So much is going on in brain science these days: it’s all pretty exciting and illuminating. Scientists can scan brains and see, for example, how the brain… Read more “Your kid’s brain, and how alcohol, pot, and other drugs can mess with its development”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Walnut Creek braces for holiday crowds, parking, traffic while questions percolate over the health of this year’s retail season
Even before the Halloween decorations and other tchotchkes came down in local stores, the Christmas stuff went up. So, forget Black Friday, the Christmas shopping season is… Read more “Walnut Creek braces for holiday crowds, parking, traffic while questions percolate over the health of this year’s retail season”
In other retail news: Macerich’s new venture and challenges
Macerich, the owner of Broadway Plaza, just scored big with the 71-percent win on Measure I, which will allow it to build a new 92,000-square-foot department store… Read more “In other retail news: Macerich’s new venture and challenges”
Guest Commentary asks whether Walnut Creek staff, leaders really listen to neighborhood concerns regarding projects
This guest commentary comes from Tom O’Brien, a resident of the Almond/Shuey neighborhood, right next to downtown. His commentary comes in advance of Tuesday night’s City Council… Read more “Guest Commentary asks whether Walnut Creek staff, leaders really listen to neighborhood concerns regarding projects”
Reminder to parents after student found with knife at Walnut Creek Intermediate
This is a note from Kevin Collins, the principal of Walnut Creek Intermediate, reminding parents (and their kids) of what’s not okay for kids to bring onto… Read more “Reminder to parents after student found with knife at Walnut Creek Intermediate”
Who would you like to pretend to be at your next high school reunion
So news comes, via the Mayor of Claycord and other news reports, that a 1988 graduate of Alhambra High in Martinez is facing federal charges for imitating… Read more “Who would you like to pretend to be at your next high school reunion”
Want your cat de-clawed? Can’t get it done in Berkeley
The City Council of Berkeley has once again passed a law that may have good intentions but little practical effect, the Oakland Tribune reports. It has banned… Read more “Want your cat de-clawed? Can’t get it done in Berkeley”
"They": a timeless poem about the tragedy of war and the challenges faced by returning veterans
They The Bishop tells us: “When the boys come backThey will not be the same; for they’ll have foughtIn a just cause: they lead the last attackOn… Read more “"They": a timeless poem about the tragedy of war and the challenges faced by returning veterans”
Joint Veteran’s Day celebration for Walnut Creek and Lafayette
Here’s a notice from the City of Walnut Creek regarding Wednesday’s Veteran’s Day celebration: This year the traditional veterans day ceremony will be hosted jointly by the… Read more “Joint Veteran’s Day celebration for Walnut Creek and Lafayette”
The city invites you to voice concerns about Walnut Creek’s parking, including any gripes you have about those private lots!
I have read those reports in which the city says it has enough parking, if not on the street, then in its various public and private garages… Read more “The city invites you to voice concerns about Walnut Creek’s parking, including any gripes you have about those private lots!”
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