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

'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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Two 18-year-olds, Oakland man killed in late night fiery Walnut Creek crash

Two 18-year-olds, Oakland man killed in late night fiery Walnut Creek crash

According to the CHP, it appears as though the 18-year-old driver was going too fast about 10:40 p.m. in a Pontiac Grand Prix while exiting the North Main Street offramp from Interstate Highway 680.

According to the CHP, it appears as though the 18-year-old driver was going too fast about 10:40 p.m. in a Pontiac Grand Prix while exiting the North Main Street offramp from Interstate Highway 680.

Walnut Creek resident suffers significant burns in condominium fire

Walnut Creek resident suffers significant burns in condominium fire

Crews were checking other units to be sure fire had not extended elsewhere and were conducting smoke removal from the building.

Crews were checking other units to be sure fire had not extended elsewhere and were conducting smoke removal from the building.

Walnut Creek police arrest 37-year-old man suspected of setting brush fire

Walnut Creek police arrest 37-year-old man suspected of setting brush fire

The blaze was approaching a commercial building in the area of Tice Valley Boulevard near Rolling Hills Drive when it was reported about 8:15 p.m, Friday.

The blaze was approaching a commercial building in the area of Tice Valley Boulevard near Rolling Hills Drive when it was reported about 8:15 p.m, Friday.

Walnut Creek woman missing
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Walnut Creek woman missing

A mother from Walnut Creek has been missing since June 14.

A mother from Walnut Creek has been missing since June 14.

Salon owners want to set up shop outside as COVID-19 keeps doors closed

Salon owners want to set up shop outside as COVID-19 keeps doors closed

The Professional Beauty Federation of California and a state assemblyman from Fresno are asking Governor Newsom to waive a state regulation in order to allow stylists and barbers to operate outside.

The Professional Beauty Federation of California and a state assemblyman from Fresno are asking Governor Newsom to waive a state regulation in order to allow stylists and barbers to operate outside.

200 protesters gather in Walnut Creek to call for abolition of police department
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200 protesters gather in Walnut Creek to call for abolition of police department

A group of about 200 protesters gathered in Walnut Creek Wednesday night, police said. They called for the abolition of the police department and held signs that said 'Black Lives Matter'.

A group of about 200 protesters gathered in Walnut Creek Wednesday night, police said. They called for the abolition of the police department and held signs that said 'Black Lives Matter'.

Suspected Iron Horse Trail groper surrenders to police

Suspected Iron Horse Trail groper surrenders to police

A man suspected of groping several women along Walnut Creek's Iron Horse Trail has surrendered himself to authorities, police said on Wednesday. 

A man suspected of groping several women along Walnut Creek's Iron Horse Trail has surrendered himself to authorities, police said on Wednesday. 

Neiman Marcus in Walnut Creek hosts community art project

Neiman Marcus in Walnut Creek hosts community art project

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is hosting a community art project on Tuesday in Walnut Creek to transform its boarded exterior with positive messages in the fight against racism and injustice.

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is hosting a community art project on Tuesday in Walnut Creek to transform its boarded exterior with positive messages in the fight against racism and injustice.

Walnut Creek city council to get report on police response to protests

Walnut Creek city council to get report on police response to protests

At the council's June 9 meeting, Mayor Loella Haskew asked City Manager Dan Buckshi and Police Chief Tom Chaplin for reports on police response to both the Black Lives Matter protests.

At the council's June 9 meeting, Mayor Loella Haskew asked City Manager Dan Buckshi and Police Chief Tom Chaplin for reports on police response to both the Black Lives Matter protests.