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Makers Market on the Plaza at Walnut Creek

Support local artisans and find unique gifts at the holiday market on December 21st in Walnut Creek.
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In brief: Walnut Creek's Lesher Center to host Veterans Day ceremony

Walnut Creek honors veterans with an annual ceremony emphasizing loyalty and service, featuring representatives from a program supporting veterans with service animals.

2024 Craft Fest (Walnut Creek)

Craft Fest highlights independent makers, featuring diverse handmade products in a vibrant community marketplace environment.
The event is a long-standing tradition, offering free admission to all visitors, fostering community engagement and support for local artists.

In brief: Walnut Creek's Lesher Center to host Veterans Day ceremony

Walnut Creek honors veterans with an annual ceremony emphasizing loyalty and service, featuring representatives from a program supporting veterans with service animals.

2024 Craft Fest (Walnut Creek)

Craft Fest highlights independent makers, featuring diverse handmade products in a vibrant community marketplace environment.
The event is a long-standing tradition, offering free admission to all visitors, fostering community engagement and support for local artists.
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Letters: Walnut Creek Council | Failing grade | Governors' failure | Late denunciation | Constitutional republic

Kevin Wilk is a dedicated leader prioritizing public safety and community well-being in Walnut Creek.

Letters: Walnut Creek Council

Kevin Wilk's leadership has positively impacted safety near Planned Parenthood in Walnut Creek.
There is a call for a tougher District Attorney to uphold law and order in Alameda County.
Character and integrity are crucial traits for political candidates like Vinnie Bacon.

Letters: Walnut Creek Council | Failing grade | Governors' failure | Late denunciation | Constitutional republic

Kevin Wilk is a dedicated leader prioritizing public safety and community well-being in Walnut Creek.

Letters: Walnut Creek Council

Kevin Wilk's leadership has positively impacted safety near Planned Parenthood in Walnut Creek.
There is a call for a tougher District Attorney to uphold law and order in Alameda County.
Character and integrity are crucial traits for political candidates like Vinnie Bacon.
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Largest ever facility for celeb-loved bakery coming to small Bay Area town

Model Bakery is expanding into Walnut Creek, increasing English muffin production to meet rising demand, reflecting their commitment to community dining preferences.
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Walnut Creek Annual Oktoberfest (Sept. 27-28)

Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek is a free family-friendly event featuring German culture, food, drinks, and entertainment over two days.

Walnut Creek Annual Oktoberfest (Sept. 27-28)

Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek is a free, family-friendly celebration featuring German culture, craft beers, music, food vendors, and activities for kids.

Walnut Creek Annual Oktoberfest (Sept. 27-28)

Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek is a free family-friendly event featuring German culture, food, drinks, and entertainment over two days.

Walnut Creek Annual Oktoberfest (Sept. 27-28)

Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek is a free, family-friendly celebration featuring German culture, craft beers, music, food vendors, and activities for kids.
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In brief: Walnut Creek to celebrate Olympic gold win for wrestler Elor

Walnut Creek celebrates Olympic gold medalist Amit Elor with a community event, fostering local pride and connection with residents.

Letters: Walnut Creek Council

Kevin Wilk is a key environmental champion against detrimental development projects in Walnut Creek.
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How one provider's fight to expand explains the struggle to provide adequate child care in the Bay Area

Expansion plans for a daycare in Walnut Creek are hindered by community opposition, threatening the couple's business future after four years of delays.

New Chick-fil-A proposed for Walnut Creek shopping center

Chick-fil-A plans to open in a Walnut Creek strip mall without a drive-thru, focusing on dine-in and take-out services.
Some neighbors support Chick-fil-A to attract more customers, while others oppose due to traffic concerns and Chick-fil-A's controversies.

How one provider's fight to expand explains the struggle to provide adequate child care in the Bay Area

Expansion plans for a daycare in Walnut Creek are hindered by community opposition, threatening the couple's business future after four years of delays.

New Chick-fil-A proposed for Walnut Creek shopping center

Chick-fil-A plans to open in a Walnut Creek strip mall without a drive-thru, focusing on dine-in and take-out services.
Some neighbors support Chick-fil-A to attract more customers, while others oppose due to traffic concerns and Chick-fil-A's controversies.
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Walnut Creek's Rossmoor testing shared autonomous vehicle program

Walnut Creek's Rossmoor community introduced Presto, autonomous shuttles, enhancing transportation independence for seniors.
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18-year-old woman who died in Walnut Creek fatal crash identified

Fatal car crash on Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek identified as 18-year-old Pittsburg resident.
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BART service halted between Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill after person enters tracks

BART service between Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek stations was suspended for an hour due to a person in the trackway.
The situation was resolved and service resumed after about an hour.

