The vest was a charitable donation from a nonprofit group. There are over 30,000 police dogs and the group has provided vests for 5,514.
This feature offers something for everyone.
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
The Barbie Dreamhouse Truck, slated to make three Bay Area stops, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Barbie's first Dreamhouse.
The more you spend, the more you save!
Your donations will create space for new purchases.
From every limited edition Big Fix Friends pet toy purchase, Pet Food Express gives 50 percent to local nonprofits including Joybound.
The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and the winner will be invited to Washington D.C. for a reception.
Elaine Cortez Schroth assumes the role immediately as the public face of the Walnut Creek-based center.
Following a naming ceremony Wednesday attended by elected officials, the community is invited to an upcoming celebration.
Take your pick of women’s and men’s clothing, home goods and shoes.
Caring and Compassion define this event.
Art chronicles life as it encourages innovation.
The mural "Where's Walnut Creek" is artist Nigel Sussman's take on "Where's Waldo."
Save money while thrifting!
Enjoy the journey.
CERT educates volunteers about disaster preparedness and trains them in light disaster response to assist emergency personnel.
Nominees must be 12-18 years old and demonstrate exemplary behavior in one of five categories.
Save Mount Diablo is offering 36 excursions this year on some of the Bay Area's most beautiful open spaces, with several in Walnut Creek.
The property is part of the "missing mile," a square mile of partly unprotected land on Mount Diablo's north peak.
Kevin Wilk, who reached the south base camp at 17,598 feet above sea level, said it was majestic but also the hardest thing he's ever done.
This month, challenge yourself by reading about a different culture, cooking a new food, or following a new tradition.
Mazlow's "Hierarchy of Needs" includes safety, order/predictability, love, and being connected to part of a group.
The Contra Costa Library Public Library unveils an All-Electric Rolling Reader Early Literacy Van.
…on the evening of November 30, in the Broadway Plaza Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting, that is.
You or someone you know might want to become a client.
Established in 2012, Food Boxes continues to serve families in need.
Empowerment and comfort start here, with your donations and purchases.
Let us know where the holiday lights shine the brightest.
Two beautiful flowers — one white and one red — plus a butterfly.
Results of the yearly point-in-time homeless count were given as part of an annual report on homelessness presented to supervisors.
Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Bay Area LEEDS and Chevron partnership gives girls an edge in STEM.
No matter what our circumstance, the need to share triumphs.
Librarian Alison McKee on plans for the new Bay Point Library, which will be the first brand-new library built in the county since 1961.
Complete at least five actions by Dec. 10 to be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card.
"This grant will help bring a state-of-the-art, standalone library and more open hours to a large, growing community."