Spotted at the Ygnacio Center in Walnut Creek.
The fashion accessories store Bracchiale is moving to its third Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek location next to Starbucks and the Tesla showroom where 7 For All Mankind used to be. The initial location was here and later they moved here due to the Broadway Plaza redevelopment. Check out their website here.
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Back in January I noted that Southern California based Veggie Grill would be opening a new location in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. next to Anthropologie and Tender Greens and construction has now begun. Back then I pointed out that the small Nail Shop location was not included in the plans which I found strange but that has changed as the walls are gone so there will be more space available for seating which is great. Check out the Veggie Grill menu here.
Juicy Couture has closed in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek as well as throughout the country as the brand (not the stores) has been sold to Authentic Brands Group. The stores itself are owned by the Kate Spade Company which also owns Lucky Brand Jeans and some former Juicy Couture locations are being turned into Kate Spade and/or Lucky Brand stores. More information at the Sacramento Business Journal here. Word on the street is a travel agency will be opening at this location. Stay tuned…
From the Walnut Creek PD:
Narrative: On the above date and time, the Walnut Creek Police Department received numerous 911 calls reporting several shots fired into a vehicle at the above location. Witnesses said the victim and suspect vehicles were driving westbound on Ygnacio Valley Road approaching the red light at Oak Grove Road. The suspect vehicle pulled up alongside the victim vehicle and shots were fired into the victim’s front passenger window. The suspect then exited the car and fired numerous times into the victim’s vehicle, striking both the driver and front seat passenger. The two victims (adult female driver and adult male passenger) had just left a concert at the Concord Pavilion.
The suspect vehicle then fled northbound onto Oak Grove Road. The victims were taken to John Muir Hospital for treatment and their condition is unknown at this time. Anyone with information or who witnessed the above is encouraged to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.Suspect: Black male adult, early-mid 20’s, medium build, 600-602 tall, wearing a black 3 hole mask, tshirt and blue jeans. Armed with a semi-automatic handgun.
Suspect Vehicle: Light colored Honda (or similar type) 4 door sedan.
Victim Vehicle: White 4 door Mercedes
Press Release Prepared By: Lieutenant Lanny Edwards
Photo by Flickr user soldiersmediacenter:
Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Monday, May 26th, 2014
10:00am | FreeRoxane Langevin will be the keynote speaker at the City’s Memorial Day Observance. The longtime Walnut Creek resident is the mother of Sean Langevin, who was killed in an ambush attack in Afghanistan on Nov. 9, 2007 at the age of 23. She will speak about the importance of remembering the service men and women who have served, fought and sacrificed their lives for the country and its freedoms.The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the gazebo at Civic Park. Music will be provided by the Walnut Creek Concert Band.
Red House
1667 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 23rd, 2014
8:00pm | $7Get tickets: http://ticketf.ly/1gpCdVI
Open Mic Night!
$7 to Attend or Play!
ALL AGESSign ups begin 7PM day of event at Red House Bar
For advanced sign ups, you must check in by 7:15 to keep your spot.
Time slots limited!
Contact Paiger Rager for advanced sign ups.
BYOI (bring your own instruments)
Full stage, lighting, house drum kit, bass amp, and guitar amps provided.
All genres and stylings welcome, group or solo performances
Good times, no hassle no drama
Let’s have a rockin’ night!
1388 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Sunol Ridge Restaurant and Bar in downtown Walnut Creek plan on opening by the end of May according to a comment on their Facebook page. I suspect this may be a soft opening with a full opening in June. Check out their beer menu here, wine menu here.
Outdoor side entrance progress:
1389 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Sad news as Rainbow’s End Thrift Store in downtown Walnut Creek is closing next month. Located down an empty passageway next to the Mediterranean restaurant Pomegranate, this was a fun place to check out. And not just for the album covers either. The people who worked they were really nice as well so this place will be missed!
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center
1425 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 31st, 2014
11:00am – 2:00pm | FreeHear from cancer survivors on Saturday May 31st from 11am-2pm at Kaiser Permanente’s Walnut Creek Medical Center.
2014 Cancer Survivors Day will feature guest lectures, raffles, lunch, educational booths and activities for kids.
Reserve your space by calling 925-295-6211 or email DiabloKP@kp.org with your name and number in your party. No need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to participate.
Event is open to all.
For more information visit kp.org/diablo