Update 1 p.m. The Contra Costa Times says that Lone Tree Elementary in Antioch will be closed Monday and possibly remain closed for up to two weeks… Read more “Swine flu may be turning up in San Ramon, Pleasanton; students in Concord tested; but the disease may not be as potent as first feared”
County finds one small way to make more money: raise fees for removing and storing dead people
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors this week approved a way for the severely cash-strapped Sheriff’s Deparment to bring in an additional $90,000. The Sheriff’s Department, which… Read more “County finds one small way to make more money: raise fees for removing and storing dead people”
County librarian to work with WC on maintaining hours at the Ygnacio Valley Library
Contra Costa County Librarian Anne Cain tells me that the county library system’s plan to shift $1.2 million in costs to the cities should have no impact… Read more “County librarian to work with WC on maintaining hours at the Ygnacio Valley Library”
CoCo DA, Supervisors find way to keep misdemeanor prosecutions going through September; DA vows to take a $25,000 pay cut
County leaders will work to find a permanent way to keep the District Attorney’s Office prosecuting all misdemeanor crimes. In the meantime, they figured out a way… Read more “CoCo DA, Supervisors find way to keep misdemeanor prosecutions going through September; DA vows to take a $25,000 pay cut”
Swine flu concerns–or hysteria?–it’s gripping the East Bay suburbs; Three possible cases show up in Pittsburg elementary
Update Wednesday a.m.: The Contra Costa Times reports that Contra Costa health officials decided to close a Pittsburg elementary school for a week, after tests there revealed… Read more “Swine flu concerns–or hysteria?–it’s gripping the East Bay suburbs; Three possible cases show up in Pittsburg elementary”
The Lemon Lady of Clayton starts her own blog
Go, Anna Chan! She’s started her own blog, called The Lemon Lady, about her one-woman fruit-collection and produce growing efforts, all designed to get fresh fruit and… Read more “The Lemon Lady of Clayton starts her own blog”
My dispute with the CoCo Times: Quick update
Last weekend, I posted a rant, raising the question of “transparency” between anonymous (or kinda, sorta anonymous) bloggers like me and traditional news organizations like the Contra… Read more “My dispute with the CoCo Times: Quick update”
Could deadly swine flu come here?
Update for Contra Costa County residents regarding the swine flu: On it’s website, the Contra Costa Health Services department confirms that local authorities are working closely with… Read more “Could deadly swine flu come here?”
What’s your favorite WC restaurant? Your favorite meal? Here are some of mine.
Yeah, yeah, I know the recession has put a damper on our budgets for dining out. But sometimes, I just don’t feel like cooking. Or I have… Read more “What’s your favorite WC restaurant? Your favorite meal? Here are some of mine.”
CoCo Supe Bonilla finds D.A.’s decision on not prosecuting some misdemeanors "troubling." Requests special meeting.
Susan Bonilla, the chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, has called a special meeting of the board’s Public Protection Committee. Bonilla is inviting the… Read more “CoCo Supe Bonilla finds D.A.’s decision on not prosecuting some misdemeanors "troubling." Requests special meeting.”
Crazy in Suburbia 