Iron Horse Trail Walnut Creek: Route, Access & Closures
WALNUT CREEK, CA — The Iron Horse Regional Trail is the East Bay’s longest paved ribbon of open space, and it runs right through town. If you’ve…
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June 2026 Primary Election: What Walnut Creek Voters Need to Know
California’s June 2 primary election has come and gone, and for Walnut Creek residents, the results carry implications that extend well beyond Sacramento. From the Governor’s race…
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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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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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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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William Slusher & Milo Hough: The Founders of Walnut Creek
William Slusher settled along the creek in 1849. Milo Hough built the first permanent structure in 1855. How two settlers founded Walnut Creek.
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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…
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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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The Essential Guide to Hiking Mount Diablo: Best Trails, Views, and Tips for Every Skill Level
At 3,849 feet, Mount Diablo isn’t the tallest peak in the Bay Area—but it might offer the most spectacular payoff-per-foot of any summit in Northern California. On…