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.

'There are no winners:' Walnut Creek settles to pay family $4M after Miles Hall death

Civil rights attorney John Burris says this case raised important questions regarding how the police perceive threats leading to their use of force when engaging with people experiencing a mental health crisis, especially if that person is Black or brown.

Demand for backyard sheds booming with Americans spending more time at home

The owner of Walnut Creek-based Green Sheds Chris Lotz said Covid-19 has dramatically increased business and he’s booked until April. He said most of his customers are looking to create a home office and heading to the backyard.

Coroner identifies 3 killed in Walnut Creek crash

Terri'nae Williams, of Oakland, and Zakiya Thomas, of Antioch, were identified as the two women, and Dimitri Washington, of Oakland, as the man killed in the crash reported at about 10:40 p.m. last Tuesday.