From an email:
Take the survey and tell us what you think! There’s been a lot of change in Downtown Walnut Creek. Tell us what you’d like to see continue and what you’d like to see changed. We value your input!
Survey link: https://polco.us/n/res/vote/walnut-creek-ca/downtown-next
Photo still from Youtube video via contracostasheriff
The Contra Costa sheriff’s office released video of a police officer shooting a man brandishing a knife, who later died. The officer was investigating objects being thrown from an overpass down onto Highway 680 when he encountered the suspect, who refused to drop the knife. Was the officer justified in this shooting or could he have deescalated the situation without firing his weapon?
According to this Sfgate article, the day before this video was posted, the Contra Costa County District Attorney, “announced voluntary manslaughter charges against [the officer] for a 2018 fatal shooting of a man during a slow-speed pursuit.”
Check out the Makers Market Open Air Artisan Faire at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek this Saturday, April 24th. Shop online here.
MAKERS MARKET – An outdoor Marketplace of the Best Local Makers and Great Vibes 🎵 in Walnut Creek!
Come on out y’all! Soak up the sun ☀️ in the beautiful Broadway Plaza and shop small from your local community!
There’s something about McLaren cars that are mesmerizing. This orange one was spotted on Hartz Ave. in Danville.
181 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new, locally owned skateboard shop called Rad Board Shop opened recently in Danville. Check out their online shop here. In addition to carrying various skateboard brands, they also carry boards of their own design as well as clothing, accessories and more.
From their website:
Rad Board Shop is family owned and all about bringing the freedom of skating to the East Bay communities. Growing up in Danville skating was life.
110 Hartz Ave, Danville
The fried chicken restaurant Hen House, with the tag line “It’s so friggin good”, opened in March where Gotta Eatta Pita used to be in Danville. Check out their menu here.
Last year’s coronavirus pandemic saw street parking spots turned into restaurant patios, which has proven quite popular especially as the weather turns nice. When the pandemic finally ends, should restaurants be allowed to keep these dining patios, possibly for a fee? Or should they be turned back to parking spots?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The skincare company Lavelier is coming soon to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their website here.
From their website:
When red coral seaweed was discovered to have skin-beautifying properties, it inspired the birth of Lavelier: a premium skincare brand that harnesses the potential of this one of a kind ingredient.
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the Hawaiian goods store Paia Mercantile would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open. They used to have several stores in Maui, Hawaii but they have now relocated to Walnut Creek which is great news for those interested in Hawaiian goods. If you’re in the area, definitely check this place out and follow them on Facebook here.
