Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek. I don’t know if the bike rider is a ventriloquist but I chuckled as I passed by.
Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek. I don’t know if the bike rider is a ventriloquist but I chuckled as I passed by.
1271 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Late last year we learned that an adult day care center would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Baja Fresh used to be, next to the Habit Burger Grill. It turns out it’s not an adult day care center at all but rather the Trinity Center for the homeless and working poor, which relocated a few blocks away. Note that they are closed on weekends.
From their website:
Trinity Center offers a Safety Net of Basic Human Services, including:
- Food, breakfast & hot lunch
- Showers & Laundry
- Clothing
- Mail and Telephone Access
- Referral Services
- Help with benefit applications
- Community
Trinity Center serves people who are homeless and those experiencing poverty. The Center is an opportunity for community and a safe place off the street.
Civic Park, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that new, outdoor workout equipment is now available at Civic Park in Walnut Creek. It’s located right near the bridge that leads to the parking lot. There are no chains or gears which is why it can be left in the open from what I can tell. When I tried it didn’t provide much resistance but maybe I wasn’t doing it correctly. Has anyone used this yet?
Not sure if all Dos Coyotes Border Cafe bathrooms use these Saniguard door knobs but I always worry about there not being paper towels in a public bathroom forcing me to use my hands to open the door. With this handle I can use my inner elbow to open it while keeping my hands nice and clean. Genius!
Late last year we learned that Vic Stewart’s would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek and now that the building is getting demolished to make room for new retail space, the Southern Pacific rail car is visible before it gets shipped off to the Martinez Historical Society museum. Thanks to a reader for pointing out this cool historical piece of Walnut Creek!
They note:
I think this is the first time the car has been visible since it was placed there in 1974 when the building was moved here and converted to a restaurant.
Check out the above downtown Walnut Creek scene and you’re probably drawn to the sweet looking red convertible at right. However, what caused me to do a double take was the skateboarder behind the white jeep. What was he doing just standing on his board directly behind the car? I tried make sense of it, but it was only when the light turned green and he whizzed by effortlessly crossing Mount Diablo Blvd. that it all made sense. An electric skateboard!
If anyone can help with this request please email help[at]beyondthecreek.com and I’ll forward it on to her.
From an email:
My husband and I both grew up in Alamo, and our first date was at Alamo Creek Restaurant (now Lamorinda Pizza). As an anniversary present, I am trying to find a photo, menu, or really anything from the restaurant. I know you post a lot of restaurant openings/closings so I am hoping you might have a photo.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Check out the giant new digital billboard at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek next to Macy’s and Starbucks. I didn’t hear any sound although I wonder if it will be added later on? The photo below shows the view from the backside outside the top level parking lot.
Thanks to a reader for pointing out a video as seen in this KRON4 article about a woman appearing to get angry at a Starbucks customers for speaking Korean:
It is really sad this kind of behavior still happens and still happens here. Simply put it is unacceptable and inappropriate behavior. Apparently she thinks it is ok to behave that way in our community. Not a great representation of Walnut Creek.
Apparently it took place on “North California near Target”. Note: the above photo is from a different Walnut Creek Starbucks.
Spotted the Bullman with Bulldog, at Christmastime in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of Mt Diablo Blvd. and N. Main St.