Looks like Taqueria Mexican Grill, which was remodeled last October has been talking to Dragon’s Pond, located next door, which recently got a new sign as well, since they are now sporting a nice sign that seems quite similar in style.
Looks like Taqueria Mexican Grill, which was remodeled last October has been talking to Dragon’s Pond, located next door, which recently got a new sign as well, since they are now sporting a nice sign that seems quite similar in style.
Ming Quong, the quaint Walnut Creek jewelry and gift shop that almost had to find new space back in March, has finally renewed their lease. It’s a five year lease, with the option to terminate within the first 18 months. Given that a new furniture store is opening soon right next door, things are looking promising for owners Jim and Nona Wyman.
photo by Flickr user cwwycoff1
From the City of Walnut Creek webpage:
The Special Olympics Torch will begin its trip across Contra Costa Countysoon. The Danville PD will pass the Torch at Broadway Plaza to the Walnut Creek PD at approximately 9:30 a.m. Tues. June 19. The WCPD team will then run with the Torch to Kohl’s in Pleasant Hill, where it will then be passed on to Pleasant Hill and Concord. We invite you to help cheer on the WCPD team.
From a Walnut Creek Police Department press release:
This morning at approximately 6:11 AM, a Walnut Creek resident noticed a strange man standing in the living room of his residence. The startled resident confronted the man, who immediately fled from the residence toward Ygnacio Valley Road. While checking the area for the described suspect, WCPD officers contacted a subject who was walking on the south curb of Ygnacio Valley Road just a short distance away from where this burglary occurred. Officers detained the subject, who they identified as Alfredo Rene Powell of Hayward. Powell, who is currently on active probation out of Alameda County for a previous offense(s), was identified by the resident as the person he saw running from his residence. The resident believes Powell gained entry into his residence through an unlocked patio door. The resident does not believe anything was stolen from within his residence.
Powell was subsequently arrested for residential burglary and violation of probation. He was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility where he was booked on the aforementioned charges.
Spotted at Giggle in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend. It says:
Bugaboo Cameleon
Now on SALE!
WAS – $979
NOW – $799
Sale only while
Supplies last.
So buy yours today!
What a bargain for a stroller!
photo by Flickr user biggreymare
From the City of Walnut Creek webpage:
Walnut Creek history comes alive this weeked at Heritage Day at Old Borges Ranch. The free event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16. There will be music, dancing and free pony rides for children, plus demonstrations of everything from beekeeping to spinning, plus silent movies in the barn. The 1901 Borges Ranch house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Food will be available for purchase, or bring a picnic. Park at Northgate High School; $5 per family for the shuttle. No parking on site except for vehicles with a placard.
Back in March I noted the closing of Super Silver Jewelry in the back of Broadway Plaza, and now a new jewelry store has opened in its place, AZM Jewelers. They offer gold, diamond and tungsten rings, necklaces, earrings, and will carry watches in the future. In addition to selling jewelry, they also buy gold.
From a Walnut Creek Police advisory:
On 6/09/12 at approx. 0054 hours, FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ-MURRIETA attacked an adult female victim, unknown to HERNANDEZ-MURRIETA, as she walked home through a secluded city park adjacent to the Iron Horse Trail. HERNANDEZ-MURRIETA grabbed the VICTIM from behind, placing his hand over the VICTIM’s mouth. He took her to the ground, where he rolled her over onto her back. HERNANDEZ-MURRIETA straddled and restrained the VICTIM while groping her. HERNANDEZ-MURRIETA tried to silence the VICTIM by placing his hand in her mouth. The VICTIM then bit HERNANDEZ-MURRIETA’s hand and punched him several times in the face. HERNANDEZ-MURRIETA fled on foot on the Iron Horse Trail. He was intercepted by a WCPD officer responding to the victim’s call to 911. HERNANDEZ-MURRIETA was arrested for assault and is currently in-custody at County Jail. The Contra Costa County District Attorney reviewed the investigation and has since filed two felony counts against HERNANDEZ-MURRIETA for violating PC 220(a), Assault to Commit Rape and PC 237(a), False Imprisonment by Violence.
If anyone has information regarding this attack or other incidents potentially involving the same suspect, please contact DET. GREG LEONARD at (925) 256-3518 orleonard@walnutcreekpd.com, with any information.
