Beyond the Creek

Graffiti Vandal Suspect Sought by Police

November 22, 2011 2:10 pm

The Walnut Creek Police is looking for more information about a graffiti vandal who wrote graffiti on a couple of banks:

The below pictured subject is suspected of writing graffiti across the windows of Bank of America and Chase Bank in the Citrus Shopping Center on Oak Grove Road on November 20th at approximately 3:11AM. The subject may also be involved in similar incidents at the same locations during the above listed dates. The Walnut Creek Police Department is seeking to identify this subject. Anyone with information is encouraged to call WCPD at 925-943-5844.

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Salsa Dancing Every Wednesdays at Crogan’s

November 22, 2011 12:17 pm

Passing by Crogan’s bar on Locust St. in Walnut Creek I noticed this sign for Salsa dancing. $10 at the door, every Wednesday, free beginning lesson at 8PM, open dancing 8:45 – closing.

Has anyone been here?

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Christmas Tree at Broadway Plaza

November 21, 2011 4:47 pm

This is the Christmas Tree at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Over the weekend the Salvation Army kicked off their holiday charity drive with a visit from the Salvation Army band. Definitely a festive environment over there this time of year.

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Car of the Day

November 21, 2011 11:30 am

Last time it was a yellow Ferrari, this time it’s a red one, right in front of Nordstroms.

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Giants Dugout Store Opening Nov. 25

November 21, 2011 8:30 am

As reported by Patch the other day, a San Francisco Giants Dugout store is opening in Walnut Creek. Located across from Crate and Barrel, it’s going to open the day after Thanksgiving according to some workers I spoke with. The Grand Opening will happen on December 3 from 10AM – 1PM according to the Giants Dugout website:

Join the Giants in celebrating this NEW East Bay store location which will be the largest store outside of AT&T Park. Larry Baer, Duane Kuiper, Willie McCovey, Lou Seal and additional special guests will be at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony starting at 10:00 AM. There will be live entertainment, activities for the family, prizes and ballpark snacks at the party. The 2010 World Series Trophy will also be on hand during the event.

Can’t make it to the party? Visit the store during the month of December to receive free personalization on newly purchased jerseys. Personalize your new jersey while you shop, on our in-store Jersey Customization kiosk. Visit our ticket counter and purchase Giants tickets for the 2012 Season from one of our experienced associates (Tickets subject to availability).

This looks like a great event for all baseball fans out there.

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Cole European Construction

November 18, 2011 4:30 pm

Cole European, the Jaguar and Land Rover dealer located at 2103 N. Main St. in Walnut Creek is undergoing construction to expand and remodel their showroom. Estimated finish date is mid-December according to people I spoke with there. Previously there was a storage area that will be added to the showroom. Along with the new Dirito Brothers Volkswagen dealership nearby, it looks like Walnut Creek car dealerships are on the up-and-up just in time for Christmas.

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Woman Grabbed in Unincorporated Walnut Creek

November 18, 2011 11:30 am

CBS San Francisco reports:

The woman was walking on Oak Road, just north of Treat Boulevard, around 3:15 p.m. when she said she felt someone grab her, officials said.

The woman turned around and saw that it was a man that had been following her. The suspect released his grasp of the woman and then fled, according to officials.

This is near the Pleasant Hill BART station.

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Sculpture of the Day

November 18, 2011 8:30 am

Bronze Cougar

Located outside the Burberry Store.

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Le Creuset Closes

November 17, 2011 4:30 pm

This is somewhat old news but Le Creuset, the French cookware store on Mt. DIablo Blvd. in Walnut Creek has closed. At one time, Walnut Creek boasted 5 kitchen stores, Kitchen Table, Williams-Sonoma, Sur La Table, Viking and Le Creuset. Now only three remain, Viking and Le Creuset having closed.

Le Creuset had one of the most unfortunate locations that they failed to understand when they leased the place. On a map it looks ideal, in the heart of downtown, near the other kitchen stores etc. But that particular location is offset about 5 feet inwards such that it was almost impossible to see their signs from the corner of Locust St. and Mt. Diablo Blvd., where most people would be crossing from. Unlike other Le Creuset outlet stores, this Le Creuset was one of the first dedicated Le Creuset stores not outlet-related, and was intended as a test to see how it would perform nationwide. I’m afraid they may have come to incorrect conclusions about how well such a store could do, as well as Walnut Creek in general based on the unfortunate store location. Or maybe it was the super-heavy cookware afterall. 😉

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Plaque of the Day

November 17, 2011 11:30 am

As seen at La Fogata restaurant at N. Main St. and Mt. Diablo Blvd. The plaque says:

Oldest Commercial Building
in Walnut Creek
Site of Lawrence G. Peel’s store 1863
Partially destroyed by fire 1879
Rebuilt by Albert Sherburne 1880
Dedicated 1988
Walnut Creek Historical Society

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