Contra Costa Opens Cooling Centers as July Heat Wave Bears Down on Walnut Creek
WALNUT CREEK, CA — Contra Costa County has activated its network of cooling centers and extended public pool hours as the first major heat wave of summer…
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What’s Life Really Like in Walnut Creek? A Realistic Guide for Newcomers
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · May 24, 2026 · 7 min read The Question Everyone Asks Before Moving Here A recent post on the r/walnutcreek subreddit…
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Fire Season 2026 Is Here: Your Walnut Creek Preparedness Guide — Defensible Space, Go-Bags, and Emergency Alerts
If this week’s gusty winds and unseasonable heat felt like a warning shot, that’s because they were. Fire season has arrived in Contra Costa County — earlier,…
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Marufuku Ramen Opens at Broadway Plaza on May 27: What Walnut Creek Food Lovers Need to Know
Introduction WALNUT CREEK, CA — Ramen lovers, mark your calendars: Marufuku Ramen, the celebrated Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen chain, opens its Walnut Creek location on May 27 at…
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A Parent’s Guide to Walnut Creek School Districts: Which Schools Serve Which Neighborhoods
Introduction One of the most confusing aspects of Walnut Creek for new residents is the school district boundaries. Unlike many suburbs where a single district serves the…
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Making Friends in Walnut Creek: A Guide to Social Groups and Community Connections
Introduction A recent discussion on the r/eastbay subreddit about making friends after 40 struck a chord with Walnut Creek residents who have wondered the same thing: where…
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First West Nile Virus Mosquito of 2026 Detected in Contra Costa County
The First Detection of the Season WALNUT CREEK, CA — The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District has confirmed the first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample…
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BART Receives Top Financial Award Even as Agency Warns of Mass Layoffs and Station Closures
The Award and the Irony WALNUT CREEK, CA — On Wednesday, BART received the Triple Crown Award from the Government Finance Officers Association, one of the highest…
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Congressman Mark DeSaulnier to Hold Town Hall for Contra Costa Residents
Introduction Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, who represents California’s 10th Congressional District — including Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, and portions of Contra Costa County — has announced a…