🌱 Patch AM: Coldwell Banker Dog Adoption Event! and 9 more events

And on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar - Contra Costa Vintage Market: Halloween Edition

🌱 Patch AM: Walnut Creek Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

Coming up on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar: A Personalized Approach To a Blood Sugar Reset with the Murali Protocol

🌱 Patch AM: Walnut Creek Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

Make time for A Personalized Approach To a Blood Sugar Reset with the Murali Protocol on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What Leslie’s bankruptcy means for Walnut Creek pool and spa owners

Coming up: Concord Taco Trail Challenge | Through October 15 on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 4-Bedroom Home Under $300K In Walnut Creek

Coming up on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar: Concord Taco Trail Challenge | Through October 15

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.

🌱 Patch AM: How Treat Boulevard bridge work could affect your Walnut Creek commute

Spotted on the Walnut Creek calendar: Visit Concord | Concord Taco Trail

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.

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.

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.