A Reader Keeps Her Letter To Us Short And VERY Sweet!
Thank you for all that you! Keep up the good work! Violette Sofaer Ed: Very nice of you to take a moment to write us, Violette. Thank YOU for reading!
Best Honking Ever!
Today’s rally in Walnut Creek, protesting the many crimes and impeachable offenses of The Orange One and his enablers, was so encouraging for everyone who loves democracy. Great signs, boundless camaraderie, and best of all, audible support from more drivers than I’ve ever heard before. As angel Clarence would say, “Every time a car honks,…
A Reader Reaches The Limit Of His Compassion
Editor: I read a line in one of your recent articles and found it to be true: “That the characterization of our homeless population – are we really calling them “residentially challenged” now? – should not always depict them as innocent victims but, rather, often as aggressors.” While I have nothing but the utmost concern…
Express Lanes Taking A Toll On I680 Drivers
Editor: As a member of the driving public who spends way too much time on local roads I would like to state that the so-called Express Lanes on Interstate 680 south from Rudgear south to San Ramon can only be classified as a dismal failure of engineering and planning. While I completely understand the inability…
Walnut Creek Resident Thanks Strangers Who Took Time Out To Help
Editor: Allow me use your pages in the wild hope of reaching two very perfect strangers who took time out from their lives to come to the aid of my struggling mom “Donna” after her fall on the Iron Horse Trail Monday. Mom was alone and without her walking aid when she took a tumble…
Most Dangerous Intersections In Walnut Creek
Editor: Between 2010 and 2015, Walnut Creek experienced more than 800 traffic accidents, including 10 which resulted in fatalities. Many of these accidents occurred at or near a handful of high-traffic intersections. Publicly available data revealed that the most dangerous Walnut Creek intersection was Oak Grove Road and Ygnacio Valley Road, which saw 65 accidents—the…