Walnut Creek-based Del Monte, the canned food aisle staple, files for bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods, the 135-year-old company known for canned goods, is joining the list of major retailers filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Fun things to do this summer in the Bay Area
From hiking the Sunnyvale Bay Trail to riding in a self-driving car across the Golden Gate Bridge, here are some things to do this summer in the Bay Area.
Man killed in fiery crash in Walnut Creek; investigation underway
The crash was reported just before 2:15 a.m, in a parking lot at 675 Ygnacio Valley Road.
East Bay Park officials urge caution on trails as rattlesnake season returns
With spring temperatures on the rise, rattlesnakes are reemerging across the East Bay, prompting the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a warning to park visitors ahead of the weekend.
School employee facing felony charges, including rape of underaged student in Walnut Creek
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced charges against a man accused of raping a minor.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stopping in this East Bay city on Saturday
The widely-popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is making another visit to the Bay Area this weekend.
Walnut Creek police arrest performing arts teacher on suspicion of sex with student
Walnut Creek police have arrested a teacher at the Contra Costa School of Performing Arts on suspicion of having sex with an underage student.
Driver killed in early morning crash in Walnut Creek
The crash, involving a Tesla, occurred around 2:40 a.m. on Ygnacio Valley Road when the driver struck a tree just west of North Main Street.
Hundreds protest outside Tesla store in Walnut Creek
Protesters are worried about Musk's aggressive campaign to downsize the federal government.
Protesters target Tesla, Elon Musk, Trump in East Bay march
Upwards of 1,000 protestors took to the downtown shopping area of Walnut Creek on Saturday to protest changes in government policy and institutions being made by President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk.
East Bay rescue group welcomes racing greyhounds to help them find new homes
A greyhound rescue group based in Walnut Creek is receiving a dozen dogs this week that were bred for racing.
Pennsylvania police officer killed in line of duty has strong Bay Area ties
A police officer killed in the line of duty over the weekend in Pennsylvania has strong ties to the Bay Area.
This Bay Area city was ranked 'richest retirement town' in the U.S.
A new analysis found California is home to more than a dozen of the country’s wealthiest retirement cities, with a South Bay suburb ranking the number one richest.
Original Joe’s to open first East Bay location in this city
It has long been considered a San Francisco institution, and now Original Joe’s is expanding its footprint with plans to open a new restaurant at a popular East Bay shopping district.
Coroner identifies 15-year-old killed in Walnut Creek crash
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office has identified a 15-year- old San Jose boy who was killed early Sunday morning when the car in which he was riding slammed into a freeway support pillar in Walnut Creek.
16-year-old arrested in Walnut Creek crash that killed teen passenger
An early morning crash Saturday in Walnut Creek killed a teenage passenger and resulted in the arrest of the 16-year-old driver.
Pedestrian fatally injured in Walnut Creek collision
A pedestrian died after a traffic collision in northeast Walnut Creek on Friday morning, police said.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
These Bay Area cities were named among the safest and wealthiest for retirees
Bay Area cities are named in a new list of the safest and wealthiest retirement locations in America.
Thieves armed with sledgehammers rob luxury consignment store
A high-end consignment store in Walnut Creek was robbed Thursday afternoon by thieves armed with sledgehammers.