The new San Francisco Giants Dugout store opened the day after Thanksgiving, and it’s fully stocked with all kind of Giants knickknacks.
They even have a machine towards the back of the store that can customize a jersey with any name. Customization is free until the end of the year.
Don’t forget the grand opening is set for this Saturday, December 3rd at 10am, where the World Series Trophy will be displayed, among other things.
The Winter Walnut Creek Nutshell newsletter has a great holiday parking guide map that shows both city as well as private parking garages in the downtown area. This is not only useful for holidays. The key takeaway from this map is that most public parking garages cost money, while the private garages are free, usually 3 – 4 hours. Ironic, no? More information on downtown public parking garages can be found on the downtown Walnut Creek site.
Keep in mind that Walnut Creek recently changed their parking meter holidays to include Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Columbus and Veterans Day, so you may want to go on these days or a Sunday to try to grab a free street spot. At least most garages have a sign indicating the open spots available. Be careful because sometimes they don’t take into account reserved valet spaces which can lead major annoyances. It’s going to be a trying time parking in Walnut Creek this holiday season like always, so good luck to everyone finding a spot!
Previously we reported that Caffe Delle Stelle was becoming Cafe of the Stars. However, after talking to more folks it looks like it’s going to be a Greek restaurant called Opa. The remodel looks like it’s going nicely and the tarp has finally been removed. The restaurant location is 1532 N Main St, next to Prima Ristorante.
Walnut Creek Police were kept busy with a couple of huge fights last night.
The first fight happened at the Dudum’s 1515 Lounge on N. Main St.:
Crime: Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Penal Code 245
Location: 1515 North Main Street, Walnut Creek
Suspect: Arryan Moradkhani
26 year old male
Resident of DanvilleOn 11/27/11 at approximately 12:43 a.m., officers on foot patrol found a man bleeding from the head and face in front of 1515 Lounge. The subject said he had been hit in the face with a glass during a fight inside the bar. Officers located the suspect nearby and placed him under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon.
The victim was treated by paramedics for serious lacerations to his face. The suspect was also treated for cuts to his hands before being booked into County Jail in Martinez on $30,000 bail.
Anyone who witnessed this incident is encouraged to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department.
The second incident happened at Vice Ultra Lounge at 1251 Arroyo Way:
Crime: Battery/Penal Code section 242
Fighting in Public/Penal Code section 415Location: 1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek (VICE Lounge)
Suspect: Steven Enriquez-Wyatt
21 year old male
Resident of Bay PointOn 11/27/11 at approximately 1:39 a.m., Walnut Creek Police Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a fight involving 30 people in front of VICE Lounge. Some callers reported one person was stabbed. Officers arrived and found a chaotic scene in the area along Arroyo from Broadway to Civic. Since the club was also closing for the night a large number of bar patrons were also in the area.
Officers located one subject named Steven Enriquez-Wyatt with multiple lacerations on his arms. Witnesses reported seeing Enriquez-Wyatt assaulting a female during a large melee. Officers identified the female victim who wanted to place Enriquez-Wyatt under citizen’s arrest for assault. It was determined Enriquez-Wyatt received his injuries when his arm went threw a window during the fight. He was transported to county hospital in Martinez for treatment before being booked into county jail on $3,000 bail.
Police interviewed another subject that showed up in a local emergency room with multiple lacerations. The injuries may have also been the result of broken glass or possibly some type of assault.
Several subjects involved in this incident fled as the police arrived. Many people contacted at the scene were uncooperative with police. Anyone who witnessed the fight or was a victim is encouraged to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department.
The Walnut Creek Police are looking for witnesses to any of these incidents.
True to its name, Hubcaps, located at 1548 Bonanza St. in downtown Walnut Creek has car-related pictures and memorabilia hugging the walls everywhere. As you can see from the colored pictures hanging as well, it’s a great place to take kids. Whenever I go I have the Polish sausage meal and it’s been delicious every time. At the end I share chocolate ice cream. They always serve it soft, and that half-melting state always makes for a tastier ice cream.
This house rental is located at Almond Ave at N. California St in the Almond-Shuey neighborhood of Walnut Creek.
The Craigslist ad says:
Great Downtown Walnut Creek location, walk everywhere!
2 bedroom, 1 bath with 1 car garage, washer/dryer, gardener, hardwood floors, fenced yard and great closets. This is one of the cutest neighborhoods in WC. Quiet and view of Mt. Diablo. 850 sq ft. – 1850 Deposit required, pets considered.
Not as nice as the previous Almond/Shuey rental, but significantly cheaper at $1850/month, and a great location.
The consignment store Second to None, located on Locust St. is turning out to be a great addition to downtown Walnut Creek.
Well, that was fast. The Walnut Creek police was able to interview a suspect who confessed to writing on the windows of banks. Here’s the press release:
As a result of yesterday’s press release, callers and other law enforcement personnel identified the subject in question as Jared Bedecarre. Bedecarre was interviewed by the Walnut Creek Police Department on 11/22/11 and confessed to writing on the windows of banks in Walnut Creek, Clayton, Concord and Pleasant Hill. Bedecarre is active in the “Occupy Movement” and stated he was attempting to get a message out but did not intend to damage any of the banks. Bedecarre was not arrested and the cases will be turned over to the District Attorney’s office for review of possible charges.