BART service halted between Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill after person enters tracks

BART service was temporarily stopped for about an hour between Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek stations due to a person on the trackway.
Service was resumed at 9:10 a.m. after the situation was resolved.

Walnut Creek: Man on BART train dies of suspected drug overdose

The man died of a suspected drug overdose on a BART train in Walnut Creek.

BART service halted between Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill after person enters tracks

BART service between Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek stations was suspended for an hour due to a person in the trackway.
The situation was resolved and service resumed after about an hour.

BART service halted between Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill after person enters tracks

BART service was temporarily stopped for about an hour between Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek stations due to a person on the trackway.
Service was resumed at 9:10 a.m. after the situation was resolved.

Walnut Creek: Man on BART train dies of suspected drug overdose

The man died of a suspected drug overdose on a BART train in Walnut Creek.
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New Walnut Creek restaurant offers pork buns, dan dan noodles and more

Dough Zone Dumpling House offers specialty dim sum like Q-Bao dumplings.
The new location is part of a national dim sum chain with multiple Bay Area eateries.

Everybody in the pool? Walnut Creek tries to make new $77 million aquatic center work for throngs of swimmers at Heather Farm Park

Finding enough space and time for swimmers is a challenge at municipal pools.
Balancing needs of competitive swimmers and recreational swimmers at a swim center is a complex issue.

Smooth Moves Ahead: Walnut Creek's Premier Choice for Stress-Free Residential and Commercial Relocations - Social Media Explorer

Bay Area Movers is a premier choice in Walnut Creek for smooth relocations.
They offer full-service residential and commercial relocation services, including storage solutions.

Walnut Creek families set to host exchange students from Italy, Hungary

Students from Walnut Creek will meet counterparts from Italy and Hungary in March through the Sister Cities International program.
The Youth Ambassador Exchange program allows eighth-graders to visit Walnut Creek's sister cities in Italy and Hungary, fostering cultural exchange.

In brief: Apply by Jan. 31 for openings on various Walnut Creek panels

Opportunities to serve on Walnut Creek commissions
Can We Trust Our Elections? webinar

High-profile Walnut Creek restaurant and retail center is bought for $40 million-plus

Olympia Place, a restaurant, movie, and retail complex in downtown Walnut Creek, has been bought for $44.5 million by a California-based investment group.
The buying price is about 13.6% below the property's assessed value, suggesting wobbly commercial property values in the area.

A huge new beer garden is coming to Walnut Creek in 2024

Headlands Brewing is opening a new beer garden in Walnut Creek.
The location will be bigger than the original Lafayette location and will feature outdoor seating, fire pits, and a kids' play area.

In brief: Walnut Creek council OKs Haskew as mayor for coming year

Loella Haskew is the new mayor of Walnut Creek, serving through December 2024.
The city of Antioch is offering grants for various facilities and activities.

Pac Heights Scores Second Location of Michelin Guide-Listed Dumpling Spot

Soup dumplings and pan-fried pork bao are coming to Pacific Heights from a San Francisco restaurant the Michelin Guide dubbed a Bib Gourmand, those more affordable restaurants known for great quality food.Lily Wong's handmade dumplings at Dumpling Home in Hayes Valley have won over fans since the restaurant's opening in 2020, and now the business is making moves on a second San Francisco location at 2114 Fillmore Street.
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Close out the first quarter of the year with these fun things around the Bay.

Experience a chromatic sound bath in an art gallery, find your next treasure at Sausalito's city-wide yard sale, get your fix at the SF chocolate salon, relive the romance of Cinderella with the SF Ballet, and much more.Have a good one!Start your week with a one-of-a-kind sound bath experience at Grace Cathedral.

There Were Two Storm-Related Deaths In San Francisco, At Least Two Others Elsewhere In Bay Area

Late Wednesday morning SF Mayor London Breed shared the news that two unidentified people died during storm-related mayhem the day before.We don't yet know the causes of death for two San Franciscans who died Tuesday, but both suffered injuries in the storm and were taken to Zuckerberg SF General Hospital.

The Woman Behind Two of the Bay Area's Most Stunning Restaurants Has Another in the Works

The restaurateur behind two of the most eye-catching Indian restaurants in the Bay Area has plans for a third project that could open as early as later this year.Palo Alto Online reports Ayesha Thapar, who co-founded Ettan in Palo Alto and the hot new Copra in San Francisco, will debut a third restaurant called Eylan in Menlo Park.

Another Union Square retailer shuts down permanently

Google Streetview Another Union Square retailer quietly shuttered earlier this year, leaving yet another hole to fill in the downtown corridor.Outdoor apparel brand Arc'teryx permanently closed its only store in San Francisco at 300 Grant Ave. and its outpost in Walnut Creek on Jan. 15, as first reported by the San Francisco Business Times.

