“They banned Twilight at my school,” my outraged fifth-grade son announced last Thursday. What did he mean that his Walnut Creek public elementary school had “banned” the… Read more “Should elementary school kids be allowed to read the Twilight books? My son’s WC school library won’t buy them.”
Woman who works as barber in Rossmoor arrested for killing her Oakland attorney boyfriend
Rennie Pratt, 28, was arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting her boyfriend at his home in Oakland’s Dimond District, Oakland police told the Oakland Tribune.The Tribune says:… Read more “Woman who works as barber in Rossmoor arrested for killing her Oakland attorney boyfriend”
The woman arrested for Sandra Cantu’s murder and possible molestation: Yes, women rarely commit such crimes. And how useful are those FBI profilers?
UPDATE Monday P.M. Prosecutors are now considering sexual assault charges against Melissa Huckaby, the suspect in the killing of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu of Tracy. News reports say… Read more “The woman arrested for Sandra Cantu’s murder and possible molestation: Yes, women rarely commit such crimes. And how useful are those FBI profilers?”
Happy spring Sunday! Happy Easter!
A view of Mount Diablo, tucked behind some oaks and other trees, taken while my son and I were wandering through a field of undeveloped grasslands near… Read more “Happy spring Sunday! Happy Easter!”
Zombies invade "Perfect" suburban Walnut Creek neighborhood!
Well, a zombie invasion is the scenario my son concocted while we took a long walk in a Walnut Creek neighborhood over the hill from our own.… Read more “Zombies invade "Perfect" suburban Walnut Creek neighborhood!”
Think we still don’t need newspapers, or at least news content prepared by journalists? Tracy Press might have helped break Sandra Cantu case
A Tracy police sergeant acknowledged during a news conference Saturday morning that statements a 28-year-old woman made to a local newspaper reporter helped them zero in on… Read more “Think we still don’t need newspapers, or at least news content prepared by journalists? Tracy Press might have helped break Sandra Cantu case”
Surprising suspect arrested in Sandra Cantu’s murder: she’s a mom, Cantu family neighbor, Sunday school teacher and pastor’s granddaughter
A 28-year-old woman was booked into San Joaquin County jail early Saturday on suspicion of kidnapping and murdering 8-year-old Sandra Cantu of Tracy, news reports say. The… Read more “Surprising suspect arrested in Sandra Cantu’s murder: she’s a mom, Cantu family neighbor, Sunday school teacher and pastor’s granddaughter”
Chevron lawyer could face war crimes arrest if he leaves United States–so says attorney who helped bring case agains Augusto Pinochet
The bad press for William J. Haynes II, chief corporate counsel for San Ramon-based oil giant Chevron, continues to mount. I’ve recounted before how everyone from the… Read more “Chevron lawyer could face war crimes arrest if he leaves United States–so says attorney who helped bring case agains Augusto Pinochet”
Our local source for great Dim Sum, Tin’s Tea House in Walnut Creek, to close this weekend
My family and are bummed. I got word today that Tin’s Tea House Lounge, the Chinese restaurant on Mt. Diablo Boulevard that serves great Dim sum at… Read more “Our local source for great Dim Sum, Tin’s Tea House in Walnut Creek, to close this weekend”
Eat out Thursday nights: Benefit Walnut Creek schools
Start a Thursday night family tradition: Eat out in Walnut Creek at a select group of downtown restaurants that will donate 10 to 15 percent of your… Read more “Eat out Thursday nights: Benefit Walnut Creek schools”
Crazy in Suburbia 