I recently wrote of the importance of keeping after-school sports programs alive in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. At the same time, a negative side of… Read more “Do student athletes get preferred treatment when they violate ethics codes?”
Dan Aykroyd fan? Lover of fine vodka? Be there at Walnut Creek’s BevMo Friday when the movie comedy star signs bottles of his new vodka
Dan Aykroyd, one of the original stars of Saturday Night Live and who enjoyed movie hits with The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters franchises, will be in Walnut… Read more “Dan Aykroyd fan? Lover of fine vodka? Be there at Walnut Creek’s BevMo Friday when the movie comedy star signs bottles of his new vodka”
What’s that Thing growing on Locust Street? Call in the National Guard? Or a biologist?
HAPPY SUNDAY! Hope you’re enjoying this hot, hot weather. Anyway, I’m looking for any tree growth experts, botanists, mycologists (would that be a proper term?) to share… Read more “What’s that Thing growing on Locust Street? Call in the National Guard? Or a biologist?”
Accused arsonist’s apparently employer didn’t know about his illness–and had no right to know
In today’s Contra Costa Times story about Scott David Weinberg, the optometrist accused in arson fires in downtown Walnut Creek, the reporters asked whether his most recent… Read more “Accused arsonist’s apparently employer didn’t know about his illness–and had no right to know”
Mt. Diablo district after-school sports may go away
I was too uncoordinated or too much of a misanthrope to be a “team player,” so I never did sports in high school. I also never went… Read more “Mt. Diablo district after-school sports may go away”
No state parks, including Mt. Diablo State Park, to close this year
Following threats to close more than 200 state parks, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made a huge turn-around and announced Friday that no state parks will close. The parks… Read more “No state parks, including Mt. Diablo State Park, to close this year”
Walnut Creek optometrist charged in arson fires is said to suffer from bipolar disorder
The Contra Costa Times is reporting that Scott David Weinberg, 51, charged with setting fires at a downtown fast-food restaurant and the Comcast cable services hub, had… Read more “Walnut Creek optometrist charged in arson fires is said to suffer from bipolar disorder”
Hike Lime Ridge Peak this morning or on your own
Sorry to readers and to Save Mount Diablo folks for being late in getting this up… But Save Mount Diablo has another guided hike scheduled for 9… Read more “Hike Lime Ridge Peak this morning or on your own”
Two men arrested after Bishop Lane resident catches them in her home
A woman came upon two intruders in her home on Bishop Lane late Friday afternoon, says Sgt. Bryan Hill. Fortunately, the guys left upon seeing her, so… Read more “Two men arrested after Bishop Lane resident catches them in her home”
An optometrist, who supposedly acts differently when he’s off his meds, arrested in Walnut Creek arson cases
A 51-year-old man who until recently worked at an Ygnacio Valley Road optometry practice has been arrested in connection with setting fire to a fast-food restaurant and… Read more “An optometrist, who supposedly acts differently when he’s off his meds, arrested in Walnut Creek arson cases”
Crazy in Suburbia 