DUI suspect in deadly Walnut Creek crash released on bail
A driver suspected of killing one woman and seriously injuring her friend while driving drunk in Walnut Creek has been released on bail.
Woman killed, friend seriously injured by suspected DUI driver in Walnut Creek
A woman was killed and another pedestrian was seriously injured after an alleged drunk driver hit them as they walked in Walnut Creek early Saturday. Police said they were headed home after a night out when they were struck.
Traffic crash closes section of North Main Street in Walnut Creek
Police in Walnut Creek Saturday morning were reporting a section of North Main Street was closed due to a traffic crash.
Popular Walnut Creek splash area shuts off due to CO2 shortage
The popular spray ground at Larkey Swim Center in Walnut Creek turned off its spigots Tuesday after running out of carbon dioxide gas needed to treat the water, officials said Tuesday.
Another Rolex robbery in Walnut Creek
It's happened again, another "follow-home" Rolex-watch robbery in Walnut Creek, the latest incident in the Tri-Valley in recent months.
California rejects petition for Walnut Creek schools to form new district
The California Board of Educated voted unanimously Wednesday to keep the sprawling Mt. Diablo Unified School District intact, avoiding the creation a smaller school district in Eastern Walnut Creek.
String of East Bay sideshows lead to 100mph police chase
Up to 100 drivers participated in sideshow activity in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord Friday night, according to Claycord.com.
Triple digit heat scalds Bay Area amid heat advisory
Walnut Creek and Concord are some of the hottest parts of the Bay Area seeing triple digits during a heat advisory.
Same man steals from 2 East Bay luxury car dealerships using fake ID
A luxury car dealer in the East Bay has a warning for other businesses about an alleged thief who struck at least twice in two cities. The sales manager tells us the alleged thief uses fake ID to purchase expensive cars.
Walnut Creek extends outdoor dining parklets into summer
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its pandemic-era outdoor dining program into the summer while city officials continue developing a permanent program.
Highway 24, I-680 connector reopens following police activity in Walnut Creek
Police activity at the Highway 24 and I-680 interchange in Walnut Creek caused major traffic delays in Contra Costa County on Wednesday.
Defrocked Oakland priest charged with vehicular manslaughter, DUI in fatal crash
A former Oakland priest, who was defrocked by the Catholic Church, was charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney on Wednesday in a fatal crash that killed a man from the Rossmoor retirement community.
Families of 3 East Bay men killed by police honor their sons' memories
Three separate events were held Tuesday for young men of color who were all killed by police in the East Bay.
Driver allegedly fleeing Walnut Creek police found dangling 40 feet above creek
A suspect allegedly fleeing police found himself dangling in his car 40 feet above a creek.
Kaiser contacting nearly 4,000 people who received low dose of COVID vaccine in Walnut Creek
Kaiser Permanente on Monday said they are in the process of informing 3,900 people that they may have received a low dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Walnut Creek last fall.
Despite high inflation, holiday shopping expected to break sales records
KTVU FOX 2's Greg Liggins reports from Walnut Creek.
Kinder Morgan settles Walnut Creek gasoline spill case
At an on-site afternoon press conference California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a big money settlement with Kinder Morgan. It settles two charges for a gasoline pipeline spill in Walnut Creek a year ago.
Walnut Creek police arrest 4th suspect in Nordstrom theft
Police arrested a fourth suspect involved in an 80-person retail theft stint at Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza Nordstrom, the Walnut Creek Police Department announced on Wednesday.
4th suspect arrested in smash and grab at Walnut Creek Nordstrom
A fourth suspect has been charged with multiple felonies after last month's massive smash-and-grab robbery of a Walnut Creek Nordstrom store.
Walnut Creek retail thief likely to be taken into custody during court appearance
A woman accused of being part of a mass retail robbery in Walnut Creek will likely be taken into custody Friday when she shows up to court.