Dozens gathered at Pleasant Hill City Hall Thursday to urge Congress to close loopholes in laws regulating background checks in firearm purchases.
Centennial Steering Committee is looking for ideas for 2014 celebration. (Don't miss our Walnut Creek history trivia question at the bottom of this story.)
Safeway's plans call for a grocery, restaurants, and a health club at the corner of Ygnacio Valley and Oak Grove roads.
As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the constitutionality of California's Prop 8, a new poll finds that 14 percent of the country has changed its mind on the topic. Did you?
Some Walnut Creek employees have been interviewed by police about whether they were aware of child sexual abuse allegations against former Lesher Center actor/teacher.
It's getting close to the April 15 deadline. Beyond TurboTax, where would you recommend filing your taxes in Walnut Creek? Share your experience and get tips from other locals.
In addition to architecture, the commission will tackle landscaping and tree preservation on the site.
Walnut Creek is home to a number of public art installations, and city officials are seeking input on whether to put in more.
The spring issue of the city's newsletter is now online.
Do you remember working for minimum wage in your teens? How much was it, and where did you work? Share your recollections here.
Walnut Creek hearing seeks comment on easing density, building-height restrictions for four-story, 141-residence complex at Ygnacio Valley Road and Lacassie Avenue.
The comet named after the array of cameras and telescopes on Mount Haleakala on Maui may sport a very cool dust tail, says NASA, and it's one the first of two comets expected over the Northern Hemisphere in 2013.
Because of staffing shortage, Bryden would like city to continue practice of not approving new full-service licenses.
An analyst from Mendocino County says Contra Costa and other counties are seriously underfunding their employees retirement. County officials disagree.
Second Saturday Spotlight is Mayor Silva addressing the State of the City at the Lesher Center on Saturday morning.
County health officials cleared the restaurant to open after a norovirus outbreak forced the restaurant to close on Wednesday.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Medicines and packages will still be delivered. The post office on North Broadway will keep its Saturday hours.
Preservation of the Stanley Dollar Clubhouse may affect the plans to build a new event center at the retirement community.
The CHP is offering a special two-hour course for new drivers.
The longtime congressman said it was time to fix a broken system, and outlined his ideas for what a successful proposal should include.
Unexpended money from Kish Rajan's aborted City Council re-election campaign is donated to Walnut Creek education foundations.
Walnut Creek council has retreat starting at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Assistance League office on Buena Vista Avenue.
The American Lung Association graded local cities for their anti-tobacco policies, suggesting plenty of room for improvement. But how far is too far in the war against smoking? See what the community is saying and share your thoughts.
American Lung Association gives cities grades in its 'State of Tobacco Control 2013' report.
Meeting about ConFire plan to shutter Fire Station 16 on Los Arabis Drive and stations in three other cities is at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) at Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building.
Walnut Creek has such an ordinance. We have a link to it. Moraga police chief has recommended a requirement that all peddlers and solicitors obtain a permit from the town before knocking on doors.
Mayor Cindy Silva has launched a program to help residents learn more about the inner workings of Walnut Creek.
New feature allows citizens to weigh in on various issues from the privacy and comfort of home. Will you use it?
Here's some helpful guidelines to understanding the so-called fiscal cliff package that was put together at the last minute by Congress.
ConFire holds meetings to discuss procedures in belt-tightening move to shutter four central county stations.
Workshops for West Downtown Specific Plan will be held Jan. 22 and Feb. 6.
The approval angered officials from San Bruno, where a pipeline explosion killed eight people in 2010.
Walnut Creek City Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.
The three proposed designs for new signage around town was displayed Wednesday night at the downtown library. Did you go?
The city is hosting an open house at the downtown library tonight to display some ideas for new signs and other ways to help people more easily navigate Walnut Creek.
Unanimous vote includes three other stations in central county.
BART is sponsoring a sweepstakes to get shoppers to use public transit.
California's law banning gay marriage will be reviewed by the nation's highest court.
Two newcomers and one incumbent took their seats Tuesday night, and Mayor Cindy Silva announced her monthly tours of Walnut Creek.
The tunnel turns 75 years old today - and is getting ready to open its fourth bore next year.