Housing Pressure vs. Reality: Walnut Creek Is Building — But Who Is It Actually For?
Walnut Creek Keeps Adding Housing — But Who Is It Actually For? New units are going up all over town. The question nobody wants to answer: affordable…
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Contra Costa’s Urban Limit Line Goes Before Voters in June — What Walnut Creek Residents Need to Know
When Walnut Creek residents open their June 2 primary ballots, one of the most consequential local measures won’t be about candidates — it’ll be about where Contra…
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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…
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Today Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in California’s June 2 Primary Election
Introduction May 18, 2026 — TODAY is the last day to register to vote in California’s June 2 statewide primary election. If you are not already registered,…
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Contra Costa Voters to Decide on Urban Limit Line: What It Means for Walnut Creek Development
Introduction When Contra Costa County voters head to the polls on June 2 for California’s statewide primary election, they’ll find more than just candidates on their ballot.…
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PG&E Shuts Off Power in Contra Costa County to Prevent Wildfires: What Walnut Creek Residents Need to Know
Introduction CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — On Sunday, May 17, PG&E shut off power to portions of Contra Costa County as blustery conditions created elevated wildfire risk…
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New Business Growth Fuels Economic Momentum in Walnut Creek
WALNUT CREEK, CA — Since its earliest days as a rural crossroads, Walnut Creek has been shaped by commerce. From the 1951 opening of Broadway Plaza —…
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Walnut Creek Expands Open Space Network with New Trail Connections
WALNUT CREEK, CA — Walnut Creek has long been known for its vibrant downtown and convenient transit connections, but one aspect of the city’s identity consistently surprises…
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Downtown Walnut Creek Sees Major Transit and Development Upgrades in 2026
WALNUT CREEK, CA — Walnut Creek is experiencing one of its most transformative periods in decades, with major transit infrastructure improvements and downtown development projects reshaping the…
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The ‘Metropolis’ Building at Broadway Plaza: What Reddit Is Saying About Walnut Creek’s Latest Development
Introduction A Reddit thread on r/walnutcreek recently posed a simple question about the “Metropolis” building going up on the Broadway Plaza parking garage — the one across…