Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Handcrafted Items Event Returns

Where else will you find such recession-proof prices?

'Pollinator And Friends' Event Saturday In Walnut Creek

Beekeepers, bug-eaters and butterfly lovers will converge on the Ruth Bancroft Garden event meant to help save the bees.

Assistance League Thrift Shop Awarded “Best East Bay Gift Store”

Also feted as runner up for "Best in the East Bay Boutique."

Contra Costa County Public Library: New App Features, Webinar

The Libby app helps patrons find all of the content they’re looking for, even if it's not yet in the library's digital collection.

Survey: Community Input Sought For County's Arts, Culture Planning

Residents are asked to share their vision for arts and culture in Contra Costa County.

Assistance League’s Easter and Sterling/Silver Plate Event Glistens

Prices will range from a mere $4 to $45.

Walnut Creek Boy Acts In Movie Alongside William Baldwin, Ashanti

Keenan Moran, a fifth-grader who has done theater locally, has a role in the upcoming feature film "No Address."

Nearly 9K Without Power In Walnut Creek

Outages were impacting PG&E customers from Old Oak Park to downtown and Heather Farm Park.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Spring Merchandise Event Nears

Spring evokes a time of renewal.

$50K Grant Will Help Conserve Krane Pond Property: Save Mount Diablo

The grant from Walnut Creek-based Firedoll Foundation is "an important step" toward forever protecting the property from development.

3K Still Without Power In Contra Costa County Thursday

"This has been the most impactful storm PG&E has seen, in terms of customers out in the Bay Area, since 1995."

Several Thousand Remain Without Power In Contra Costa County

Areas still impacted by storm-related outages Wednesday included parts of Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Moraga and other cities.

CCC’s Welcome Home Baby Lauds Assistance League’s Baby Bags Support

The Welcome Home Baby effort includes support during infant development, as well as preschool and day care years.

Storm Knocks Down Trees, Power Lines Citywide In Walnut Creek: Police

Police urged community members to use caution and avoid the roadways if possible.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Winter Semiannual Sale Proves Timely

This year’s climate system obviously calls for reinforcements.

Save Mount Diablo Unveils Long-Desired 1.25-Mile Knobcone Point Trail

The project to open up this trail connection through one of Mount Diablo's wildest areas has been a decade in the making.

Biking In Lime Ridge, Shell Ridge: Photos Of The Week

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

3 Takes Of A Lovely Shell Ridge Sunset: Walnut Creek Photos Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

Assistance League’s Community Needs-Baby Bags Program Thrives

Chapter members and other community supporters knit baby hats, which are also included.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Become An Outdoor Explorer

Those who attend one of the programs in the series will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for recreational gear.

Assistance League’s Operation School Bell Restocks and Restores Rocks!

If children do not feel comfortable in their attire, they do not attend to the learning task.

Lindsay Wildlife Experience: $10 Off All Memberships In March

Become a member to gain access to free admission all year long as well as discounts on special events, classes, hikes, and more.

Congressional Art Competition Open To Walnut Creek High School Artists

The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and the winner will be invited to Washington D.C.

Foothill Elementary School Students Thank Operation School Bell

: If children are not comfortable with their clothing, they will not “cognitively” show up for school.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Asian Event Beautifies as It Soothes

Create a welcoming environment while ensuring a better life for others.

Save Mount Diablo: $7M Grant Completes Purchase Of Finley Road Ranch

The 768-acre property is one of the two most important missing staging areas for Mount Diablo and a top-five priority for Save Mount Diablo.

Group To Raise $3M For New Mt. Diablo Mitchell Canyon Education Center

A 25-year-old portable trailer currently serves as Mount Diablo Interpretive Association's visitor center.

Helping Our Customers Reduce Energy Costs as Natural Gas Prices Rise

A letter to the editor from PG&E’s Bay Area Regional Vice President, Aaron Johnson.

County To Hold Community Visioning Sessions For Arts & Culture Plan

Sessions are planned in Walnut Creek, Danville, Oakley, Pittsburg and Richmond. The events are free and all are welcome to attend.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Western Jewelry Event Date Change

This Just In: Western Jewelry Event Starts Thursday, February 16!

FEMA To Open Center For Contra Costa Residents Impacted By Storms

The Disaster Recovery Center opens Wednesday in Danville. Here's what to know.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Western Event “Ropes ‘Em In”!

To assure a pleasant shopping experience for all, the store will invite in a limited number of shoppers at a time.

Contra Costa County Librarian's Message For February 2023

Here are a few of the resources you might want to try.

Community Arts Foundation Seeking New Board Members

The Walnut Creek-based nonprofit serves students of all ages who want to pursue their passion in the arts at the Center for Community Arts.

How Much Rain Did Walnut Creek Get During Atmospheric Rivers?

City Manager Dan Buckshi gave an update from the city's rainfall gauges and shared other storm statistics.

Parks Job Fair For Walnut Creek Youth This Saturday

The job fair is virtual but advance registration is required. See the link below.

Walnut Creek Library To Host Talk On Chinese In Napa Wine Country

Native Napan John McCormick will discuss the forgotten contributions of the Chinese people in California's most famous wine region.

Assistance League Thrift Shop Valentine’s Day Event Approaching

Due to fire regulations, there will be a limited number of shoppers entering the thrift shop at any one time.

East Bay Regional Park District To Hold Virtual Youth Job Fair

Job seekers 15-24 years old can learn about paid seasonal and year-round jobs available in the Park District.

Walnut Creek Residents Asked to Fill Out Property Damage Survey

The survey results will help determine eligibility for assistance for Contra Costa County residents related to the January storms.