City considers pulling back alcohol service hours following drunken violence in downtown area

Eleven feature films, 23 short films, seven documentaries and handful of educational seminars offered during the weeklong affair.

Contest part of the California Independent Film Festival

Constitutional amendment mandates wholesale changes in the way California budgets its money and creates new culture of accountability, Democrat Bob Hertzberg told an audience in Walnut Creek.

After three years, 16 tons of pharmaceuticals have been disposed of safely, according to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District.This is a milestone for the district and its community partners, which started a six-month pilot program three years ago to help residents get rid of outdated or

ContributedNeeded gifts for adopted familiesThe 2014 Class of the National Charity League Acalanes Area Chapter participated in an Adopt- A-Family program through the Child Abuse Council of Contra Costa County.

'Holocaust Survivor Cookbook' contains stories of miracles

Residents with the gift of gab who think using their talent as a career could consider work in the voice-over field."It's a $12 billion-a-year industry in the U.

Proposed canine area causing headaches for residents; legal woes for town

Pets to be adopted

Some calling for city leaders to toughen rules

The Assistance League of Diablo Valley, headquartered in Walnut Creek, is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to improving lives, and will celebrate 45 years of service to the community this year.

Best of Walnut CreekWORKSHOPS Meditation Workshop at the Library, 'Experience the Peace, Calm and Joy You Are Seeking' -- 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8. Conducted by Dr.

Adah Forer named to national honors band, plays Feb. 12

It's always such a treat to see a show for the first time. This past weekend I finally experienced Terrance McNally's "Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune.

Moragan designs jewelry to bring hope, love to wearer

The following are excerpts from the Walnut Creek Police Department log:Monday, Jan. 16 BURGLARY -- A computer and other items were reported stolen from a vehicle broken into overnight in the 3200 block of Sun Valley Avenue.

Half-marathon a successThe first-of-its-kind Walnut Creek Half-Marathon was an outstanding success. It improved the health of the runners. Funds were raised for several worthy organizations.

All Contra Costa County library branches offer a variety of programs for children and families. See branch listings for program information and for branch operating hours.

The first "Creating a Peaceful School" conference takes place this weekend in Lafayette, and today is the final day for educators to register.The Walnut Creek-based Mt.