In the American consciousness, the Korean War tends to receive much less attention than the two wars that bookend it: World War II and the Vietnam War.… Read more “Are you a Korean War Veteran? Walnut Creek would love to honor your service at Memorial Day service”
Category: City of Walnut Creek
Gary Pokorny to retire as city manager later this year
In an email sent out to city employees this afternoon, Gary Pokorny announced he would be retiring later this year. Pokorny has been with the city for… Read more “Gary Pokorny to retire as city manager later this year”
S’more WC budget bits: The city wants to help schools keep their fields green
The city might not be willing to pay the $110,000 to support the crossing guard program at schools around Walnut Creek, but it is willing to help… Read more “S’more WC budget bits: The city wants to help schools keep their fields green”
Some Walnut Creek employees receive sad news of possible layoffs as city readies its budget
As the city gets ready to unveil its proposed budget for the next year, I’ve received word that some Walnut Creek employees have had some difficult private… Read more “Some Walnut Creek employees receive sad news of possible layoffs as city readies its budget”
Walnut Creek’s medical marijuana to close Monday
Brian Hyman is giving up the fight to keep open Walnut Creek’s controversial medical marijuana dispensary. The CEO of C3 Collective said that he’ll close his Oakland Boulevard business… Read more “Walnut Creek’s medical marijuana to close Monday”
Walnut Creek wants to maintain its aquatics glory by revamping its swim facilities
For many decades, Walnut Creek had been a “leader in the field” of civic swim programs by providing everything from tots swim classes to elite Olympic programs.… Read more “Walnut Creek wants to maintain its aquatics glory by revamping its swim facilities”
Teen job fair in Walnut Creek Thursday; and the downtown library connection to my beloved summer job
I can’t wait for my 11-year-old to get old enough to go out and get a job, and start bringing in some money to help keep me… Read more “Teen job fair in Walnut Creek Thursday; and the downtown library connection to my beloved summer job”
Power outages in Walnut Creek: that "scoop" and other news from PG&E
And also from PG&E: its Bay Area storm status update as of 3 p.m., including the news–good or bad, depending on your point of view–that strong storms are… Read more “Power outages in Walnut Creek: that "scoop" and other news from PG&E”
Making it through? Highlights of Walnut Creek’s budget reflects economic challenges, successes
The City Council is expected to adopt its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the 2009 fiscal year (which ended June 30) at itsTuesday night meeting. The 188-page… Read more “Making it through? Highlights of Walnut Creek’s budget reflects economic challenges, successes”
Should Taubman be worried about its challenge of Broadway Plaza and Walnut Creek over Neiman Marcus?
UPDATE: Or rather, should Broadway Plaza owner Macerich and the City of Walnut Creek take action against Taubman Centers Inc. for its anti-Neiman Marcus efforts, in the same way… Read more “Should Taubman be worried about its challenge of Broadway Plaza and Walnut Creek over Neiman Marcus?”
Crazy in Suburbia 