As I pulled into Trader Joe’s on South California Boulevard mid-day Saturday, I thought I might be walking into a scene of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds. The… Read more “The Swallows of–no, not of San Juan Capistrano–of Walnut Creek”
Category: Trader Joe’s
Walnut Creek mobility gripe no. 4: Where the bike lane ends on California Boulevard
A reader alerted me to both this possible “gap” in thinking on Walnut Creek’s proposed Bicycle Plan, as well as a challenging gap for bicyclists trying to travel up… Read more “Walnut Creek mobility gripe no. 4: Where the bike lane ends on California Boulevard”
Downed electric lines cut power throughout Walnut Creek
High winds knocked down live power lines in several locations in Walnut Creek, closing roads, and darkening homes, traffic lights, and businesses, including Trader Joe’s and Whole… Read more “Downed electric lines cut power throughout Walnut Creek”
One less empty storefront: Pet Food Express to move into the former Elephant Phamarcy site
The San Leandro-based pet food and supply retailer, Pet Food Express, is set to open its newest store in Walnut Creek, in the space right next door… Read more “One less empty storefront: Pet Food Express to move into the former Elephant Phamarcy site”
Crazy in Suburbia 