From cold storage to 3.5 million views: Johnny Marchant's pumpkins come alive
They sit in cold storage, stuffed into boxes for 334 days a year, but come October 1, it's show time for Johnny Marchant's special pumpkins. "I'll come out and sit for an hour and just watch them," Marchant told KTVU about his glowing pumpkins. "It's like a Christmas tree."
They sit in cold storage, stuffed into boxes for 334 days a year, but come October 1, it's show time for Johnny Marchant's special pumpkins. "I'll come out and sit for an hour and just watch them," Marchant told KTVU about his glowing pumpkins. "It's like a Christmas tree."
Hundreds demonstrate in the East Bay to condemn attacks in Israel
Hundreds of demonstrators of Israeli descent and their allies marched through the streets of Walnut Creek Tuesday night, carrying flags and photos of the victims.
Hundreds of demonstrators of Israeli descent and their allies marched through the streets of Walnut Creek Tuesday night, carrying flags and photos of the victims.
Stolen Land Rover smashes into Walnut Creek Louis Vuitton in botched burglary, police say
Police found a stolen Land Rover smashed into a Walnut Creek Louis Vuitton early Tuesday, when approximately 15 people tried to burglarize the high-end store.
Police found a stolen Land Rover smashed into a Walnut Creek Louis Vuitton early Tuesday, when approximately 15 people tried to burglarize the high-end store.
El Cerrito is latest California city hijacked by hate speech during public meeting
During an El Cerrito City Council meeting Tuesday, several people spewed racist and antisemitic rhetoric during the public comment period that was so vile, the meeting abruptly ended.
During an El Cerrito City Council meeting Tuesday, several people spewed racist and antisemitic rhetoric during the public comment period that was so vile, the meeting abruptly ended.
Walnut Creek orders bar to close early
Walnut Creek is ordering a bar with a recent history of disturbances to close two hours early each night.
Walnut Creek is ordering a bar with a recent history of disturbances to close two hours early each night.
Walnut Creek man arrested on several rape charges, police say
A Walnut Creek man was arrested last month on several rape charges, police said. Authorities urged any additional victims to come forward.
A Walnut Creek man was arrested last month on several rape charges, police said. Authorities urged any additional victims to come forward.
'Barbenheimer' a big deal at the box office
It was a sea of pink dresses, purses, sparkles, and tutus at the Barbie movie in Walnut Creek.
It was a sea of pink dresses, purses, sparkles, and tutus at the Barbie movie in Walnut Creek.
Crews battle grass fire in Walnut Creek
Contra Costa Fire Protection District says crews have stopped forward progress of a three-acre grass fire that was spreading in Walnut Creek Tuesday night.
Contra Costa Fire Protection District says crews have stopped forward progress of a three-acre grass fire that was spreading in Walnut Creek Tuesday night.
Rattlesnake advisory for East Bay parks over holiday weekend
The holiday weekend warmup has prompted the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a Rattlesnake Advisory. The Park District, which covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is advising people to avoid hiking alone in case of an emergency, and to scan the ground ahead on area trails.
The holiday weekend warmup has prompted the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a Rattlesnake Advisory. The Park District, which covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is advising people to avoid hiking alone in case of an emergency, and to scan the ground ahead on area trails.
Inland areas could hit the 90s this week, Bay Area firefighters prepare
Firefighters say now is the time to prepare for a bit of a Bay Area heat wave coming this week. Scorching temperatures can produce wildfire conditions.
Firefighters say now is the time to prepare for a bit of a Bay Area heat wave coming this week. Scorching temperatures can produce wildfire conditions.
Antisemitic caller cut off at Walnut Creek City Council meeting
In what seemed to be a coordinated effort, multiple people called the Walnut Creek City Council meeting to spout antisemitic propaganda at the council. One caller was cut off.
In what seemed to be a coordinated effort, multiple people called the Walnut Creek City Council meeting to spout antisemitic propaganda at the council. One caller was cut off.
Mountain biker sustains life-threatening injuries on Walnut Creek trail
A mountain biker is in the hospital after crashing at Shell Ridge in Walnut Creek Sunday. The cyclist was flown to John Muir Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
A mountain biker is in the hospital after crashing at Shell Ridge in Walnut Creek Sunday. The cyclist was flown to John Muir Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
North entrance to Mt. Diablo State Park closed through mid-fall
The North Gate Road and entrance to Mount Diablo State Park will close beginning Friday because of construction that will last through the summer.
The North Gate Road and entrance to Mount Diablo State Park will close beginning Friday because of construction that will last through the summer.
East Bay hospital barred from treating some children after violations uncovered
California health regulators banned an East Bay hospital from treating some children with serious illnesses.
California health regulators banned an East Bay hospital from treating some children with serious illnesses.
Suspect missing from Walnut Creek bank robbery: Police
Police are investigating a bank robbery in Walnut Creek Saturday morning.
Police are investigating a bank robbery in Walnut Creek Saturday morning.
State investigations into care home poisonings released, 1 may lose license
Two Bay Area care homes in which three elderly residents died last summer from poisoning recently had investigations carried out by the state's Department of Social Services (DSS), but so far only one facility is in danger of losing its license as a result.
Two Bay Area care homes in which three elderly residents died last summer from poisoning recently had investigations carried out by the state's Department of Social Services (DSS), but so far only one facility is in danger of losing its license as a result.
Warm weather reminds of Bay Area fire season concerns
From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.
From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.
Walnut Creek student arrested for allegedly stabbing another student
A ninth-grade boy was arrested after stabbing a female student at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, police said. The student is facing attempted murder and mayhem charges.
A ninth-grade boy was arrested after stabbing a female student at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, police said. The student is facing attempted murder and mayhem charges.
$100,000 in jewelry reported stolen in armed robbery
Police are investigating a report that three armed men took $100,000 in jewelry, including a Rolex watch, from a victim in a downtown Walnut Creek parking garage Friday night.
Police are investigating a report that three armed men took $100,000 in jewelry, including a Rolex watch, from a victim in a downtown Walnut Creek parking garage Friday night.
Cherry blossoms in bloom, parade returns to Japantown: Arts & culture events
The famed cherry blossoms of San Francisco's Japantown are in bloom and the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival parade returns. Here's some springtime arts, culture and entertainment events.
The famed cherry blossoms of San Francisco's Japantown are in bloom and the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival parade returns. Here's some springtime arts, culture and entertainment events.