I keep hearing that the economy is getting better… I’ve also been wondering how Walnut Creek’s retail scene did this holiday season. Don’t have any specifics on… Read more “Maybe the economy is getting better? December retail sales surge”
Category: downtown shopping
Alas, coming soon: another empty downtown storefront with Pottery Barn Kids closing
Pottery Barn Kids is closing its Walnut Creek store, between the Apple Store and Barnes and Noble on South Main Street as of January 17. A sign… Read more “Alas, coming soon: another empty downtown storefront with Pottery Barn Kids closing”
Waiting for their Air Jordans outside Nordstrom
The scene outside Nordstrom in Broadway Plaza just before the store opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday: About 20 people, huddled in jackets, mittens, hats, waiting, waiting, waiting… Read more “Waiting for their Air Jordans outside Nordstrom”
Walnut Creek "mobility" gripe No. 1: Mt. Diablo Boulevard holiday shopping traffic
This photo was snapped while I was stuck in traffic along Mt. Diablo Boulevard late this afternoon. There was the slow crawl from west of California Boulevard… Read more “Walnut Creek "mobility" gripe No. 1: Mt. Diablo Boulevard holiday shopping traffic”
One clever convenience in this hectic shopping time
Are you out and about today shopping? I just had to pick up some last-minute things–sparkling wine for a party, and, psst, something to go with my… Read more “One clever convenience in this hectic shopping time”
Walnut Creek schools send out their condolences to the family of the man killed in Friday’s Half Moon Bay boating accident
A note went out yesterday from the principals of Walnut Creek Intermediate and Walnut Heights Elementary schools to the Runte family of Walnut Creek. Matthew Runte, 49,… Read more “Walnut Creek schools send out their condolences to the family of the man killed in Friday’s Half Moon Bay boating accident”
Crazy in Suburbia 