Walnut Creek extends outdoor dining parklets into summer
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its pandemic-era outdoor dining program into the summer while city officials continue developing a permanent program.
Highway 24, I-680 connector reopens following police activity in Walnut Creek
Police activity at the Highway 24 and I-680 interchange in Walnut Creek caused major traffic delays in Contra Costa County on Wednesday.
Defrocked Oakland priest charged with vehicular manslaughter, DUI in fatal crash
A former Oakland priest, who was defrocked by the Catholic Church, was charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney on Wednesday in a fatal crash that killed a man from the Rossmoor retirement community.
Families of 3 East Bay men killed by police honor their sons' memories
Three separate events were held Tuesday for young men of color who were all killed by police in the East Bay.
Driver allegedly fleeing Walnut Creek police found dangling 40 feet above creek
A suspect allegedly fleeing police found himself dangling in his car 40 feet above a creek.
Kaiser contacting nearly 4,000 people who received low dose of COVID vaccine in Walnut Creek
Kaiser Permanente on Monday said they are in the process of informing 3,900 people that they may have received a low dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Walnut Creek last fall.
Despite high inflation, holiday shopping expected to break sales records
KTVU FOX 2's Greg Liggins reports from Walnut Creek.
Kinder Morgan settles Walnut Creek gasoline spill case
At an on-site afternoon press conference California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a big money settlement with Kinder Morgan. It settles two charges for a gasoline pipeline spill in Walnut Creek a year ago.
Walnut Creek police arrest 4th suspect in Nordstrom theft
Police arrested a fourth suspect involved in an 80-person retail theft stint at Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza Nordstrom, the Walnut Creek Police Department announced on Wednesday.
4th suspect arrested in smash and grab at Walnut Creek Nordstrom
A fourth suspect has been charged with multiple felonies after last month's massive smash-and-grab robbery of a Walnut Creek Nordstrom store.
Walnut Creek retail thief likely to be taken into custody during court appearance
A woman accused of being part of a mass retail robbery in Walnut Creek will likely be taken into custody Friday when she shows up to court.
Medical board official says anti-vaccine group followed, ambushed her in Walnut Creek
The head of the state medical board that licenses doctors — and promotes vaccines as being safe, says that she was surveilled and confronted by an anti-vaccine group in Walnut Creek.
2 women arrested in separate Bay Area retail thefts
Two women suspected of retail thefts in San Francisco and Walnut Creek have been arrested.
Walnut Creek OK's $2M on extra security downtown after Nordstrom heist
The Walnut Creek City Council approved money for additional officers and resources for the downtown area after a mass robbery where nearly 100 masked thieves rushed into Nordstrom. and took about $125,000 in merchandise.
Walnut Creek considers hiring more officers to patrol downtown after Nordstrom heist
The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss hiring five new police officers to patrol the downtown area in response to a mass robbery that happened at Nordstrom.
Thieves make off with up to $200K in stolen merchandise, Walnut Creek police say
The dozens of looters who rushed Walnut Creek's Nordstrom on Saturday night made off with between $100,000 and $200,000 worth of merchandise, Walnut Creek police said Monday.
'Crazy scene:' Police arrest 3 after looters steal from Walnut Creek Nordstrom
Police in Walnut Creek arrested three people after Nordstrom's was looted and workers were assaulted.
Holiday staple 'The Nutcracker' returns to stage in Walnut Creek
Last performed in February 2020, the Diablo Ballet Company returned with 'The Nutcracker' in front of a live audience in Walnut Creek.
Gun pulled during showdown at Cheesecake Factory, police claim
Two people were detained after a loaded gun was allegedly found following a Cheesecake Factory fight in Walnut Creek.
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.