Walnut Creek seeks to expand recreational cannabis rules in the city
All five Walnut Creek council members agreed the city shouldn't explore allowing commercial cultivation or preparation of cannabis within the city.
Walnut Creek officer honored after saving elderly man who crashed SUV into in pool
A police officer in Walnut Creek is being honored Thursday for saving a 79-year-old driver who crashed his SUV through a backyard fence and landed in a swimming pool.
Police release video of dine & dash suspects who allegedly shot at restaurant employee
Walnut Creek police on Tuesday released video of two people who allegedly ‘dine & dashed’ at Modern China and then one of which, allegedly shot at a restaurant employee when confronted about it. Police are seeking their identities.
Walnut Creek man presumed dead after attempting jump over coastal Oregon cove
Steve Allen, 67, of Walnut Creek, apparently tried to hurdle Devil’s Churn, a narrow boiling inlet just off Highway 101 south of Yachats on the central Oregon coast.
Walnut Creek police bring on extra patrols to downtown after weekend shooting incident
In response to two violent incidents that happened in downtown Walnut Creek Sunday night, the Walnut Creek Police Department is adding six additional foot patrols to the downtown area.
East Bay mother on path to homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity
An East Bay mother is already planning what she'll do in her new three-bedroom home in Walnut Creek as she waits for construction to begin.
Walnut Creek 'dine and dash' suspect opens fire, police say
A suspect in a "dine and dash" situation at a downtown Walnut Creek restaurant opened fire after being confronted about not paying for a meal, authorities said Monday.
East Bay school district taking teachers out of classroom, assigning them to online learning again
At least 12 teachers, districtwide, will be reassigned to teach online, instead of in the classroom. The district says it's because more parents have pulled their kids out of the classroom.
Severely fire-damaged home in Walnut Creek sells for $1M cash
A severely fire-damaged home in Walnut Creek has sold for $1 million. Cash.
Realtor says opportunity to buy burned out Walnut Creek home is a great opportunity
Melinda Byrne, a realtor with Key Reality, discusses the opportunities available with a home she has listed for sale. The house suffered a fire and is being sold as-is. It is listed for $850,000.
Walnut Creek officer saves elderly man who drove into pool
A Walnut Creek officer saved an elderly man who drove into a swimming pool. Authorities said the man suffered a medical emergency which led him to crash into the pool.
East Bay leaders encourage other cities to require employee vaccinate mandates
When it comes to vaccinations, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe says his community is lagging, and creating a potential hotspot for COVID-19.
Garage fire damages home in Walnut Creek
Video: ContraCostaFire on Twitter. "@ContraCostaFire: Crews in #WalnutCreek have knockdown of a working garage fire and are in mop up operations. Cause under investigation, no injuries reported. #QuietPlaceIC"
Burned out Walnut Creek home listed for $850,000
A Walnut Creek home that was severely damaged by fire is on the market. The list price? $850,000.
Burned out Walnut Creek home listed for $850,000
The home, which was damaged in a fire, is not allowed to be occupied because of safety concerns.
Bay Area air quality diminishes as wildfire smoke settles in
Smoke from wildfires burning further north has drifted into the Bay Area – causing moderate air quality conditions.
Walnut Creek police could increase patrols at Nordstrom after 'grab and run' thefts
The Walnut Creek city council will have to sign off on the increased police presence, which would be budgeted over the next year and come through voluntary overtime from officers, estimated to cost $231,514.
Grieving mother wants justice for son killed while delivering food in Walnut Creek
A grieving mother says she never thought her son would be shot and killed while working as a food delivery driver in Walnut Creek.
Mother of Walnut Creek homicide victim wants suspects brought to justice
Kimberley Banks lost her only child to a homicide in Walnut Creek. Now, she says she won't rest until the suspects are brought to justice. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Gunfire outside Walnut Creek lounge leaves 25-year-old man dead, several others injured
The violence broke out at the Spoontonic Lounge on SOS Drive, a short street between Main Street and Interstate Highway 680. Several ambulances rushed victims from the scene early Sunday morning.