May 2012 – Page 10 – Beyond the Creek

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – The Pines (Walnut Creek)

May 2, 2012 3:00 pm

This rental is located at The Pines Apartments in Walnut Creek, 114 Sharene Lane.

According to the Craigslist listing they’re “pet friendly”:

Why look any more we have the Perfect home for you!!!Hurry they are going fast!! You will restore your energy so you can be doing the activities you enjoy. Make The Pines your next apartment home! Pets are also welcome!

It’s listed at $1625 for a 2br/2ba 965 sq. ft. apartment. Looking at the map, if there’s a way to cut across Iron Horse trail to get to downtown by foot this could be a nice way to go.

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Sign of the Day (Spelling Edition)

May 2, 2012 12:30 pm

A reader sent in this photo from a downtown Walnut Creek Starbucks. Can you spot the mistake?

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Judging Salons – Salonamour in Walnut Creek

May 2, 2012 11:30 am

Located inside the old Kitchens Unlimited showroom since November, Salonamour is an Aveda lifestyle salon featuring, what else, Aveda products. Although the salon is all new, they have actually been in business in Walnut Creek since 1997, behind their current location.

Take a look at the modern salon area:

Aveda products are featured in a separate section:

Salonamour is located at 1459 East Newell Ave in Walnut Creek.

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Walnut Creek Alcohol Ordinance Unanimously Approved

May 2, 2012 10:30 am

The Walnut Creek City Council has unanimously approved a city ordinance, “to regulate the establishment and operation of new alcoholic beverage establishments and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community by requiring that all alcoholic beverage establishments in the City comply with nuisance-based performance standards.”

You can read the agenda report here and the ordinance here. Considering the alcohol induced fights that broke out downtown over the past year, this seems like a reasonable plan to me. Is anyone unhappy about this being approved?

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Neiman Marcus Employee Parking Lot Next to San Miguel Center Squeezing Retailers

May 2, 2012 8:30 am

When Neiman Marcus open its doors in March, where did you think all those employees would park? It turns out they purchased a parking lot located next to the San Miguel Center at the corner of Newell Ave. and S. Broadway, and apparently the lack of parking is impacting retailers in the center as customers have trouble finding parking.

After 3 years, Quiznos closed in March, and word on the street is that other retailers near that part of the San Miguel Center are having a tougher time as well.

Not all retailers in the San Miguel Center are experiencing problems with less available parking, so I guess we’ll see what happens in the future. Has anyone had problems parking at the San Miguel Center recently?

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“Hand of Peace” Sculpture to be Displayed in Civic Park for Next 25 Years

May 2, 2012 7:00 am

photo by Flickr user uzvards

A few weeks ago I noted that the the Walnut Creek city council was considering the display of the sculpture titled, “Hand in Peace”, by California-based artist Beniamino Bufano in Civic Park, and now it’s official; For the next 25 years the sculpture, as seen in the photo above, will be displayed in Civic Park, enhancing Walnut Creek’s status as not only a shopping and dining mecca, but one that is also focused on the arts.

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Props to the Cops – “Walnut Creek Police Arrest Burglary Suspect after Vehicle Pursuit”

May 1, 2012 7:05 pm

From the Walnut Creek Police:

On May 1, 2012 at approximately 11:35 A.M., Walnut Creek Police Officers responded to the 2800 block of Mi Elena Circle in Walnut Creek for a report of an in-progress residential burglary. The suspect fled the house in a white Honda Civic. A Walnut Creek Police Officer spotted the vehicle fleeing the scene and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect (later identified as Keith Patrick Buchanan) actively attempted to elude the officer with his vehicle and a pursuit was initiated. The officer pursued Buchanan onto Oak Grove Road and then onto eastbound Ygnacio Valley Road into Concord. The pursuit was cancelled for public safety reasons. The Concord Police Department located Buchanan’s vehicle abandoned on the 5300 block of Green Meadow in Concord and started a search for Buchanan. Citizens reported Buchanan had hopped over several fences in the neighborhood. A short time later a Walnut Creek Detective Sergeant caught Buchanan on Murchio Street near St. Dustan in Concord. Buchanan was positively identified as the suspect in the residential burglary and the evading of a police officer. He was arrested for residential burglary, evading a police officer and probation violations. He is currently in-custody with the Contra Costa Sheriff Office on a $170,000 bail.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department Detective Moorhouse at (925)943-5877.

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Walnut Creek Garden Tour Fundraiser May 5th

May 1, 2012 4:30 pm

A garden tour fundraiser, “Life in the Walnut Creek Garden”, will take place this Saturday May 5th, 11am – 4pm to support various local charities. From their website:

What:
A Garden Tour Fundraiser benefitting various local charities. Tickets purchased on our website benefit Hospice of the East Bay (click here). To purchase tickets benefitting the Quincy Lee Foundation go to www.quincylee.org. To purchase tickets benefitting Contra Costa County Guide Dog Raisers call Elaine Whiteley at (925) 698-2460. To purchase tickets benefitting The Urban Farmers, call Siamack Sioshansi at (415) 806-7005.

When:
Saturday, May 5th – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where:
Five Private Residential Gardens in Walnut Creek

Theme:
• Fundraiser – Donating to Hospice of the East Bay, the Quincy Lee Foundation and various local charities
(minimum donation of $25 per person)
• Exclusive Tour – Each project is designed by Landscape Architect John Montgomery

Highlights:
• Chat with John Montgomery about his designs
• Nibble tasty goodies from professional chefs
• Live Music
• Self guided garden tour of several Walnut Creek gardens

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The Jam Brothers Celebrates 1st Anniversary in Walnut Creek

May 1, 2012 3:00 pm

photos courtesy of The Jam Brothers

Imagine you’re the former bassist for Metallica, and you need to pick up a new guitar. Where are you going to get it? San Francisco? Berkeley? Guitar Center? How about right here in Walnut Creek! The Jam Brothers music store (next to Morucci’s deli) recently celebrated their 1st anniversary in Walnut Creek and offer a huge selection of high quality guitars as well as drums and other instruments. The owner, Shawn Steen used to work for Gibson Guitar.

Private guitar lessons are available for both children and adults and you can even pick up a new guitar there for $69 to start off.

Check out their cool guitar wall:

In addition to lessons they occasionally host small performances in their store. Word is that the next gig will be sometime this summer. Stay tuned… The Jam Brothers is located at 1208 Boulevard Way in Walnut Creek. If you’re in a band or want to start playing the guitar definitely check them out.

Oh, and the former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted bought 2 guitars and an amp there.

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