I also published a version of this column at Walnut Creek Patch, where you can always find more Walnut Creek community news. City and business leaders will… Read more “Crazy in Suburbia: Yes, Council’s Wish to Squeeze Mt. Diablo Boulevard To Two Lanes Will Take Lots of Political Will”
Category: Walnut Creek downtown
Project Downtown: Ideas for reinvigorating Walnut Creek’s “heart”
The Walnut Creek City council will consider Tuesday night whether to once again levy the annual assessments on downtown businesses that go into a fund to help… Read more “Project Downtown: Ideas for reinvigorating Walnut Creek’s “heart””
Staff furlough oops means no tickets for expired meters in downtown Walnut Creek Saturday!
Yeah, you can kind of park for free on the street in downtown Walnut Creek today–a bonus meter holiday if you will. Normally, city meters are enforced… Read more “Staff furlough oops means no tickets for expired meters in downtown Walnut Creek Saturday!”
Walnut Creek braces for holiday crowds, parking, traffic while questions percolate over the health of this year’s retail season
Even before the Halloween decorations and other tchotchkes came down in local stores, the Christmas stuff went up. So, forget Black Friday, the Christmas shopping season is… Read more “Walnut Creek braces for holiday crowds, parking, traffic while questions percolate over the health of this year’s retail season”
The city invites you to voice concerns about Walnut Creek’s parking, including any gripes you have about those private lots!
I have read those reports in which the city says it has enough parking, if not on the street, then in its various public and private garages… Read more “The city invites you to voice concerns about Walnut Creek’s parking, including any gripes you have about those private lots!”
Get ready to skate! Walnut Creek’s outdoor rink opens Thursday afternoon
It’s that time of year again for Walnut Creek’s Downtown On Ice, starting Thursday afternoon and continuing through January 18. Sponsors say that an anticipated 45,000 skaters… Read more “Get ready to skate! Walnut Creek’s outdoor rink opens Thursday afternoon”
Walnut Creek’s pro-Neiman Marcus Measure I leading so far
In early results, the Contra Costa County elections division shows that Measure I, which would allow Broadway Plaza to bring a new 92,000-square-foot department store into downtown… Read more “Walnut Creek’s pro-Neiman Marcus Measure I leading so far”
Think Tuesday’s winds wreaked havoc on the Bay Bridge? Check out the storm damage on South Main Street!
One of Walnut Creek’s own, Pavel Soltys, sent in these photos, showing one of the ways our own downtown was affected by the same windstorm that is… Read more “Think Tuesday’s winds wreaked havoc on the Bay Bridge? Check out the storm damage on South Main Street!”
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”
Guest Commentary on the Neiman Marcus debate: Rich Carlston explains his top 10 reasons for voting yes on Measure I position
Dear Readers:I’ve invited representatives on both sides of the Measure I debate to share guest commentaries on CrazyinSuburbia. Measure I essentially asks Walnut Creek voters to say… Read more “Guest Commentary on the Neiman Marcus debate: Rich Carlston explains his top 10 reasons for voting yes on Measure I position”
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