FBI Raids and Jail Lawsuits: A Season of Accountability for Contra Costa Institutions
Two Investigations, One Message Two federal accountability actions landed in Contra Costa County and the broader Bay Area this week — one involving an FBI raid on…
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Contra Costa Mosquito Season Is Here: What Walnut Creek Residents Need to Know for Summer 2026
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · June 9, 2026 · 6 min read Summer in Walnut Creek means warm evenings on the patio, hikes on Mount Diablo,…
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Walnut Creek Schools Face Funding Crossroads as Measure L Trails in Early Returns
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · June 8, 2026 · 7 min read Walnut Creek School District’s bid for a $98 annual parcel tax is trailing in…
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June 2026 Primary Results: Contra Costa Voters Reject Tax, Renew Urban Growth Limits
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · June 8, 2026 · 7 min read Contra Costa County voters delivered a split decision in the June 2 primary, overwhelmingly…
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Raising Cane’s Is Officially Coming to Walnut Creek — Here’s When It Opens
It’s official: Raising Cane’s is coming to Walnut Creek. The Louisiana-born chicken finger phenomenon has confirmed to Bay Area Telegraph that it plans to take over the…
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How BART Changed Everything: The Transit Line That Turned Walnut Creek Into a Destination
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · June 5, 2026 · 8 min read On May 21, 1973, a sleek silver train pulled into a brand-new elevated station…
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Walnut Creek Farmers Markets: Your 2026 Summer Guide to Local Produce and Artisan Finds
There’s a moment every Sunday morning on Locust Street when the first crates of strawberries hit the folding tables and the smell of fresh bread drifts past…
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Walnut Creek Summer 2026: Pools, Outdoor Movies, and Free Family Fun
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · June 5, 2026 · ~7 min read Walnut Creek in summer doesn’t need a sales pitch. The days stretch long, the…
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Walnut Creek Summer Arts Guide: Lesher Center, Galleries, and Free Outdoor Events in 2026
Walk through downtown Walnut Creek on a summer evening and you’ll hear it before you see it: the hum of conversation spilling from restaurant patios, the distant…
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Summer Learning in Walnut Creek: Library Programs, Camps, and Resources for 2026
School is out, and for Walnut Creek families, that means one thing: the annual scramble to keep young minds engaged through the long summer months. Fortunately, the…