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The Public Hearings for the Walnut Creek BART Transit Village Project roll along with no…

obiwan's Blog August 24, 2012 at 09:31 pm

Who Wants the WC BART Transit Village?

Plans for the WC BART Transit Village are moving steadily ahead. The Planning Commission is…

obiwan's Blog September 22, 2012 at 08:08 pm

0 Recommend Jim Caroompas

Newest Farmers Market Makes Debut Wednesday

Near Pleasant Hill BART, the Contra Costa Centre Transit Village hosts a market each Wednesday…

Around Town July 18, 2012 at 01:49 pm

City Looking for Consultant on Downtown Transit Plan

Walnut Creek received a $450,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission;…

Government August 2, 2011 at 05:53 pm

BART Teams Up With BMW Subsidiary For New Cars

DesignworksUSA will help the transit district design its new fleet of train cars

Top News July 19, 2011 at 08:12 pm

0 Recommend Laila Kearney

BART Riders Divided on Bike Blackout Hours

Following poll results, the transit authority appears to be torn on how to handle bicycle…

Top News September 29, 2012 at 12:18 am

Just the Facts About Transit Village Traffic, Please

When the City Council certifies an Environmental Impact Report, do they only consider those…

obiwan's Blog January 24, 2013 at 08:46 pm

Use BART To Shop - Win $400 Gift Card

BART is sponsoring a sweepstakes to get shoppers to use public transit.

Government December 9, 2012 at 08:29 pm

0 Recommend Patch Staff

The Chamber Wins Again

APPROVED: The Chamber of Commerce and the BART Transit Village developer got everything they…

obiwan's Blog October 17, 2012 at 01:52 pm

BART Reaches Agreement With Oscar Grant's Mother

Transit agency agrees to pay $1.3 million to the mother of BART passenger who was shot to…

Top News June 28, 2011 at 06:59 pm

Job Seekers: Livermore Outlets Look to Hire

Hiring fair for Paragon Outlets Livermore Valley scheduled for Sept. 11 and Oct. 23.

Business September 7, 2012 at 05:37 pm

0 Recommend Stephen Hobbs

BART Board Coming to Walnut Creek for Financial Workshop

Directors pick the Renaissance Club Sport Hotel for a special two-day meeting

Government November 3, 2011 at 03:53 pm

0 Recommend Dixie Jordan

UPDATE: City Council Votes to Keep Free Downtown Trolley

The City Council said yes to paying $200,000 in the next fiscal year to keep the trolley,…

Government April 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

Pick a Seat: BART Lab Coming to a Town Near You

Patch gets a sneak preview of the mobile lab that BART will bring to communities so riders can…

Top News April 25, 2011 at 02:11 pm

Planning for a BART Transit Village Back On, But ...

The developer wants to scale back the project slightly and to overhaul and expand the BART…

Government November 15, 2010 at 10:38 pm

0 Recommend Martha Ross

Council Discusses Growth Plans For Broadway Plaza

Mall owner schedules three meetings for public input; the first one is Oct. 4.

Government September 21, 2011 at 08:53 pm

DUI Enforcement Begins

Law enforcement authorities begin crackdown looking for drunk drivers this holiday weekend.

Top News July 1, 2011 at 03:02 pm

A View of Walnut Creek's Future

City Council on Tuesday rolls up its sleeve on two-year work plan.

Government July 17, 2012 at 01:12 am

Biking Walnut Creek, By the Numbers

City's bicycle plan has statistics on bicycle trails, use and safety.

Government August 8, 2011 at 10:25 pm

0 Recommend Fiona Artiaga

AUHSD Superintendent to Retire; Replacement Assumes His Role…

John Stockton announced his retirement Wednesday. The district's governing board is in…

Schools February 4, 2011 at 01:58 am

Spare the Air Today

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District offers tips to help keep pollution levels down in…

Government September 7, 2011 at 11:42 am

0 Recommend Elizabeth Shemaria

BART Commuters in Walnut Creek Prepare for Disruptions,…

At the Walnut Creek BART station, some commuters say they are prepared if riots disrupt train…

Police & Fire July 3, 2010 at 03:11 pm

0 Recommend Marnette Federis

Walnut Creek Council Votes 3-1 For North Main Apartments

Council member Kish Rajan votes no on plan for four-story building in parcel vacated by motor…

Government October 20, 2011 at 09:45 pm

Council Gazes In Broadway Plaza Crystal Ball

Discussion to focus on potential development agreement and vacation of a city street.

Government March 20, 2012 at 12:52 am

BART Arrests "Prolific Bicycle Thief"

Transit officials say

Police & Fire June 20, 2012 at 02:51 pm

New Mayor Takes Office: Bob Simmons

City Council votes unanimously for retired lawyer to succeed Cindy Silva.

Government December 7, 2011 at 02:39 am

WC Baking Company Closing on Friday

Update: Celebrated Locust Street baker has been sweet for a decade; there's a disagreement…

Business August 28, 2012 at 10:56 pm

Walnut Creek Council Seeks Specific Plan for Safeway…

City staff says process would encourage public input for parcel at Ygnacio Valley and Oak…

Government August 3, 2011 at 03:53 am

They'll Stand For It

BART reports ridership is reaching near record levels again, making a seat a tough thing to…

Top News May 9, 2011 at 11:15 pm