Does the nearly 50-year-old body, which helped build Walnut Creek's stellar arts program, still have a purpose?
Federal judge says California should cease its ban on same-sex marriages but extends his stay on counties issuing marriage licenses until next Wednesday.
Acquaint yourself with the three City Council candidates based on information they have provided to voters and questions asked by Patch.
We'll be updating the status of potential candidates for the public school districts that serve Walnut Creek.
More than 50 turn out in downtown to celebrate a federal judge declaring unconstitutional a voter-passed November 2008 initiative that defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
This video from the Opening Day Ceremony of Walnut Creek's new library lets you go inside the building to see how more than 8,500 people experienced the city's newest and most innovative building.
Walnut Creek’s cerebrated aquatics facilities need upgrading because the 40-year-old pools don't meet today's standards. But in these tough budget times, how will the city pay for it?
We'd love to hear from you as we prepare for interviews with the three candidates running for the Walnut Creek City Council.
This is the official news release Cindy Silva sent out announcing her run for Walnut Creek City Council.
Ron Cassano is running for the fourth time for the job as Walnut Creek City Treasurer.
With Wednesday's filing deadline passed, here are the three candidates running for the November 2 City Council race.
The Iron Horse Pedestrian Bridge is close to completion, following some night work this weekend and intermittent work over the next few weeks.
Michael Garmon said he has not made a final decision yet on whether he will run.
Get an inside look at the little known but vital duties of employees of Walnut Creek's traffic maintenance division. These workers make sure street signs are visible, check on faulty parking meters and coordinate the timing of traffic lights.
More than 1,000 wait for the doors to open to get their first look at Walnut Creek's newest landmark.
Justin Wedel has indicated his desire to run for one of two seats open on the Walnut Creek City Council.
Sprint-Nextel modifies its initial proposal as it seeks to extend its lease with the city for land around the peak in Lime Ridge Open Space.
The City Council will hold a special meeting to talk about ways to boost business.
Here is a special time-lapse video of a unique installation sculpture in advance of the Walnut Creek library's opening in 10 days.
The long-awaited plan to redevelop the area around Locust Street and Mt. Diablo Boulevard moved forward Tuesday.
Stucco and foam trim are some of the other proposed features for revitalizing the historic Sturm Building on North Main Street.
Planning Commissioner Kristina Lawson says she is running for the seat now held by retiring Mayor Sue Rainey.
Three-time mayor will leave the council later this year after the November 2 election.
With three weeks to go before the library's July 17 opening, those who helped get it built held a party Saturday night to celebrate this new jewel in Walnut Creek's downtown crown.
A new survey helps Walnut Creek identify those blind spots--that is, those blocks where you're likely to find street parking downtown. Still, the city's Downtown Parking Task Force is looking for ways to get motorists off the street and into g
Closure won't take place as originally scheduled but could take place Friday and Saturday nights next weekend.
Although the council adopted its 2010-12 budget, members say there is much more work the city needs to do to cut expenses and raise revenues.
It looks like the free downtown trolley, the school crossing guards and other beloved programs are likely to continue...
The Iron Horse Trail pedestrian bridge is coming along, with closures scheduled again for this weekend along Treat Boulevard.
The City Council worked Tuesday night to find ways to save free downtown trolley rides and other beloved programs--for now at least.
Some surprises as nearly all votes are counted in Contra Costa County-wide elections.
Nearly final results show that MDUSD's Measure C has cleared its hurdle of winning more than 55 percent of the vote.
Big statewide races and important local ones, too, today.
Looking at who rides the downtown trolley could determine whether the service will remain free.
The library opens itself to the media, including to yours truly, and we all seem to like it.
The building that recently housed the David M. Brian store has been knocked down--on schedule. Next up? The start of Neiman Marcus.
With two weeks to go before it hopes to adopt a 2010-12 budget, the City Council revealed programs it really wants to save--and those it'swilling to let go.
In these tough budget times, the City Council wants to explore charging downtown bars something for having police and public services deal with the impact of their sometimes rowdy, usually alcohol-fueled, crowds.
Walnut Creek's Memorial Day service Monday paid tribute to America's fallen soldiers while helping some of us remember what many regard as 20th century America's "forgotten" war.
Not so long ago,voters were going to the polls and debating at City Council meetings about the new downtown library. This Patch Primer offers an overview of the timeline, controversies, successes and hopes behind Walnut Creek's newest landmark.