Yes, yes, those of us who have jobs are supposed to be grateful. Especially when we hear from friends and neighbors another story of someone–maybe an educated… Read more “I Knew It: Even those of us fortunate to have jobs may not have it so great”
Category: Economy Watch
Looking for work and feeling like a piece of s—
I was talking to someone I know who has been out of work for six weeks. He feels pretty lousy. He spends his mornings looking through Craigslist… Read more “Looking for work and feeling like a piece of s—”
Maybe the economy is getting better? December retail sales surge
I keep hearing that the economy is getting better… I’ve also been wondering how Walnut Creek’s retail scene did this holiday season. Don’t have any specifics on… Read more “Maybe the economy is getting better? December retail sales surge”
If you have a job, how happy are you with it? Survey finds highest level of job dissatisfaction among U.S. workers in 22 years
I’m fortunate to have a job right now. Are you? If so, how are you feeling about it? I guess a lot of Americans who are lucky… Read more “If you have a job, how happy are you with it? Survey finds highest level of job dissatisfaction among U.S. workers in 22 years”
Walnut Creek "mobility" gripe No. 1: Mt. Diablo Boulevard holiday shopping traffic
This photo was snapped while I was stuck in traffic along Mt. Diablo Boulevard late this afternoon. There was the slow crawl from west of California Boulevard… Read more “Walnut Creek "mobility" gripe No. 1: Mt. Diablo Boulevard holiday shopping traffic”
Plundering a long vacant house here in Walnut Creek
Thieves pulling up to a house, long vacant and long on the market. They have a U-Haul truck. They go in and tear out countertops and possibly… Read more “Plundering a long vacant house here in Walnut Creek”
I’ve GOT TO take vacation at the end of the month, and so does Walnut Creek City Hall staff
Is the economy really getting better? They say the recession is over, and home values have stopped plummeting, and a Bay Area Council report says we’ve hit… Read more “I’ve GOT TO take vacation at the end of the month, and so does Walnut Creek City Hall staff”
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”
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?”
One less empty storefront: Pet Food Express to move into the former Elephant Phamarcy site
The San Leandro-based pet food and supply retailer, Pet Food Express, is set to open its newest store in Walnut Creek, in the space right next door… Read more “One less empty storefront: Pet Food Express to move into the former Elephant Phamarcy site”
Crazy in Suburbia 