Sorry, I couldn’t resist the sensational headline, even if the sensational event happened more than 60 years ago. The Mayor of Claycord, who also posted this on… Read more “3 Dead! 40 Injured in Car Vs. Train Accident in WC!”
Trader Joe’s Woes
‘Twas four days before Christmas and all through… Trader Joe’s parking lot in downtown Walnut Creek … This parking lot was the subject of some co-workers’ grievances… Read more “Trader Joe’s Woes”
Crazy (and Sad) Calls that the WCPD Recently Had to Respond To
I’m not the only one who is crazy around here, judging from just a small selection of recent calls that Walnut Creek police officers had to respond… Read more “Crazy (and Sad) Calls that the WCPD Recently Had to Respond To”
More than Just a Housewife: Considering the Contributions of Local Stay-at-Home Moms, Now, and in the Past
TV and movies are having fun these days examining the dark side of the America suburban dream, especially its origins in the 1950s and 1960s. This was… Read more “More than Just a Housewife: Considering the Contributions of Local Stay-at-Home Moms, Now, and in the Past”
WC School District Makes Cameo Appearance in "Milk"
What’s referred to as the “Walnut Creek School District” provides the setting for one scene in the new critically acclaimed film biography of Harvey Milk, the first… Read more “WC School District Makes Cameo Appearance in "Milk"”
San Ramon Valley Schools to Host Community Forums to Discuss the State budget Crisis
It seems like it just keeps getting worse and worse for local schools, even those in districts in affluent areas like Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon. With… Read more “San Ramon Valley Schools to Host Community Forums to Discuss the State budget Crisis”
Local Heroes: Creek Kids Care Helping the Local Homeless
One of my favorite local nonprofits, Creek Kids Care, raised $700 by selling its kid-created stationery and other art items at the Walnut Creek Farmers Market on… Read more “Local Heroes: Creek Kids Care Helping the Local Homeless”
Parkmead Elementary 1971: Do You Know Any of These Kids?
Something that made me smile: A kindergarten class from Parkmead Elementary School in Walnut Creek 1971. A friend passed along a photo he received from another friend.… Read more “Parkmead Elementary 1971: Do You Know Any of These Kids?”
Man Manages to Walk Away from Robbers Trying to Steal His Wallet Outside Applebee’s on Ygnacio Valley
Police are looking for three men who on Thursday night attempted to rob a man outside the Applebee’s restaurant in the parking lot of the Encina Grande… Read more “Man Manages to Walk Away from Robbers Trying to Steal His Wallet Outside Applebee’s on Ygnacio Valley”
I Woke Up This Morning Crying
This morning I dreamt I went back to the house where my husband and I lived when our son was small. It was a beautiful house with… Read more “I Woke Up This Morning Crying”
Crazy in Suburbia 