I stopped in the other day at We Olive, the new shop on North Main Street that sells products made from olives, including an extensive selection of… Read more “New “Olive Bar” in Walnut Creek: Are there enough fancy olive oil lovers around to sustain this business?”
Text of President Obama’s speech to school kids: pretty dangerous, subversive, anti-American ideas here…
The White House today released the text of the webcast that President Barack Obama will deliver to school children tomorrow. I’ve just read it, and I’m scared.… Read more “Text of President Obama’s speech to school kids: pretty dangerous, subversive, anti-American ideas here…”
Saturday’s Bikini Car Wash (?) in Walnut Creek: Readers help put this now notorious local event into cultural perspective
I’m learning so much doing this blog, about matters of great social, political, and historical significance. And, you readers, are adding to this amazing exchange of ideas.… Read more “Saturday’s Bikini Car Wash (?) in Walnut Creek: Readers help put this now notorious local event into cultural perspective”
Las Lomas becomes site of Slow Food celebration today
Members of grassroots organizations are inviting the public attend what they call Slow Food “Eat-Ins” at 300 locations in 50 states. One of those will be held… Read more “Las Lomas becomes site of Slow Food celebration today”
High school girls gone Lolita (?) at Walnut Creek car wash
Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the… Read more “High school girls gone Lolita (?) at Walnut Creek car wash”
Possible attempted kidnap at Pleasant Hill middle school: Walnut Creek students also to be warned
A student at Pleasant Hill Middle School on Thursday had apparently been listening to warnings about avoiding strange guys who claims to be emissaries for one’s mother,… Read more “Possible attempted kidnap at Pleasant Hill middle school: Walnut Creek students also to be warned”
Are you going to keep your kids home from school Tuesday to protect them from Obama’s speech? Do you take your parenting cues from Rush, Bill, Glenn?
Update September 6: Mt. Diablo Schools support students viewing of President Obama’s speech. From Superintendent Dick Nicoll: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District supports the President’s address… Read more “Are you going to keep your kids home from school Tuesday to protect them from Obama’s speech? Do you take your parenting cues from Rush, Bill, Glenn?”
Detective following up on Saranap stabbing case, but no suspects being sought
Finally heard from Contra Costa Sheriff’s spokesman Jimmy Lee about the stabbing near Boulevard Way last Thursday. (Jimmy apologized pretty heavily for not getting back to me… Read more “Detective following up on Saranap stabbing case, but no suspects being sought”
Walnut Creek seeks community input on its "big picture" goals to make future budget choices
In July I asked readers to share their vision of Walnut Creek and its future. My question generated a fair amount of thoughtful, insightful, and, yes, visionary… Read more “Walnut Creek seeks community input on its "big picture" goals to make future budget choices”
Cost Plus woes: I hope we’re not going to be looking at another empty storefront
If you need some new dining room furniture, now’s the time to head to Cost Plus. The retailer of imported and affordable home furnishings, accessories, exotic food,… Read more “Cost Plus woes: I hope we’re not going to be looking at another empty storefront”
Crazy in Suburbia 