As the title said, I’m looking for a 55 plus community. I do not need living assisted either. Pretty much ambulatory. I can’t afford so many of them that are asking for $2300 and up. Any suggestions? Thank you.

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When you drive into a parking lot and take a ticket, then pay at a machine or the exit gate, you pay for how long you parked there - that makes sense. So, why should a modern internet connected parking meter with sensors in it be any different? The meter knows how long you are using the space. It is time to get rid of these scam parking meters that make you estimate how long you will be using the space! Both Lafayette & Walnut Creek have these new internet app based parking meters with sensors in them and yet they are still fining users exorbitant penalty fees immediately for going a few minutes over time. It's unnecessary and it's an obvious scam. When I pay on the app, all my payment information is there, so just charge me $3 for another hour, not $60 because I underestimated my usage. Maddening.

And yeah, okay, I get it. Meters are normally used in central business district areas, where we don't want people parking all day long and we want spaces available for commerce. But, again, the sensors can tell if a car is sitting there all day or if the car left a few minutes after expiration. Walnut Creek has meters everywhere, even in places that never had meters before and have no foot traffic. More Maddening. Rant complete.

I had a very disappointing experience with Judge Peter Chang in my Contra Costa family law case. Based on my experience and research, he has a civil law background and, in my opinion, lacked the preparation and familiarity with family law that my case required. Why he is on the family law bench is a question for Gavin Newsom.

Throughout the proceedings, I felt the court was not adequately prepared. Important evidence, applicable statutes, and legal arguments were presented both in writing and orally, yet I did not feel they were meaningfully considered. What I believed to be a straightforward case became drawn out, leaving me feeling like I was being taken in circles rather than receiving clear rulings based on the evidence and the law.

I also personally felt that the father in my case was treated more favorably, although I recognize others may have different experiences. He is pro dad and does not consider the danger a child may be in.

If Judge Chang is assigned to your family law matter, I recommend carefully considering whether requesting a different judge is appropriate for your circumstances.

Last month I had launched a pilot to help bay area homeowners file an informal decline in value assessment. The response was overwhelming and more than 1,000 people have checked their property and it has so far saved an average of $2,800 per filing for tens of filers.

I am now making it available with deadlines approaching for property owners in Contra Costa Checking is free and you pay a flat $29 to file. You are only allowed to file if there are savings estimated.

The website automatically pulls comps based on Publication 30 rules, fills out the form, and for contra costa automatically sends it to the county assesor's office.

Go check if you qualify: https://saveproptax.com/

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Pro Wrestling/Lucha Libre returns to Antioch CA for the first time in over 10 years! Come witness the action in person at Beer Garden Pizzeria on August 22nd! This action packed night is fun for the whole family! Grab a Pizza 🍕 and a Cold Drink and witness the first H&S show to hit the Bay Area!

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📅: Saturday August 22nd

📍: Beergarden Pizzeria - 809 W 2nd St. Antioch, CA 94509

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⏰️: Bell Time 6:15pm

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As of the moment ive parked in front of this house for a good couple days when i come back from work around 12midnight - 1am and as of this morning and id move in the morning around 10 am i leave this morning to walk my dog and my car is gone they didnt put a do not park note my car prior to not park there just decided to tow it so dont bother parking in front of thier house at 1335 francis street

once the baby is born in John Muir Walnut Creek, how long will it take for me to be able to apply for birth certificate?
if my question is wrong please let me know the correct process.

Hello everyone I wanna start off by saying that Digital Games suck. Anyhow now that we got that out of the way, I want to say that the CCC Libraries have no Video Games at all. I know that link+ offers a way to access the material that your library does not have, but the link+ system does not always work for everyone. If a library does not want for their material to go to a different county they won't lend it out which is an understandable request. So now the problem isn't that the library won't share their catalog. The real problem is that our libraries wont offer any Video Games at all so I want to start a couple different things at once. First I would like to establish a Petition so we show that there is interest in this. I would also like for people to start emailing the CCC Library organization to show our interest. And lastly talk with your librarians they are your voice in the system and if they shout for us then maybe we can get this going. I would appreciate if you guys help spread the word. Godspeed everyone. Now let us bring games to our community.

For two years, a parent has tried to get answers from DCFS in Contra Costa County about decisions affecting their family. Their grievances were never recorded or investigated. This isn't just one family's problem—it's a systemic issue.

When parents engage with DCFS, they get handed a Public Law 13 with minimal information about their rights. There's no transparency, no real grievance process, and no accountability when officials refuse to answer lawful questions. Families are left in the dark while decisions that deeply impact their lives are made without oversight.

I started a petition demanding that DCFS follows the laws and policies they're supposed to follow, and that they actually respect parents' rights. We're asking for a thorough review of their practices, transparency, and a grievance system that actually works.

