Epic Escape Room Adventures at Diablo Escapes 

Diablo Escapes

Escape rooms in free roam VR like nothing you have seen before! All of our immersive adventures will challenge you and your friends to work cooperatively under pressure. It’s a fun experience to shoot down a dragon as a team or fight in a sea battle with a pirate ship! With engaging puzzles and action sequences such as shooting arrows or gravity guns, you will love exploring new VR worlds. Book a private room for groups of 2 to 6 players online at www.diabloescapes.com or by calling 925-393-7171. (Appropriate for adults &amp; kids ages 10 and up.)

Contra Costa County

Angela Woodall

Bay Area

Walnut Creek

California

Escape rooms in free roam VR like nothing you have seen before! All of our immersive adventures will challenge you and your friends to work...

DN Gifts for Life

To create gifts that do more than decorate — gifts that inspire, comfort, and celebrate life itself. To empower others to embrace the joy of giving and remind them that small acts of kindness can change someone’s day.

Concord

To create gifts that do more than decorate — gifts that inspire, comfort, and celebrate life itself. To empower others to embrace the joy of giving...

Master Nursery, Benjamin Moore Paint, BBQ Center & More

Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware

Since 2008, Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware has been more than just a store – it’s been a part of the community. Family-run and locally loved, we’re proud to offer a place where neighbors come together, for everything from weekend projects to seasonal celebrations. 🌺🛠️🎄 Whether you're picking the perfect Benjamin Moore paint color, prepping the garden for spring, upgrading your backyard BBQ game, or simply grabbing that one tool you didn’t know you needed, we’ve got you covered. We host family-friendly events all year long – from summer grilling demos to festive winter light displays – because we believe a great hardware store brings people together! There truly is something for everyone here: green thumbs, DIY dreamers, grill masters, and even candle lovers. And yes – you really can grab a plunger, a paintbrush, and a pie, all in one visit! Come see why we’re the kind of place people love to visit – and come back to! 🚂

Since 2008, Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware has been more than just a store – it’s been a part of the community. Family-run and locally loved,...

Nice color combo. Have you noticed it? Where?

Where in the Creek?

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Michael Wittner

Danville

Martinez

San Ramon

Alameda County

Rockridge

Piedmont

Fernando Haro

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Benicia

Claremont Resort & Club

That Summer-Time Magic is calling!
Whether you're soaking up the sun, taking weekend getaways, or just enjoying longer days and warm nights — summer has a magic all its own.
Why not add a little actual&nbsp;magic to your season?
Join us on Friday, July 24th at 7:00 PM for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.conjuring.live/" rel="nofollow noopener">CONJURING WONDER</a>, at the historic Claremont Resort &amp; Club&nbsp;in Berkeley. It’s an evening of mystery, astonishment, and joy — the kind of unforgettable experience summer was made for.
<a href="https://www.conjuring.live" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get your Summer-Time Magic tickets now!</a>
PS - There is someone you know who could use a dose of THE WONDER right now. Bring them along!

Local Event: CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal

CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal

That Summer-Time Magic is calling!
Whether you're soaking up the sun, taking weekend getaways, or just enjoying longer days and...

Wilson House, Vallejo

Step inside the beautiful Wilson House, Vallejo's only surviving Julia Morgan-designed residence, for an elegant afternoon celebrating renowned architect Julia Morgan, the Arts &amp; Crafts movement, wine and the history of this remarkable home.
The afternoon features a presentation by noted Julia Morgan scholar Dr. Karen McNeill, a piano recital of early 20th-century music by concert pianist Susan Lin, a guided tour of the Wilson House and Gardens, and a wine tasting featuring Hartford Family Winery, paired with a selection of cheeses.

Local Event: An Arts Salon! Exploring Arts & Crafts & Julia Morgan Architecture

An Arts Salon! Exploring Arts & Crafts & Julia...

Step inside the beautiful Wilson House, Vallejo's only surviving Julia Morgan-designed residence, for an elegant afternoon...

An Arts Salon! Exploring Arts & Crafts & Julia Morgan Architecture

Saint Matthew Lutheran Church

<h4>Connected Horse inspires connection, engagement, and emotional healing for people living with dementia and their loved ones through innovative equine-assisted workshops, programs, and training. As a pioneering leader in equine programming for individuals experiencing memory loss and their care partners together, Connected Horse creates meaningful shared experiences that strengthen relationships and reduce isolation.</h4>
A light lunch will be served.
Our speaker for this event is Judy Vared, Outreach &amp; Education Coordinator of <a href="https://connectedhorse.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Connected Horse.</a>

Local Event: Local Agency: Connected Horse

Local Agency: Connected Horse

Connected Horse inspires connection, engagement, and emotional healing for people living with dementia and their loved ones...

Anna Schier

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 'Little Fire' Reaches Over 1000 Aces, Some...

The fire reached over 1000 acres with limited containment Tuesday night. 

 'Little Fire' Reaches Over 1000 Aces, Some Evacuation Orders Lifted

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Napa County

Napa Valley

Wine Leaders Forecast Industry's Next Defining...

A panel will examine shifting consumer demand, climate pressures, regulation, and financial uncertainty confronting wineries this year.

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Community Corner

Sonoma County

Healdsburg

Antique Bibles Stolen From Elderly Woman...

An elderly churchgoer quickly regained cherished family heirloom bibles after officers identified a suspect using surveillance footage.

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Owners thank firefighters, neighbors, and loyal customers after overnight blaze severely damaged the longtime local gathering place.

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Two Contra Costa County boys who were the subject of a missing alert were found safe but the reason for their disappearance is unclear. 

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Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs And Human At...

A grooming academy combines the need for dog care with the demand for marketable skills by creating a vocational training program.

Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs And Human At East Bay Shelter

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Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs and Humans...

Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs and Humans At An East Bay Shelter

Lennon, Ono, Warhol Linked To Lost Baldwin By...

The story behind the iconic Lennon-Ono-Green-Warhol piano valued over $3 million and how a Walnut Creek-based pair proved its authenticity.

Lennon, Ono, Warhol Linked To Lost Baldwin By Bay Area Experts

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The Best Ice Cream In Walnut Creek Area, As...

Just in time for National Ice Cream Day, readers let us know where the best ice cream in Walnut Creek is. There are some delicious options!

The Best Ice Cream In Walnut Creek Area, As Chosen By Patch Readers

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3 Takes Of A Lovely Shell Ridge Sunset: Walnut...

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3 Takes Of A Lovely Shell Ridge Sunset: Walnut Creek Photos Of The Day

Mount Diablo With A Touch Of Fall Color: Photo...

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