Category Archives: Walnut Creek

BART workers went on strike Friday and trains are shut down, setting the stage for the second Bay Area commute nightmare in three months.

Just after midnight, union leaders picked up picket signs and said they would not go back to work until they reach a contract agreement with management, stranding 200,000 people who ride BART roundtrip each day. Although workers had threatened strikes five times in the past week, this time they had finally reached their breaking point.

Bart is recommending telecommuting if that’s an option or find alternative routes. Either way I’m sure this will throw a wrench in many people’s plan this morning. Drive safe today, it’s going to be crazy out there.

After 15 days of a government shutdown and on the eve of when the country was set to lose its borrowing authority, Congress passed legislation to fund the government and avert a default Wednesday night.  President Obama later signed the bill, officially reopening the government and allowing federal employees to head back to work.

This means that 401 National Parks & attractions  like Yosemite, Muir Woods, Alcatraz & even John Muir’s House in Martinez will be reopened to the public.

This is sad news for all the illegal lemonade stands that reopened once the closure took place. Obviously this is a joke to poke fun at today’s photo of the day. For those of you who don’t understand the context behind this, you may want to read up on Lemonade Freedom Day.

The National Weather has issued a Red Flag Weather Warning due to gusty North winds and low humidity. This advisory is in effect through Saturday morning and covers those in the East Bay above 1000 foot elevation.

If your out on the roads tonight drive safe! If you smell natural gas, see downed power lines, or suspect another emergency situation, leave the area immediately and then call 9-1-1 and PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.

Don’t forget to try the Honey Sesame Chicken! Grab a free order of Honey Sesame Chicken today at Panda Express, 10/2. No purchase is necessary to get this freebie; just print the coupon below or show it to staff on a mobile phone. The coupon is valid at participating locations only, and there is a limit of one coupon per person per day.

• CLAYTON ROAD & YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD – Closes at 10:30pm
  
  5458 Ygnacio Valley Road
  Concord, CA 94521
• CITRUS CENTER PANDA EXPRESS – Closes at 10pm
  
  2280 Oak Grove Rd.
  Walnut Creek, CA 94598
• MONUMENT BLVD & BUSKIRK AVE PANDA EXPRESS – Closes at 11:30pm
  
  2380 Monument Boulevard
  Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
• RAILROAD & HWY 4 PANDA EXPRESS – Closes at 11pm
  
  2120 Railroad Ave Suite 4
  Pittsburg, CA 94565
• LAFAYETTE TOWN CENTER PANDA EXPRESS – Closes at 10pm
  
  3608 Mt. Diablo Blvd Bldg B
  Lafayette, CA 94549

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I just found out about this great offer from this awesome company! While they are not in our immediate area this is a pretty great opportunity to try some new foods that you may not normally try. They offer a nice choice of fruits, veggies, meats, dairy, breads, desserts, herbs, oils and even local honey!

Good Eggs is a local grocery delivery service that offers delivery and pick up in the Oakland / Berkeley area. Good Eggs allows those in the SF Bay area to order online from the best local farmers and food makers. You can choose to have the items delivered to your door (Berkeley / Oakland area only) for a small charge or pick them up free at lots of convenient locations.

For a limited time, new customers can get $10 off their first order! No purchase minimum. This offer is only good for Good Eggs SF. Just visit their page, select San Francisco, create an account and start shopping! Credit will be applied at checkout. Share this offer with your friends and plan a road trip out together to go pick up some cool freebies!

Click here to watch a short video about Good Eggs.

Happy Shopping!

Today is National Coffee Day.  It’s a day to celebrate the brew and the bean!

Stop by one of these favorite Coffee serving establishments to take advantage of their FREE Coffee offers in honor of one of the world’s favorite beverages!

•FREE Sample of Green Coffee Bean Formula

•FREE Medaglia d’Oro Coffee Sample

•FREE Maxwell House International Coffee Coupons 

•FREE Gevalia Mocha Latte Sample

•FREE ANDROID APP ► Espresso Coffee Recipes

•FREE Fall Coffee Recipe eBook

•FREE iPhone APP ► Coffee Love

•FREE Coffee at Pilot and Flying J Truck Stops with Coupon

•FREE Coffee at Krispy Kreme

•FREE Small Maple Latte at Peet’s Coffee & Tea with Coupon

•FREE Taste of new Ethiopian Coffee at Starbucks

•FREE Coffee at many McDonald’s Locations – Verify with yours.

•FREE IKEA Family card members can get a FREE cup coffee in the IKEA Restaurant – all day, Monday to Friday. If you aren’t a Family card member, it’s free to sign up!

•FREE Einstein Bros Bagels is offering Buy One, Get One Free Beverages all weekend through Sunday, 9/29. You can even choose from fall favorites like Autumn Roast, Iced Mocha, Pumpkin Latte.