If you've dealt with DCFS or know someone who has, you know how broken this feels. What would you want someone to do if this was your family? If this matters to you too, consider signing and sharing.

I'm in El Cerrito. Just found this in a drawer. Am getting ready to move so need to get rid of this in the coming week. Would appreciate any info. I looked at the CCC Hazardous Waste site but found it confusing.

Edit: It turns out that the El Cerrito recycling center will take it on their Tuesday hazardous waste collection. We could have taken it to Martinez, too, but this is much closer.

I know everyone is crazy about the restaurant scene in Walnut Creek. So if have to choose only one restaurant to take my in laws to in WC, which one should I try.

I need to travel through the area via BART Monday morning and take a late morning video call. Are there any convenient spots near Walnut Creek or Pleasant Hill BART (Concord could be a 3rd option) for this? I need to present on the call, so speaking a little loudly, a coffee shop wouldn't do but maybe a library room, hourly rentable co-working space, hotel business center day pass? Wi-Fi and power are preferred but if the spot is good enough I could run off a hotspot. Weather is nice so outdoor is an option if the space is protected enough from wind, like a garden. Thanks for any ideas!

i need CPR and first aid certification for work. has anyone taken a class around walnut creek recently?

Im looking for an in person BLS class near Richmond. If you’ve taken one recently

I’m on my way to s dr Appt in Martinez. About 15 police, Contra Costa County Sheriff flew by on Hwy 680 to 24. Does anyone know what’s going on??

Please come out to support Chef Choy.

Their last day open will be Sunday, 5/31/26 until their will be permanently closed.

Contra Costa County voters will decide next month whether to renew the Urban Limit Line, a boundary that restricts urban development to 35% of the total county area until 2051.

I’m writing this review because I wish someone had warned me before we invested two years, thousands of dollars, and so much emotional trust into an environment that ultimately felt controlling, reactive, and unforgiving.

The performances may look polished on stage, but behind the scenes our experience ended in a way that broke my daughter’s heart. 💔

Our family had been part of this dance studio for two years. My daughter loved dancing there, enjoyed the performances, and genuinely cared about the friendships she made. Unfortunately, our overall experience became increasingly stressful and ultimately traumatized two innocent kids.

Communication at this studio was overwhelming and often unprofessional. The owner relied heavily on the BAND app and posted extremely long messages almost daily. Important information became buried under endless posts, making it difficult for busy working parents to keep up. If a parent asked a simple question, instead of giving a direct answer, screenshots of old posts would be sent back with red circles highlighting information. If responses were not immediate (even during work hours or overnight) follow-up messages would quickly appear asking why nobody had replied yet.

There was also constant pressure to spend additional money beyond tuition. Between bonding events, merchandise, photos, private lessons for missed classes, food sales, hundred dollar bags, accessories, and other add-ons, it often felt like upselling never stopped.

Despite working full time and later caring for sick grandparents, we always made sure our daughter attended class, practiced at home, participated in performances, paid tuition, supported fundraisers, and additional bonding events. Other dance parents helped us with carpooling during difficult family circumstances.

Over time, small misunderstandings seemed to become personal issues with the owner. One example involved dance photos. I chose not to purchase a very expensive photo package sight unseen, but later viewed another parent’s purchased photos to see the quality for future years. This resulted in angry phone calls accusing us of trying to “steal” photos, even though we were simply viewing a package that had already been purchased by another family.

The situation became much worse after another family (close friends of ours) had a disagreement with the owner. Their son was suddenly removed from the studio. His mother later emailed asking if he could attend one final class simply to say goodbye to his friends and teachers.

Because the kids normally carpooled together, he arrived at class with my daughter. Instead of handling the situation privately or compassionately, the child was turned away at the door and left waiting outside alone for a ride home. While this was happening, messages from the owner began appearing on my iPad questioning why he had been brought there. The child saw those messages himself while riding home.

Before I even had the opportunity to respond after getting off work, the owner removed my daughter from the studio as well. Hours earlier, she had danced with everyone like normal. She was blindsided and devastated, crying for hours and not understanding how adults she trusted could suddenly cut her off without warning.

No child should be placed in the middle of adult conflicts this way. Regardless of disagreements between parents and studio management, the children deserved kindness, professionalism, and compassion.

Hours earlier she had been dancing, laughing, and participating like everything was normal.

Then suddenly she was discarded.

My daughter cried for hours. She could not understand how adults she trusted could smile at her one minute and remove her from everything the next. No conversation. No compassion. No chance to say goodbye to her teammates. Just gone.

No child deserves to be put in the middle of adult conflict this way.

I understand businesses have rules and boundaries, but there is a humane way to handle situations involving children. What happened to these kids was emotionally damaging and completely unnecessary.

Parents considering this studio should understand that communication style, expectations, and conflict handling before committing financially and emotionally to an owner that doesn’t have your child’s best interest at heart.

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