Week in Review: Facebook Highs and Lows, Busy Cops and Nordstrom Tragedy

Browse through the local stories from the past week on Concord Patch, and don't forget to take a look at the community annoucements and community calendar for more news and events.

Here's what Concordians were reading last week:

What Are Your Kids Confessing Online?
Facebook pages set up for "confessions" mean local high school students are sharing their most embarrassing moments and darkest secrets anonymously.

There were 65 arrests in Concord in the past week, up from 55 the week before. Arrests include a 49-year-old man who was charged with willful cruelty to a child.

Clayton Police Log: Drugs and Weapons Found During Routine Stop
The following information was taken from the Clayton Police Log and rewritten by Concord Patch.

Concord Police Burglary Report: Six Home Burglaries
This week's burglary report from the Concord Police Department lists 11 incidents between Jan. 17 and 23, including four businesses, one vehicle and six residential burglaries.

Police Investigate Apparent Suicide at Nordstrom
A woman in her twenties jumped from third-floor balcony at the Broadway Plaza store in Walnut Creek.

What Should Go Here? Former Suwa's Japanese Restaurant in Todos Santos
What would you like to see at the former Suwa's Japanese Restaurant at Todos Santos Plaza?

Compliments of Las Lomas: Facebook Page
Miramonte High in Orinda puts a smile on your Facebook. Facebook page, "Miramonte Compliments," anonymously shares messages of good cheer from students and staff. The idea came from Las Lomas.

The Tale of a Local Psych Rock Band
The Chaw talks about Concord-Walnut Creek roots in Chronicle column.

Most Popular Articles

• Police Investigate Apparent Suicide at Nordstrom
• Carl's Jr. Restaurant Closes Friday
• Restaurant Manager Arrested For Putting Camera In Restroom
• Clayton Police Log: Drugs and Weapons Found During Routine Stop

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