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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

15th Annual 'Walk like MADD" 5k held in Walnut Creek

Victims and survivors of drunk driving crashes were joined MADD supporters at Civic Park for the annual walk to end impaired driving. The event is co-hosted by the California Highway Patrol's Golden Gate Division and self-driving tech company Waymo.

Wedding on hold after groom gets hurt in East Bay car crash

An East Bay couple’s wedding is on hold after the groom-to-be gets hit by a truck on his way home from work.