Spotted at a doctor’s office in Walnut Creek, the notice says, “CELL PHONES ARE PROHIBITED IN OUR OFFICE”. I think it’s time they updated their sign to note that ‘speaking’ on your cell phone is prohibited. 🙂
Spotted at a doctor’s office in Walnut Creek, the notice says, “CELL PHONES ARE PROHIBITED IN OUR OFFICE”. I think it’s time they updated their sign to note that ‘speaking’ on your cell phone is prohibited. 🙂
The housewares and gift shop Entrez! Open House has recently closed in downtown Walnut Creek on Cypress St. Their new location will be at 100 Grand Ave. in Oakland beginning June 24th. Check out their website here. This leaves downtown Walnut Creek without two great housewares and gift shops as Wish also left downtown Walnut Creek for 2333 Boulevard Way in Walnut Creek less than a mile away.
The inaugural Walnut Creek Film Festival took place last weekend beginning Friday night and lasting throughout Sunday evening. I had a chance to see some of the short films being shown and thought the movies were really cool. My favorites were:
It’s refreshing to have access to these independent movies right downtown so I’m thrilled about this film festival coming to Walnut Creek. Being the comedy fan I am I was partial to the comedy shorts although I enjoyed other genres as well. Yes, there were a few that didn’t work for me at all, but it was more than offset by the standouts listed above. I will definitely be back next year to check out the new offerings. Since they offer tickets based on genres in addition to all-day passes the possibilities are huge. I’ll definitely be back for the comedy block next year!
Did anyone go to this festival? What were your favorites?
Photo by Flickr user Marie Hale
Twilight Hikes With Night Birds:
Mitchell Canyon Visitors Center and Trailhead
Mt. Diablo State Park, Walnut Creek
Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
7:00pm | $6We’ll start at Mitchell Canyon listening to birds of the early evening as we hike to Red Road. As twilight approaches, we will plan to be near the upper part of Red Road, listening for Common Poorwill and local owls. Bring a flashlight, binoculars and water. The retuning hike in the dark may also turn up some interesting wildlife.
Photo from Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
Model Railroad Society Summer Show:
Larkey Park
2751 Buena Vista Ave., Walnut Creek
Saturday, June 29th, 2013
8:00pm – 10:00pm | $3Families can ‘ride’ the Diablo Valley Lines during their three whistle stop summer shows, featuring hundreds of model trains representing the mid 20th century through today, traveling over 4,300 feet of track on one of the world’s most mountainous model railroad layouts. The continuous show, dispatched by two Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society members, includes a dramatic sunset and night scenes with a rainy thunderstorm, a street railway with trolley cars, big freight yards and a large passenger terminal.
The elaborate 34×56 foot layout includes a composite of the mountainous area of the Western United States, bridges, tunnels, terrain from desert to snow covered mountains, towns, train yards, electric street cars, wind turbine, ski lift gondola and more. More than 200 train cars and 50 steam and diesel engines are in operation during the show. A unique summertime experience for the whole family – especially train buffs!
From the Walnut Creek Police Department:
On 5/6/13 at 0824 hours, a taxi cab driver was robbed by a female suspect who was picked up as a fare in Walnut Creek. The suspect is described as a white female adult, approximately 21-25 yearls old, 5’7″ tall, 120 lbs. with long blonde hair. She was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, black stretch pants, and carrying a black backpack. No weapon was used. The suspect fled on foot from the taxi cab northbound on Bancroft from Treat Blvd. with an undisclosed amount of cash. The Victim in this case sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The Investigation is on-going.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
Photo by Flickr user John-Morgan
Borges Ranch
1035 Castle Rock Road
Saturday, June 8th, 2013
11:00am – 4pm | Free ($5 parking @ Northgate High)Walnut Creek history comes alive as Walnut Creek celebrates Heritage Day at Borges Ranch. Meet Borges family members and tour the historic 1901 ranch house. Step into the 1903 Carriage Barn for silent moves from the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum. Learn about gardening, beekeeping, spinning wool and more. Music will be provided by the East Bay Fiddlers and Bigfoot. Kids will have a great time doing crafts and taking pony rides until 2:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.
Park at Northgate High School and take the shuttle to the ranch for $5 per family (no parking is available at the ranch except for vehicles with a placard).
For details, contact Ranger Dan Bylin, 925-943-5899 ext. 2162.
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 13th, 27th & August 10th, 2013
1:00pm – 3:00pm | FreeThe spaces at these classes are highly coveted. Please call now if this is something that you would like your budding chef to experience. The three classes are held on Saturdays, from 1-3 pm.
And here are the dates:
July 13, July 27, August 10
Chef Kevin chooses a dish that he finds fun and exciting to prepare with kids, ages 7-13.
We’re sorry, but this is for kids only! Please drop your sous chef off at the aft deck at 1:00 and pick him or her up at 3:00. These classes are as much fun for Chef Kevin as they are for the kids, so we do not charge for them.
As I passed by Bank of America on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek I glanced at this beautiful work of art hanging next to the ATM. I read the sign next to it wondering who the artist was when I learned it’s actually an abandoned night drop. How funny is that?!
From the Walnut Creek Police Department:
In January 2013 Francisco Hernandez –Murrieta was convicted of Assault With Intent to Commit Rape for an attack that occurred in Walnut Creek on 6/9/12.
In that assault, Hernandez-Murrieta attacked a female that was walking home from downtown Walnut Creek on a trail late at night. The victim was able to fight off Hernandez- Murrieta and he was captured by police a short distance away. Hernandez-Murrieta was sentenced to 2 years State Prison for the offense. Hernandez- Murrieta is currently incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison.As a result of his arrest and conviction, a swab of Hernandez-Murrieta DNA was taken and submitted to the California Department of Justice CODIS data base. A search of the DNA linked Hernandez- Murrieta to a previously unsolved 2010 sexual assault case that occurred in Walnut Creek on 8/14/2010. In that case the suspect attacked a female alone in a car near downtown Walnut Creek. DNA evidence was recovered in that case by the Contra Costa County Crime Lab who in turn submitted the samples to the Department of Justice database.
Walnut Creek Police detectives worked with the Contra Costa County Crime Lab to confirm the DNA match. Detectives were also able to obtain other corroborating evidence linking Hernandez-Murrieta to the 2010 attack. The two attacks occurred less than a half a mile apart. The case was submitted to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office. On 6/3/13, the Contra Costa County District Attorney filed charges of Assault to Commit Rape against Hernandez-Murrieta for the 2010 assault. He was additionally charged with being armed during that offense.
This case is particularly timely with the Supreme Court decision released 6/3/13 in Maryland v. King, continuing police authority to collect buccal DNA swabs from persons arrested for serious crimes. This case illustrates the value of this crime fighting tool and the success of the CODIS program.
Anyone with information on this case should call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.