Security guards for anti-abortion protesters charged with battery, illegal possession of tear gas

Prosecutors filed charges against two private security guards hired by anti-abortion activists for alleged battery and illegal possession of tear gas during a confrontation at Planned Parenthood in Walnut Creek.

Walnut Creek's Family Movie Night an outdoor hit

The city of Walnut Creek is offering a way for families to get outdoors at night and enjoy an event with others with social distance.

Newly released documents in Walnut Creek death of mentally ill man shows officers broke from plan

"They had a plan, a good plan," said Ben Nisenbaum, a civil rights attorney who represented Hall's family. "And then they just forgot the plan. It makes no sense. It kills me that they didn't use it." 

Walnut Creek woman missing since Joshua Tree road trip found dead: family

Colin Lloyd wrote on Facebook that the remains of his sister, Erika Lloyd, 37, were found by hikers on Jan. 31 in the High Desert and her identity was confirmed by the San Bernardino Sheriff's Office.  It is not yet clear how she died. 

Walnut Creek considers grant relief program for small businesses

Walnut Creek and other small businesses say financial relief aid could be the difference between surviving or sinking.

Nine charged in downtown Walnut Creek looting as police seek more suspects

Nine people have been charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office in connection with the May 31 rampage in downtown Walnut Creek in which 39 businesses were victims of looting and related property damages, police said Tuesday.

Walnut Creek police chief responds to community following weekend protests, vandalism

Interim Police Chief Jay Hill explained in a social media post on Facebook that he felt the community deserved a response to the department’s approach to the incident.

Protesters demanding police reforms harass diners in Walnut Creek

Police say a group of demonstrators demanding police reforms on Saturday night took to the streets, vandalizing buildings, signs and sidewalks downtown. 

Walnut Creek police investigating shooting that wounded one

Officers are conducting a shooting investigation after a report of a victim with a gunshot wound came in shortly after 9:30 a.m.

Protester arrested after allegedly tormenting people in SUV

One man was arrested after police broke up a group of 20 to 25 protesters marching Friday night in Walnut Creek.

Trapped window washers rescued from Walnut Creek office

An operation is underway to rescue window washers who are trapped at a 10-story building in Walnut Creek.

Window washers trapped at Walnut Creek office
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Authorities are trying to rescue two window washers who were trapped at Walnut Creek's largest office building.