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.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Grandmother’s Vintage Attic Revisited

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

Assistance League Donates Food Boxes to Contra Costa Families

No one should go hungry!

Assistance League of Diablo Valley Thrift Shop Event “A Shoe In!"

Step up your game.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Celebrate Diversity

Contra Costa County Library's new Celebrate Diversity webpage features staff-curated booklists, blog posts, upcoming events and more.

Capacity Expanded At Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Shelters During Storms

The county also temporarily expanded hours and staffing to help with shelter placements and deliver supplies to those who remain outdoors.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Summer in January Event Sizzles!

Where does the time go?

First Bay Area Baby Of 2023 Born In Walnut Creek

The Bay Area's first baby of the new year was born at 12:06 a.m. Sunday.

Mink Nursed Back To Health At Lindsay Wildlife Experience

The American mink found behind a local police department was recently released back to the wild.

Beach Boardwalk Winter Wonderland; Outdoor Ice Skating: NorCal Weekend

Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.

Wood-Burning Banned In Bay Area Under 2-Day Spare The Air Alert

The current weather conditions allow wood smoke to hover at ground level, leading to unhealthy air quality, air district officials said.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Holiday Attire/Accessories Event Nears

If you plan ahead, you could save money twice!

Assistance League of Diablo Valley Scholarships Recipient Gives Back!

Volunteers (l to r) Elaine Kowalik, Anna Webb, President Veronica Gant and Shari Carpenter marvel at Ms. Richardson's (l of tree) creations.