Note to readers: Here’s an e-mail from Walnut Creek School District Superintendent Patricial Wool, sent to district parents, about how the state budget fiasco is affecting public… Read more “From the WC schools superintendent:What budget cuts mean to the district and to students”
My greatest fear: doing something stupid that hurts my own kid
Many of us have been reading about yet another case of a baby dying after a parent left him alone, strapped into his car seat for an… Read more “My greatest fear: doing something stupid that hurts my own kid”
Neiman Marcus supporters now back a ballot initiative–their own
So, Walnut Creek voters may decide after all whether to bring a Neiman Marcus to town, but not because anti-Neiman Marcus forces succeeded in getting all the… Read more “Neiman Marcus supporters now back a ballot initiative–their own”
Apology to readers, but mostly to the family and friends of a young Orinda man
8 a.m. Tuesday: Note to readers: I originally posted a version of the story below, on young people and suicide, last night, after hearing from someone in… Read more “Apology to readers, but mostly to the family and friends of a young Orinda man”
Depression and suicide among young people: Difficult topic, but here is some information that parents, kids might want to know
Sorry. Suicide, especially among young people, is not a pleasant thing topic to contemplate, much less read about. But the topic has been on my mind lately,… Read more “Depression and suicide among young people: Difficult topic, but here is some information that parents, kids might want to know”
Sniff, cry: my son is “graduating” from elementary school and is on his way to middle school, and I’m a big puddle of tears this week
My “baby” isn’t a baby any more. He’s growing up. He’s grown. Well, almost. He’s not that 5-pound, 11-ounce “peanut” who—I’m so eternally grateful—popped out relatively easily… Read more “Sniff, cry: my son is “graduating” from elementary school and is on his way to middle school, and I’m a big puddle of tears this week”
Did you feel it? 3.7 quake strikes near Danville; 2.7 aftershock follows
I felt it in my office near downtown Walnut Creek. My co-worker said, “Is that a quake?” Then I felt a slight swaying. The U.S. Geological Survey… Read more “Did you feel it? 3.7 quake strikes near Danville; 2.7 aftershock follows”
Coroner’s office investigating what led to Orinda man’s death
UPDATE Tuesday 8 a.m. A Contra Costa County Coroner’s representative has said that Yee died of “blunt force trauma to the head,” but that the “manner of… Read more “Coroner’s office investigating what led to Orinda man’s death”
Medical expert explains how a healthy person can suddenly die from any flu and the difference between swine flu and regular flu
With news reports from Claycord.com and the Contra Costa Times saying that two more students at Concord’s El Monte Elementary have flu-like symptoms–and that swine flu is… Read more “Medical expert explains how a healthy person can suddenly die from any flu and the difference between swine flu and regular flu”
Plan to replace 1500 Newell with condo/retail complex (so far) receives thumbs up from neighbors, city planners
Walnut Creek city staff and downtown residents have given cautious support to a proposal to tear down the empty eight-story former bank building–otherwise known as 1500 Newell–and… Read more “Plan to replace 1500 Newell with condo/retail complex (so far) receives thumbs up from neighbors, city planners”
Crazy in Suburbia 