Check New BART Schedule Changes Walnut Creek Commutes

BART shifts Yellow Line departure times as new systemwide schedule targets delays and improves reliability.

How WCEF Is Opening Doors for Walnut Creek Students

From biomedical science to hands-on classroom labs, Walnut Creek Education Foundation funding is helping local students explore new interest

Water Restored After Walnut Creek Water Main Break; Lane Closures Remain

Nearby homes and businesses have water service again, though lane closures remain while crews finish repairs.

Farmers Market Week Proclamation Urges Local Food Support: Find Your Walnut Creek Farmers

Agriculture secretary urges Americans to visit farmers markets in support of local producers and rural communities this week.

Update: Fires Sparked Across Contra Costa Amid Changing Conditions

Firefighters try to contain an 11-acre vegetation fire while crews rescued a resident from a Walnut Creek house blaze.

Mt. Diablo Village Learns: AI for Seniors

Learn how AI can help you streamline your life from Janie Mah, CEO of Everyday AI for Seniors.

Kaiser Permanente supports organizations addressing hunger as Bay Area residents navigate higher food costs

More than $2.8 million in grants awarded to 74 organizations in the Bay Area

New California Building Codes Are Pushing Walnut Creek Homeowners to Finally Fix Their Noisy Garage Doors

Title 24 remodels create the perfect opportunity to finally fix that loud garage door while contractors are already on-site.

More Than Just a Pet: How Walnut Creek's Dog Park Builds Community

How a local dog park became the heart of lasting friendships, neighborhood support, and an unexpected community.

Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level In A Year Amid Persistent Inflation Fears

The rate on a conventional 30-year mortgage averaged 6.66% in the week ending July 30, the highest level since July 2025.

Thrifting For All Creatures Furry And Cute: Contra Costa Thrift Crawl Opens With Prizes, Cats

Joybound launches the East Bay Thrift Store Crawl with hidden prizes, adoptable cats, and nonprofit fundraising Saturday.

Bay Area Wildlife Center Seeks Lifesaving Animal Donations

Lindsay Wildlife Experience seeks food, supplies, and financial support to care for hundreds of injured raccoons annually.

Child Sex Social Media Sting Nets 5 Bay Area Suspects

Five men now face felony charges after investigators say they sought meetings with children for sex.

Corporate Owners Quietly Reshape Veterinary Care Across CA: Is Your Vet One Of Them?

Corporate acquisitions are replacing independent veterinarians while federal regulators scrutinize competition in veterinary marketplace.

The Elixir Of Love Enchants In Contra Costa

Festival Opera stages free outdoor performances of Donizetti's romantic comedy in Orinda and Walnut Creek this week.

'Work-From-Home' Fee Tacked Onto Pricey ADU In Contra Costa Listing

A Walnut Creek rental advertisement added a monthly remote-work surcharge, prompting renters to question the unusual requirement online.

Grown Up Cocktail, Dining Concept Joins This Busy East Bay Downtown Scene

A pending liquor license is providing the first public glimpse of the restaurant expected to replace a longtime downtown sushi favorite.

Sunset Sessions - Concert Series at Ruth Bancroft Garden

Spend your Thursday evening with free live music, great drinks, food, and late-night plant shopping at the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery.

Evacuation Warnings As Morgan Fire Burn At 50 Acres Near Mount Diablo

Authorities ordered residents to prepare to evacuate due to a fast-growing wildfire in the Mt. Diablo area that has reached 125 acres.

Virtual Healthcare Town Hall Monday With Rep. DeSaulnier

East Bay residents can question federal and local health leaders during an online discussion about healthcare access and costs.

Contra Costa Investigation Reaches Major Developers, Refinery, Apartments: Report

Federal subpoenas broaden assessor investigation to prominent taxpayers, builders, and disputed property assessments across the county.

Walnut Creek 'Best Of' Winners Shine By The Dozens

Readers honored arts venues, gardens, and festivals in Diablo magazine's annual Best of the East Bay rankings.

Check, Please! Bay Area Showcases Walnut Creek Bistro

KQED's long-running dining series features a Walnut Creek bistro-wine bar.

Walnut Creek Chamber Names New Chief Executive Leader

A Lafayette business strategist, Caitlin Meaney Burrows (above) was named Walnut Creek Chamber president and chief executive officer.

New Restaurant Opens July 14 In Walnut Creek In Former Genova Deli Space With Specials, Events

California fast-casual chain opens its 21st restaurant with community events and limited-time customer giveaways this week.

Turkey Vulture Celebrates Time-Defying Record With Public Birthday Party In East Bay

The world's oldest living turkey vulture turns 52 as Walnut Creek celebrates this remarkable, if not cuddly, wildlife ambassador Saturday.

Kia Recalling Almost 463,000 Tellurides That May Catch Fire While Being Driven Or Parked, Agency Says

NHTSA is advising owners of the affected Tellurides to park outdoors and away from structures until the latest recall repair is done.

Street Festival Tomorrow Debuts Walnut Creek Entertainment Zone

The Locust Street Festival will debut downtown Walnut Creek's new entertainment zone with music, local vendors, family activities.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Walnut Creek For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in Contra Costa County.

Lawyers Threaten To Sue Walnut Creek Over Alleged Voting Rights Violation

Walnut Creek faces challenges to its at-large city council elections as cities are pressured to adopt district-based voting.

Lindsay Wildlife Returns East Bay To The Wild For July 4 Celebration

Visitors are invited to go wild on Independence Day at Lindsay Wildlife with Atsá, a rescued bald eagle.

Sweeping Plans For Empty Project Withdrawn In Walnut Creek

Plans for the former Neiman Marcus building at Broadway Plaza came to a halt in June.

Bosnian Restaurant Becomes Gathering Spot For Bay Area Community Ahead Of World Cup Match

Avdic said the national team's success is in introducing more people to Bosnia and Herzegovina's culture and history.

Walnut Creek Rewrites Sign Rules For Modern Businesses

Walnut Creek considers major overhaul of sign ordinance with new sign types and streamlined approvals.

Update: Inmate Dies Inside County Jail, Investigation Begins Today: Contra Costa County DA

Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Martinez Detention Facility after being found dead.

Walnut Creek Restaurant Finds Success With Unusual Twist

Walnut Creek restaurant draws diners with a pan-Mediterranean vegetarian menu.

BART Train Strikes Person On Tracks In 'Major Medical Emergency'

BART to closed the Walnut Creek station and slowed the Yellow Line service after a person was struck by a train mid-morning.

Growing U.S. Inequality Is Worsening Social Security's Financial Crunch, Group Says

In the last few decades, incomes of higher-paid Americans have soared, far outpacing those of low- and middle-class workers.

Dad's East Bay Brew Trail

From Walnut Creek to San Ramon, discover family-friendly breweries where great beer, good food, and community come together for the perfect

25 Kittens Airlifted To Walnut Creek After SoCal Chemical Crisis, 13 Still At Shelter

Bay Area rescue group relocated vulnerable cats as Orange County emergency strained animal shelters.