Man At Work: Curtain Care at Il Fornaio

Patch photographer captures traveling curtain cleaner in Walnut Creek.

Spreading the Love of Reading

Across the country and world Monday, hundreds of bookstores and libraries are participating in World Book Night 2012, including Danville’s Rakestraw Books.

Bobcat Prowls Rancho Paraiso Area

Patch reader reports bobcat preying on chickens in the neighborhood that abuts Lime Ridge.

Barman: Beware the Bar Crusaders

Your guide to blue-collar and educated drunks, coping with their certainties and opinions.

The Tremble of New Photos from 1906 Quake

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency drops some new photos on the anniversary of the great quake of 1906.

Promenade With Mayor Set For Saturday

It's a new one on the schedule to get in the wildflower walk on Lime Ridge.

Gourmands Yelp About WC Restaurant Week

Blog waxes about 'the posh little city of Walnut Creek.'

Dig Earth Day Activities for Open Space

City has service projects, picnic, environmental education and a campfire program Sunday.

Restaurant Week is a Week Away

Walnut Creek downtown event has a logo.

Shred Your Office Paper April 21

It's a fund-raiser for the Cancer Support Community at Diablo Valley Oncology, Pleasant Hill.

Chamber Recognizes Three Community Stalwarts

Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce UXL awards go to Peggy Shelby, Ron Brown and Janet Abrams.

ARF: Spring & Baxter Have Been Sprung

Bulldog mix looking for home after 18 months alone in county facility.

Happy Easter Where in Walnut Creek?

That's an ivy bunny. That's an Easter bunny.

Orphan Season at Lindsay Wildlife Museum

Bay Nature blog has some dynamite photos of babies from Lindsay.

Walnut Creek Atmosphere in Dolores Park?

Mission District blog uses the Creek as a symbol of not so free spirit — say it ain't so!

Barman Sidekick 'Daniel': I Love Wine

'Here, try this beauty in a goldfish bowl.'

Ride Out to Horse Faire's Wild West Days

Looking for something a fun-filled, free, family event to do Saturday? Come out to Heather Farm Equestrian Center in Walnut Creek for Wild West Days at the Horse Faire and get to know a horse close-up and personal.

Scratch Out Your Own Patch Dispatch

Don't say we never told you Walnut Creek Patch is interactive.

Home Buyers Expo Set For Saturday

Concord Hilton event by CoCo Association of Realtors is aimed at consumers.

Poisoned Pawns & Fianchettoes on North Main

It's the Monday Night Game (chess) at Caffe La Scala.

Last Chance: Peace Discussion Thursday

Professor and author Sam Keen speaks on 'Pre-war Propaganda' at event held by Mount Diablo Peace & Justice Center.

Las Lomas Student Goes To Navy Seminar

Nick Abramson will get a six-day introduction to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

Shell Ridge Goes Green

A few wildflowers are out; maybe an explosion of color next week?

Flash Mob Proposal For Lark Creek Chef

When Scott Wall goes for it, it's a real Hollywood production!

BART Update on "Fleet of the Future"

BART released a report Monday on the design of its planned second-generation fleet of cars based on feedback from nearly 10,000 riders. More feedback is still being sought.

City to Install Credit Card Parking Meters

More than 1,000 such meters will be installed around downtown starting March 29.

Adventurers Will Swing Lanyard with Whistle

That's the reward for Walnut Creek's young Open Space Adventurers.

PHOTOS: Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Festival

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Rossmoor Rally Opposes Event Center

Two hundred hear speakers call for better representation from Golden Rain Foundation board.

New Downtown Restaurant Is Weeks Away

Corners Tavern will be in the former Bing Crosby's building at Broadway Plaza and South Main Street.

Don Your Foul-Weather Gear

Diablo Valley forecast is for rain for several days.

Helping You Keep Your Government Open

CalAware supports and defends open government.

Get Peaceful On Walnut Creek's Ridges

This video contains some of the moods of Walnut Creek's city wilderness areas.

Rossmoor Rebels Plan Big Rally Wednesday

Save Our Stanley aiming for biggest Rossmoor march ever to oppose plans for event center.

Where in Walnut Creek?

This structure is at what playground?

Wild Cucumber

It is on display on Lime Ridge.

Novelist Holds A Mirror to North Korea

Johnson speaks in Walnut Creek library series.

Stirring Voices for Change: Steinem & Waters

The 2012 East Bay Women's Conference draws a sell-out crowd with keynote speakers Gloria Steinem, feminist activist, and Alice Waters, Chez Panisse proprietor

Audubon Calls WC Golf Course A 'Sanctuary'

Boundary Oak course gets designation for environmental stewardship.

Walnut Creek Plans To Fell Two At-Risk Oaks

Both are on Oak Road; one was damaged in a vehicle accident, the other has a decayed trunk.