COVID-Related Evictions, Rent Woes: CoCo Supes Mull Options

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to vote Tuesday on extension of pandemic-induced, residential hardships.

Financial Settlement In Miles Hall Case

Miles Hall died in an officer-involved shooting in 2019.

Report Delayed: City, Speakers Express Frustration

"This (delay) has hurt everybody in the city associated with Miles Hall's death, and I hope the DA's office has heard that loud and clear."

Walnut Creek Council Expects Report On Police Mental Health Calls

Four cities, including Walnut Creek, plan a 24-hour, 7-day social service crisis response involving the County's Behavioral Health Division.

Contra Costa County Tax Measure On November Ballot

Walnut Creek residents will vote on increasing sales taxes in Contra Costa County.

Coronavirus: Renter Protections for Walnut Creek Expire Sept. 30

County supervisors have scheduled a vote on extending protections, as a new state law that also protects landlords takes effect.

Walnut Creek Gives Approval For $20M In Bonds

NorthCreek Academy and Preschool will issue the bonds for construction of a gym, a library, meeting rooms, and to equip them.

Walnut Creek: Mayor, City Council Candidates 2020

Some candidates see getting the economy restarted as the most important issue in Walnut Creek, while others focus on social justice.

Apartment Building Approval Sparks Research Into Local Labor Pool

County supervisors are interested in having local workers, but are there enough skilled laborers left in the Bay Area?

Walnut Creek Supervisors Miffed By Juvenile Hall News Release

One supervisor said she didn't appreciate learning about a task force to eliminate juvenile hall from a news release.

City Provides $6M For 95-Unit Affordable Housing Project

The Walnut Creek City Council last week approved a $6 million loan to a Berkeley-based affordable-housing developer.

Congressman DeSaulnier To Host Telephone Town Hall On Coronavirus

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier announced that he will host a telephone town hall on Thursday, July 23rd at noon.

Layoffs Underway For 25 County Workers

The layoffs are in addition to 30 previously announced cuts. Dwindling funding from the state and cities is to blame.

Walnut Creek Axes Jobs To Balance Budget

Funding was reduced for the police department, arts and recreation, community groups including Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Heather Farm ...

Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty To Murders, Kidnapping

Decades after his last crime, Joseph James DeAngelo said "guilty" repeatedly as charges were read in a college ballroom turned courtroom.

Cindy Darling Announces Run For City Council

She is the third candidate to formally announce plans to run for Walnut Creek City Council.

Wilk, Wedel Run For Reelection In Walnut Creek

Both would like to continue representing residents on the City Council. Mayor Loella Haskew has not made a formal decision about running.

Police Response To Protests, Looting Tackled In 8-Hour Meeting

Citizens, the police chief, council members and city manager all had a say in the online meeting.

Report On Police Response To Protests, Looting: City Council

The City Council will receive the report at Tuesday's meeting.

Layoffs, Furloughs, Program Cuts: Walnut Creek Budget Plans

"There is a lot not to like in these budget proposals." The City Manager, City Attorney, and Councilmembers have already taken pay cuts.

'Medical Miracle' Rep. Mark DeSaulnier​: Video Message

Months after being hospitalized for pneumonia, the congressman is on the mend and says that he will seek reelection in November.

Walnut Creek Cuts Budget As County Waits

A taxpayer watchdog group questions why full-time public sector employees have been spared layoffs.

$1 Trillion: California, 4 Other Western States Seek Funds

Members of the Western States Pact called for at least $1 trillion for public health, public safety, law enforcement, and public education.

$6.5M Slashed From Walnut Creek Budget; Emergency Reserve Tapped

"If a 60 percent drop in revenue overnight isn't an emergency, I don't know what is." Coronavirus closures decimated revenues.

Award-Winning Chef To Open Mexican Restaurant In Walnut Creek

Coronavirus closures? Some people look at trying times and see opportunity.

Coronavirus Causes Walnut Creek Budget Deficit

Layoffs, early retirements, and diverting money from existing capital projects are all being considered.

Walnut Creek Motorists Get Extension On Expiring Driver Licenses

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced it is extending driver licenses expiring during the coronavirus pandemic.

Police Department Drones On Walnut Creek City Council Agenda

The meeting will be held remotely. A link to the meeting is in the story.

Rep. Mark DeSaulnier In Critical But Stable Condition: Family

East Bay Congressman Mark DeSaulnier is in critical but stable condition Tuesday, his 68th birthday, weeks after he was injured in a fall.

Rep. Mark DeSaulnier Remains In Critical Condition After Fall

East Bay Congressman Mark DeSaulnier remains in critical condition Tuesday after falling during a run more than a week ago, his family said.

U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier In Critical Condition After Fall

East Bay Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, hospitalized this week after falling during a run, is now in critical condition, his office said.

Condos, Retail Proposed On Mount Diablo Boulevard

Walnut Creek's Planning Commission will consider the project this week.

Measure J, County Sales Tax Hike, Soundly Defeated By CoCo Voters

Critics argued past tax measures to improve transportation in Contra Costa have had a negligible effect.

REAL-TIME RESULTS: Walnut Creek's 2020 Primary Election

Walnut Creek Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from across Contra Costa County in the primary election for March 3, 2020.

2020 Primary Election: Contra Costa County Voter Guide

Here's what voters can expect for Contra Costa County's 2020 Presidential Primary Election.

Election Day Polling Places For Walnut Creek

Election day is Tuesday, March 3. If you are searching for your polling location, here is where you vote.

Real ID: CoCo Records Help

Do you need a certified birth certificate or marriage license to get your Real ID? Two special events are planned within the next month.

Walnut Creek May Ease Rules On Granny Flats

The city may update its rules on so-called "granny flats" to conform to new state laws.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations In Walnut Creek

The City Council will consider changing local regulations at next week's meeting.

Deadline Friday: Survey On Walnut Creek Drones

Just a few days remain to have your voice heard. Right now, more than 90 percent of respondents are in agreement.