🌱 Patch AM: How will Walnut Creek’s tallest downtown building change parking and housing?

Also, don’t miss Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Rightsizing for Comfort and Safety and 11 more events

And on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar - Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show!

🌱 Patch AM: How Walnut Creek police helped catch five alleged online child predators

Also check out New Vendors at the Alamo Farmers Market TOMORROW (8/30) 9A-1P on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: New Shop Opening In Walnut Creek Is Piercing: Reports

And on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar - The Prediabetes Wake Up Call

🌱 Patch AM: Walnut Creek's 8-Story Housing Plan Sparking Intense Attention

Make time for The Prediabetes Wake Up Call on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

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.

🌱 Patch AM: Private Equity-Backed Company Buys Walnut Creek Pet Hospital

You won’t want to miss Meet Your Neighbors Cocktail Party! on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Walnut Creek Eyes Millions For Electric Vehicles: Report

Also check out Meet Your Neighbors Cocktail Party! on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

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.

Virtual Healthcare Town Hall Monday With Rep. DeSaulnier

East Bay residents can question federal and local health leaders during an online discussion about healthcare access and costs.

Contra Costa Investigation Reaches Major Developers, Refinery, Apartments: Report

Federal subpoenas broaden assessor investigation to prominent taxpayers, builders, and disputed property assessments across the county.

Walnut Creek Chamber Names New Chief Executive Leader

A Lafayette business strategist, Caitlin Meaney Burrows (above) was named Walnut Creek Chamber president and chief executive officer.

Turkey Vulture Celebrates Time-Defying Record With Public Birthday Party In East Bay

The world's oldest living turkey vulture turns 52 as Walnut Creek celebrates this remarkable, if not cuddly, wildlife ambassador Saturday.

Street Festival Tomorrow Debuts Walnut Creek Entertainment Zone

The Locust Street Festival will debut downtown Walnut Creek's new entertainment zone with music, local vendors, family activities.

Sweeping Plans For Empty Project Withdrawn In Walnut Creek

Plans for the former Neiman Marcus building at Broadway Plaza came to a halt in June.

Walnut Creek Rewrites Sign Rules For Modern Businesses

Walnut Creek considers major overhaul of sign ordinance with new sign types and streamlined approvals.

Update: Inmate Dies Inside County Jail, Investigation Begins Today: Contra Costa County DA

Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Martinez Detention Facility after being found dead.

BART Train Strikes Person On Tracks In 'Major Medical Emergency'

BART to closed the Walnut Creek station and slowed the Yellow Line service after a person was struck by a train mid-morning.

25 Kittens Airlifted To Walnut Creek After SoCal Chemical Crisis, 13 Still At Shelter

Bay Area rescue group relocated vulnerable cats as Orange County emergency strained animal shelters.

Crazy, Possibly Brilliant Ice Cream: Chardonnay, Berries, Brown Butter United For 1 Night At Uncorked

A one-night-only flavor blends brown butter, strawberries, and Lamorinda Chardonnay for Walnut Creek Uncorked Thursday.

Zucchini Car Racers Chase Glory Saturday In Walnut Creek

Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market invites families to build, decorate, race zucchini-powered creations for summer bragging rights...and cash.

'Broken Heart' Jane Doe Finally ID'd | Man Sets Fire To Animal Shelter| Massive Fire Patch PM

ALSO: man hit in head by pole, police struck and pinned under car during bust, fentanyl heist, and a 10.5 acre blaze.

Women File Class Action Lawsuit Over Jail Conditions In Bay Area

The plaintiffs are currently nine female inmates who want better living conditions and equal treatment and options.

Walnut Creek Council Weighs Tourism Taxes, Hiring Gaps

Walnut Creek City Council agenda: tourism taxes, staffing challenges, new fees as city prepares upcoming budget.

Planning Commission Debates Rentals, Alcohol Hours Expansion

Planning commission weighs short-term rentals and a late-night alcohol service extension at downtown restaurant.

Local Business Spotlight: Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware

Serving the community with hardware products and practical home solutions.

Walnut Creek Officers Carry 'Flame Of Hope' Through Downtown

Police officers and city staff escorted the Special Olympics Flame of Hope through Walnut Creek before handing the torch to Danville.

Lindsay Wildlife Breaks Ground On Nature Cove

Lindsay Wildlife launches largest expansion in organization’s 70-year history.

Farmers Market Guide 2026: Where To Go, What To Know In Walnut Creek

Fresh peaches, live music, kettle corn, and neighborhood gossip turn East Bay farmers markets into the week’s tastiest social hour.

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.