🌱 Patch AM: Do you remember anything about Lisa Dickinson’s 1976 disappearance?

Coming up on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar: Zaya Thai Pantry joins the Alamo Farmers' Market!

🌱 Patch AM: Pickleball Dispute Enters Year 4 Still Unresolved In Walnut Creek

And check out You're Invited! Poet's Corner Fixer Upper Open House on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

ICE Agents Make Arrest In Contra Costa

Lamorinda offiicials confirmed agents targeted someone with a criminal arrest warrant and reported no ongoing enforcement.

Pickleball Dispute Enters Year 4 Still Unresolved In Walnut Creek

Neighbors near the Rudgear Park pickleball courts say they feel overwhelmed by pickleball players who defend their court access.

🌱 Patch AM: Il Fornaio Settles Bay Area Sexual Harassment Suit Involving Contra Costa Teens

Happening soon: Free Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat! on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

Search For Little Girl Who Vanished 50 Years Ago In Walnut Creek Continues

Walnut Creek investigators seek new leads in Lisa Dickinson’s disappearance, five decades after she vanished.

🌱 Patch AM: 'The Hiring Has Begun' - Beloved Walnut Creek Bar Reinvented Downtown

Coming up: Mandarin Immersion Circle Time & Tea at Fountainhead Montessori! on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What the new seven-story project means for Putter’s Mini Golf fans

And on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar - Crawloween in Danville

🌱 Patch AM: Walnut Creek Mini-Golf Course Makes Way For Parking Lot, Apartments

Be sure to catch Crawloween in Danville on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

Walnut Creek Mini-Golf Course Makes Way For Parking Lot, Apartments

Putter’s will close Nov. 29 as owners seek another location and prepare to sell equipment.

🌱 Patch AM: When Walnut Creek on Ice reopens — and what’s new this year

Be sure to catch Crawloween in Danville on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

Suspicious Envelope Targets Contra Costa Lawmaker

Federal investigators seek whoever sent suspicious letters as congressional offices nationwide report evacuations and disruptions.

Suspicious Envelope Prompts Investigation At Congressman's East Bay Office

Staff secured the unopened envelope after Capitol Police warned about threatening mail targeting congressional offices.

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

4-Bedroom Home Under $300K In Walnut Creek

Eligible first-time buyers must meet household income limits and have sufficient funds for the purchase.

Voting Starts Now: Contra Costa Ballots Are In The Mail

Election officials mailed ballots Monday, allowing voters to cast votes before the November general election.

Oprah’s Book Club Favorite Wins Contra Costa Pick For 2026

“The Girls Who Grew Big” follows a fierce, tight-knit group of outcast teenage mothers who nickname themselves "The Girls."

Former Pilot, Woman Convicted In Sex Abuse Case Should Face 230 Years To Life: Contra Costa Jury

Both defendants face up to 230 years to life for repeatedly sexually abusing a girl.

Family-Friendly Bike Shop Closes, Teams Up With Walnut Creek Store

A family shop combines operations with a Walnut Creek-based independent store, which will honor service histories and warranties.

Shooting At Contra Costa BART Transfer Platform Injures 3: Report

Police arrested one suspect after an argument erupted into gunfire, disrupting service during the evening Monday commute.

Costly Gas Prices Hits Contra Costa Animal Rescue

Joybound says fuel costs add hundreds of dollars monthly to vehicles serving Contra Costa pets.

Future Walnut Creek Plans Community '2050' Meeting Agenda

A September workshop will gather public priorities for housing, jobs, recreation, services, safety, and sustainability.

Closing Soon, Pet Store Shuts Down After Decade In Contra Costa

The Ygnacio Valley Road store will close Sept. 21, while two nearby locations remain open.

Alcohol Giant Pays $12.5M In Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On Contra Costa Grocery Shelves

Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.

Investigators Seeking Victims In Contra Costa Human Trafficking Case

Antioch man faces multiple charges as investigators trace alleged trafficking activity involving minors across states.

BART Wants To Launch Policing Drones In East Bay Stations

A 180-day pilot would patrol tracks, record audio and video, and track trespassers.

Paw-rade, Costumes, Furry Friend Adoptions Return To Downtown Walnut Creek

The 26th annual event brings live music, adoptable animals, a Paw-rade, and costume contest downtown.

Record Labor Day Gas Prices Projected: What Walnut Creek Motorists Should Know

Record Labor Day Gas Prices Expected: Where To Find Cheapest Gas In Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek's 8-Story Housing Plan Sparking Intense Attention

The downtown proposal would replace a surface parking lot with 104 homes and ground-floor retail space.

Walnut Creek Eyes Millions For Electric Vehicles: Report

City leaders support expanding electric vehicles and charging infrastructure as transportation drives most local emissions.

Restaurant Fire Forces Evacuation, Draws Major ConfFire Response

Firefighters battled a downtown restaurant blaze Wednesday morning.

Walnut Creek Council To Hear Airbnb-Style Short-Term Rental Appeal Tonight

City Council will reconsider the disputed short-term rental permit during a hearing tonight.

Firearm Store And Shooting Range Proposed In Walnut Creek

Elite Armory proposes a nine-lane Walnut Creek shooting range with firearms training, classes, and retail sales.

Walnut Creek Proposes $210K For Sidewalk Accessibility

City officials seek public input before directing additional federal grant money toward downtown ADA improvements.

Fatal Solo-Vehicle Crash In East Bay, Police Investigating

A 32-year-old woman died early Thursday after her vehicle crashed near Rossmoor Parkway in Walnut Creek.

Farmers Market Week Proclamation Urges Local Food Support: Find Your Walnut Creek Farmers

Agriculture secretary urges Americans to visit farmers markets in support of local producers and rural communities this week.

Update: Fires Sparked Across Contra Costa Amid Changing Conditions

Firefighters try to contain an 11-acre vegetation fire while crews rescued a resident from a Walnut Creek house blaze.

New California Building Codes Are Pushing Walnut Creek Homeowners to Finally Fix Their Noisy Garage Doors

Title 24 remodels create the perfect opportunity to finally fix that loud garage door while contractors are already on-site.

Thrifting For All Creatures Furry And Cute: Contra Costa Thrift Crawl Opens With Prizes, Cats

Joybound launches the East Bay Thrift Store Crawl with hidden prizes, adoptable cats, and nonprofit fundraising Saturday.

Corporate Owners Quietly Reshape Veterinary Care Across CA: Is Your Vet One Of Them?

Corporate acquisitions are replacing independent veterinarians while federal regulators scrutinize competition in veterinary marketplace.

'Work-From-Home' Fee Tacked Onto Pricey ADU In Contra Costa Listing

A Walnut Creek rental advertisement added a monthly remote-work surcharge, prompting renters to question the unusual requirement online.

Election Security: 2-Step Verification? Try 48-Steps

Contra Costa County Shares How Election Officials Protect Your Vote

ELsherbini For US Congress

Mohamed ELsherbini announces candidacy for US Congress California D10th

When is the Right Time to Start Hospice?

Starting hospice sooner than later helps both the patient and family. By Kendra Strey

How to Pay for Energy Storage & Have Power During Outages

Solar loans, leases, and PPAs help Californians go solar, install battery storage systems and have power during utility outages.

What Oil & Gas Companies Don’t Want You to Know About Solar

Experts debunk 9 utility-fueled myths so you can make an informed decision about solar energy for your home.