Sheriff's Office Says Phone Scammers Threaten Arrest To Get Money

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of the scam that involves someone claiming to be from the sheriff's office.

Heightened Fire Risk Ends For Season

Contra Costa Fire Protection District reports all the season's 1,718 outdoor fires were started by human activity.

Unlicensed Contractor Accused Of Defrauding Walnut Creek Customers: DA

Officials said Adan Contreras Rivas went by Gutierrez Tree Services, New View Tree Care and other names, and may have more Bay Area victims.

Coroner Identifies Woman Who Died In Walnut Creek Townhome Fire

Two firefighters were injured while battling the blaze on Countrywood Court, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said.

Elderly Woman, Son Die In Walnut Creek Townhome Fire

Their small dog also died in the fire that investigators believe was caused by smoking.

Man Charged In Attack On Woman At Walnut Creek BART Station: DA

Richard Lee McDowell, 35, charged with kidnapping, attempted rape and assault, remained in custody with his bail set at $1.15 million.

Charges Filed In Walnut Creek Hit-And-Run That Killed Mother Of 3: DA

Arck Marquez Ramirez, 29, faces two felony counts in connection with the hit-and-run death of nail salon owner Chung Thu Thi "Tammy" Le.

Teen Arrested In Walnut Creek Shooting: Police

A 17-year-old Concord resident has been arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide in connection with a shooting, Walnut Creek police said.

Woman ID'd In Walnut Creek Hit-And-Run, Police Investigate

A woman was struck and killed at the intersection of No. California Blvd. and Civic Dr. leading to an hours-long closure Saturday night.

Walnut Creek To Fill Openings On Police Chief Community Advisory Board

The city is currently accepting applications from those interested in serving as a member of the board.

East Bay Man Charged In Pedestrian's Crosswalk Death

The 70-year-old faces misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for June 2 collision that killed Joyce Huang​, 32 of Danville, police said.

Walnut Creek Woman, Dog Reunited After Car Stolen With Pooch Inside

Maddie the schnauzer was found 25 miles from home after an Oakley man stole the woman's car from a Walnut Creek gas station, police said.

Arrest Made In Walnut Creek Rolex Robbery, Police Say

A Pinole man was charged this week in connection with a Rolex watch robbery Aug. 11 at a gas station in Walnut Creek, police said.

Walnut Creek Crews Respond To Structure Fire

Firefighters are at the scene of a working structure fire Saturday in the vicinity of the recently re-opened fire station in Walnut Creek.

Arrest Made In Bank Robbery, Attempted Bank Robbery In Walnut Creek

The robbery and a botched bank robbery took place minutes apart, Walnut Creek police said.

Walnut Creek Man Charged With Installing Hidden Cameras At Starbucks

Steven Novelli, 54, faces 83 counts including attempting to produce child pornography, eavesdropping, installing a hidden camera & burglary.

Con Fire Reopens Fire Station 4 In Walnut Creek

The fire station that was shuttered by the Great Recession is again serving southern unincorporated Walnut Creek and the surrounding area.

East Bay Man Sentenced In Walnut Creek Woman's Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

A 23-year-old Pittsburg man was sentenced to federal prison in the overdose death of a Walnut Creek woman who was his high school classmate.

Former Twitter Manager From Walnut Creek Guilty Of Conspiracy, Fraud

Ahmad Abouammo, 44, acted as a foreign agent for Saudi Arabia, according to federal prosecutors.

Richmond Duo Charged In Beating Person For Rolex Watch In Walnut Creek

The attempted robbery was reported last week at Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek.

2 Charged For Walnut Creek Rolex Robbery

Two suspects have been charged with brutally beating a woman during an attempted robbery.

Gym Shooting + Sex Offender Arrest: Walnut Creek, East Bay Crime News

Fight turns deadly in gym parking lot; registered sex offender accused of trying to lure two girls; former sheriff's volunteer arraigned.

Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Trying To Lure 2 Walnut Creek Girls

The suspect in an incident in Walnut Creek was identified as a 37-year-old Concord man following an extensive investigation, police said.

Woman, 27, Struck, Killed By Suspected DUI Driver In Walnut Creek: PD

Authorities have identified a Discovery Bay Woman as a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a suspected DUI driver.

Walnut Creek Apple Store Thieves Arrested: Police

5 suspects were taken into custody in the South Bay.

Walnut Creek's North Main Street At Pringle Reopens To Traffic

Police in Walnut Creek Saturday morning had reported that a section of North Main Street was closed due to a crash.

Walnut Creek Residents In Distress Can Call New 988 Suicide Hotline

This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services.

Fire Damages Walnut Creek Apartment Building

Witnesses said an electric scooter may have caught fire but investigators were not able to determine the exact cause.

Downtown Police Patrols Added To Thwart Street Crime In Walnut Creek

"Brazen" street robberies - often with jewelry stolen from victims - led to the heightened presence, the department said.

Serial Rapist; Smash-'N-Grab Busts: Walnut Creek, East Bay Crime Log

Admitted "meth user" with gun, smoldering Marsh Fire affects air, fiery fatal crash and other police & fire news this week from East Bay.

Police Checking For More Possible Victims Of Walnut Creek Rape Suspect

"It is suspected that (Christopher) Owens has committed rapes in multiple jurisdictions over many years," police said.

Broadway Plaza Smash-And-Grab: Suspect, 19, Arrested

Walnut Creek police and Contra Costa deputies collaborated for last week's arrest in a Macy's June robbery, involving a trio with hammers.

Ygnacio Valley Road Reopens After Serious Injury Crash In Walnut Creek

A driver was hospitalized after hitting a parked public works truck Wednesday morning, police said.

Suspected Walnut Creek Rapist Arrested For Multiple East Bay Assaults

Christopher Owens is jailed on $8 million bail, accused of sex crimes dating to 2017 in Concord, Walnut Creek, Pacheco & Pleasant Hill.

Walnut Creek Armed Robbery: Accused Gang Member Charged

The victim was robbed at gunpoint with an illegal AR-style assault weapon after being followed to their destination.

National Night Out Planned In Walnut Creek

SWAT, the bomb team, the drone team and patrol officers will all be in attendance.

Couple Dodges Freeway Shooting: Walnut Creek, East Bay Crime News

East Bay man arrested, accused of lewd acts with a child; City issues email scam warning; deadly crash.

Unclaimed Cash + Deadly Crashes: Walnut Creek, East Bay Crime News

An East Bay man died following a boat collision; a smash-and-grab robbery at a department store; and police announce multiple arrests.

Fire Station 4 In Walnut Creek To Reopen

The reopening is part of the consolidation plan between Con Fire and East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.

Contra Costa County Fire District Launches Fireworks Tip Line

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has launched a hotline for people to report illegal fireworks.