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Walnut Creek: Burglars target Macy's jewelry counter, police say
Police received the call about an alarm at the Broadway Plaza store about 4:28 a.m. Tuesday, according to Walnut Creek police Sgt. Comment?
A la Carte: Freebirds in Walnut Creek, Zachary's in Pleasant Hill
Rockin' burritos: Freebirds, the burrito joint that's fueled thousands of UC Santa Barbara students, officially opens its first Walnut Creek branch Dec. Comment?
Happy Hour: Come meet and greet Contra Costa Times and Bay Area News Group staff
On Dec. 12, please join Bay Area News Group Features Editor Lisa Wrenn and Martin G. Reynolds, senior editor for community engagement, at Maria, Maria La Cantina in Walnut Creek for an informal names-to-faces gathering, also known as "engagement happy hours." Drop by and say hello, or bring your questions and comments about the stories you read ... (more) Comment?
Oakland Tribune editorial: Let beacon remind us of sacrifices
The moon shines bright next to the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Beacon as Pearl Harbor survivors gathered at the summit of Mount Diablo to remember and honor those that gave their life at Pearl Harbor at Mount Diablo State Park in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. Comment?
A peek inside: Creative, personalized holiday decor
Santa better wipe his boots really well and maybe even suit up in a tux before he steps out of Gladys Young's chimney and into her pristine holiday wonderland. Comment?
Perfect cocktail party fare for a merry holiday bash
This is party season -- but that needn't mean slaving until the wee hours when it's your turn to play host. Comment?
Contra Costa fire station closure vote postponed, but shutdowns look inevitable
Contra Costa supervisors put off for another week a highly unpopular decision to shutter four fire stations, a move they say they will be forced to take after voters Nov. Comment?
Recipe: Grilled Chicken Skewers With Yogurt-Mango Curry Sauce
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Chicken Skewers with Yogurt-Mango Curry Sauce, photographed in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. Comment?
State court upholds conviction of Moraga PE teacher who sexually abused student in 1990s
A state appeals court has upheld a former Moraga middle school teacher's conviction for sexually abusing a teenage girl in the 1990s, a case that has led to revelations of past mandated reporting failures in the Moraga School District, a lawsuit and multiple legal claims. Comment?
Arts Notes, Walnut Creek Journal and Lamorinda Sun
"Broadway Revealed: Behind the Theater Curtain" is scheduled to run Dec. 6-Feb. 17 at the Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Comment?
Holiday arts 2012: Here's a roundup of Bay Area holiday shows
The Bay Area holiday season ushers in events and performances ranging from resplendent and traditional to drag-queen comedies and star-studded fundraisers. Comment?
Making a home on Mount Diablo: Close, yet so far
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From his backyard 2,100 feet up Mount Diablo, Jason Hart has a million-dollar view. Comment?
Finding gluten-free flour in the Bay Area
Many grocery and natural food stores carry gluten-free flour these days, but here's a sampling of possibilities to get you started: Find Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flours at many supermarkets, including Diablo Foods in Lafayette; Sprouts Farmers Markets in Dublin, Fremont, Mountain View, San Jose, Sunnyvale and Walnut Creek; and at Whole Foods ... (more) Comment?
Roadshow: Double fatality on 101 spurs plea for drivers to be more cautious
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An investigator checks the Lexus SUV involved in a crash with a CHP patrol car on Highway 101 near the Embarcadero Road offramp in Palo Alto, Nov. Comment?
Holiday arts 2012: What's hot on Bay Area stages
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In ACT's 2011 production, a reformed Scrooge celebrates the season with his nephew, Fred , Fredis wife, Mary , and the Cratchits: Bob , Anne , and Tiny Tim . Comment?
NorCal girls volleyball playoffs: Archbishop Mitty, Valley Christian advance to finals
Archbishop Mitty continued its unbeaten season and rise back to the top of prep volleyball with a 25-13, 25-23, 25-14 sweep of Las Lomas-Walnut Creek in a NorCal Division II volleyball semifinal. Comment?
Antioch looks at ways to entice veteran police officers
The City Council on Tuesday will consider amending its contract with the state's Public Employee's Retirement System to incorporate a 3 percent at age 50 formula for public safety hires and 2.7 percent at age 55 formula for employees hired for other city jobs. Comment?
Mechanics Bank CEO retires from bank's top job after eight years
Mechanics Bank chief executive officer Steve Buster has decided to retire as the top boss of the community bank, which is more than a century old, to take a key role at a health care startup that he co-founded with his brother, the bank said Wednesday. Comment?
Arts Notes, Walnut Creek Journal and Lamorinda Sun
Lafayette-born native and alt-folk performer Nicki Bluhm, along with her band The Gramblers, are beginning a winter tour starting with back-to-back shows at Lafayette's Town Hall Theater Dec. Comment?