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    Crazy in Suburbia: Yes, Council’s Wish to Squeeze Mt. Diablo Boulevard To Two Lanes Will Take Lots of Political Will

    I also published a version of this column at Walnut Creek Patch, where you can always find more Walnut Creek community news. City and business leaders will… Read more “Crazy in Suburbia: Yes, Council’s Wish to Squeeze Mt. Diablo Boulevard To Two Lanes Will Take Lots of Political Will”

    July 10, 2010 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Project Downtown: Ideas for reinvigorating Walnut Creek’s “heart”

    The Walnut Creek City council will consider Tuesday night whether to once again levy the annual assessments on downtown businesses that go into a fund to help… Read more “Project Downtown: Ideas for reinvigorating Walnut Creek’s “heart””

    April 5, 2010January 28, 2018 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Staff furlough oops means no tickets for expired meters in downtown Walnut Creek Saturday!

    Yeah, you can kind of park for free on the street in downtown Walnut Creek today–a bonus meter holiday if you will. Normally, city meters are enforced… Read more “Staff furlough oops means no tickets for expired meters in downtown Walnut Creek Saturday!”

    January 2, 2010January 28, 2018 by 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”

    November 15, 2009January 28, 2018 by Crazy in Suburbia

    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!”

    November 11, 2009January 28, 2018 by Crazy in Suburbia

    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”

    November 10, 2009January 28, 2018 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Walnut Creek’s pro-Neiman Marcus Measure I leading so far

    In early results, the Contra Costa County elections division shows that Measure I, which would allow Broadway Plaza to bring a new 92,000-square-foot department store into downtown… Read more “Walnut Creek’s pro-Neiman Marcus Measure I leading so far”

    November 4, 2009January 28, 2018 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Think Tuesday’s winds wreaked havoc on the Bay Bridge? Check out the storm damage on South Main Street!

    One of Walnut Creek’s own, Pavel Soltys, sent in these photos, showing one of the ways our own downtown was affected by the same windstorm that is… Read more “Think Tuesday’s winds wreaked havoc on the Bay Bridge? Check out the storm damage on South Main Street!”

    October 29, 2009January 28, 2018 by Crazy in Suburbia

    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”

    October 25, 2009January 28, 2018 by Crazy in Suburbia

    Guest Commentary on the Neiman Marcus debate: Rich Carlston explains his top 10 reasons for voting yes on Measure I position

    Dear Readers:I’ve invited representatives on both sides of the Measure I debate to share guest commentaries on CrazyinSuburbia. Measure I essentially asks Walnut Creek voters to say… Read more “Guest Commentary on the Neiman Marcus debate: Rich Carlston explains his top 10 reasons for voting yes on Measure I position”

    October 9, 2009January 28, 2018 by Crazy in Suburbia

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