Aftermath: Where Should Concord Go From Here?
View of the scene at Sunset and East streets in Concord after a 2-Alarm blaze gutted the building overnight. Home to the old Giovanni’s restaurant “back in the day,” the structure had been undergoing renovation in recent years but had seen better days. Former patrons reveling in memories of its past glory on our Facebook…
Talking About The Untalkable
We’re losing people. And no one wants to talk about it. We understand the hesitancy. A family member, someone you know, opts to take their own life – leaving family and friends behind to fill in the gaps, handle the grief. It has been happening a lot lately. People ask why nothing is being said.…
Hot Dog Dust; New Cop(s) In Town; Girls, Girls, Girls…
Hello and g’morning Gentle Readers, we’ve made it to Sunday! This despite the hard work and ideology of some who would like to see us turn back the clock to 1862 but for now, many of us appear to be marshaling resources, shaking off the tethers of tyranny and pushing forward. Wow. Tethers of Tyranny.…
When Did School Drop-Off Get Like This?
Back in the good old days many of us seem to long for but few appear able to attain getting to school was a simple matter: fill your best winter coat with warm stones mother shoveled into your pockets and walk 20 miles through heavy snow to a single-room schoolhouse with 40 rambunctious kids in…
Blackhawk Visitor Raises Eyebrows With Party Bus Caravan, Police Escort
Tongues are wagging in the 24/680 tonight after early reports of a trio of party buses cruising up and down the I680 and on into Blackhawk. Now, it’s not prom night and these buses had a significant police escort with representatives from various local law enforcement agencies providing protection, soooo… we’re thinking, political figure. One…
Caution: Tongue In Cheek Zone; Retail Details; Deth Threat Drop-off
Veteran readers know we like to play with words, occasionally getting them to line up the way we like them, and that we also like to have fun when not covering the sundry details and events of the day. Such was our mindset when we ran an inoffensive little photo of a double rainbow forming…
Burglaries, Brothel Busts, Bear Spray And Bass Cars
Busy in the 24/680 as our rain lifts and we’re treated to a patch of blue. Our alliterative streak also continues overnight as burglars reportedly took advantage of the break in the weather and broke into homes in Danville and Walnut Creek – apparently smashing through rear glass sliding doors to gain access. Another thread…
Splashdown (Twice?) In Pleasant Hill Pond Tuesday
Oh, those kids. We hesitate in putting the onus of responsibility on anyone these days because no one seems to like it but we have to wonder: is pond jumping some new teen automotive sport we haven’t heard about, yet? We know about Assassins, and beer pong, and several other trappings of unfettered youth common…
Rolling Bike Party Rolls Through Walnut Creek Thursday
The two-wheeled Rolling Bike Party hit the streets of Walnut Creek Thursday night, participants bringing their own music for the ride and surrounding photographer Sean McDonough for a “group picture.”
Walnut Creek’s Backpedaling Two-Wheeled Space Cowboy
I’m a space cowboy Bet you weren’t ready for that I’m a space cowboy I’m sure you know where it’s at Yep, he’s in downtown Walnut Creek – and you can’t miss him, even with the camouflage pants. Wheeling around town backwards, helmet aglow, texting as he goes and steering with his hindquarters he navigates…