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Armed Home Invasion Robbery in Moraga this Morning

November 12, 2015 12:15 pm

From the Moraga PD:

At 9:45 a.m., Moraga Police responded to the report of a home invasion robbery that occurred on Via Granada in the Campolindo neighborhood.

The homeowner was confronted by 3 armed black males who were driving a silver late model Toyota Camry. All of the males were wearing masks and were armed with guns. The suspects left the area in an unknown direction. The victims were not injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Moraga Police at 925-888-7055. Also, if you live in the area and have a surveillance system, please check your recordings from this morning, starting before 7:00 a.m., for any suspicious persons or the described vehicle.

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Heritage Walk Walnut Creek Signage Up around Downtown Walnut Creek

November 12, 2015 11:30 am

The next time you’re in downtown Walnut Creek check for these new Heritage Walk signs with audio commentary to 50 sites. It looks like there are still technical difficulties with the audio part as the phone number is taped over. I called and entered the landmark site number but got a message that the “stop number” was invalid. Hopefully this will be available soon.

From the Walnut Creek Historical Society website:

To continue the Centennial celebration, the Historical Society will launch a self-guided mobile-phone Downtown Heritage Walk this fall – making Walnut Creek’s history available to the entire community at any time.

The Heritage Walk will feature some 50 sites – from Botelho’s Island (now Broadway Plaza) to the Nut House (now the Lesher Center for the Arts).

Each site will be marked with prominent signage on a street lamp post (see photo) that includes facts about the site and details on how to hear the audio (cell phone) tour.

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Dover Saddlery Opening on Friday in Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga

November 12, 2015 8:30 am

Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga

Great news for English riders as Dover Saddlery is opening their first northern California store in Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga this Friday. I didn’t realize Moraga was a hotspot for English riding but since Dover Saddlery has a giant mail order operation they knew that there is large demand within 20 miles of Moraga.

Tuesday Morning used to be at this location, I took a look inside and it’s gigantic. They also carry horse-themed clothes so even if you’re not looking for a new English saddle, this is a must see!

From their website:

Founded in 1975 by US Equestrian Team Members, Dover Saddlery is the leading purveyor of quality English horse tack, horse supplies and riding apparel for horse and rider at any level of competition. The stores are stocked with all the products you want and a knowledgeable staff is there to help the customers find exactly what they need. So come on in and say “Hi” to the friendly faces at your Dover Saddlery Retail Store.

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Aquathon & 5K Swim at Clarke Memorial Swim Center in Walnut Creek on Nov. 15th

November 11, 2015 4:30 pm

Aquathon & 5K Swim:

Clark Memorial Swim Center
1750 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, November 15th, 2015
8:00am | $45

Come out and swim with us for the 2015 WCA Aquathon & 5K! Whether you swim 1 lap or “Go for it” and try swimming the 5K – your participation will help TWO great swim organizations: Synchronized Swimming Athletes with Disabilities (SS-AWD) and the Walnut Creek Aquanuts!

Registration is NOW OPEN on the WCA website and includes: FREE cap, Food, One Duck Derby Duck, and underwater music as you swim!
*Adults – $45 / *18 years & younger – $20
Check-in begins at 7:45am on Sunday, 11/15

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Applebee’s Closed for Remodel at Encina Grande in Walnut Creek

November 11, 2015 11:30 am

Encina Grande, Walnut Creek

Lots of work being done at the Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek as Safeway has been demolished and work begins on the new Whole Foods supermarket, splitting Encina Grande temporarily in two. The side with the new Walgreens is mostly done now, and the side where Applebee’s is located is in the thick of things as the development progresses.

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Veterans Day Gratitude

November 11, 2015 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user dvids

Thank you to all veterans who have served.

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Diablo Ballet presents “A Swingin’ Holiday and More” Nov. 13th – 15th at Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek

November 10, 2015 5:00 pm

Photo by Bérenger Zyla: Tetyana Martyanova and Robert Dekkers in A Swingin’ Holiday

Diablo Ballet presents “A Swingin’ Holiday and More”:

Del Valle Theatre
1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Friday, November 13th – Sunday, November 15th, 2015
$24-$44

Begin your holidays in style as Diablo Ballet
presents the opening program of their 22nd season celebrating the power of dance with A Swingin’ Holiday and More, November 13 – 15 at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut
Creek.

The 2015-2016 season kicks off with the 2015 Edition of A Swingin’ Holiday, created in 2012 by Sean Kelly, former resident choreographer for the national tour of the musical Billy Elliot and former principal of Houston Ballet. Set to the exhilarating music of the 30’s and 40’s, enjoy your favorite holiday tunes by legends Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller,
Nat “King” Cole, and Wynton Marsalis, as well as jazzy renditions of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, performed by the Diablo Ballet Swing Orchestra, under the musical direction of Greg Sudmeier.

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Mels Original Diner Coming Soon to Concord

November 10, 2015 11:30 am

4391 Treat Blvd, Concord

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Mels Original Diner is coming soon to Concord where Coco’s Bakery Restaurant used to be on Treat Blvd.

From their website:

The Original Mels has been serving up fun and great food since 1947. With locations throughout Northern California and Nevada, we are the place to go for a bye-gone era that offers simple pleasures and a friendly atmosphere.

The 1973 release of the classic “American Graffiti” was set at The Original Mels, and you can still experience the fun and excitement of the movie, and more importantly, the very time itself.

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Safeway Demolished in Encina Grande in Walnut Creek for New Whole Foods

November 10, 2015 8:30 am

Encina Grande, Walnut Creek

In August we learned that Safeway was closing for a new Whole Foods at the Encina Grande shopping Center on Ygancio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo the entire building has been demolished.

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Free Movie Showing The Godfather at Orinda Theatre on Nov. 12th

November 9, 2015 4:30 pm

Free Movie – The Godfather:

Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, November 12th, 2015
7:00pm | Free

The next free classic film is The Godfather on Thursday November 12th at 7pm at the Orinda Theatre.

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