Mark Christopher Litton, an English teacher at Miramonte High, was taken into custody at about 1 p.m. at Miramonte High in Orinda. He was arrested on suspicion… Read more ““Creative and inspired” Miramonte High English teacher arrested on charges of having sex with former student”
To dream the impossible dream? Walnut Creek’s Lawrence Beaman reaches America’s Got Talent finals
Someone posting on TV critic Chuck Barney’s blog on the Contra Costa Times suggested the R&B crooner sing “The Impossible Dream” for the September 16 finals. Now… Read more “To dream the impossible dream? Walnut Creek’s Lawrence Beaman reaches America’s Got Talent finals”
Northgate students at school fundraisers must from now on adhere to dress code
That’s the word from John McMorris, principal at Northgate High, in response to my inquiry about Saturday’s car wash fundraiser in Walnut Creek at which, witnesses say,… Read more “Northgate students at school fundraisers must from now on adhere to dress code”
A KKK-style cross in Moraga: And who are the Neo-Nazis lurking beneath our happy suburban surface?
The FBI is investigating the discovery of a “KKK-style cross” left in the driveway of a Moraga home. The San Francisco Chronicle says the home belongs to… Read more “A KKK-style cross in Moraga: And who are the Neo-Nazis lurking beneath our happy suburban surface?”
Which O’Malley sibling will make it first to District Attorney in their counties? Dan in Contra Costa or Nancy in Alameda?
In a surprise announcement, Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff announced today to his county’s supervisors that he was retiring from his elected post, which he has… Read more “Which O’Malley sibling will make it first to District Attorney in their counties? Dan in Contra Costa or Nancy in Alameda?”
"My mom won’t believe her when I tell her I’m not gay"–best letter to an advice columnist ever!
I also spit out my coffee this morning laughing while reading “Tell Me About It,” the advice column by Carolyn Hax that is printed in the Contra… Read more “"My mom won’t believe her when I tell her I’m not gay"–best letter to an advice columnist ever!”
Happy Autumn Walnut Creek!
Okay, it’s not officially the start of autumn–yet. But it is the day after Labor Day, which in many people’s minds, the start of the slide into… Read more “Happy Autumn Walnut Creek!”
Bay Bridge–amazing!–to open around 7 this morning
Just catching this on CBS5 and KCBS. It will officially open at 7 a.m. this morning! Guess they worked hard all night, and everything came together. However,… Read more “Bay Bridge–amazing!–to open around 7 this morning”
An insanity defense for Phillip Garrido? I seriously doubt it.
Over the weekend, I came across this headline for an Associated Press story about the Jaycee Lee Dugard case: “Phillip Garrido’s mental state likely to be issue… Read more “An insanity defense for Phillip Garrido? I seriously doubt it.”
Bay Bridge to remain closed until early Wednesday: How will you cope?
That is, if you need to take the Bay Bridge tomorrow. The announcement that work that led to the bridge’s closure over Labor Day weekend won’t be… Read more “Bay Bridge to remain closed until early Wednesday: How will you cope?”
Crazy in Suburbia 