“He’s an Iraq-war vet, a West Point and Harvard grad, one of the first openly gay black men to run for Congress. And, now, in debt and… Read more “Failed CD-10 candidate named Candidate of the Year and one of 2009’s Best and Brightest by Esquire magazine”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Mt. Diablo Unified gets new superintendent
The Mayor of Claycord is reporting that the Mt. Diablo Unified school board voted 5-0 Friday night to hire Sacramento-area schools chief Steven Lawrence to become their… Read more “Mt. Diablo Unified gets new superintendent”
Walnut Creek police sponsor holiday toy drive
Starting this week, the Walnut Creek Police Department began accepting new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. The mission of the… Read more “Walnut Creek police sponsor holiday toy drive”
Walnut Creek man pleads no contest to last summer’s killing outside teen house party
Daniel Avanesyan, 19, of Walnut Creek, will be sentenced to seven years in prison in connection with the July 2 fatal stabbing of a Rodeo teen in… Read more “Walnut Creek man pleads no contest to last summer’s killing outside teen house party”
Do you know an outstanding woman? Nominate her for Contra Costa’s Commission on Women’s Hall of Fame
The deadline to nominate women in one of seven categories is coming up on November 30. The county’s Board of Supervisors established the Women’s Hall of Fame… Read more “Do you know an outstanding woman? Nominate her for Contra Costa’s Commission on Women’s Hall of Fame”
Could Walnut Creek follow West Hollywood’s medical marijuana example?
I can see how the arrest over a suspect in the pot-deal-related shooting death of 17-year-old Rylan Fuchs will reignite the local debate about possible crime increases… Read more “Could Walnut Creek follow West Hollywood’s medical marijuana example?”
Walnut Creek wants to know: What do you think it means to be "green"?
The City of Walnut Creek is developing a Climate Action Plan and is looking for community input. So, if you have something to say, share your ideas… Read more “Walnut Creek wants to know: What do you think it means to be "green"?”
City Council heeds neighbors’ parking concerns; sends Almond/Shuey development back to Planning Commission
The City Council decided Tuesday to not approve a nine-unit residential project in the Almond/Shuey as currently planned. Instead, the council said the developer should go back… Read more “City Council heeds neighbors’ parking concerns; sends Almond/Shuey development back to Planning Commission”
Thursday Night Fever: Roller Skating and New Moon premiere
Night Fever, Night Fever… Lots of things shaking Thursday in and around the Creek. Those kids at Walnut Creek Intermediate had their skate party at Golden Skate… Read more “Thursday Night Fever: Roller Skating and New Moon premiere”
Berkeley man charged in Danville teen’s pot-robbery killing
A 19-year-old Berkeley man appeared in Contra Costa County Superior Court Thursday, on charges that he shot to death 17-year-old Rylan Fuchs on the front porch of… Read more “Berkeley man charged in Danville teen’s pot-robbery killing”
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