Beyond the Creek

Private Parking Ticket Enforcement in Action

January 6, 2012 8:30 am

I’ve been parking in the free Walnut Creek private parking garages for many years now, and I always note the signs stating that parking is only for 3 or 4 hours otherwise there is a $25 fine. I have witnessed chalk marking on the tires several times, but until yesterday I had never witnessed parking fee notices being issued. The photo above shows a parking garage employee issuing a parking fee notice that was left on the windshield shortly after.

The notice says:

INVOICE
PARKING FEE IMPOSED

By: Broadway Pointe

INVOICE FOR
PRIVATE PARKING CHARGE

THIS PARKING CHARGE
NOTICE IS NOT ISSUED
BY THE CITY OF
WALNUT CREEK

Crazy in Suburbia has a thorough report on this private parking charge situation, definitely check it out for more info.

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Neiman Marcus Facade Now Showing

January 5, 2012 4:30 pm

The Walnut Creek Neiman Marcus is a work of art in progress. Isn’t it beautiful? OK, no more Neiman Marcus posts for at least a week.

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Metallic Barricade of the Day

January 5, 2012 11:30 am

Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek.

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Walnut Creek Resident Arrested for Burglary in Lafayette

January 5, 2012 8:00 am

The Walnut Creek police reported on a Walnut Creek resident who was arrested last night for a commercial burglary in Lafayette recently:

Arrested: Stephen Walker. White male, 44 years old, brown hair, brown eyes, 5-10, 185. Resident of Walnut Creek.

On the above date and time, the Walnut Creek Police Department (WCPD) Investigations Bureau conducted a probation search on Stephen Walker at his residence on Geary Road. Walker is on felony probation for possession for sales of controlled substances. During the search, Detectives located stolen property that was traced back to a commercial burglary that recently occurred in Lafayette. Lafayette PD was notified and Walker was subsequently booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for felony no bail violation of his probation, Burglary and Possession of Stolen Property.

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

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Wednesday Rental Option – Park Place Apartments (Walnut Creek)

January 4, 2012 4:30 pm

Park Place Apartments is located at 1310 Alma Ave:

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From the Craigslist ad:

We are located 5 minutes walking distance to Main Street, were you can find all the shopping you need, and good eats.
We are also located 1 mile from the Bart and 5 minutes from the movie theaters.

We are taking deposits on our 1bedroom 1bath apartment home thats on the 3rd floor facing Alpine going for $1575.

We also have a 4th floor 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment home facing the court yard and pool going at $1550.

We are pet friendly community, and have a beautiful ski resort style home. We have a laundry facility on site, house an upper and lower garage that is gated for our wonderful residents. Each home will have a dishwasher, stove, AC, and fridge. The wonderful community also has a pool and Jacuzzi were you and your loved ones can relax and enjoy.
Right around the way there is a two caracole grills for barbequing where you can enjoy throwing on some burgers and steaks with the great ambulance of the landscaping of trees, flowers, and the quietness feeling of being on vacation. Or, if you like the convince of being in your own home on your patio we do allow you to have gas propane grills too.

Any opinions on this place?

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Judging Clubs – Redux Lounge

January 4, 2012 11:30 am

Located at 1411 Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek, Redux Lounge is a dance club that has a funky exterior. Never been inside. It seems like it changes names every few years but always stays a club for some reason. Anyone ever been here? Do you like it?

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Ironic Sign of the Day

January 4, 2012 8:30 am

Spotted at the Atlas store on N. Main St. in Walnut Creek in December, the sign says, “WELCOME Come in, it’s cool inside!”

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Plaque of the Day

January 3, 2012 4:30 pm

Located right by the Cheesecake Factory, this plaque says:

Site of the original
Walnut Creek
Grammar (Central)
School
1871-1956

I wonder what these Walnut Creek students think of what’s there now.

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Judging Museums – Lindsay Wildlife Museum

January 3, 2012 11:30 am

Lindsay Wildlife Museum, located at 1931 First Ave near downtown Walnut Creek is a small museum that houses live wild animals and also offers various educational exhibits. From their website:

Lindsay Wildlife Museum is a unique natural history and environmental education center where live, wild animals are just inches away. Visitors can listen to the cry of a red tailed hawk, go eye-to-eye with a gray fox and watch a bald eagle eat lunch. More than 50 species of live, non-releasable, native California animals are on exhibit.

Tens of thousands of children learn about the environment in their classrooms through our traveling education programs and on-site tours of the museum. Nature and science-oriented classes and trips are offered for adults and children. More than 600 volunteers help feed and care for wild animals, teach children and adults about nature, and support the museums mission in many other ways.

They are open year-round, and tickets are a reasonable $7 for adults and $5 for children, free for children under 2. I’ve visited more times than I can count and my children always have a fun time there. Anyone ever volunteer there? What’s it like behind the scenes?

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Interrogation by Walnut Creek Police

January 3, 2012 8:30 am

I’m sitting at the Civic Park playground in Walnut Creek watching my kids play over the weekend when I noticed right behind me someone was being questioned by a few police officers Apparently there was some kind of altercation between the man sitting and a guy on a nearby bench.

Although not exactly exciting, after several minutes I decided to take a photo of the scene. As I was quietly aiming the camera while trying to keep my eyes on my kids, the police officer at the far right in the photo came up and blocked the scene. I then turn around fully and ask whether there is a problem. He then asks whether I was filming. Unsure the point of him asking, I asked whether there is a problem filming. “No, it’s a free country.” he replied. “So can I film this?” I checked again. “Sure.” he replied. Finally as I was ready to take some more shots the scene ended peacefully. Now what I want to know is, if it’s ok to film police incidents in public, why would he approach me in the first place? Was it to intimidate me? Simple curiosity? Something else? Can someone shed some light on this?

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