Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Peet’s Coffee would be closing within Amazon Books at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and the remodel is almost finished with the reopening happening tomorrow Tuesday, November 5th.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Peet’s Coffee would be closing within Amazon Books at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and the remodel is almost finished with the reopening happening tomorrow Tuesday, November 5th.
Photo by Flickr user textexin
Airbnb no longer allow “party houses” because of this incident. I checked the homicide rates of Lamorinda and this is the highest total I have seen in one year. Anyone know if this number has ever been surpassed in LAfayette, MOraga or OrINDA?
From the Contra Costa Sheriff Dept:
An additional victim from yesterday’s shooting in Orinda has been pronounced deceased at a local hospital. She is identified as 19-year-old Oshiana Tompkins of Vallejo/Hercules.
There are now a total of five fatalities in this shooting.
The Orinda Police Department and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff continue to investigate a shooting that occurred on the 100 block of Lucille Way in Orinda on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at about 10:50 PM.
Orinda Police Officers, along with law enforcement officers from throughout the county, arrived on scene and found a house party with over 100 attendees. The party-goers apparently came from throughout the Bay Area for the Halloween event, which was advertised on social media. The party took place in a home that was found on a short-term rental website.
Arriving Officers found a highly chaotic scene that included gunshot victims, injured party-goers, and numerous people fleeing the scene. Officers triaged the victims, cleared the location for safety and safeguarded the crime scene. Law enforcement officers found three gunshot victims who were later pronounced deceased at the scene. Another died at the hospital.
Photo by Flickr user marysolra
22nd & Bryant
San Francisco
Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
7:00pm | FreeStart at Bryant and 22nd Street. Walk up to Mission make a left, down to 24th and make another left. Travel down 24th to San Bruno Ave and make a right. Walk to the park and enjoy the Festival of Altars in its new location.. Please bring flowers, votive candles, photos, and offerings. This is an alcohol free family event. All are welcome!
Moraga Shopping Center
The signage for the new Chase bank is up at the Moraga shopping center. What I find funny is that the parking lot is going to be bigger than the bank itself. Do they really expect so much traffic at this location?
Photo by Unsplash user Henry Be
Although I have been using Apple AirPods from the beginning, my family has been requesting headphones so we checked out various Sony headphones (expiring points) at BestBuy in Pleasant Hill and thought they were quite amazing especially with the noise cancelling feature. It looks like the new AirPods Pro also offers noise cancelling but I don’t know if that justifies the $249 price tag. Do you prefer headphones or ear buds? Wireless or wired? What is your favorite brand/model?
The Orchards, Walnut Creek
A new taqueria is coming to the Orchards shopping center called Antojitos Taqueria. Stay tuned…
The Orchards, Walnut Creek
The weight loss and health coaching studio Profile by Sanford is coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and is planning to open early December.
From their website:
Backed by Sanford Health doctors and researchers, we can customize a weight loss plan while taking into account certain health factors to ensure you get the results you want. Since we are confident in obtaining lasting results, we promise you will lose 15 percent of your body weight after 12 months.
A new exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in downtown Walnut Creek, Off Menu: Contemporary Art About Food, is on display through December 16th.
From the exhibit website:
Lyric, Walnut Creek
Lavender Dreams Nail Spa opened last week at the Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek. They feature manicures, pedicures and waxing services. Check them out here.
Mustache Gracias – Cancer Support Community Fundraiser:
Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd. Walnut Creek
Thursday, November 7th, 2019
6:00 – 9:00pm – $25Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.
Tickets are 2 for $45 or 1 ticket for $25. Kids tickets are available for $10.Tickets include:
1 item from the Madd Mex Food Truck Menu
1 drink ticket = 2 beers or 1 margarita (additional drink tickets are available for purchase)
The Whiskey Chaser will be on site mixing up all our handcrafted margaritas!Enter the raffle for amazing prizes – including front row Golden State Warriors tickets!!
Raffle Tickets: $20 each // 2 for $35 // 3 for $55Enter the Sweetest Stache Contest for your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.