Of course, this photo has absolutely nothing to do with Walnut Creek, suburbia, or any debate about an important civic or moral issue. But I came across… Read more “In happier times: Before the groom called the bride a fat alcoholic and the best man’s death became a global sensation”
Replacing Taxi’s in downtown Walnut Creek: what I hear is a yummy Vietnamese noodle shop
The banner out across our neighborhood’s once beloved Taxi’s hamburgers on Newell Avenue says: “Pho’s Saigon Noodle Coming Soon. “ The sign doesn’t say what “coming soon”… Read more “Replacing Taxi’s in downtown Walnut Creek: what I hear is a yummy Vietnamese noodle shop”
Mom threatens to strike little girl with wastebasket at Walnut Creek’s Target: How should I or anyone intervene?
I was at Target this morning, moving through one of the long central aisles that cross the store, passing the housewares section, when I heard a woman… Read more “Mom threatens to strike little girl with wastebasket at Walnut Creek’s Target: How should I or anyone intervene?”
Got a gripe about Walnut Creek parking? Join the city’s new task force …
… Or at least pay attention to what the task force is up to. But if you want to join, the City Council is inviting four members… Read more “Got a gripe about Walnut Creek parking? Join the city’s new task force …”
Unsupervised Walnut Creek party a factor in second suburban teen’s death
In May, Joseph Loudon, 16 collapsed at a party in Orinda, hosted by an 18-year-old neighbor and rugby teammate whose parents were not at home. Police suspect… Read more “Unsupervised Walnut Creek party a factor in second suburban teen’s death”
Another empty storefront likely coming to WC: Smith & Hawken closing all its stores
The garden store chain, which started with a Mill Valley store selling high-end English gardening tools, is going out of business and closing all 56 of its… Read more “Another empty storefront likely coming to WC: Smith & Hawken closing all its stores”
Full Deck: a very cool show that celebrates the unconventional masterpieces of skateboard art comes to Walnut Creek’s Bedford Gallery
When Corey Duffel skateboarded in front of the Lesher Center at age 11, he would get a ticket. Now the Lesher Center’s Bedford Gallery is welcoming the… Read more “Full Deck: a very cool show that celebrates the unconventional masterpieces of skateboard art comes to Walnut Creek’s Bedford Gallery”
CHP still looking for witnesses to tragic bike accident that killed WC man
Lamorinda blogger The East Bay Daze reports that the California Highway Patrol is still looking for witnesses to the June 26 traffic accident east of San Ramon… Read more “CHP still looking for witnesses to tragic bike accident that killed WC man”
Walnut Creek teen charged with murder in last week’s stabbing death of another teen
Walnut Creek police say that the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office today filed murder charges against Daniel Avanesyan, 18, in connection with last week’s stabbing of a… Read more “Walnut Creek teen charged with murder in last week’s stabbing death of another teen”
Readers: What is your vision for Walnut Creek and its future (especially in light of this Neiman Marcus brouhaha)?
Almost two weeks ago, I wrote a little item titled “The battle for the soul of Walnut Creek—over a luxury department store—grows more muddled.” I was expressing… Read more “Readers: What is your vision for Walnut Creek and its future (especially in light of this Neiman Marcus brouhaha)?”
Crazy in Suburbia 