LATHER Coming Soon to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon

October 23, 2019 10:15 am

City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

Pasadena-based skincare company LATHER, featuring products with, “no synthetic fragrance, color, parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, or animal testing”, is coming this fall to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online shop here.

From their website:

Before long, interest turned into action, and Emilie started LATHER as a small line of pure olive oil-based soaps. The soaps quickly gained a cult following, and the company soon grew from a two-person operation into a full-fledged business offering products for the body, face, hair, and home. Emilie opened the first LATHER store in Pasadena in 1999; today, other stores in Atlanta, GA, Fairfax, VA and Scottsdale, AZ.

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Stone Cold Luxe Closes on E. Prospect Ave in Danville

October 22, 2019 9:00 am

166 E. Prospect Ave, Danville

Stone Cold Luxe, which opened a few years ago on E. Prospect Ave. in Danville, has closed. Their online shop is still up here. Look for Beyond Active to open here on October 24th.

From their Facebook page:

You strive to thrive, you are our inspiration. We’re here to be your girl tribe in and out of the gym. We’ll push you to go the extra mile by helping you look fabulous.
Beyond Active offers the most coveted collection of activewear and wellness. We love featuring workout clothes made here in the USA.
We strive to bring to you comfort, quality and individuality, because life is too short for boring workout clothes!

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E.J. Phair Brewing Company Opens Pub at Alamo Plaza

October 21, 2019 2:45 pm

Alamo Plaza

E.J. Phair Brewing Company, with locations in Concord and Pittsburg, opened a pub recently at Alamo Plaza. Check out the nice patio section on the side in the photo below.

From their website:

After years of dedication and hard work from our owners, JJ & Becky, we have finally opened our new pub in Alamo Plaza. JJ is an Alamo native himself and he is so proud to open up a local hangout spot with craft beer, food and wine for friends and family in the neighborhood.

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Paper Source coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon

October 21, 2019 8:45 am

City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

The stationery store Paper Source is opening soon at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here. They previously opened in downtown Walnut Creek over six years ago.

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Dave & Buster’s Opens at The Veranda in Concord

October 18, 2019 2:00 pm

The Veranda, Concord

Last month the giant entertainment center Dave & Buster’s opened in the Veranda shopping center where Toys “R” Us used to be. It’s very similar to Round 1 in the Sunvalley mall, also in Concord. The dining section is much bigger, there are pool tables but no ping pong nor karaoke rooms. I noticed they have a VR section with chairs that move in rhythm to the experiences which looks interesting. Bring your eag plugs because it’s loud, just like Round 1. And good luck with parking! One time I had to park on the street due to the parking situation.

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1716 Lofts Now Open in Downtown Walnut Creek

October 17, 2019 11:30 am

1716 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

In July we saw the progress of the apartment complex 1716 Lofts in downtown Walnut Creek and it’s now completed, with a ribbon cutting ceremony happening tomorrow, October 18th. Check out their floor plans, which start at $2,950 for a 617 sf+ studio to a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,144 sf+ apartment starting at $5,500. Amenities are listed here.

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Spirit Halloween Opens at Park & Shop in Concord

October 17, 2019 8:45 am

Park & Shop, Concord

Spirit Halloween opened at the Park & Shop center in Concord where Burlington Coat Factory used to be. Check out their online selection here.

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gorjana Jewelry Opening Spring 2020 at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

October 16, 2019 8:45 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that Laguna Beach-based gorjana jewelry would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and their signage is now up with a planned “SPRING 2020” opening. Check out their online selection here.

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Forever 21 Expected to Close at Plaza Escuela in Downtown Walnut Creek

October 15, 2019 8:30 am

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.

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New Mural Goes Up at Civic Park in Walnut Creek

October 10, 2019 11:30 am

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.

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