Well-loved 79-year-old attorney killed by fallen tree in Walnut Creek

A son and daughter are in shock one day after their father was killed in the powerful storm that ripped through the Bay Area on Tuesday, taking a tree down and crushing the car he was riding in. 

4-vehicle crash with injuries appears to be weather related, fire officials say

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District says the cause of a four-vehicle crash in Walnut Creek Thursday afternoon appears to be weather related. Five people were taken to the hospital and one patient is in critical condition. 10 passengers from a county bus had to be evaluated, officials said.

Road closures at Mt. Diablo State Park keep out visitors eager to see snow

The lure of a winter wonderland was irresistible as people drove to Mt. Diablo State Park only to find the roads closed due to hazardous conditions.

1 person dies when Tesla hits fire truck on I-680, 4 firefighters injured

One person is dead in the wake of a crash in which a Tesla hit a fire truck on northbound Interstate 680 near the Treat Boulevard offramp in Walnut Creek early Saturday morning, fire officials said.   

Atria Walnut Creek worker charged in death of assisted living facility resident

A worker from an assisted living facility in Walnut Creek has been charged for allegedly killing a 94-year-old man with dementia after he ingested a cleaning solution last August. 

Downed trees cause road closures in Walnut Creek, Danville

Strong winds overnight brought down power lines and trees, blocking major roadways on Tuesday in the East Bay.

First baby of the New Year arrives at Walnut Creek Kaiser

Baby Ezekiel was the first baby of the New Year in the Bay Area for Kaiser Permanente. He was born at 12:06 a.m. at the Walnut Creek hospital.

Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, feds say

Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Bay Area rain brings its share of problems

The relentless rain hitting the Bay Area has brought its share of problems, especially in the North Bay. They include downed trees and power lines.

Children's medicine missing from Bay Area pharmacy shelves

Pharmacies are running out of fever-reducing medicines for children like Tylenol and Motrin with more kids sick battling a cold, flu, RSV or COVID.

Mother, son die in Walnut Creek townhome fire

A deadly fire in Walnut Creek Monday morning killed an elderly woman and her adult son in their townhome.

Pets and Vets program fosters and trains rescue dogs to change veterans’ lives

Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation in Walnut Creek is looking for foster families to take on rescue dog candidates for the Pets and Vets program that helps veterans suffering from PTSD.

Deer in downtown Walnut Creek pursued by police

Walnut Creek police followed a herd of deer as they weaved their way through the downtown shopping area on Monday. They made stops at Apple, Safeway, and Broadway Plaza.