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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suspect missing from Walnut Creek bank robbery: Police
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
Walnut Creek police K9, known for 'loyalty, bravado,' dies
A dog that had been used by the Walnut Creek Police Department has died, authorities said. She was 13.
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.
Tesla driver who died in Walnut Creek after crashing into fire truck ID'd
The man who died in a Tesla crash with a fire truck in Walnut Creek has been identified.
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.
Two busted in Walnut Creek after thousands of dollars worth of alcohol stolen
Two people were busted after Walnut Creek police recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen alcohol and merchandise from their vehicle.
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.