Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III, spotted next to Target in Walnut Creek.
From a reader:
Are you aware of the proposed homeless shelter at the Armory located at 1800 Carmel Drive in Walnut Creek? I hope you can help raise aware of this proposal as I am shocked City leaders have not taken extra efforts to ensure the residents most impacted by the proposal were properly notified and given opportunities to voice concerns. I feel that more effort should have been made to make this proposal transparent.
I have been a resident of Walnut Creek on Carmel Drive for over 5 years…I paid a premium for my property because I felt the neighborhood was safe, and because I value the walkability of downtown.
Having reviewed the proposal on the Trinity Center website (trinitycenterwc.org), I have several concerns:
Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 4th, 2015 – Saturday, October 10th, 2015
The triumphant musical that follows the remarkable woman behind the legend.Beloved actress and singer Rosemary Clooney charmed America at the top of the charts for almost five decades. Her story comes alive on the Lesher stage in Tenderly, an inspiring new musical that follows her rise to Hollywood stardom, her struggles with life’s unexpected challenges and her triumphant resurgence that made her a legend.
Act One: approx. 54 minutes
Intermission: 15 minutes
Act Two: approx. 44 minutes
From the Walnut Creek PD:
On Tuesday September 1st, 2015, the Contra Costa County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 66 year old Walnut Creek resident Marshall Pfeiffer for possession of child pornography, in violation of California Penal Code section 311.11(a).
The arrest stems from an investigation conducted by members of the task force which consists of Detectives from the Walnut Creek, Martinez, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Moraga, Concord, Pleasant Hill and San Ramon police departments, along with investigators from the Sheriff’s Office, Probation and the District Attorney’s Office, and with assistance from federal law enforcement.
On September 1st, 2015, the task force executed a search warrant in the 100 block of El Camino Corto in Walnut Creek. A search of the residence yielded files of child pornography stored on a computer. As a result of the search warrant, Pfeiffer was arrested and booked at the Martinez detention facility. Pfeiffer recently retired from the Acalanes Union High School District where he was a teacher at Acalanes High School in Lafayette. Pfeiffer has been cooperative in the investigation and there has been no evidence to suggest any illegal activity with respect to his career as a teacher. School administrators have been advised of the arrest. Anyone with additional pertinent information should contact the Acalanes Union High School District or the Lafayette Police Department. Any questions regarding the arrest can be addressed to Lieutenant Lanny Edwards at the Walnut Creek Police Department at 925-943-5883.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In July we learned that the kitchen store Sur La Table would be getting new classrooms to offer classes and as you can see from the outside they’re also getting an external face lift to go along with the surrounding Broadway Plaza redevelopment in downtown Walnut Creek. Who’s planning on taking classes here?
1867 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
The knitting store Fashion Knit opened over the summer in Ygnacio Plaza next to Sports Basement (where Lemonade Boutique used to be) in Walnut Creek. Check out their classes here.
From their Facebook page:
Fashion knit is your one-stop knitting boutique offering an up-to-date selection of today’s most exciting yarns, a wide selection of stylish patterns, and instructive classes – all housed in a friendly, spacious, and creative atmosphere.
Caliente! A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage:
Cypress Street, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015
5:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeWalnut Creek First Wednesdays turns into a Fiesta, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage month with salsa music by Salsa Caliente, Latin dancers and the debut of the First Wednesday Red Carpet Fashion Show, showcasing fashions by Shewan Designs. Food trucks from Food Truck Mafia include El Ranchero, Ceviche and Cheese Therapy. Beer, wine, snow cones, cotton candy, and other delicious treats are also available. Families will enjoy the face painters, retailer booths.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Earlier this week we learned about most of the stores that will be going into Broadway Plaza in their initial phase one plan in downtown Walnut Creek. Plenty of active/street wear shops. Kiehl’s, Lush and NYX Cosmetics are new cosmetics shops debuting as well. Are you happy with this selection? Considering there are five spots that have yet to be announced, what would you like to see? Keep in mind this is only for the initial phase. More stores have been confirmed for future phases in other areas of Broadway Plaza, such as Gap and possibly Restoration Hardware as well as restaurants True Food Kitchen and Boca Pizzeria.
Jazz Guitarists Martin Taylor and Bucky Pizzarelli:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 29th, 2015
5:00pm & 8:00pm | $40The crème de la crème of jazz guitar duos! Widely considered to be the world’s top “fingerstyle” artist, Martin Taylor’s tasteful, swinging style combines virtuosity and wit. He has amassed a record 14 British Jazz Awards and his collaborators include Jeff Beck, Chet Atkins, Stephane Grappelli and George Harrison. A true living legend, Bucky Pizzarelli’s credits include Benny Goodman, The Tonight Show Band, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Les Paul and Paul McCartney.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader who wrote in that the Safeway that is closing in Encina Grande on Ygancio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek, “this morning at 6:30 am store was packed, lines extended the entire length of the store”. I dropped by later in the afternoon and it was 85% empty. Looks like they’ll be closing sooner rather than later judging by how little stuff is left.
