Photos: California poppies are blooming in the East Bay; here's where to see them
KTVU photojournalist Jaden Schaul captured a large swath of California poppies showing off their colors at the Shell Ridge Open Space in Walnut Creek.
Walnut Creek will adopt amendment to limit noise, harassment at Planned Parenthood
Walnut Creek adopted an ordinance in 2022 to protect access to Planned Parenthood, prohibiting protestors from gathering within 8-feet of its entrances.
Cool School: Closing the generation gap, learning life's lessons through literacy that comes alive
It’s another busy morning for Walnut Creek’s Barbara Proctor. With her book bag in hand, it’s showtime for the 2nd graders at Pleasanton’s Valley View Elementary.
Walnut Creek meeting hijacked by man in swastika shirt on antisemitic tirade
A Walnut Creek City Council meeting was hijacked on Tuesday night when a man wearing a shirt with a swastika and "White Power" written across it took the microphone and launched into an antisemitic tirade.
3 charged with 25 commercial burglaries, attempted thefts in East Bay, Vallejo
Three people were charged on Wednesday with multiple counts of stealing products from smoke shops, liquor stores and high-end retail stores, mostly in the East Bay and Vallejo, officials announced.
Woman dies in Byron Highway Crash, not wearing seatbelt
One person was killed and two were injured Saturday in a head-on collision in eastern Contra Costa County, the California Highway Patrol said.
BART fares to increase come January as agency increases gate security
Fares are increasing for Bay Area Rapid Transportation, and the transit agency says it is also making changes to ensure people pay their fares.
Organized retail crime not as prolific as the individual shoplifter, data shows
Despite what you may see on TV, individual shoplifting is the greater detriment to retailers than organized crime that has seen groups raiding stores.
East Bay cities pay $3.4M after rubber bullets cause young woman's brain injury
Three East Bay cities settled a $3.4 million civil lawsuit with a young woman after police officers struck her head with rubber bullets, causing a brain injury that still affects her memory and concentration.
Off-duty East Palo Alto cop robbed in Walnut Creek
An off-duty officer for the East Palo Alto Police Department was robbed at gunpoint in Walnut Creek on Tuesday.
Walnut Creek police looking for armed masked suspects in 2 separate robberies
Walnut Creek police are looking for armed suspects involved in two Friday robberies they say don't appear to be related.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
'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.
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.
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.