The Blackhawk-based Wheelchair Foundation, founded in 2000 by real-estate developer Ken Behring, has an impressive, worthy goal: to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen, and adult… Read more “What’s wrong with this picture? How a respected local foundation might be sending a mixed message”
Our local pot club not necessarily celebrating the Obama administration’s policy on not prosecuting medical marijuana sales
The U.S. Justice Department announced earlier this week that it will not enforce a federal pot law in states that allow the sale of medical marijuana. But… Read more “Our local pot club not necessarily celebrating the Obama administration’s policy on not prosecuting medical marijuana sales”
David Harmer thinks he has a chance to upset John Garamendi for Ellen Tauscher’s seat
The 10th congressional district is solidly Democrat, but Republican attorney David Harmer thinks he has a good shot at defeating the more experienced politician, his Democratic rival… Read more “David Harmer thinks he has a chance to upset John Garamendi for Ellen Tauscher’s seat”
The Suburban Wall 2009
As local police investigate a growing number of racist incidents in Walnut Creek and other surrounding cities, I received a note from Brian Copeland, the KGO 810… Read more “The Suburban Wall 2009”
Seasonal affective disorder: Is it real, because…
Well, the Diagnostic and Satistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (better known as the DSM-IV) lists it as “a specifier of a major depression.” Or as… Read more “Seasonal affective disorder: Is it real, because…”
Heading out of town …
I’m heading out of town for the weekend and will be in a place with no Internet connection. Horrors! How will I get my latest Balloon Boy… Read more “Heading out of town …”
Yet another drug store robbery; more Oxycodone stolen
A man holding a weapon that apparently looked similar to a machine gun held up a pharmacy in the Ygnacio Valley Shopping Center at Oak Grove Road… Read more “Yet another drug store robbery; more Oxycodone stolen”
Big push, and endorsements, for voters to say “yes” to G and H school parcel tax measures
Two school parcel tax measures on the November 3 ballot, Measure G in the Acalanes Union High School District, and Measure H, in the Walnut Creek School… Read more “Big push, and endorsements, for voters to say “yes” to G and H school parcel tax measures”
Run/walk Sunday for Mt. Diablo school district sports programs
There will be a 5K Run and Walk at Newhall Park to raise money to help save after-school sports at the six high schools in the Mt.… Read more “Run/walk Sunday for Mt. Diablo school district sports programs”
Jaycee Dugard, as she is now, on the cover of People
The Mayor of Claycord came across this People magazine exclusive: Kidnap Survivor Jaycee Dugard Emerges from the Shadows, and with a more recent photo of her on… Read more “Jaycee Dugard, as she is now, on the cover of People”
Crazy in Suburbia 