A woman parking her car at her home in the 1500 block of Geary Road was robbed of her purse Monday evening. Walnut Creek police say the… Read more “Second strong-arm robbery Monday; suspect sought”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Robbery victim helps nab the guy who strong-armed him out of his wallet along the Contra Costa Canal Trail
A robbery victim, with the presence of mind to notice key details about the guy who held him up Monday along the Contra Costa Canal Trail, helped… Read more “Robbery victim helps nab the guy who strong-armed him out of his wallet along the Contra Costa Canal Trail”
Get ready to skate! Walnut Creek’s outdoor rink opens Thursday afternoon
It’s that time of year again for Walnut Creek’s Downtown On Ice, starting Thursday afternoon and continuing through January 18. Sponsors say that an anticipated 45,000 skaters… Read more “Get ready to skate! Walnut Creek’s outdoor rink opens Thursday afternoon”
How would you slice up Walnut Creek’s budget pie to make the town a great place for people to live and work?
With Walnut Creek dealing with the fall-out of the recession and a decline in revenues, the city has launched what it called Community Conversations to receive input… Read more “How would you slice up Walnut Creek’s budget pie to make the town a great place for people to live and work?”
Friday’s misadventures with a lost pooch, and a humble plea to dog owners
I’m not a dog person. This doesn’t mean I dislike dogs. I’m rather fond of some of my friends’ dogs. I would just never choose to have… Read more “Friday’s misadventures with a lost pooch, and a humble plea to dog owners”
Your jump on holiday shopping Sunday can benefit a great local cause
As we did last year, my family is once again downsizing our Christmas gift giving this year. Actually, this could turn into a permanent arrangement, especially with… Read more “Your jump on holiday shopping Sunday can benefit a great local cause”
Police looking for two who robbed Rossmoor area bank
Two men, wearing hoods and masks, held up the Pacific National Bank located in the Rossmoor shopping center Thursday morning. Sgt. Tom Cashion says that at around… Read more “Police looking for two who robbed Rossmoor area bank”
Walnut Creek voters say "yes" to Neiman Marcus
Well, officially, Walnut Creek voters said “yes” to a new 92,000-square-foot department store in Broadway Plaza at the corner of South Main Street and Mt. Diablo Boulevard.… Read more “Walnut Creek voters say "yes" to Neiman Marcus”
School parcel tax extensions win voter approval
Measures G & H, the initiatives to permanently extend parcel taxes in the Acalanes Union and Walnut Creek school districts, both passed with more than 2/3 of… Read more “School parcel tax extensions win voter approval”
Garamendi is CD-10’s new rep in DC
The Associated Press and other news organizations have declared John Garamendi the winner in California’s 10th congressional race. He will take Ellen Tauscher’s place as our local… Read more “Garamendi is CD-10’s new rep in DC”
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