High winds knocked down live power lines in several locations in Walnut Creek, closing roads, and darkening homes, traffic lights, and businesses, including Trader Joe’s and Whole… Read more “Downed electric lines cut power throughout Walnut Creek”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Best guy movies? I’m not one but I’m the mom of one and I want to give him a proper education
Okay, us gals have done our swooning and debating over Edward versus Jacob. What about the guys? As a debatedly conscientious mother of a growing male, I… Read more “Best guy movies? I’m not one but I’m the mom of one and I want to give him a proper education”
Hot local Black Friday tips courtesy of The Frugal Find
Julia, a Central Contra Costa County mom of four kids, amazingly, finds the time and energy to manage her very up-to-the minute website The Frugal Find. Growing… Read more “Hot local Black Friday tips courtesy of The Frugal Find”
Light the lights: Tree lighting ceremonies start Friday evening in Walnut Creek
From Friday until December 13, there will be four opportunities for people in Walnut Creek to get their fix for holiday lighting ceremonies. The Hospice of the… Read more “Light the lights: Tree lighting ceremonies start Friday evening in Walnut Creek”
Local girl in hospital with H1N1: Someone to keep in your thoughts this Thanksgiving Day
Katie Grace Groebner is a 7-year-old girl who suffers from a rare disease, pulmonary hypertension, and who will soon need a heart and lung transplant. Unfortunately, she… Read more “Local girl in hospital with H1N1: Someone to keep in your thoughts this Thanksgiving Day”
Do you have to deal with picky ADULT eaters when you host Thanksgiving or any other dinner party?
You always hear about kids being picky eaters, and only tolerating so-called “white food.” Well, a Crazy reader sent along this fun blog from the New York… Read more “Do you have to deal with picky ADULT eaters when you host Thanksgiving or any other dinner party?”
An Orinda mom’s perspective on the death of Joe Loudon and how it has torn apart numerous lives and a community
Maura Dolan lives a few blocks away from the home of Miramonte teen Joe Loudon, who collapsed at a teen party in May and died. Her son… Read more “An Orinda mom’s perspective on the death of Joe Loudon and how it has torn apart numerous lives and a community”
Donate blood on Wednesday, and get a special gelato treat to "recover"
You know how when you donate blood, they always want you to drink some juice or eat something afterwards to replenish your strength. Well, on Wednesday, you… Read more “Donate blood on Wednesday, and get a special gelato treat to "recover"”
Claycord’s Lemon Lady wins Jefferson Award
Anna Chan, the Lemon Lady of Claycord, is sending out a letter to her friends, notably her friends at the farmers markets in the area, announcing that… Read more “Claycord’s Lemon Lady wins Jefferson Award”
Death penalty for the accused killer of Rylan Fuchs? Wouldn’t be usual, says DA
The 19-year-old Berkeley man, arrested in the January 20 pot-robbery killing of Danville teen Rylan Fuchs, is facing murder charges that carry special circumstances, because the killing… Read more “Death penalty for the accused killer of Rylan Fuchs? Wouldn’t be usual, says DA”
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