So says a post published last week on the website, Newgeography.com: “The latest house price data indicates no respite in the continuing price declines, especially where the… Read more “Get ready East Bay homeowners: your home values will continue to fall”
Walnut Creek woman charged with human trafficking and forced labor
A Walnut Creek real estate agent and mother of three faces up to 40 years in prison after being charged with five counts alleging that she smuggled… Read more “Walnut Creek woman charged with human trafficking and forced labor”
Cheesecake Factory to open in WC February 19
The Cheesecake Factory opened the doors of its new Walnut Creek location briefly Sunday afternoon to give crowds of cheesecake lovers and other fans of its extensive,… Read more “Cheesecake Factory to open in WC February 19”
Life-styles of Contra Costa’s rich and politically connected: Not so charmed
There are two intriguing updates on the trials and tribulations of PeopleSoft founder David Duffield’s failed plans to build an uber mega-mansion in an exclusive Alamo enclave… Read more “Life-styles of Contra Costa’s rich and politically connected: Not so charmed”
Crazy Suburban Pop Culture Moments this past week: John Updike’s "Couples" and the novel and new film, "Revolutionary Road"
As part of my continued interest in a field I’m calling “Suburban Studies,” or, more appropriately, “Crazy in Suburbia Studies,” I recently acquainted myself with two notable… Read more “Crazy Suburban Pop Culture Moments this past week: John Updike’s "Couples" and the novel and new film, "Revolutionary Road"”
Mehserle makes bail, leaves jail Friday afternoon
Johannes Mehserle, the former BART police officer accused of murder in the January 1 shooting of an unarmed man at Oakland’s Fruitvale BART station was released on… Read more “Mehserle makes bail, leaves jail Friday afternoon”
More Sully-Mania: Katie Couric in hero pilot’s Danville kitchen and on CBS Early Show in morning TV ratings smackdown
CBS will devote most of its Early Show this coming Monday to the heroic tale of Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, who safely landed his disabled US Airways… Read more “More Sully-Mania: Katie Couric in hero pilot’s Danville kitchen and on CBS Early Show in morning TV ratings smackdown”
Is Contra Costa’s Sexiest Man Alive the Mayor of Claycord?
Move over George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and the perenially shirtless Matthew McConaughey. There could very well be a new guy, right here in our East Bay suburbs,… Read more “Is Contra Costa’s Sexiest Man Alive the Mayor of Claycord?”
Big Ugly Houses, Chapters 4 and 5: Just $28,509 or $52,795 per month gets you one of these monstrosities
Chapter 4: A Walnut Creek tipster directed me to real estate listings for this “beauty” that sits in her neighborhood, prominently on display and on a hill… Read more “Big Ugly Houses, Chapters 4 and 5: Just $28,509 or $52,795 per month gets you one of these monstrosities”
Apparently, another Quincerñera gets out of control in Walnut Creek
Apparently another Quinceañera party held in Walnut Creek turned violent, the second in about a month. The Quinceañera is a traditional celebration in Hispanic culture to celebrate… Read more “Apparently, another Quincerñera gets out of control in Walnut Creek”
Crazy in Suburbia 