 49, as the man whose boat capsized Friday evening in rough waters off Half Moon Bay. Bay City… Read more “Walnut Creek man identified as victim of Half Moon Bay boating accident”
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