Va de Vi Takes the National Stage as KQED’s ‘Check, Please!’ Showcases Walnut Creek Bistro
WALNUT CREEK, CA — Va de Vi, the Mt. Diablo Boulevard bistro that has been pouring wine and sending out small plates since 2004, is about to…
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A New Wine Bar Just Opened on North Main. The Patio Is Worth the Trip.
WALNUT CREEK, CA — The old sandwich shop on North Main sat empty for eight months. Now it is a wine bar with small plates and exactly…
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Walnut Creek School District Names Jon Campopiano as New Superintendent
The Walnut Creek School District has its next leader. On May 28, the WCSD Board of Education announced the appointment of Jon Campopiano as the district’s new…
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How Walnut Creek Is Balancing Its Budget Without Cutting Services
Walnut Creek is staring down a $6.3 million budget shortfall — but residents won’t see service cuts, at least not yet. Instead, the City Council has adopted…
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Later Last Call in Walnut Creek? The Debate Over Extended Alcohol Hours Downtown
Walk into downtown Walnut Creek on a Friday evening and you’ll find a dining scene that rivals any in the East Bay. Sidewalk tables at True Food…
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Walnut Creek Takes a Hard Look at Short-Term Rentals: What Homeowners and Neighbors Should Know
If you’ve ever glanced at your neighbor’s driveway and wondered whether the cars coming and going belong to a rotating cast of weekend guests rather than family…
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Raising Cane’s Brings Its Famous Chicken Fingers to Walnut Creek’s North Main Street
Walnut Creek’s North Main Street corridor has seen its share of restaurant turnover, but few openings have generated the anticipation building around a certain former Wendy’s location.…
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Walnut Creek Council Confronts Hiring Shortages, Tourism Funding as Budget Season Heats Up
The Walnut Creek City Council convened Tuesday for one of its most policy-heavy sessions of the spring, tackling a workforce that keeps shrinking, a tourism district that…
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From Ranchos to Retail: The 175-Year Evolution of Downtown Walnut Creek
Stand at the corner of North Main Street and Mt. Diablo Boulevard on a Saturday afternoon in 2026, and you’ll see a city in full motion: shoppers…
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MDUSD Graduation Season: Walnut Creek Seniors Cross the Stage in 2026
Cap and gown season has arrived in Contra Costa County, and for thousands of Walnut Creek families, the next two weeks mark the culmination of years of…