🌱 Patch AM: Rightsizing for Comfort and Safety and 11 more events

And on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar - Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show!

🌱 Patch AM: How Walnut Creek police helped catch five alleged online child predators

Also check out New Vendors at the Alamo Farmers Market TOMORROW (8/30) 9A-1P on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: New Shop Opening In Walnut Creek Is Piercing: Reports

And on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar - The Prediabetes Wake Up Call

New Shop Opening In Walnut Creek Is Piercing: Reports

The ear-piercing studio plans a Broadway Plaza location offering nurse-performed piercings and hypoallergenic jewelry to customers.

🌱 Patch AM: Walnut Creek's 8-Story Housing Plan Sparking Intense Attention

Make time for The Prediabetes Wake Up Call on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

Walnut Creek's 8-Story Housing Plan Sparking Intense Attention

The downtown proposal would replace a surface parking lot with 104 homes and ground-floor retail space.

Social Media Child Predator Suspect Arrested In Walnut Creek

Police arrested a man in Walnut Creek suspected of using social media to seek children for sexual exploitation.

🌱 Patch AM: Private Equity-Backed Company Buys Walnut Creek Pet Hospital

You won’t want to miss Meet Your Neighbors Cocktail Party! on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

Private Equity-Backed Company Buys Walnut Creek Pet Hospital

The acquisition brings a nearly five-decade-old veterinary hospital into VetnCare’s growing Northern California network.

🌱 Patch AM: Walnut Creek Eyes Millions For Electric Vehicles: Report

Also check out Meet Your Neighbors Cocktail Party! on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

Walnut Creek Eyes Millions For Electric Vehicles: Report

City leaders support expanding electric vehicles and charging infrastructure as transportation drives most local emissions.

🌱 Patch AM: How a new gun range could change North Main Street

You won’t want to miss Meet Your Neighbors Cocktail Party! on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

The Invisible Mental Load So Many Parents Carry

Psychologist Teresa Christian explores the mental load of parenting and how families can create more space for rest and connection.

Restaurant Fire Forces Evacuation, Draws Major ConfFire Response

Firefighters battled a downtown restaurant blaze Wednesday morning.

Walnut Creek Council To Hear Airbnb-Style Short-Term Rental Appeal Tonight

City Council will reconsider the disputed short-term rental permit during a hearing tonight.

Firearm Store And Shooting Range Proposed In Walnut Creek

Elite Armory proposes a nine-lane Walnut Creek shooting range with firearms training, classes, and retail sales.

Botanical Bash - Free Admission Day at The Ruth Bancroft Garden

Come celebrate, learn, and connect with the amazing plants in our world!

Walnut Creek Proposes $210K For Sidewalk Accessibility

City officials seek public input before directing additional federal grant money toward downtown ADA improvements.

Fatal Solo-Vehicle Crash In East Bay, Police Investigating

A 32-year-old woman died early Thursday after her vehicle crashed near Rossmoor Parkway in Walnut Creek.

East Bay Attorney Accuses Marin Prosecutors Of Pursuing ‘Bogus’ Bribery Case: Report

A new federal lawsuit states prosecutors repeatedly pursued charges that judges ultimately threw out for lack of evidence.

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.