Spotted in front of the Apple store in downtown Walnut Creek, does anyone know what kind of car this is? I saw the guy take off in it and it was loud.
Spotted in front of the Apple store in downtown Walnut Creek, does anyone know what kind of car this is? I saw the guy take off in it and it was loud.
Spare the Air alert for today:
A Spare the Air Alert is in effect for Tuesday, May 13, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution are forecast to be unhealthy tomorrow.
Residents are encouraged to drive less and reduce their energy use tomorrow and every day to keep pollution levels lower, preventing health alerts when temperatures are high.To help prevent smog this summer, please:
– Bike to work or around town
– Take public transit
– Telecommute
– Carpool and link your errands to reduce driving
– Avoid using gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers
– Reduce household energy use
– Don’t use lighter fluid on the barbecue
– Avoid using aerosol spray cleaners, paints and hairsprayHigh levels of ozone pollution are particularly harmful for young children, seniors, and those with respiratory and heart conditions. Vigorous outdoor exercise should be undertaken only in the early morning hours when ozone concentrations are lower.
To plan your commute online, visit 511.org.
To see air quality forecasts, visit sparetheair.org
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Locust Street Deli will be replaced by a new Japanese restaurant tentatively called Jun Japanese Bistro. Depending on how fast the new owner can get the process moving Locust Street Deli could be closing next month. I wouldn’t be surprised if the new restaurant featured yakitori rather than sushi. Stay tuned…
Broadway Plaza
The Tesla Showroom that replaced the Lacoste clothing store in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek had its grand opening this weekend. Having only ever seen a Tesla on the road it was interesting to check it out in more detail. In the back of the showroom they have the bottom frame on display (see photo below). Since the batteries are underneath the car, there is space in front for a second trunk which I found fascinating. There is also an option (which you can see in the red car) to put additional rear facing seats for small kids which would make me very nervous but according to a Tesla representative the back is reinforced better. Even if you’re not in the market for a $70,000 car I still recommend checking out this showroom to see the possibilities.
From the Walnut Creek PD:
On 05/09/14 at approximately 1044 hours, a woman was walking westbound on Olympic Blvd near S. Main St. A suspect (Hispanic Male Adult in his 20’s) grabbed the woman’s purse and fled into the Plaza Escuela East parking garage and then fled in a white pick-up truck. There were two other Hispanic males in the vehicle.
The Walnut Creek Police Department received information a delivery truck driver was in the area and witnessed the theft. The witness is encouraged to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
Film Screening – Miss Representation:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 10th, 2014
2:00pm | FreeMother’s Day, a day devoted to perhaps the most influential woman in our lives, is just around the corner.
Why not spend some time thinking about the role of women on a different scale? Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, this film looks at how mainstream media under-represents women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself. This thought-provoking documentary features interviews with politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists and academics, like Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson and Gloria Steinem. The film has been rated appropriate for ages 13 and up by CommonSense Media.
Come watch the film, see what you think, and stay to participate in a discussion after the film. The screening will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Can’t make the screening? The Contra Costa County Library has copies available for checking out with your library card. For more information about the film, visit the film’s website:
http://film.missrepresentation.org/
1499 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek
The owners of Panama Red Coffee Co. are bringing a new, yet-to-be-named cafe to the eclectic Yogurt Castle building at the corner of N. California Blvd. and Bonanza St. in downtown Walnut Creek. Due to the lack of interior space there will no be seating inside and in addition to coffee there will be baked goods made on-premises which sounds great. Stay tuned for updates…
Corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Many people have been noticing the construction going on in the former Marie Callender’s location at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and S. California Blvd. in Walnut Creek and according to several sources it looks like a bank will opening in this location. One Genova Deli employee mentioned that a cafe may be opening as well in part of the spot although I couldn’t confirm that. Stay tuned…
Photo by Flickr user kbakar
Lafayette Reservoir
3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, May 10th, 2014
11:00am – 3:00pm | FreeThe Rotary Club of Lafayette presents the Concert at the Res on Saturday, May 10 from 11am – 3pm on the new stage at the Lafayette Reservoir. The line-up includes the Big Band of Rossmoor, Stanley Symphonic Band, Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Lamorinda Theater Academy, Bentley Jazz Ensemble and Town Hall Theater. This event is FREE! Shuttle service is available from the main parking lot to the stage. For more information call Lafayette Chamber of Commerce (925) 284-7404.
The Walnut Creek Route 4 Free Ride has relocated in Broadway Plaza. The new stop is, “located down Broadway Plaza Street, in front of Macy’s for Men”.