I realize I might be asking an insensitive or trivial question, in the face of the horrific tragedy that is the death of the 16-year-old Joseph Loudon,… Read more “In case of Orinda teen’s death, should parents of home where party occurred, or anyone else, be charged under city’s "unruly party" ordinance?”
Anti-Prop. 8 protesters rally in Walnut Creek, Concord
Surbanites in favor of gay rights made their own statements in Concord and Walnut Creek late Tuesday afternoon, about seven hours after they received the news that… Read more “Anti-Prop. 8 protesters rally in Walnut Creek, Concord”
Chair of new pro-Neiman Marcus group reveals how and why supporters are fighting for this store to come to Broadway Plaza
The City Council’s approval of Broadway Plaza’s new Neiman Marcus plan has not at all settled the debate over whether the Dallas-based luxury retail department store can… Read more “Chair of new pro-Neiman Marcus group reveals how and why supporters are fighting for this store to come to Broadway Plaza”
Rallies planned for Walnut Creek, Concord to celebrate or protest Prop. 8 court ruling Tuesday
Opponents of Proposition 8 and supporters of gay marriage plan to hold either celebration or protest rallies Tuesday evening, depending on what the California Supreme Court decides… Read more “Rallies planned for Walnut Creek, Concord to celebrate or protest Prop. 8 court ruling Tuesday”
Does Character Counts steer kids from alcohol and drugs when they get older and help prevent tragedies like the Orinda teen’s death?
Two weeks ago, I was at the Lesher Center, attending one of the three-back-to-back ceremonies hosted by the Walnut Creek Police Department to celebrate local fifth-graders who… Read more “Does Character Counts steer kids from alcohol and drugs when they get older and help prevent tragedies like the Orinda teen’s death?”
Because it’s Memorial Day, it’s a parking meter holiday today in Walnut Creek, and what do you think of those Main Street parking meter machines?
As Memorial Day, you should be able to park on the street in downtown Walnut Creek and not have to feed coins into the meter. Memorial Day… Read more “Because it’s Memorial Day, it’s a parking meter holiday today in Walnut Creek, and what do you think of those Main Street parking meter machines?”
Lamorinda, and communities throughout our suburbs, have long tried to deal with an out-of-control teen party scene
For a long time, some parents in Lamorinda have tried to get a handle on a teen party scene that involves binge drinking, property destruction, violence, and… Read more “Lamorinda, and communities throughout our suburbs, have long tried to deal with an out-of-control teen party scene”
Orinda boy dies at party, possibly by drinking too much; 18-year-old rugby team friend arrested
Update 7:30 p.m.: An 18-year-old fellow rugby team member and neighbor, suspected of hosting a raucous, unsupervised party involving underaged revelers, was arrested in connection with the… Read more “Orinda boy dies at party, possibly by drinking too much; 18-year-old rugby team friend arrested”
Memorial Day weekend visit to "The Rock"
No, not The Rock, as in Alcatraz island, but “The Rock,” as in the boulder where my father’s ashes are interred at Oakmont Memorial Park in Pleasant… Read more “Memorial Day weekend visit to "The Rock"”
Stupid criminal tricks: Mugshot mishaps among notable perps and suspects
I was viewing the mugshot photo of Haithem Ibrahim (right), one of four Cal Poly fraternity members arrested this week in the December hazing death of his… Read more “Stupid criminal tricks: Mugshot mishaps among notable perps and suspects”
Crazy in Suburbia 