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    Walnut Creek City Council Race 2010: I can’t wait for the damned election to be over

    Whatever happened to the happy, shiny suburb known as Walnut Creek? It has been overcome by a gloves-off, hard-hitting, contact-sport election with several different forces fighting for… Read more “Walnut Creek City Council Race 2010: I can’t wait for the damned election to be over”

    October 31, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

    As City Council adopts budget…. Some final WC Library numbers: $1.6 million under budget …

    At the City Council meeting, Assistant Walnut Creek City Manager Lorie Tinfow reported some final budget numbers on the library as it prepares for its July 17… Read more “As City Council adopts budget…. Some final WC Library numbers: $1.6 million under budget …”

    June 16, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Should the city charge fees to bars that stay open late and require a lot of police attention?

    I just posted this story on Walnut Creek Patch, dealing with an idea that emerged at last night’s City Council meeting. Council members were talking some more… Read more “Should the city charge fees to bars that stay open late and require a lot of police attention?”

    June 2, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Wait! WC City Council meets this evening to discuss important budget issues. But, it’s Lady Gaga night on "Glee."

    And, the final two battle it out for the American Idol crown, taking to the stage to show the judges and America what they’re made of.  The… Read more “Wait! WC City Council meets this evening to discuss important budget issues. But, it’s Lady Gaga night on "Glee."”

    May 25, 2010January 28, 2018 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Walnut Creek to consider fee increases for city services

    You might have to pay a little—or a lot—more for parking tickets or permits to install a solar system or new roof. Or to have your license… Read more “Walnut Creek to consider fee increases for city services”

    May 23, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Saving Coach O’Brien: Letter writing campaign to keep the city paying for Masters Swim coach position

    The City Council will continue its discussion about which programs to keep—and which to ax—as it tries to balance the budget.  Members of the city’s nationally recognized… Read more “Saving Coach O’Brien: Letter writing campaign to keep the city paying for Masters Swim coach position”

    May 17, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Guest writer: Don’t lose the teen perspective in city government

    Katie Lanfranki, a junior at Las Lomas High School, appeared at the City Council meeting two weeks ago to explain why the city should not discontinue its… Read more “Guest writer: Don’t lose the teen perspective in city government”

    May 17, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Sports fields could go brown, kids could lose their counselors as the school district and city face tough budget times

    When my son was in kindergarten he was having a tough time.  A couple years earlier, our lives had been turned upside  down because of a major … Read more “Sports fields could go brown, kids could lose their counselors as the school district and city face tough budget times”

    April 23, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Special joint Walnut Creek city and school district board meeting

    The Walnut Creek School District Governing Board and the Walnut Creek City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday in a special meeting to discuss current partnerships… Read more “Special joint Walnut Creek city and school district board meeting”

    April 20, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

    1515 Restaurant can stay open until 1 a.m.

    The City Council voted 4 to 1 to allow 1515 Restaurant and Lounge to keep its 1 a.m. closing time, despite concerns raised by city staff and… Read more “1515 Restaurant can stay open until 1 a.m.”

    April 7, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

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