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Public Safety
Contra Costa warns COVID activity is rising
Public Safety
Marin prescribed-burn smoke blankets Walnut Creek, no fire found
Prescribed burns near Mount Tamalpais in Marin County sent drift smoke over Walnut Creek and the 24/680 corridor on Tuesday, Aug. 25, triggering calls from residents who feared a local fire. Fire crews found nothing burning locally.
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Local Government
104 apartments proposed for downtown Walnut Creek
Public Safety
Marin prescribed-burn smoke blankets Walnut Creek, no fire found
Prescribed burns near Mount Tamalpais in Marin County sent drift smoke over Walnut Creek and the 24/680 corridor on Tuesday, Aug. 25, triggering calls from residents who feared a local fire. Fire crews found nothing burning locally.
Public Safety
Contra Costa warns COVID activity is rising
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Local Government
104 apartments proposed for downtown Walnut Creek
Public Safety
Marin prescribed-burn smoke blankets Walnut Creek, no fire found
Prescribed burns near Mount Tamalpais in Marin County sent drift smoke over Walnut Creek and the 24/680 corridor on Tuesday, Aug. 25, triggering calls from residents who feared a local fire. Fire crews found nothing burning locally.
Public Safety
Contra Costa warns COVID activity is rising
Local Government
104 apartments proposed for downtown Walnut Creek
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Editor's Picks
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Local Government
Senate votes 33-0 to protect Walnut Creek's Diablo Range
The California Senate voted unanimously on Aug. 13 to designate the Diablo Range a state conservation priority under ACR 107, a milestone driven by Walnut Creek nonprofit Save Mount Diablo and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan that advances the state's 30x30 climate initiative.
Community
Bedford Gallery fills Lesher Center with artists' visions of California
The Bedford Gallery's annual juried exhibition "CALeidoscope" features more than 70 artists exploring California's landscapes, culture and contradictions, on view through Sept. 13 at the Lesher Center with pay-what-you-can admission.
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Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
104 apartments proposed for downtown Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek's Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, Aug. 27, on a proposed eight-story, 104-unit mixed-use building at 1532 Mt. Diablo Blvd., replacing a vacant auto body shop with apartments, retail and underground parking.
Local Government
Contra Costa Health warns of $730 million shortfall through 2031
Contra Costa Health projects a $730 million deficit through 2031 as federal and state Medi-Cal cuts threaten coverage for up to 93,000 residents; the Board of Supervisors hears a full report Tuesday that includes four scenarios for the county hospital's future.
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Marin prescribed-burn smoke blankets Walnut Creek, no fire found
Prescribed burns near Mount Tamalpais in Marin County sent drift smoke over Walnut Creek and the 24/680 corridor on Tuesday, Aug. 25, triggering calls from residents who feared a local fire. Fire crews found nothing burning locally.
Public Safety
Contra Costa warns COVID activity is rising
Contra Costa Health warned Aug. 25 that COVID-19 is rising in the county and urged Walnut Creek-area residents to vaccinate, mask in crowded indoor spaces and stay home when sick as flu and RSV season approaches.
Business
Business
Business
Business
Dan's Bar survives lease fight; Baccio di Latte arrives
Dan's Bar ownership says the longtime Walnut Creek bar has not been sold and remains open despite persistent closure rumors, though active lease litigation leaves its long-term future uncertain. Meanwhile, Italian gelato chain Baccio di Latte is on track to open its first East Bay location in September at 1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Business
John Muir Walnut Creek earns high marks in hospital rankings
John Muir Health's Walnut Creek Medical Center earned a Best Regional Hospital designation from U.S. News & World Report for 2026-27, with high-performing ratings in 15 procedures and conditions including orthopedics, back surgery, maternity care and hip replacement.
Mariana Figueiredo
Mariana Figueiredo is an editorial leader focused on producing accurate, community-centered journalism that keeps readers informed about the issues shaping their neighborhoods. She earned a bachelor's degree in Entertainment and Media Studies from the University of Georgia.
Mariana Figueiredo
Mariana Figueiredo is an editorial leader focused on producing accurate, community-centered journalism that keeps readers informed about the issues shaping their neighborhoods. She earned a bachelor's degree in Entertainment and Media Studies from the University of Georgia.
Mariana Figueiredo
Mariana Figueiredo is an editorial leader focused on producing accurate, community-centered journalism that keeps readers informed about the issues shaping their neighborhoods. She earned a bachelor's degree in Entertainment and Media Studies from the University of Georgia.
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