Category Archives: Walnut Creek

Come enjoy a day at Cesar Chavez Park, Sunday Oct 6th 11am to 6pm and join A Day On The Water FREE music festival. Come experience great views of the bay in a 90 acre park at the Berkeley Marina. Enjoy 7 good bands, tasty food and cool vendors. Admission is free.

7 Bands include Zulu Spear-played with Grateful Dead, Neville Brothers, Rock Candy- Terry Morton who toured with Sammy Haggar and with Jefferson Starship is in this band, Caesar Myles and the Dreaded Truth- played SF Reggae Festival and Groovin High which is a great acid rock band. Check out Just Chill, a very sweet Reggae band, Plus Damn Near Dead which are classic Rockers and Rob Sesma Band for some good old school guitar picking. Guest speakers include Cindy Sheehan who’s running for Governor of California and there will be a Spokesperson from NORML too.

This event is disabled friendly. Festival seating so bring a blanket. Call 510-677-9425 for info or check out their website at www.tennrlw.wix.com/a-day-on-the-water

A video compiled of normal everyday citizens refusing to answer questions and obey unlawful orders has gone viral and has created a stir. While none of the videos were recorded in Contra Costa, the county does allow and conduct the  checkpoints regularly.

The cities that allow the controversial checkpoints include Clayton, Concord, Brentwood, El Cerrito, Martinez, Oakley, Richmond, San Pablo & Pittsburg. The City of Concord has even conducted random smog checkpoints on Treat & Cowell Rd back in April.

The wave of upheavel this video has caused is largely from the public that typically complies with such checkpoints and were unaware that they have a legal right to refuse to comply. These legal refusals include refusing to pulling over, following officer’s directions, produce identification and answering basic questions.

DUI Checkpoints are no longer being monitored by just the police, most checkpoints are attracting spectators. Random citizen that are curious about what actually goes on have observed several rights violations including unlawful searches, seizures and detentions. One family at the checkpoints on Treat & Cowell Rd back in April were teaching their younger daughters about the difference between laws and rights as they watch the operation of the checkpoint.

Some citizens are doing more than just watching from the sidelines. This Brentwood man decided to take matters in his own hands and protested the checkpoint activity in August. This protester not only is informing people there is a checkpoint ahead but he’s also showing them the way out.

Credit for the photo goes to Cameron Lewis.

After the photo above was posted to Facebook and received 444 “likes”.

One intention we’ve had at the bottom of our hearts was to build a community around the Mt Diablo area and bring people and ideas closer together. We want all of our readers to feel like this is your blog too. So far we’ve had a lot of fun and offered many great opportunities! Now it’s your turn!

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Imagine a viral outbreak has occurred wiping out a large majority of the local population and other major cities throughout the globe. The fatal virus is considered highly contagious and dangerous. Nicknamed the “Zombie Disease,” because those killed by the disease seem to be returning to life and prey upon the living. We are now facing a full-fledged attack. Those of us left alive must now ask ourselves, “Where do we go from here? How will we survive and support the existence of the human race?” 

Zombie Apocalypse is often used as metaphor for any major disaster or event. If you’re ready for a zombie apocalypse, chances are you are ready for anything!

REI would like to invite you to attend the Zombie Preparedness Class, where you will learn valuable survival techniques that could save your life. These same techniques could be invaluable in any natural disaster in an urban environment. The survival of humanity may depend on you. Be prepared!

Zombie Preparedness Class will be held Wednesday Oct, 23, 21013 from 7:00 – 8:30pm at the Concord REI store.

The class is FREE and size is limited. There’s only 36 6 spots left! So if your interested, you may want to register early! For more information on class and register, click here.

Just for fun here are some interesting zombie flyers:

*Note: These flyers are for entertainment purposes only & is not professional advice.

Could you survive a week-long natural disaster? Is there any zombie hunters out there that are up to the challenge? What do you think about the zombie attraction sweeping the nation? Are you ready for new episodes of The Walking Dead? Zombies – Love em or hate em?

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The sky is grey, the wind is whistling and there’s no sign of the sun, so grab a warming drink, dress in your favorite casual clothes and settle down to watch the best movies for a rainy day. When the rain is beating down and you can’t get outside, you want great movies to take your mind off the weather; movies to make you feel good, or movies so engrossing that you become immune to anything but what’s happening on-screen.

Redbox Codes are the way to get free DVD rentals from Redbox.  You simply need to enter the coupon code from the main screen or just before checkout at your local Redbox kiosk.  When you do, you will receive a one-day free rental.  Any additional days you keep the movie will be charged at the usual $1/day.

Here are all the latest Redbox codes for FREE rentals or discounted rentals when you use the codes!