Walnut Creek family seeks answers after their loved one was cremated without them knowing
A Walnut Creek family is demanding answers after they said their loved one was cremated without notifying them first.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Two Contra Costa supervisors have no challengers. Their next term may be anything but easy
John Gioia and Ken Carlson are cruising toward reelection as federal cuts threaten county health care services and voters weigh a new sales tax.
May 16, 2026Open source
Contra Costa County jail inmate suspected of shooting at deputy dies at hospital
A man accused of shooting at a Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office deputy earlier this year died Sunday, less than a week after authorities said he attempte...
May 11, 2026Open source
East Bay commute impacted after small fire near major bypass road
A tiny brush fire early Monday near a major bypass commute road created a traffic mess for drivers traveling from the eastern part of Contra Costa County.
May 11, 2026Open source
4 injured after boat hits pier at Antioch Marina
Four people were injured following a boat incident at Antioch Marina on Sunday, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Department.
May 11, 2026Open source
Preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes in Contra Costa County
A preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Pinole in Contra Costa County, according to the United States Geological Survey.
May 11, 2026Open source
Grand Canyon river guide attempts solo row from California to Hawaii
A Grand Canyon river guide is attempting to become the first American woman to row solo from the California coast to Hawaii—a roughly 2,400-mile journey ac...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in race for California governor
Hilton faces a challenging electorate in the November election, as California has nearly twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans. If elected he wou...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Obituary: Kenneth R. Server
Kenneth R. Server Kenneth Server, 93, passed away peacefully May 23, 2026, at the Oaks Assisted Care facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Born April 14, 1933, in Al...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Dan Walters: Egged on by Trump, right-wing ecosystem makes baseless claims of California voter fraud
As California's notoriously slow ballot counting continues, right-wing media and some Republicans are taking their lead from President Trump and claiming vot...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
The American Plan and the 2026 Elections
Woody Guthrie proudly sang “This land is your land, this land is my land / From California to the New York island,” but, in fact, the conversion of vast...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Bartlett and West gives updates on California’s latest city projects
Bartlett and West updated the City of California on four of its latest projects.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
San Jose, CA, Firefighter Pocketed More than $1M in Overtime in Three Years
In 2025, San Jose Fire Engineer Spence Piercy earned $437,337 in overtime last year, twice his base pay.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Young Kim and Ken Calvert projected to face off in Republican-on-Republican battle for California’s 40th...
That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California's 40th Congressional District.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Massive surf hits the coast and leads to several rescues, mutant Wedge draws crowds
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the Southern California coast through Thursday afternoon — the largest waves are anticipat...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
Jun 10, 2026Open source
It’s official: Becerra, Hilton move on to November governor’s election
Former Democratic U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Becerra will face off in November against Republican former Fox host Hilton.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
Jun 10, 2026Open source
It’s official: Becerra, Hilton move on to November governor’s election
Former Democratic U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Becerra will face off in November against Republican former Fox host Hilton.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Google-backed initiative seeks to release 32 million mosquitoes in 2 states for disease control
The Debug project is seeking permission from the EPA to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes in both Florida and California over a 2-year period.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
California couple use hatchet, water bottle to fight off bear attack in Mammoth Lakes
A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged
As Trump pushed unfounded claims that California’s elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a flash point in the governor's race.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
BLK Events LA hosts a block party in Leimert Park
News Home Page California Election 2024 Housing & Homelessness Politics Science & Medicine World & Nation Business Artificial Intelligence Autos Jobs, Labor...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
NorCal forecast: Impact Days Wednesday through Saturday over fire risk, heat concerns
KCRA 3's weather team has issued Impact Days for Wednesday, Thursday Friday & Saturday in Northern California over wind and heat concerns.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police pursuit leaves one person dead after car crashes into Modesto home
One person inside a Modesto home died after a vehicle that was being chased by the California Highway Patrol crashed into the structure early Tuesday.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Walnut Creek is in Contra Costa County, California.
Region: Northern California
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94595, 94596, 94597, 94598
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Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in race for California governor
Hilton faces a challenging electorate in the November election, as California has nearly twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans. If elected he wou...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Obituary: Kenneth R. Server
Kenneth R. Server Kenneth Server, 93, passed away peacefully May 23, 2026, at the Oaks Assisted Care facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Born April 14, 1933, in Al...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Dan Walters: Egged on by Trump, right-wing ecosystem makes baseless claims of California voter fraud
As California's notoriously slow ballot counting continues, right-wing media and some Republicans are taking their lead from President Trump and claiming vot...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
The American Plan and the 2026 Elections
Woody Guthrie proudly sang “This land is your land, this land is my land / From California to the New York island,” but, in fact, the conversion of vast...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Bartlett and West gives updates on California’s latest city projects
Bartlett and West updated the City of California on four of its latest projects.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
San Jose, CA, Firefighter Pocketed More than $1M in Overtime in Three Years
In 2025, San Jose Fire Engineer Spence Piercy earned $437,337 in overtime last year, twice his base pay.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Young Kim and Ken Calvert projected to face off in Republican-on-Republican battle for California’s 40th...
That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California's 40th Congressional District.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Massive surf hits the coast and leads to several rescues, mutant Wedge draws crowds
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the Southern California coast through Thursday afternoon — the largest waves are anticipat...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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