Mt. Diablo Unified School District scrambling to fill shortage of special education teachers
With just weeks left before in-person learning resumes, the Mt. Diablo Unified School District is working to find special education teachers to fill 112 openings.
With just weeks left before in-person learning resumes, the Mt. Diablo Unified School District is working to find special education teachers to fill 112 openings.
East Bay diners ditch outdoor reservations amid triple-digit heat
A scorching heatwave across most of the Bay Area on Saturday nearly overwhelmed California's electric grid.
A scorching heatwave across most of the Bay Area on Saturday nearly overwhelmed California's electric grid.
Bay Area communities brace for weekend of triple-digit temperatures
Dozens of people reserved spots at the Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek as early as 6:15 a.m to beat the 100-degree heat. The course's operations manager says it's something they prepare for on a hot day.
Dozens of people reserved spots at the Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek as early as 6:15 a.m to beat the 100-degree heat. The course's operations manager says it's something they prepare for on a hot day.
East Bay communities brace for weekend of triple-digit heat
Here's how residents in Walnut Creek are bracing for the extreme temperatures. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Here's how residents in Walnut Creek are bracing for the extreme temperatures. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Act of kindness: California homeless man returns stolen cash, keys to rightful owner
Richard Weisgal said it all began last Friday at a 24 Hour Fitness in downtown Walnut Creek. Weisgal had finished his workout and went to his locker and saw that someone had broken the lock.
Richard Weisgal said it all began last Friday at a 24 Hour Fitness in downtown Walnut Creek. Weisgal had finished his workout and went to his locker and saw that someone had broken the lock.
Walnut Creek UPS workers say timecard altered, pay withheld
Four Walnut Creek-based UPS employees sued the company for altering their timecards multiple times, not paying them for required, work-related activities, and denying them with state-mandated, COVID-19 related supplemental sick time.
Four Walnut Creek-based UPS employees sued the company for altering their timecards multiple times, not paying them for required, work-related activities, and denying them with state-mandated, COVID-19 related supplemental sick time.
Walnut Creek police arrest man on felony charges after fireworks set off rattling and explosions
Ultimately, police said they found Shayne Guerrero to be in possession of illegal fireworks and even more fireworks at his house, where a 2-year-old was inside.
Ultimately, police said they found Shayne Guerrero to be in possession of illegal fireworks and even more fireworks at his house, where a 2-year-old was inside.
2nd suspect sought in fatal shooting of 25-year-old driver in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek police detectives spent the better part of the overnight hours processing the scene. Authorities say the victim is a 25-year-old man.
Walnut Creek police detectives spent the better part of the overnight hours processing the scene. Authorities say the victim is a 25-year-old man.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of driver in Walnut Creek
The suspect's name was not released, but authorities tracked the vehicle used in the shooting to a home in Martinez.
The suspect's name was not released, but authorities tracked the vehicle used in the shooting to a home in Martinez.
Walnut Creek Police investigating a reported shooting outside a Target store
Walnut Creek Police investigating a reported shooting outside a Target store
Walnut Creek Police investigating a reported shooting outside a Target store
Meals on Wheels asking for fan donations to keep seniors cool
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region on Monday, put the word out that they are accepting donations of fans as a severe heat wave approaches mid-week for the inland areas of the Bay Area.
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region on Monday, put the word out that they are accepting donations of fans as a severe heat wave approaches mid-week for the inland areas of the Bay Area.
Pride flag stolen from California home after daughter dies by suicide; friends paint new rainbow fence
The stolen Pride flag used to belong to Aisha Horley, who identified as openly bisexual and died by suicide last year at the age of 19.
The stolen Pride flag used to belong to Aisha Horley, who identified as openly bisexual and died by suicide last year at the age of 19.
Walnut Creek City Council to hold joint study session on development of Toyota property
Walnut Creek officials will hold a large joint session Tuesday to discuss Toyota Walnut Creek's plan to convert six acres of its property north of Ygnacio Valley Road into a mixed-use development with approximately 600 units of housing.
Walnut Creek officials will hold a large joint session Tuesday to discuss Toyota Walnut Creek's plan to convert six acres of its property north of Ygnacio Valley Road into a mixed-use development with approximately 600 units of housing.
New video shows moments after explosion at Walnut Creek senior care facility
Authorities believe smoking materials are to blame for setting a Walnut Creek senior care facility ablaze Thursday afternoon.
Authorities believe smoking materials are to blame for setting a Walnut Creek senior care facility ablaze Thursday afternoon.
New video shows moments after explosion at Walnut Creek senior care facility
An explosion and fire ripped through a senior care facility in Walnut Creek Thursday evening. Thankfully, all of the residents made it to safety. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports on the investigation into the blaze.
An explosion and fire ripped through a senior care facility in Walnut Creek Thursday evening. Thankfully, all of the residents made it to safety. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports on the investigation into the blaze.
DA won't charge Walnut Creek officers in fatal shooting of Miles Hall; civil rights attorneys ask AG for help
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office will not charge two officers in the 2019 fatal shooting of a Black, schizophrenic man, prompting his family's civil rights attorneys to ask the newly appointed Attorney General to take up the matter.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office will not charge two officers in the 2019 fatal shooting of a Black, schizophrenic man, prompting his family's civil rights attorneys to ask the newly appointed Attorney General to take up the matter.
Walnut Creek police officers who killed mentally ill man will not face criminal charges, source says
The source said Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton decided against charging the officers in the death of 23-year-old Miles Hall. Becton is expected to make the formal announcement on Friday.
The source said Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton decided against charging the officers in the death of 23-year-old Miles Hall. Becton is expected to make the formal announcement on Friday.
Fire at Walnut Creek senior facility possibly started in backyard, officials say
Officials with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said there were five residents at the senior home when the fire broke out. They were accounted for and transported to a safe location.
Officials with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said there were five residents at the senior home when the fire broke out. They were accounted for and transported to a safe location.
Off-campus event sends more than 100 students into quarantine in Walnut Creek
Superintendent John Nickerson confirmed that 21 students at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek tested positive for COVID.
Superintendent John Nickerson confirmed that 21 students at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek tested positive for COVID.
Walnut Creek City Council buys bomb squad new response vehicle
Walnut Creek is buying a new response vehicle for its bomb squad.
Walnut Creek is buying a new response vehicle for its bomb squad.