I know that using the term “show trial” is inflammatory and conjures up images of Stalin-era style of jurisprudence. But show trial refers to a highly public… Read more “The show trial of the former officer in the BART shooting case begins”
Paris Hilton’s Economic Stimulus Plan
Okay, I haven’t been posting very happy local economic news over the past few days: Walnut Creek’s budget woes, Elephant Pharm closing, hundreds in the area to… Read more “Paris Hilton’s Economic Stimulus Plan”
WC schools face teacher cuts, class-size reduction, $1 million in lost revenues
As California has sunk further in debt, with its deficit ballooning from $3.5 billion to $42 billion over the next 18 months, Walnut Creek’s school district is… Read more “WC schools face teacher cuts, class-size reduction, $1 million in lost revenues”
Elephant Pharm stores in WC, elsewhere to close; company files Chapter 7
I can’t say I’m surprised. The parking lot at Trader Joe’s on California Boulevard is usually packed, but I doubt that many cars were there because their… Read more “Elephant Pharm stores in WC, elsewhere to close; company files Chapter 7”
If there’s any silver lining in WC’s dismal budget report? More downtown parking?
Walnut Creek’s City Council will be talking budget tonight, and the news isn’t good. The city is facing a $3.4 million shortfall this year and a deficit… Read more “If there’s any silver lining in WC’s dismal budget report? More downtown parking?”
Speaking of Longs Drugs lay-offs in the next post, sad news about a longtime employee
Regular reader (and Claycord.com Council member) Mom’s Exhausted sent along a copy of an obituary she came across about someone she knew who recently died, Walter H.… Read more “Speaking of Longs Drugs lay-offs in the next post, sad news about a longtime employee”
At least 1700 face job losses in Suburbia in the next year
Note: I originally had “at least 900 face job losses” in the headline. This “900” number was based on job cuts reported to the state Employment Development… Read more “At least 1700 face job losses in Suburbia in the next year”
Sneaky Neiman Marcus opponents unmasked!
The Contra Costa Times’ Elisabeth Nardi must have been right there at the very moment (or immediately thereafter) when documents were filed at 2 p.m. Monday with… Read more “Sneaky Neiman Marcus opponents unmasked!”
Hopes of solving 1988 cop killing in WC get deported
Or rather, the woman considered to be the prime suspect in the 1988 slaying of an off-duty San Francisco police officer is being sent back to her… Read more “Hopes of solving 1988 cop killing in WC get deported”
$24 glass of wine? No thanks–not while we’re in the midst of GEC and GD2
“Go ahead,” my husband said. “It’s a special occasion.” Yes, it was a special occasion. My dear, sweet husband had taken me out for dinner for my… Read more “$24 glass of wine? No thanks–not while we’re in the midst of GEC and GD2”
Crazy in Suburbia 