Well, it was fun while it lasted. As more and more people head to downtown Walnut Creek as shops continue to open, the free parking holiday will be ending soon, with parking enforcement returning on July 1st. Over the weekend I saw these Welcome Back flyers on car windshields throughout downtown Walnut Creek. I smiled when I saw the text at the bottom, “This is NOT a Parking Ticket”. Who could possibly think this is a parking ticket after reading this?!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Everything But Water, which opened almost four years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, is no longer listed on the Broadway Plaza directory. It’s not listed on the company store locator either, so considering it’s empty inside, it looks like this is permanently closed. Considering how many stores haven’t opened yet and are even boarded up, it’s difficult to determine whether a store is actually closed these days.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Bright, new art murals made by local artists and Neiman Marcus employees are on display at the Neiman Marcus store in downtown Walnut Creek that was recently looted during recent protests according to this KCBS Radio article.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Only a couple of weeks ago the Apple store at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek was boarded up with few people to be seen. As I checked out the area this week, I was amazed by the huge lines on both sides of the Apple store with temperature checks being done and mandatory mask wearing while in line. I guess people really love their Apple gear!
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last October we learned that Forever 21 was expected to close at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and that time is now, with 60% – 80% off the entire store. When I dropped by yesterday, there was quite a line to get in. Not as long as the line to get into Apple, but it did wrap around the corner.
Last month we learned of the “masked bulldog“, so it’s only appropriate to see the masked bullman appear as well. Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek a couple of weeks ago.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
UNATHORIZED
ENTRY
WILL BE MET
WITHARMED RESPONSE
‘Nuff said.
850 S. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Sad news as the repercussions from the Covid-19 pandemic continue… Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Swan’s Fine Books will no longer be relocating within Walnut Creek and will only be selling online for now. Read their message here and browse their online shop here.
Broadway Pointe, Walnut Creek
The one-two punch of the Covid-19 pandemic with recent looting in downtown Walnut Creek meant lots of closed and boarded up stores over the weekend but there are signs of retail shopping slowly opening up. Out of curiosity I checked out Williams-Sonoma which was open. A warning out front asking people to wear a mask and not to come in with a cough or fever was accompanied with touchless shopping signs inside the store. A few other people were inside as well, but frankly, it’s going to take a while to get used to shopping.
