Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to the latest bankruptcy filings, Forever 21 is expected to close at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to the latest bankruptcy filings, Forever 21 is expected to close at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek.
Yesterday PG&E shut down it’s power grid for much of the day in many parts of Contra Costa although not downtown Walnut Creek, which is where I headed to eat, charge and use my laptop. On the one hand this was done to lower the risk of a fire starting due to strong winds and dry conditions. In fact as I walked outside I did notice it was quite blustery. On the other hand weren’t there other precautions that could have been taken instead?
Civic Park, Walnut Creek
Over the weekend I saw the finishing touches being put on a new art mural at Civic Park in downtown Walnut Creek.
From a Bedford Gallery FB post:
Monica Canilao is a multi-media artist from Oakland whose vibrant, abstracted geometric designs serve to reimagine the meaning of home and the power of collectivity. Since the late 1990s, Xara Thustra’s art has been inseparable from resistance and community in San Francisco, providing many of the signature visual images of the anti-displacement and anti-war struggles of the era.
3574 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Chabad Jewish Center, “Book Store, Art Gallery, Gift Shop”, opened recently in downtown Lafayette where Collector’s Choice Antiques used to be. To find out more about Chabad check out this Wikipedia article. Check out their services here.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
A new Chinese restaurant called Dynasty Bistro recently opened where China Village Restaurant used to be at Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
1561 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
In August we learned that the faith-based salon SEV Laser Aesthetics would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their services here.
I cannot believe there may be a possible 48+ hour power outage tomorrow! From a PG&E email:
In most cases, we would expect to be able to restore power within 24 to 48 hours after weather has passed. Depending on weather conditions or if any repairs are needed, outages (weather event plus restoration time) could last longer than 48 hours. For planning purposes, we suggest preparing for multiple-day outages.
1421 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The cafe Brioche de Paris opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. They offer, “authentic French pastries, sandwiches, crepes, and artisan coffee”; the cafe was quite packed when I dropped by over the weekend, with plenty of seating and the great lighting. Check out their Instagram here.
1330 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
theCoderSchool, which offers coding classes to children, opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. Last year they opened in San Ramon.
From their website:
At theCoderSchool, we want to do more than just teach coding. We want aspiring coders to use their new found passion as a stepping stone to thinking outside the box, as a way to channel their ideas in a creative way and most importantly, to have fun.
2131 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that after 34 years, the Japanese restaurant Miraku closed in Walnut Creek.
