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Memories of the Boston Marathon (in Walnut Creek Patch)

The explosions at the Boston Marathon hit home for Patch editor David Mills, who ran the race in 1986.

Business

The "No Neiman" Signs Are Coming Down (in Walnut Creek Patch)

Thanks to, uh, Patch... the "No Neiman Marcus Parking" signs at a downtown Walnut Creek parking garage are being taken down. Here's how it happened.

Holiday Guide

Christmas Birthdays: A Good Time to Celebrate? (in Walnut Creek Patch)

Patch editor David Mills explores what it's like to have a birthday right around Christmas

Remembering Jayden and Paying It Forward This Christmas (in Walnut Creek Patch)

A Patch editor describes how he joined the campaign to lift spirits and remember a young Michigan boy who died of cancer

How Teachers React to the Newtown School Shooting (in Walnut Creek Patch)

Patch editor David Mills describes how his wife and two daughters, all teachers, reacted to Friday's school shooting and how "looking for the helpers" can be of assistance

Living

Fall Has Returned; So Have The Cars (in Walnut Creek Patch)

Patch editor David Mills describes the change in traffic from pre-Labor Day to post-Labor Day

Why I Don't Like The Little League World Series (in Petaluma Patch)

Patch editor David Mills discusses why he doesn't like the Little League World Series

Sports

Why I Don't Like The Little League World Series (in Walnut Creek Patch)

Patch editor David Mills talks about why he doesn't like the Little League World Series

Arts & Entertainment

Fifty Shades: The Final Verdict (in Walnut Creek Patch)

Patch editor David Mills provides a man's point of view on "Fifty Shades of Grey" after he finishes reading E.L. James' novel

Opinion

1968 Exhibit: What Went Wrong With Baby Boomers (in Walnut Creek Patch)

Patch editor David Mills discussed the "1968" exhibit at the Oakland Museum and how it makes clear why the Baby Boomer generation is messed up.

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