Yesterday, I posted a blog about Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, the international hero pilot who saved 155 lives by landing his disabled jet safely in the Hudson… Read more “Local hero: Anna Chan, mom and advocate for children, including Katie Grace Groebner”
Cat fight brewing between mall projects in Walnut Creek and San Ramon
Things are getting ugly between developers in Walnut Creek and San Ramon over building up–or, in San Ramon’s case, creating entirely–their downtown retail districts. The Contra Costa… Read more “Cat fight brewing between mall projects in Walnut Creek and San Ramon”
Sully-mania: Danville folks turn out for their hometown hero
Yes, Soccer Mom was there to witness the hometown celebrations in Danville of the heroic accomplishments of Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, the US Airways pilot who steered… Read more “Sully-mania: Danville folks turn out for their hometown hero”
Katie Couric bitch slaps down Matt Lauer and Today to secure Danville hero pilot interview
I just love that term “bitch slap.” It’s so Dynasty—so Linda Evans-vs. Joan Collins—in its ability to describe the backstage catfight taking place amongst media giants eager… Read more “Katie Couric bitch slaps down Matt Lauer and Today to secure Danville hero pilot interview”
Arrest in Danville teen’s slaying: drugs a possible motive
A 15-year-old Alameda County resident, who had been living in group home near the residence of slain Danville teen Rylan Fuchs, was arrested early Friday morning in… Read more “Arrest in Danville teen’s slaying: drugs a possible motive”
Walnut Creek author offers expert advice to parents on the pros and cons of kids’ use of the new technology
RJ Lavallee is a Walnut Creek writer and father who, like a lot of us parents, faced a daunting challenge when his oldest child begged him to… Read more “Walnut Creek author offers expert advice to parents on the pros and cons of kids’ use of the new technology”
Heads up, Gents: "Debbie" offers "Recession Specials" in WC
Sorry for the very bad pun, especially in what some might consider a “family” website. But I couldn’t resist when I came across “Debbie’s” online ad, selling… Read more “Heads up, Gents: "Debbie" offers "Recession Specials" in WC”
"Person of interest" identified in Danville teen’s "homicide; Possible motive? "Drug deal gone bad"
Update 1/23: KTVU is reporting that the motive for the shooting was a “drug deal gone bad.” A law enforcement source told KTVU late Thursday that the… Read more “"Person of interest" identified in Danville teen’s "homicide; Possible motive? "Drug deal gone bad"”
WC bus transportation center to close; fares to increase, services to be cut
County Connection officials are closing their Transportation Center at Walnut Creek BART as of January 30, and looking to increase fares, cut some services, and realign bus… Read more “WC bus transportation center to close; fares to increase, services to be cut”
Contra Costa No. 3 in state for rate of homicides
Contra Costa County doesn’t have the highest number of murders in California. That distinction belongs to—where else?—Los Angeles County, and Contra Costa trails behind next-door Alameda County… Read more “Contra Costa No. 3 in state for rate of homicides”
Crazy in Suburbia 