DN Gifts for Life

To create gifts that do more than decorate — gifts that inspire, comfort, and celebrate life itself. To empower others to embrace the joy of giving and remind them that small acts of kindness can change someone’s day.

Contra Costa County

Angela Woodall

Bay Area

Concord

California

To create gifts that do more than decorate — gifts that inspire, comfort, and celebrate life itself. To empower others to embrace the joy of giving...

The Dorris-Eaton School is a private, award-winning educatio

The Dorris-Eaton School

Dorris-Eaton is an independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. For more than 70 years, we have earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and academic excellence. Our six-acre preschool campus in Alamo offers a warm, nurturing environment where young learners explore, discover, and develop confidence. A rich curriculum, complemented by classes in art, Spanish, and music, gives children a solid foundation for kindergarten and the years ahead. At our K–8 San Ramon campus, the curriculum emphasizes strong academic fundamentals while encouraging critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. Classes in art, Spanish, music, and physical education, along with a wide variety of electives for students in grades 6–8, broaden the educational experience. Small class sizes allow teachers to recognize individual strengths, provide meaningful feedback, and help students build effective study habits and communication skills. Both campuses offer before- and after-school care as well as summer workshops. In San Ramon, after-school offerings include soccer, piano, robotics, chess, and 3D printing and design. Character development is woven throughout the school day. Students learn and practice kindness, respect, responsibility, and a growth mindset, while community service, school-wide volunteer programs, and age-appropriate leadership opportunities foster a sense of social responsibility.

Michael Wittner

San Ramon

Dorris-Eaton is an independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. For more than 70 years, we have earned a reputation for...

Epic Escape Room Adventures at Diablo Escapes 

Diablo Escapes

Escape rooms in free-roam VR like nothing you have seen before! Located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, California, we offer immersive VR experiences that challenge you and your friends to work cooperatively under pressure. Shoot down a dragon as a team or fight in a sea battle with a pirate ship! With action such as shooting arrows or gravity guns, plus challenging puzzles, you will love exploring new VR worlds. Book a private room for groups of 2 to 6 players at www.diabloescapes.com or by calling 925-393-7171. (Appropriate for adults &amp; kids ages 10 &amp; up.) We host birthday parties, private gatherings, and corporate team-building sessions! Highly rated across major review platforms, Diablo Escapes is recognized for its high-quality VR technology and exceptional customer service. Guests can expect a unique, interactive environment where teamwork and problem-solving skills are put to the test in a memorable, action-packed setting.

Walnut Creek

Escape rooms in free-roam VR like nothing you have seen before! Located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, California, we offer immersive VR...

Master Nursery, Benjamin Moore Paint, BBQ Center & More

Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware

Since 2008, Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware has been more than just a store – it’s been a part of the community. Family-run and locally loved, we’re proud to offer a place where neighbors come together, for everything from weekend projects to seasonal celebrations. 🌺🛠️🎄 Whether you're picking the perfect Benjamin Moore paint color, prepping the garden for spring, upgrading your backyard BBQ game, or simply grabbing that one tool you didn’t know you needed, we’ve got you covered. We host family-friendly events all year long – from summer grilling demos to festive winter light displays – because we believe a great hardware store brings people together! There truly is something for everyone here: green thumbs, DIY dreamers, grill masters, and even candle lovers. And yes – you really can grab a plunger, a paintbrush, and a pie, all in one visit! Come see why we’re the kind of place people love to visit – and come back to! 🚂

Since 2008, Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware has been more than just a store – it’s been a part of the community. Family-run and locally loved,...

Suit up in your best lederhosen and style your besst 'stache! Oktoberfest Celebration 2012 Celebrate our favorite thing - BEER - with us Saturday, Sept 29th from noon to 6pm. Live Polka Photo Booth Fun 1.5L souvenir stein with 3 fills for $20 Bratwurst Eating Contest Stein Holding Competition Authentic German Food

Suit up in your best lederhosen and style your besst 'stache!

Oktoberfest Celebration 2012 Celebrate our favorite thing - BEER - with us Saturday, Sept 29th from noon to 6pm.

Live Polka Photo Booth Fun

1.5L souvenir stein with 3 fills for $20 Bratwurst Eating Contest

Stein Holding Competition Authentic German Food

'Staches and Steins

Arts & Entertainment

Pleasant Hill

Lamorinda

Danville

Martinez

Alameda County

Rockridge

Piedmont

Fernando Haro

Berkeley

Solano County

Benicia

You're Invited! Poet's Corner Estate Sale 

Poet's Corner Fixer Upper 

AIA Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka - Festival of Lights 🪔🔥🎆

Two Pleasant Hill Beauties Open This Weekend

Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner - Celebrating the Legacy Weavers of Yosemite

Alamo Farmers Market Festival

Violin Duo Song-Choi Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

Loving Karma (one day only documentary screening) 

Tammy McCann Trio Plays San Ramon Library

Crawloween in Danville

Dancing without the Cars - A Spooktacular Costume Party

Pleasanton Man Sentenced For Deadly 150 MPH San...

Badal Dholaria was sentenced Wednesday after pleading no contest to three felonies, including voluntary manslaughter and felony assault. 

Pleasanton Man Sentenced For Deadly 150 MPH San Ramon Crash

Crime & Safety

San Francisco County

San Francisco

New AI Zombie Shooter Game Set In SF...

"Tenderloin: Night Shift" was called "gross" by city leaders, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report. 

New AI Zombie Shooter Game Set In SF Neighborhood Sparks Backlash: Report

Alameda

Police Seize Loaded Guns, Drugs After Community...

Officers were conducting a security check in the area following community complaints when they were drawn to a home, police said. 

Police Seize Loaded Guns, Drugs After Community Complaints In Oakland

Police Seize Loaded Guns, Drugs After Community Complaints In East Bay

Fremont

Suspect Kicks Kitten, Pepper Sprays Employee...

Police say they are still looking for the suspect, who fled on an electric bicycle. 

Suspect Kicks Kitten, Pepper Sprays Employee Outside Vet Hospital In Fremont: Police

Woman Jumps From Moving Car To Escape Suspected...

The suspect tried dragging her back into the car afterwards, police said. 

Woman Jumps From Moving Car To Escape Suspected Kidnapper In Fremont: Police

Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs And Human At...

A grooming academy combines the need for dog care with the demand for marketable skills by creating a vocational training program.

Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs And Human At East Bay Shelter

Pets

Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs and Humans...

Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs and Humans At An East Bay Shelter

Lennon, Ono, Warhol Linked To Lost Baldwin By...

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

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

Lost John Lennon Piano: How Bay Area Experts Helped Authenticate

Community Corner

The Best Ice Cream In Walnut Creek Area, As...

Just in time for National Ice Cream Day, readers let us know where the best ice cream in Walnut Creek is. There are some delicious options!

The Best Ice Cream In Walnut Creek Area, As Chosen By Patch Readers

Restaurants & Bars

3 Takes Of A Lovely Shell Ridge Sunset: Walnut...

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3 Takes Of A Lovely Shell Ridge Sunset: Walnut Creek Photos Of The Day

Mount Diablo With A Touch Of Fall Color: Photo...

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