Kind of an update 6 p.m. Thursday I say “kind of,” because this isn’t from any fire or police source. Okay, today I was once again listening… Read more “Fire contained in Walnut Creek apartment building; poodle puppy rescued”
Contra Costa’s DA won’t prosecute certain misdemeanor crimes.Yes, that’s bad, but so are cuts to child, elder abuse case workers and other services
The Mayor of Claycord at Claycord.com obtained a memo from Contra Costa County District Attorney Bob Kochly to police chiefs in which he lists the types of… Read more “Contra Costa’s DA won’t prosecute certain misdemeanor crimes.Yes, that’s bad, but so are cuts to child, elder abuse case workers and other services”
Another Neiman Marcus hearing coming to a WC City Council chamber near you
Tomorrow night, Walnut Creek City Council members will take in different viewpoints on the controversial proposal to build a new two-story, 92,000-square-foot Neiman Marcus in Broadway Plaza.… Read more “Another Neiman Marcus hearing coming to a WC City Council chamber near you”
Police fed up with late-night drunks, so the city is working up a plan to regulate hours that bars and restaurant serve alcohol
On Friday and Saturday nights, crowds of liquored-up 20somethings—many St. Mary’s and Diablo Valley College students—roam downtown Walnut Creek, moving from restaurant to bar. “Largely as a… Read more “Police fed up with late-night drunks, so the city is working up a plan to regulate hours that bars and restaurant serve alcohol”
My chat with the manager of the Chinese restaurant whose flag was stolen
Just got off the phone with Linda Lam, the manager of OI-C Bowl Chinese Kitchen and Bar on North Main Street. A flag that the restaurant had… Read more “My chat with the manager of the Chinese restaurant whose flag was stolen”
Bloggers so-called lack of transparency and the Contra Costa Times so-called not lack of it
The other day I was chatting with a smart, friendly guy who works as public relations manager for a local company. He was talking about the challenge… Read more “Bloggers so-called lack of transparency and the Contra Costa Times so-called not lack of it”
Flag of the People’s Republic of China stolen from front of Chinese restaurant
The infamous red flag hanging in front of OI-C Bowl Chinese Kitchen and Bar on Main Street, which I featured in a widely discussed post March 24,… Read more “Flag of the People’s Republic of China stolen from front of Chinese restaurant”
Am I an addict mom–to blogging and the Internet, I mean?
Am I am addict? Let me count the ways… But the question before us are my blogging habits, and my need to be connected and tapped into… Read more “Am I an addict mom–to blogging and the Internet, I mean?”
Walnut Creek woman charged in attorney’s death
A 28-year-old Walnut Creek woman has been charged in the shooting death of her attorney boyfriend in the home they shared in Oakland. The Oakland Tribune says… Read more “Walnut Creek woman charged in attorney’s death”
Another WC retailer in trouble
Z Gallerie, a Southern-based home furnishing retailing company, that has a major storefront on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to the San… Read more “Another WC retailer in trouble”
Crazy in Suburbia 