East Bay rescue group welcomes racing greyhounds to help them find new homes
A greyhound rescue group based in Walnut Creek is receiving a dozen dogs this week that were bred for racing.
Pennsylvania police officer killed in line of duty has strong Bay Area ties
A police officer killed in the line of duty over the weekend in Pennsylvania has strong ties to the Bay Area.
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.
These Bay Area cities were named among the safest and wealthiest for retirees
Bay Area cities are named in a new list of the safest and wealthiest retirement locations in America.
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.
Groom-to-be is badly hurt in car accident putting wedding on hold
The 24-year-old was released from the hospital on Friday night where he underwent surgery to repair a broken leg and broken heel.
Poll: California voters show overwhelming support for Prop. 36
A new statewide poll in California found that nearly three-quarters of Golden State residents support Proposition 36, a ballot measure that would re-classify some misdemeanors as felonies and would also create a new category of crime called a "treatment-mandated felony."
Bay Area internet CEO sentenced to prison for fraud
The chief executive officer of three internet companies was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for lying about their profitability and defrauding investors, prosecutors said Friday.
DirecTV-Disney dispute: 49ers' opener could see potential blackout
An ongoing dispute between DirecTV and Disney has Bay Area sports bars facing a potential nightmare scenario this weekend and into Monday.
Antisemitic fliers found in several East Bay cities
People who live in East Bay cities including Walnut Creek, Lafayette and Concord reported that they've found antisemitic fliers left at their homes.
Walnut Creek's Amit Elor celebrates historic Olympic gold win
An Olympic champion in wrestling has made her way home to the Bay Area.
Rash of car wheel thefts expand to Walnut Creek
Last week, vehicle owners in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Petaluma also reported their vehicles stripped down to their hubs. Similar to the crimes in Sonoma County, police in Walnut Creek say the thieves are striking apartment complexes, mostly at night, and targeting Honda and Toyota models.
Walnut Creek's Amit Elor is youngest U.S. wrestler to win Olympic gold
At age 20, Amit Elor of Walnut Creek, Calif., is the youngest Olympic wrestling gold medalist in U.S. history.