Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Cashmere Event Promises Chic Warmth

Priced for your shopping enjoyment!

Whole Foods Market, White Pony Express Partner To Feed Area Hungry

Whole Foods Market was at it again, filling a van it previously gave White Pony Express with fresh groceries for the area's hungry.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Ski Event a Must See!

Skiing does not have to be expensive when you buy related items at a thrift shop.

Board Members Sought By Walnut Creek's Community Arts Foundation

Read our Q&A with Board Co-President Lee Oller on the traits sought in prospective board members.

Contra Costa County Librarian's Message For October 2023

"Experts agree that nationally, we are in the midst of a literacy crisis... The goal is to not leave any Contra Costa resident behind."

Walnut Creek Seeks Input For New Aquatic, Community Center

An open house is planned next week where community members can have a say in the design of new facilities coming to Heather Farm Park.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s “Fangtastic Hallo-o-o-o-ween” Lurks

Member volunteers will gladly “keep an eye out for you.”

Assistance League Again Welcomes Community Partners Fehr & Peers

When two community-minded organizations work in partnership, EVERYBODY WINS!

PG&E Reveals Number Of Scam Reports In Walnut Creek

PG&E has received 29,000 reports of scams so far in 2023, compared to 10,000 last year at this time. Here's how many Walnut Creek has had.

Volunteers Still Needed Saturday In East Bay For Coastal Cleanup Day

The East Bay Regional Park District selected seven sites for cleanup. All events are drop-in and there's a cool giveaway (with a twist).

Read Contra Costa 2023: Library Announces Annual Community Book Pick

"We think you will love this year's Read Contra Costa pick."

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Better Handbags Event Is Here!

This two day event will limit customers to four items.

Assistance League Diablo Valley Expands Caring and Commitment

A Foster Youth/Kinship Scholarship component has been recently added to the Operation School Bell Scholarship Program.

New Life Movement, Richmond Non-Profit, Helps At-Risk Students

Local churches are providing help to get STEM lab running for underprivileged youth.

Contra Costa County Library: Explore Diversity, Culture During Hispanic Heritage Month

Join the nationwide observance; immerse yourself in the vibrant mosaic of Hispanic culture & heritage with our carefully curated collection.

Walnut Creek 'Abracadabrew' Event To Support Cancer Support Community

Contra Costa Oncology, which has locations in Walnut Creek, Rossmoor and Danville, is hosting a night of brews, pizza, music and magicians.

Assistance League’s Operation School Bell Lauds Return of WC Rotarians

Reality Check: If students do not feel comfortable with their attire, they do not “show up” cognitively.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Summer Semi-Annual Sale Starts 9/12/23

Find fashions at a fraction of their retail value!

Lennon, Ono, Warhol Linked To Lost Baldwin By Bay Area Experts

The story behind the iconic Lennon-Ono-Green-Warhol piano valued over $3 million and how a Walnut Creek-based pair proved its authenticity.

Assistance League’s Tips for Change at Gianni’s Italian Bistro Nears

The Tips for Change Fundraiser helps philanthropic organizations raise funds for those in need.

East Bay Resident Turns 101 Years Old: Photos Of The Day

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

Walnut Creek Woman Celebrates 101st Birthday This Weekend

Elly Shaffer has worked at Hamilton Air Force Base and raised five children over the last century and celebrates her 101st year on Saturday.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Grandma’s Attic Event Revisited

Visit the past while helping those who are vulnerable.

East Bay Retirement Community Serves As LGBT Senior Mecca

About 3 million LGBTQ adults over the age of 50 currently live in the U.S.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Everything Asian Event Nears

One visit might not suffice.

Contra Costa County Librarian's Message For August 2023

Did you know you can get free or reduced-price tickets to museums, zoos, science centers and cultural venues with your library card?

Delta Aquariid, Perseid Meteor Showers Ramp Up Over Walnut Creek

“With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long ‘wakes’ of light and color behind them."

Assistance League Thrift Shop's 45th Anniversary Approaches!

Help us celebrate the thrift shop’s history and its impact on those in our community who are vulnerable!

Bay Area Rescue Mission (BARM) receives Humanitarian Grant

Changing Lives for a Better Tomorrow

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Christmas in July Event Draws Near

See what holiday treasures await you!

The Kids on the Block LOVE a Parade!

This is a fact: Kids learn from Kids.

Power Restored Thousands In Walnut Creek PG&E Outage

The outage started around 4:45 p.m. Monday.

Hops & Creek Brewfest Returns July 2 To Walnut Creek

Brewfest guests are encouraged to sample from over 20 innovative breweries as well as some of NorCal's most iconic brewmasters.

Lindsay Wildlife Names New Executive Director

Karen Deshayes, who has served as a bank vice president and led nonprofit organizations, will assume the role on a permanent basis.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Brighton Jewelry Event Shimmers

You might consider arriving just a little bit prior to opening time.

Walnut Creek's Bedford Gallery Moves To Pay What You Can Admission

By removing barriers to entry, the journey continues toward "making Bedford Gallery and Lesher Center a place where everyone belongs."

Assistance League’s Listen Program Fortifies Student Success

When community organizations work hand-in-hand, EVERYBODY WINS!

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Pink Tags Event Nears

You would pay more for bubblegum!

Bay Area Boy, 7, Bitten By Rattlesnake On Family Hike

The boy and several family members were about 15 minutes into their hike when the boy became seriously injured, California State Parks said.

Assistance League Diablo Valley's Assault Survivor Kits Instill Hope

The Assault Survivor Kits outreach is one of several Community Needs Programs.