Diablo Actors’ Ensemble Theatre Closes in Walnut Creek

July 10, 2013 8:30 am

1345 Locust Street, Walnut Creek

Back last January I posted about the Diablo Actors’ Ensemble Theatre in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. next to Peet’s and I just noticed that it has closed. It turns out that it closed in May according to the Contra Costa Times:

The jewel box of a theater, home to Diablo Actors’ Ensemble for the past five years and Lois Grandi’s Playhouse West for 13 years before that, will close at the end of May. The property at 1345 Locust St. has been sold, and the new owner envisions a restaurant where the theater, the Paint Palette and The Bead Store currently reside.

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Armed Robbery at Sprouts Shopping Plaza

July 9, 2013 4:00 pm

1510 Geary Road, Walnut Creek

From the Walnut Creek Police Department:

On 07/08/13 at approximately 2304 hrs., an employee was robbed by the above described suspect in the parking lot of 1510 Geary Rd. The suspect approached the victim in the parking lot and demanded money. The suspect was armed with a knife. After receiving the money, the suspect fled on foot. A police K9 immediately began a track for the suspect, but did not locate anyone.

No one was injured during the robbery and the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.

Suspect(s): White male adult, early 20’s, approx. 5’10”, thin build with a sunken in face, short hair and pale skin. Suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and tan soled shoes. Armed with a knife.

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The Golf Mart in Concord is Moving to Walnut Creek

July 9, 2013 8:30 am

2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

The Golf Mart will be moving from their Concord location to their new location at 2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd right off highway 24 in Walnut Creek. Golfsmith used to be a short walk away but they moved to Pleasant Hill last year. Connecting everything together is Pier 1 Imports which moved from the future Golf Mart location to the old Golfsmith location.

From Golf Mart’s website:

Serving Northern California as well as the San Diego area, the Golf Mart is a California institution and one of the best-reviewed golf chains in the country.

Stop by any of our 10 locations and see first-hand what some customers have called the, “Costco of Golf!”

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Loud Explosions Heard in Walnut Creek Over the Weekend

July 8, 2013 10:00 pm

A reader writes in:

Hi BTC,

Wondering if you’ve heard anything about the explosion sounds that have rocked near downtown Walnut Creek Saturday and Sunday night, around 11:00pm. I was sitting in my living room both times I heard the extremely loud and close sounding explosions. They both hit around 11:00pm each night but I haven’t heard anything in the news about them. I live near Ygnacio and Homestead and they sounded close, almost near the construction off Civic and Ygnacio. Just curious…

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Ferrari of San Francisco at Liberty Bell Plaza in Walnut Creek on Weekends

July 8, 2013 8:30 am

Ferrari of San Francisco (from Mill Valley) will be at the Liberty Bell Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek for the next few weekends so if you’re in the market for a Ferrari or just want to check one out up close drop by. Liberty Bell Plaza is located at the corner of of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Broadway across the street from Nordstrom.

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Paragliding Accident Results in Death at Lime Ridge Open Space

July 7, 2013 9:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user Doug Orleans

From the Walnut Creek Police Department:

On the above date and time [07/07/13 5:53pm], Walnut Creek Police Department received a call of a paraglider accident in the Lime Ridge Open Space. Consolidated Fire Department, AMR and a CHP helicopter responded to extract the victim from the location of the accident. The victim was transported to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek but did not survive the injuries sustained in the fall.

Other paragliders were with the victim and witnessed the fall. Nothing criminal is suspected. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification by the CCC Coroner’s office.

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Summer Concert Alert – Pride & Joy at Broadway Plaza on July 11th

July 5, 2013 4:30 pm

Broadway Plaza Summer Concert Series:

Broadway Plaza Street
Walnut Creek
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
6:30pm – 8:00pm | Free

Be a part of this great Broadway Plaza tradition and join us for our free concert series, Thursdays this summer!

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Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2013 8:00 am

I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July! This 4th of July dress was spotted at Erin Paige Boutique in downtown Lafayette.

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Vitality Bowls Opening July 19th in Walnut Creek

July 3, 2013 11:30 am

1528 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Last month I posted about Vitality Bowls opening at the end of July in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can from the sign they will be opening July 19th and there will be free toppings and special giveaways throughout the weekend. I can’t wait as these acai bowls are perfect for a hot summer day!

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Transitions Opens in Broadway Plaza

July 3, 2013 8:30 am

The Lafayette based home decor and gift shop Transitions has opened a new location at the backside of Broadway Plaza.

From their website:

Transitions is a quintessential “Mom and Pop” business. Transitions originally opened in 1976 as an upscale beauty salon in San Francisco. In 1986 we left the big city, to start a new business and raise our children in Lafayette. Though a hair dresser by trade, I’ve always had a love for home decor and all things beautiful, hence the gift store. Our boutique is festooned with an array of thoughtfully chosen treasures for you, your home, or gifting.

Inside showcases antique tuba from 1930s:

You may recall in May I posted scuttlebutt about the backside of Broadway Plaza closing in 2014 and this is in-line with that as Transitions will only be in Broadway Plaza until the end of the year.

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