Our wonderful Lemon Lady of Claycord needs a break, or at least some help with project to harvest fruit from local trees and to collect donations from… Read more “Another way to beat SAD: Help the Lemon Lady fight hunger in our community”
A way to beat SAD? Volunteer, hike, camp in Yosemite
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into… Read more “A way to beat SAD? Volunteer, hike, camp in Yosemite”
Yes, the Wheelchair Foundation is wheelchair accessible
I am responding to critical comments posted on my earlier post, “How a respected local foundation might be sending a mixed message.” I knew the Wheelchair Foundation… Read more “Yes, the Wheelchair Foundation is wheelchair accessible”
Walnut Creek’s Survivor winner scores another coup
Northgate High graduate Yul Kwon, the first Asian-American to win the reality show Survivor, and the owner of our hometown Red Mango frozen yogurt franchise, is going… Read more “Walnut Creek’s Survivor winner scores another coup”
Armed robbery at 7-Eleven near Back 40 Restaurant
The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department says that two robbers with guns held up the 7-Eleven in the 3100 block of Oak Road, in unincorporated Walnut Creek, early… Read more “Armed robbery at 7-Eleven near Back 40 Restaurant”
Three Walnut Creek restaurants make the 2010 Michelin Guide to the Bay Area
Three Walnut Creek restaurants are among the seven in the East Bay suburbs to merit mention in the Michelin Guide’s Bay Area and Wine Country guide. Those… Read more “Three Walnut Creek restaurants make the 2010 Michelin Guide to the Bay Area”
How are you going to vote in three hot local races?
A big election is coming November 3, and how are you going to vote in these three races? Participate in the poll at left. (BTW, hope these… Read more “How are you going to vote in three hot local races?”
WANTED: Residential burglary suspect
The Walnut Creek police just issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert for a residential burglar who has several break-ins in Central Contra Costa County. Here’s… Read more “WANTED: Residential burglary suspect”
Another "Community Conversations" workshop about WC’s future tonight; have you gone to any; what do you think?
Tonight, the city will hold the final in Step 1 of its series of Community Conversations on Balancing the City’s Future. And have any of you participated… Read more “Another "Community Conversations" workshop about WC’s future tonight; have you gone to any; what do you think?”
Howe Homestead Harvest Festival, unfortunately, has been cancelled
Due to unforseen staffing shortages, this annual festival, scheduled for Sunday, has been cancelled. The festival, presented by the city’s Open Space Division, was to celebrate the… Read more “Howe Homestead Harvest Festival, unfortunately, has been cancelled”
Crazy in Suburbia 