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Four Fire Stations Are Up For Closure

The Board of Supervisors will consider a plan to shutter a Walnut Creek station and three…

Police & Fire December 1, 2012 at 02:23 am

Saturday Event Commemorates Fallen Firefighters

Ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wall at 2945 Treat Blvd. in…

Police & Fire July 21, 2012 at 12:01 pm

Central San Opens 'Green' Building in Walnut Creek

Warehouse and corporation yard building has drought-tolerant plants growing on the roof.

Government November 22, 2011 at 12:10 pm

Winners in Crucial Central Contra Costa County Elections

Some surprises as nearly all votes are counted in Contra Costa County-wide elections.

Government June 9, 2010 at 11:44 am

No Vote for Walnut Creek School Board

Two candidates filed for two seats; Superintendent Patricia Wool says avoiding the ballot will…

Schools August 16, 2012 at 10:48 pm

Board Delays Decision On Fire Station Closures

A final vote is expected next week on whether or not to close stations in Walnut Creek,…

Police & Fire December 5, 2012 at 10:13 am

Don't Forget: “Deck the House” Contest - Your Chance to Win…

Enter our "Deck the House" contest to win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to…

Top News December 1, 2012 at 05:37 pm

Walnut Creek Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Walnut Creek

Government August 16, 2012 at 12:13 am

0 Recommend David Mills

New Districts, New Rules on June Ballot

Here's what Contra Costa voters will see on their ballots in the June primary.

Government April 27, 2012 at 01:19 am

0 Recommend David Mills

WCPD: Check Mysterious Bullet on Loading Dock

Also, someone erasing a company's computer files and other nefarious, even criminal acts…

Police & Fire March 29, 2013 at 07:42 pm

Danville Man Found Competent to Stand Trial for Mother's…

Andrew Mantas, 21, was 16 when his mother, 43-year-old Dimitra Mantas, was beaten to death…

Police & Fire June 14, 2011 at 08:53 am

Sufi Sanctuary: Letter Raises Parking Issue

County hearing is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoffman Theatre, Lesher Center for the Arts.

Government February 20, 2012 at 03:13 pm

0 Recommend Rebecca Rosen Lum

Walnut Creek Patch Voter Guide

Here is a complete list of national, state and local measures and candidates.

Government November 2, 2012 at 08:46 pm

Walnut Creek Schools Get Their Report Cards

Relax, Walnut Creek parents—and Realtors—our home values are safe. Once again, Walnut Creek…

Schools May 6, 2011 at 03:15 pm

Central San Recognizes Two Student Scientists

Two students from central Contra Costa were the recipients of the Excellence in Water Research…

Central San Board President Jim Nejedly (center) poses with Adam Jew and his student, Brett Musacchio; 8th grader Ann Marie Deslauriers and her teacher, Robin Swann.

Announcements/Around Town May 17, 2013 at 09:00 am

0 Recommend Bonnie Lowe

Getting Ready for Northgate High's First Friday Night…

The lights are temporary for the next few weeks but the trend is one that many in the…

Government September 5, 2010 at 10:44 am

WCSD: Back to School With Online Registration

Update: Registration 'snapcodes' mailed to parents; Walnut Creek School District converts to…

Schools August 7, 2012 at 08:18 pm

Protesters Snarl Traffic in San Francisco

In the Mission district, demonstrators target Muni on the one-year anniversary of the death of…

Police & Fire July 16, 2012 at 12:19 pm

Should Kids With Head Lice Or Nits Be Barred From School?

A new report by a leading pediatrics association said zero-tolerance rules about lice in…

Schools September 7, 2010 at 07:37 pm

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Board Votes To Close Fire Station In Walnut Creek

Unanimous vote includes three other stations in central county.

Government December 12, 2012 at 02:47 am

UPDATE: County Drug Task Force Suspended Pending Audit

Norm Wielsch, the task force commander, has expressed great remorse and cooperated with…

Police & Fire March 17, 2011 at 05:00 pm

State Senate to Honor Three Men Who Saved Walnut Creek Woman…

Two CHP helicopter pilots and a Contra Costa Fire Protection District engineer will receive…

Police & Fire August 12, 2010 at 11:22 am

Legal Challenges Begin in Cases Involving Accused Drug Task…

Attorneys for two men investigated by Norman Wielsch, the former commander of the Central…

Police & Fire March 18, 2011 at 11:25 am

Las Lomas Ready To Make Its Run Friday

The second ranked Knights hope to get past seventh ranked Concord High in the NCS football…

Schools November 25, 2011 at 12:50 pm

0 Recommend David Mills

Following Deaths of Las Lomas Students, County Wants to…

County could consider installing more obvious signs warning people to stay out of canals but…

Police & Fire March 2, 2011 at 01:39 am

PG&E Releases Its List of Pipelines at Risk; None Run…

A PG&E list of its top 100 high-risk pipelines shows that none lie in Walnut Creek; hazardous…

Government September 21, 2010 at 01:07 pm