Most Large U.S. College Campuses Report At Least 2 Sexual Assaults A Year. Experts Say The Data Undercounts Victimization.

More than 80% of the largest four-year colleges and universities reported incidents of rape or fondling at least twice a year, on average.

Social Media Child Predator Suspect Arrested In Walnut Creek

Police arrested a man in Walnut Creek suspected of using social media to seek children for sexual exploitation.

East Bay Attorney Accuses Marin Prosecutors Of Pursuing ‘Bogus’ Bribery Case: Report

A new federal lawsuit states prosecutors repeatedly pursued charges that judges ultimately threw out for lack of evidence.

Bay Area Wildlife Center Seeks Lifesaving Animal Donations

Lindsay Wildlife Experience seeks food, supplies, and financial support to care for hundreds of injured raccoons annually.

Child Sex Social Media Sting Nets 5 Bay Area Suspects

Five men now face felony charges after investigators say they sought meetings with children for sex.

Kia Recalling Almost 463,000 Tellurides That May Catch Fire While Being Driven Or Parked, Agency Says

NHTSA is advising owners of the affected Tellurides to park outdoors and away from structures until the latest recall repair is done.

BASE Jumping Accident Kills 2 Including Extreme Athlete Andy Lewis, Who Performed With Madonna At Super Bowl

Emergency responders were dispatched Sunday to a report of people injured in a BASE jumping attempt at Mineral Bottom.

1 Killed, 7 Injured In Wrong-Way Crashes On I-680

One person was killed and seven others were injured in the series of Friday night crashes.

Parents Face Charges Over Child's E-Moto Accident

Contra Costa County's DA tests California's new e-bike and e-moto safety laws by charging parents.

Famous Bay Area Rapper Charged In Contra Costa County 2021 Killing, Court Date Set

A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of rapper accused of killing a 21-year-old Contra Costa County resident.

Graffiti 'Mini Bright' Suspect Arrested After Spree In Contra Costa County

Police identify suspect after a graffiti spree and attempted robbery that escalated the case across Walnut Creek and nearby cities.

Walnut Creek Double Murder Suspect Charged In 2024 LA Killing

The suspect in a 2025 double killing now faces charges in a 2024 LA case tied to his girlfriend.

Parents Charged With Abuse In Teen's East Bay E-Bike Crash Under New Law

The DA alleged that the couple allowed the unlicensed minor to continue riding the e-moto, despite repeated warnings and citations.

Walnut Creek Woman Arrested In SF Crash That Killed 2-Year-Old

Merih Fssha Solomon, 47, of Walnut Creek, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter after an SF crash killed a toddler.

Manslaughter Charges For Contra Costa Woman Suspected In Red Light Crash

Prosecutors say alleged hit-and-run left a woman dead, triggering a high-stakes case for a Contra Costa County woman pleading not guilty.

Walnut Creek, Lafayette Execs Face Sentencing, More Charges In $912 M Solar Scheme

Executives from five Contra Costa County cities face sentences amounting to more than a quarter century in a solar fraud scheme.

The Walnut Creek Roots Of A Widening CA Wine And Liquor Bribery Plot

Bribery indictment reveals widespread corruption behind which wines we see on shelves at CA stores.

5 Displaced In Walnut Creek House Fire

A single-alarm fire caused major damage to a Walnut Creek home, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.

Walnut Creek Attorney Faces Life Sentence For Sexually Abusing Young Girls

Jury finds a former Walnut Creek attorney guilty of lewd acts and possessing hundreds of abusive images: Contra Costa County D.A.

Details In A Deadly, Tragic East Bay Police Shooting Under Investigation

Authorities are investigating a police shooting that started with a call about a man looking into cars and ended with the man's death.

Police-Involved Shooting Under Investigation At Walnut Creek Home Near School

The Walnut Creek Police Department reported that an officer fired a weapon but details have not been released yet.

Pre-Dawn Break-In, Chase Unfold Across HWY-13: Watch

An break-in overnight in a quiet neighborhood unfolded into a multi-agency chase on Highway 13 to Oakland.

Major Injuries To Two Women In DUI Crash: Contra Costa County Authorities

Emergency crews provided immediate lifesaving measures before transporting two women to area hospitals with serious injuries.

'Suspicious Call' Rattles Walnut Creek School

Police searched and patrolled a Walnut Creek school after a caller leaves a threatening voicemail.

Kwik Serve Clerk Shot By Masked Teen In Gas Station Robbery

Two masked suspects entered the Kwik Serve Gas Station looking for cigarettes early Sunday: WCPD

Walnut Creek Man Killed In Shooting Identified

No arrest has been announced in connection with the shooting.

Walnut Creek Youth Charity Exec Took Money For 49ers Seats, 1st Class Flights: DOJ

A Walnut Creek Charity executive from Pleasant Hill was sentenced to federal prison for embezzling money intended for underserved youth.

Police Report Nine Walnut Creek Shopping Center Burglaries On Tuesday

Walnut Creek police are investigating nine burglaries on Tuesday in two shopping centers.

Contra Costa County Man With Over 600 Images Of Child Sexual Abuse Material Arrested: Police

Investigators, Walnut Creek PD, and bomb squad searched the Antioch home of a man charged with having child sexual abuse material.

Search For Child Pornography Ends In Bomb Squad, Hazmat Alert, Arrest In Antioch

A search for child pornography in an Antioch home leads to ConFire hazmat and Walnut Creek bomb squad alert.

E-Bike Enforcement On East Bay Trails

Police stopped cyclists​ and impounded e-bikes not allowed on East Bay trails.

Candy Store Break-In Latest In Strikes On Lamorinda And Walnut Creek Businesses

Burglars smash their way into Lamorinda, Walnut businesses, taking safes and tills and frustrating owners and customers.

A Carjacking Spree Across East Bay Ends In 18 Charges Against Suspects

Two suspects in a Walnut Creek carjacking were charged today with a spate of armed robberies across the East Bay.

Walnut Creek And E-Bikes: A Video With Mayor, Police For E-Bike Christmas Shopping

Walnut Creek mayor and police in video offer advice to adults shopping for e-bikes as Christmas gifts.

Smash-And-Grab Robberies Have Walnut Creek Merchants On Edge: Report

Merchants on edge after 4 a.m. break-ins targeting at least five businesses in one area of Walnut Creek including restaurants and salons.

Serial Burglar Suspected Of Terrorizing Bay Area Schools Arrested In Walnut Creek: Police

The man was wanted for a series of burglaries at schools across the Bay Area, including recent ones in Livermore and Fremont, police said.

Public Help Leads Police To Oakland Suspect In Walnut Creek Home Burglary

Walnut Creek Police arrested a man and woman suspected of being the couple captured on video and identified with help from the public.

Public Help Leads Police To Walnut Creek Home Burglary Suspects

Walnut Creek Police arrested a man and woman suspected of being the couple captured on video and identified with help from the public.

Shelter In Place For Plaza Near 2-Alarm Blaze In Walnut Creek Commerical Building

Shelter-in-place ordered for Mt. Diablo Plaza where a hazmat unit, seven fire engines were on scene of a 2-alarm fire in Walnut Creek.

Mystery Couple In Burglary Identified With Help From Public: WCPD

Police arrested a man and a woman caught on video during a home burglary near Citrus Ave and Perada Drive ​after nearly a month.