A reader writes:
They’re cutting down trees on Contra Costa Blvd in Pleasant Hill across from Sun Valley Mall…lots of them.
A reader writes:
They’re cutting down trees on Contra Costa Blvd in Pleasant Hill across from Sun Valley Mall…lots of them.
2314 Monument Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Last summer the beloved Dome movie theater in Pleasant Hill was demolished and now its replacement, Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening on May 9th in a gigantic replacement building. Click here for a $10 off coupon to this location only.
From the Lafayette PD Chief:
Last night a resident of Happy Valley came home and, after parking his car in the driveway, he was robbed at gunpoint. […] The suspect then fled the area and the resident immediately called the police. Officers from throughout the region responded, and even the canines from the Sheriff’s Office and a helicopter from the CHP were there to help, too. We set the perimeter, hunted for the suspect, and collected the evidence, but we weren’t able to find the creep.
According to the police chief, neighbors received a police bulletin about the robbery. To get access to the report to help with the search, “Send me [LPD chief] your name, email address, and your home address and we’ll get the information to you.” Did any Lafayette residents receive the report? I wonder why they don’t take advantage of the Lafayette Nixle messaging service or Twitter to publicize the crime search?
Mount Diablo State Park
Saturday, April 26th & Sunday, April 27th, 2014
10:00am – 4:00pm | Free ($10 parking)For two days, April 26 and 27, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Diablo State Park and Mount Diablo Interpretive Association will be partnering to commemorate significant milestone anniversaries. In 2014, California State Parks is recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the State Park System, and Mount Diablo Interpretive Association is celebrating 40 years of service to Mount Diablo State Park.
We are celebrating with a special weekend dedicated to hikes, demonstrations, and all things Mount Diablo.
1149 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
I’m not sure how definite this is but a reliable source told me that Barnes & Noble may be closing in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of S. Main St. and Olympic Blvd. If so the manager is not aware of this so maybe it’ll stay after all.
The demolition of part of Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek has now begun as their redevelopment plan goes forward. As you can see in the above photo, the backside and side where Burberry used to be is completely gone.
The other side of Broadway Plaza is still open, as are Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy’s. In May Tesla will be opening a showroom, and based on some scuttlebutt Madewell and Michael Kors plan on opening in the new section.
1387 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Crogan’s Bar & Grill in downtown Walnut Creek recently had its alcoholic beverage license suspended so they are closed until May 7th. According to the California Department of Beverage Control the reasons for suspension were “created conditions contrary to public welfare and morals” and “disorderly premises”.
Breast Cancer Benefit Concert – Toad the Wet Sprocket and Luce:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, May 15th, 2014
8:00pm | $65Toad the Wet Sprocket and LUCE are teaming up to perform at the Historic Orinda Theatre.
Tax-deductible tickets benefit Fran Drescher’s Cancer Schmancer Movement. GA and VIP Tickets available online at www.notes4notes.org.
Doors open at 7:00. Special Guest, Jeff Campbell kicks off the show around 8:00. No-host bar. All ages welcome. Non-smoking venue!
1380 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the McDonalds in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of N. California Blvd. and Cypress St. will be closing in July. I dropped by recently and a manager there did say that they would be closing in mid-July.
