Prostitution Solicitation at Rheem Shopping Center Massage Parlor in Moraga

August 28, 2014 10:30 pm

From the Moraga PD:

The Moraga Police Department conducted an investigation into possible illicit activities occurring at Wonderful Spa, a massage parlor located at 450 Center Street in the Rheem Shopping Center in Moraga.

With the assistance of the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, an undercover operation on 8/28/14 at approx. 1656 hours resulted in the arrest of 52-year-old Situ Li of San Leandro for misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution. Li was booked at the Moraga Police Department and released on a signed Promise to Appear. The incident is also being investigated for possible use permit violations against the business. Please contact Sergeant Brian South at 925-888-7052 for any inquiries.

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Dogfight Playing at Lesher Center Sept. 5th – 21st in Walnut Creek

August 28, 2014 4:30 pm

Dogfight:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 21st, 2014
$35

This production is recommended for audience members 17 years old and up.

Set in the fall of 1963, Dogfight follows three young Marines on the eve of their deployment to Vietnam who set out for one last night of debauchery in San Francisco. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress, he enlists her to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of compassion. Based on the 1991 film of the same name starring River Phoenix and Lili Taylor, Dogfight carries the audience through a thunderous musical journey of unexpected love, loss, and brotherhood.

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Noah’s Bagels Signage Up in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 28, 2014 11:30 am

1930 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that Noah’s Bagels would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and their signage is now up. In the meantime you can check out their other Walnut Creek location in the Countrywood Shopping Center at the corner of Bancroft Rd. and Treat Blvd. or their Lafayette location in the Whole Foods/Safeway shopping center on Mt. Diablo Blvd.

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Poster of the Week

August 28, 2014 8:30 am

Spotted next to Havana Cuban restaurant on Bonanza St. in Walnut. Check out the previous posters here. Find out more about San Francisco native Charles Joseph Carter here.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Cal Shakes in Orinda Sept. 3rd – 28th

August 27, 2014 4:30 pm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream:

Bruns Memorial Amphitheater
100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda
Wednesday, September 3rd – Sunday, September 28th, 2014

Like she did with last year’s inventive Romeo & Juliet, Shana Cooper will take apart another of Shakespeare’s iconic works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, putting it back together again in a way that’s sure to open your eyes and jump-start your heart.

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home/made kitchen café & bakery Opens in Moraga

August 27, 2014 11:30 am

337 Rheem Blvd, Moraga

Earlier this month we learned that home/made kitchen cafe & bakery would be opening soon in Moraga near 24 Fitness and they have now opened. I dropped by recently and tried their Chef’s Scramble (2 eggs, spinach, bacon, goat cheese), served with fruit and potatoes and it was delicious, as was their fig scone, yum! There is plenty of space both inside and out and the warm, natural lighting is a nice complement to the cozy atmosphere. For now they’re open for breakfast, brunch and lunch until 2pm with their coffee bar open until 4pm on weekdays. Check out their website here.

Check out photos of the inside including a closeup of the chef’s scramble and menus…

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BBVA Compass Bank Opening Soon in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 27, 2014 8:30 am

Corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Back in May we learned that a bank would be opening in the old Marie Callender’s location in downtown Walnut Creek next to Genova Deli and the signage for BBVA Compass bank is now up. Word was that a cafe may open in part of this space and if you look at the far left in the above photo there is actually a small separate space that looks like could possibly be a spot for a cafe. Stay tuned…

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Register for Walnut Creek Kickball League at Heather Farm Park

August 26, 2014 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user fixative

Register for Walnut Creek Kickball:

Heather Farm Park
301 N. San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, September 24th – Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
6:45pm | $73

Kickball isn’t just for sugar fueled middle schoolers, and worn out PE teachers. It’s your chance to relive your playground glory with the added bonus of adults and beer! It’s a great way to meet new people, party, and have fun while doing it. So, lace up your sneakers and sign up as a team, small group or free agent!

Fall season games will be on Wednesday nights at 6:45PM and 7:45PM at Heather Farms Park Field #3.

After the games we replenish our electrolytes at our team bar! This season our team bar is Blu42!

This is where we get to rehash plays, flaunt our awesomeness, and oh yeah, party.

If you’re not yet convinced why you should head to the team bar after our game, here are two more reasons:

1. Bragging rights to non-ballers
2. An excuse to drink on a Wednesday

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Bonehead’s Texas BBQ Opening in Lafayette

August 26, 2014 11:30 am

3422 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Thanks to a reader for sending word that a new barbecue restaurant called Bonehead’s Texas BBQ will be opening in the Bo’s Barbecue location in Lafayette that we learned was closing back in April. They have doing catering for several years and this looks to be their first restaurant. Check out their catering menu here and Facebook page here. Stay tuned…

From their website:

All of our products are prepared fresh daily… well most of them. The cole slaw, tater salad and other salads are. But our meats take days to prepare even before they’re cooked. You see, we use rubs on our meats that we allow to soak in for up to 72 hours before they’re placed in the smoker. That’s what makes Bonehead’s different – we’re slow – low and slow smokin’. We use wood fired smokers only – no natural gas or charcoal. We believe natural gas and charcoal leave a flavor that isn’t compatible to tasty food.

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Inspirato Luxury Destination Club Opens in Broadway Plaza

August 26, 2014 8:30 am

Photo courtesy Inspirato
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that Inspirato, a luxury destination club would be opening in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. The photos in this post are from their Denver showroom which should be identical to the Walnut Creek location.

From a press release:

To help visitors imagine what it would be like to vacation with the club, the experience center will include recreations of great rooms from Inspirato’s Costero Signature Residence in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and its Eagle’s Nest Signature Residence in Vail, Colorado. Other features include touchscreens for browsing the club’s large and growing destination portfolio and a special kids’ area to help even the littlest travelers begin to dream about their next family vacation.

The Broadway Plaza member experience center will also serve as a clubhouse of sorts for the more than 500 Bay Area-based Inspirato members, where they can meet face-to-face with their own Personal Vacation Advisors, explore destinations for their next Inspirato vacation and attend special members-only events.

Photo courtesy Inspirato

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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