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…
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Sweet Summer in Walnut Creek: Where to Find the Best Desserts, Ice Cream, and Cool Treats
When the East Bay sun pushes temperatures into the 90s, Walnut Creek residents know exactly where to go. The city’s dessert scene has grown from a scattering…
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Walnut Creek Public Safety Roundup: Crime Data and Downtown Development Tension
Walnut Creek Crime Trends: What the Data Shows SpotCrime, a nationwide crime-mapping service that aggregates incident data from law enforcement agencies, flagged a series of reports across…
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Walnut Creek’s Summer 2026 Event Calendar: Concerts, Festivals, and Free Outdoor Fun
Summer in Walnut Creek means one thing: the city takes it outside. From June through September, the downtown grid transforms into a rolling festival of live music,…
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Walnut Creek’s Best Breweries, Wine Bars, and Craft Cocktail Spots
Walnut Creek has quietly built one of the East Bay’s most compelling drink scenes. While San Francisco and Oakland grab the headlines, downtown WC now packs an…
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Toxic Mushroom Bloom Prompts Safety Warning for Walnut Creek Trail Users
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · May 26, 2026 · 6 min read Health officials are sounding the alarm after an unseasonal bloom of toxic wild mushrooms…
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Walnut Creek’s Ramen Renaissance: Mensho Brings Tokyo Craft to North Main Street
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · May 26, 2026 · 5 min read Walnut Creek’s dining scene is getting a double shot of excitement this spring, headlined…
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What the State Superintendent Race Means for Walnut Creek Families
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · May 26, 2026 · 6 min read The race for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction is heating up — and…