Community agencies can sign up to be a sponsor for second annual Walnut Creek Community Service Day.
President Obama told ABC News that his thinking has "evolved" on the subject of same-sex marriage. How do you feel about his decision?
Three Gardens the Focus of Mayor's Second Saturday Walk in May
Voters have rejected a mail-in ballot for a Contra Costa County parcel tax for clean water projects
Ready for a long season of thick, heavy, smog?
Poll: What changes, if any, do you think should be made to the park?
Despite objections from downtown bars and restaurants, the council unanimously approved the much-debated proposal
The City Council will vote on the widely discussed nuisance-based law.
Walnut Creek planning for several months of construction at Boundary Oak in 2013.
Test results, DUI are a "huge wakeup call," said state Assemblyman Roger Hernandez, D-West Covina, of his March 27 arrest in Concord.
April 20 ruling affirms ballistics expert who was turned down for federal employment; it has national implications.
Heated discussion focuses on penciling in a specific amount as Walnut Creek awaits report on ballfield priorities.
According to media reports, Nadia Lockyer will step down to focus on her recovery and taking care of her son.
San Francisco Peninsula Press Club grants can be used for equipment, training, workshops or other learning tools.
Community concern over massage parlors some residents say are delivering more than deep tissue massages has the city council's attention.
Amendment to the city code defines commercial areas where sales of firearms and ammunition can be allowed.
Senator Dianne Feinstein is crushing the competition when it comes to campaign cash.
Walnut Creek council discusses capital projects, reserve funds.
Special 4 p.m. session focuses on preparation of 2012-14 Walnut Creek budget.
Ordinance regulating bars and restaurants due to go before City Council May 1.
The deadline for submitting ballots for the proposed Contra Costa County "Clean Water" parcel fee was 5 p.m. Friday, but results aren't expected until three weeks from now, according to the agency that sponsored the election.
The East Bay Municipal Utility District, known chiefly as a supplier of water, also generates electricity from discarded food and other waste products. On Tuesday, it's unveiling a new turbine system that will almost double generating capacity.
Proposed alcohol ordinance is due to go before Walnut Creek Planning Commission April 12.
The former deputy city clerk has worked for Walnut Creek since 2008.
City survey has five-year comparisons; 96 percent of residents mark good or excellent for quality of life.
Interstate 680, between Sycamore Valley Road in Danville and Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon, is going to get a little wider.
GOP Republican nominee Rick Santorum will be in Alamo Thursday for a fundraiser. Admission is between $125 and $2,500.
Instead, 'nuisance-based' ordinance goes to Planning Commission April 12.
Nine tickets had five winning numbers, but nobody had five and the mega number Tuesday. Next up is Friday's draw.
City of Walnut Creek gets creative with revenue-generating ideas.
Special meeting looks at revenues for 2012-14 and survey of city residents.
Thursday will be a Walnut Creek Planning Commission public hearing on a 'nuisance-based' ordinance.
George Alexeeff to be director of the Office of Environmental Health and Hazard Assessment at CalEPA.
Walnut Creek Transportation Commission to discuss electronic message boards for busy thoroughfare.
Developer seeks 10-year agreement that could be extended another 10 years.
Partisans tease out the political trends.
Discussion to focus on potential development agreement and vacation of a city street.
Mayor pro tem rejects as 'absurd' suggestion of tilt toward Safeway.
Patch poll is as close as it can be. Slight edge to no on the question of passing a plastic bag ban in Contra Costa County.
Here's what Contra Costa voters will see on their ballots in the June primary.