All types of donations are needed, especially type O.
Explore the history and arts in Downtown Walnut Creek this week to enter the drawing.
A seasonal blue moon will grace the skies on Aug. 22. A blue moon happens when there are four full moons in any season.
Black Life in America is a database of searchable articles covering the experience and impact of African Americans, as recorded by the n ...
An arresting sunrise over Mt. Diablo.
In response to Contra Costa County’s, thrift shop staffers’ and customers’ concerns, thank you for wearing a mask.
A lone oak tree stands on the undulating grass-covered hill near Mt. Diablo.
There isn't a hint of wildfire smoke in the beautiful blue sky.
See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Public Library.
This deer keeps a watchful eye on hikers.
To see the fireball-producing Perseid meteor shower, a summertime favorite, head to the darkest skies you can find.
Membership Application Deadline September is 30, 2021.
Do you have electronic junk stashed in drawers, closets, boxes and the garage? It's time to get rid of it — for free!
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Thursday and Friday because of wildfire smoke.
I wanted to share with you some of the valuable tools available to your family free with your library card.
The nationwide giveaway began right here in Contra Costa County, with one comic book store.
Prior to 1954, comics covered a variety of topics, including horror, crime, super-heroes, politics, etc. Many were just read for enterta ...
Comic strips and graphic novels have provided food for thought for adults for quite a while, from underground to mainstream.
The Delta Aquariids have been firing all month, but this week is the peak.
The Travis Credit Union Foundation is accepting the donations and will match gifts up to $10K. Hurry: the deadline is the end of the month.
In compliance with Contra Costa County and in response to thrift shop staffers’ and customers’ concerns, thank you for wearing a mask.
Here is a link to nominate Walnut Creek heroes.
Nataliya Obolenskaya captured a pair of detailed photos of a bee on a white rose.
“EBRPD has more than 1,500 acres of dead or dying trees affected by drought and climate change conditions that need immediate attention.”
California will pay $5B to wipe out overdue rent, and $2B to eliminate overdue utility bills. Renters and landlords: apply at the link below
A pair of fawns snuggle up in a yard.
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Walnut Creek area.
The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Walnut Creek approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.
EBMUD officially declared "the district has not planned to serve the project and does not have adequate water supplies" for the 125 homes.
You can also go to locations in the Bay Area with cooler temperatures or other locations with air conditioning.
The brush fire was reported about 9:20 a.m. Sunday near Vasco Road and Camino Diablo in Contra Costa County.
The Delta Aquariids and Perseid meteor showers both begin this week but have different dates when they peak. One is known for fireballs.
Lindsay Wildlife Experience is asking the public to report dead deer to state wildlife officials.
"Created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the U.S.A.," BIPOC ...
Food pantries need more items for children because they are less likely to use school food programs during the summer.
Walnut Creek residents who get their water from Contra Costa Water District are being asked to cut usage.
Membership Application Deadline September 30, 2021
Songs/Action Rhymes (Playing/Singing) Have fun with music every day, as singing to your child introduces them to rhyming, develops vocab ...
Register now to get up to 50 gallons of compost at a giveaway next week.