Our library has a wonderful collection of books written and illustrated for children to see themselves on the page, a slight quote from ...
See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Public Library.
You’ll definitely want to saddle up for this event!
The county librarian passes along book recommendations along with observations on the Concord Library remodel.
As more Walnut Creek residents turn to food banks to get through hard times, volunteers are in short supply as COVID-19 keeps people home.
The highest-circulating title readers borrowed in 2021 was The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. The top-circulating genre, romance, repre ...
Red Cross blood donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card during February.
Some patients are sitting in ambulances as they wait to be admitted into emergency rooms, tying up vital resources.
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There’s something soothing about preparing food; there’s something life-affirming about sharing it.
Although non-native to California, the Eastern fox squirrel is common in this area. These resourceful tree squirrels are active during t ...
Walnut Creek is a bit more refined than what Gold Rush settlers called it.
The library had been used as a COVID-19 test site.
The view of Mt. Diablo from Shell Ridge Open Space.
A majestic mountain and dramatic sky combine for a sublime sunset.
This well-known landmark epitomizes the term Vintage .
Red Cross blood donors will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.
These mushrooms can be fatal to you or your pets. They may grow in Walnut Creek's parks and open spaces.
Three library projects will be completed this year.
The Quadrantids usher in 2022; two total lunar eclipses and three supermoons are also on the Bay Area's celestial calendar.
The book drop will not be open and holds will not be available for pickup during the closure. Other libraries will be available.
The latest storm brought snow to Bay Area peaks.
Which Californians made their mark in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2021?
Donating to the Patch Holiday Food Drive or to other charities in Walnut Creek is tax-deductible for 2021 if you give by Dec. 31.
The wildlife hospital will be closed to new patient intakes on Jan. 1.
Stuart Kirsch will be responsible for the overall management of the synagogue.
Join us tomorrow Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Lindsay for a very special program at 2:10 p.m. featuring California Symphony concertmaster and v ...
Storm clouds surround the summit of Mt. Diablo.
Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held in the Walnut Creek area.
Lindsay Wildlife Experience will provide a delightful distraction for your little ones this week.
The holidays are approaching in Contra Costa County. Here’s how you can help your neighbors have a merry, hunger-free Christmas.
The Contra Costa County Public Library has what you need to help make you resolution a reality.
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Get far away from city lights in the Bay Area this week to take in the Geminids, known for producing colorful fireballs.
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The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries and meal programs in Contra Costa County.
We may be able to see comet Leonard and its impressive tail in Walnut Creek at least through mid-December.
There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up in the Walnut Creek area.
Mayor Kevin Wilk said the effort was needed after dozens of thieves ransacked Nordstrom on Nov. 20.