Over the weekend I saw a large contingent of Black Lives Matters protesters march down Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek as they formed a circle in a couple of different sections at Broadway Plaza as they shouted in a megaphone to keep the Black Lives Matter movement alive.
1403 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Jos. A. Bank closed in Lafayette and now, thanks to a reader for sending word that they have also closed in downtown Walnut Creek. According to an employee I spoke with, most locations are closing in the west coast with the exception of Sacramento for some reason.
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Coffee Shop, which opened a couple of years ago in Danville, has closed. Not surprising considering that only outdoor dining is permitted these days. Do you miss hanging out at a cafe while sipping a cafe latte? Or have you gotten used to making coffee at home? Have you upgraded your coffee making process? Bought a frother? I’m a tea drinker and brew mostly the same teas, in the same way as before. Maybe it’s time to find something new to drink while at home.
A couple of days ago Contra Costa County passed an emergency ordinance to issue fines for Health Order Violations. Read the ordinance here. Check out all the health orders here.
From the PR:
For health order violations involving non-commercial activities, the amount of the fine is $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second violation, and $500 for each additional violation within one year of the initial violation. For violations involving commercial activity, the amount of the fine is $250 for a first violation, $500 for a second violation, and $1,000 for each additional violation within one year of the initial violation. If a violation continues for more than one day, each day is a separate violation.
Broadway Pointe, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the Broadway Pointe parking garage in downtown Walnut Creek was going to start charging for access, and now we know by how much. They offer the first 30 minutes free. How generous! 2-4 hours is $10 and 5+ hours will set you back $30. Which private parking lot will be the next to start charging…
Crossroads of Danville
A new restaurant called Gmama Halal Indian Food is coming to Crossroads of Danville (480 San Ramon Valley Blvd.) where Kohala Kitchen used to be. Stay tuned…
Danville Hotel Town Center
The Shade Store is coming to Danville Hotel Town Center where Sole Desire Shoes and Look + See used to be.
With the Covid-19 pandemic coming back in full force, do you plan on traveling anywhere this summer? The CDC offers travel considerations to make people aware of various scenarios and how best to protect yourselves when traveling.
From an email:
We are hosting a virtual movie night and a Q&A with the filmmaker and the man the documentary features.
The movie is called Phil’s Camino:
Phil’s Camino is the story of free spirit Phil, a man living with Stage 4 Cancer and dreaming of walking the 500-mile spiritual pilgrimage Camino de Santiago across Spain. Unable to make the trip, he does the next best thing: he builds a camino behind his house on Vashon Island, starts to walk, and traces his progress on a map.This is a free event, though donations are encouraged. When you register, you get the movie link to watch at your convenience, then the live Q&A will be held on August 7th at 6pm
Moraga Shopping Center
Chase Bank opened recently at the Moraga shopping center, conveniently located right next to Wells Fargo. There’s a drive thru ATM and a pretty huge parking lot for one bank.
