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Council pay could rise to $1,600 monthly
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BART bond watchdog says Measure RR on track
The independent Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee's 2026 report concludes BART is delivering on its $3.5 billion rebuilding bond, even as the agency faces a separate $375 million operating deficit starting next fiscal year.
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104 apartments proposed for downtown Walnut Creek
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BART bond watchdog says Measure RR on track
The independent Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee's 2026 report concludes BART is delivering on its $3.5 billion rebuilding bond, even as the agency faces a separate $375 million operating deficit starting next fiscal year.
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Walnut Creek considers two plans for Clarke site
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Council pay could rise to $1,600 monthly
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104 apartments proposed for downtown Walnut Creek
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BART bond watchdog says Measure RR on track
The independent Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee's 2026 report concludes BART is delivering on its $3.5 billion rebuilding bond, even as the agency faces a separate $375 million operating deficit starting next fiscal year.
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Walnut Creek considers two plans for Clarke site
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Council pay could rise to $1,600 monthly
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104 apartments proposed for downtown Walnut Creek
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Rep. DeSaulnier hosting free virtual healthcare town hall July 20
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier hosts a free virtual town hall on Monday, July 20, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. where Walnut Creek and Contra Costa County residents can ask questions about healthcare costs, insurance, and federal policy changes.
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BART posts best ridership month since pandemic as $375 million deficit puts Walnut Creek service at risk
BART recorded its highest ridership month since the pandemic in June 2026, but a $375 million structural deficit beginning in fiscal year 2027 threatens deep service cuts unless Contra Costa County voters approve the Connect Bay Area sales tax measure in November.
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Walnut Creek council to kick off 2050 General Plan Update on Tuesday
The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special study session Tuesday, July 21, to begin shaping the city's 2050 General Plan Update, a once-in-a-generation planning document covering housing, zoning, transit-oriented development, and open space through 2050.
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Contra Costa County wins state award for EV charging buildout that serves Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County's Public Works Department received the state's Zero Emission Vehicle Readiness Award on July 13 for its EV charging infrastructure buildout, including library chargers and workforce training programs that serve Walnut Creek residents.
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County posts $600,000 bid for Springbrook Road sinkhole repair near Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County Public Works posted a $600,000 bid notice on Tuesday, July 14, for the Springbrook Road culvert and sinkhole repair in unincorporated Walnut Creek, with construction expected to start in summer or fall 2026 and last 40 working days.
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Iron Horse Trail bridge over Treat Boulevard to close for repairs
The Robert I. Schroder pedestrian bridge carrying the Iron Horse Trail over Treat Boulevard in Walnut Creek will close for three to four months this summer for $1.185 million in repairs, rerouting trail users to a street-level crossing of the six-lane arterial.
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New Contra Costa survey lets Walnut Creek residents weigh in on budget priorities
Contra Costa County launched a Community Priorities Survey on July 10, giving Walnut Creek and other county residents a channel to influence spending decisions as federal and state funding cuts threaten services.
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Candidate filing open for Walnut Creek council, treasurer and school board seats
The candidate nomination period for Walnut Creek's two City Council seats, city treasurer and three school board positions opened July 13 and closes August 7, with no candidates publicly filed yet.
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Federal probe of Contra Costa assessor targets Walnut Creek apartment complex
Federal investigators have subpoenaed records tied to the Carmel Pines apartment complex on Carmel Drive in Walnut Creek as part of a probe into the Contra Costa County Assessor's Office, following FBI raids in June targeting Assessor Gus Kramer and his assistant.
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