Day Around the Bay: Deadly Half Moon Bay Shooting Was Second Gun Violence Incident at Same Farm in Past Year

One of the mushroom farms at which Half Moon Bay gunman Chunli Zhao shot four people on Monday had a separate workplace shooting over the summer, records show.A manager at California Terra Garden, Martin Medina, had been charged with attempted murder when he fired a shot into another manager's trailer, though no one was hurt at the time.

Tuesday Morning Topline: Wind, Blinding Rain, and Hail Cause Damage Around the Bay

How about this latest round of storm, huh?Did you sleep through it?Hail was falling hard in San Francisco around 6:15 a.m. and there continue to be reports of hail and lightning all over the Bay Area.The AlertSF system sent out warnings to San Franciscans to avoid multiple areas due to "obstructions" that are likely downed trees or tree limbs.

Close out the first quarter of the year with these fun things around the Bay.

Experience a chromatic sound bath in an art gallery, find your next treasure at Sausalito's city-wide yard sale, get your fix at the SF chocolate salon, relive the romance of Cinderella with the SF Ballet, and much more.Have a good one!Start your week with a one-of-a-kind sound bath experience at Grace Cathedral.

There Were Two Storm-Related Deaths In San Francisco, At Least Two Others Elsewhere In Bay Area

Late Wednesday morning SF Mayor London Breed shared the news that two unidentified people died during storm-related mayhem the day before.We don't yet know the causes of death for two San Franciscans who died Tuesday, but both suffered injuries in the storm and were taken to Zuckerberg SF General Hospital.

The Woman Behind Two of the Bay Area's Most Stunning Restaurants Has Another in the Works

The restaurateur behind two of the most eye-catching Indian restaurants in the Bay Area has plans for a third project that could open as early as later this year.Palo Alto Online reports Ayesha Thapar, who co-founded Ettan in Palo Alto and the hot new Copra in San Francisco, will debut a third restaurant called Eylan in Menlo Park.

Another Union Square retailer shuts down permanently

Google Streetview Another Union Square retailer quietly shuttered earlier this year, leaving yet another hole to fill in the downtown corridor.Outdoor apparel brand Arc'teryx permanently closed its only store in San Francisco at 300 Grant Ave. and its outpost in Walnut Creek on Jan. 15, as first reported by the San Francisco Business Times.

Day Around the Bay: Deadly Half Moon Bay Shooting Was Second Gun Violence Incident at Same Farm in Past Year

One of the mushroom farms at which Half Moon Bay gunman Chunli Zhao shot four people on Monday had a separate workplace shooting over the summer, records show.A manager at California Terra Garden, Martin Medina, had been charged with attempted murder when he fired a shot into another manager's trailer, though no one was hurt at the time.

Tuesday Morning Topline: Wind, Blinding Rain, and Hail Cause Damage Around the Bay

How about this latest round of storm, huh?Did you sleep through it?Hail was falling hard in San Francisco around 6:15 a.m. and there continue to be reports of hail and lightning all over the Bay Area.The AlertSF system sent out warnings to San Franciscans to avoid multiple areas due to "obstructions" that are likely downed trees or tree limbs.
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8 Butt-kicking Hikes up the Bay Area's Tallest Mountain Peaks

Switch up your workout without sacrificing any of its intensity with a climb up the Bay Area's tallest hikeable peaks.From 4,342 foot-tall Mount Saint Helena in Calistoga to 2,463 foot-tall Sonoma Mountain in Glen Ellen, bagging these mountains will have you working muscles you forgot you had.Our advice?

No salmon season: California diners will see other fish and higher-priced salmon filling the 2023 void

California's 2023 salmon-fishing season is off.But wild salmon, always wildly popular with restaurant-goers, will still find its way onto Bay Area menus this year.It's a matter of when, from where and perhaps most important for consumers at what price?After reading the news this week, Mark Matulich of the family-owned Steamers Grillhouse, a Los Gatos mainstay for more than 40 years checked in with his seafood suppliers.

Active-shooter scare sends Walnut Creek students home early

WALNUT CREEK Students were dismissed early from Las Lomas High School on Friday after police and Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies raced to the scene on unsubstantiated reports that an active shooter was on campus.Walnut Creek police Lt. Holley Connors emphasized in a 1:09 p.m. email that none of the reports were substantiated and that there was no evidence of any shooter on campus.

East Bay: Chick-Fil-A is coming to Concord

Concord will soon join Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Livermore and Pittsburg with that fast food claim to fame: Its very own Chick-Fil-A.The somewhat controversial chain - known for tasty chicken sandwiches but also funding organizations that have been accused of being anti-LGBTQ - is making its next East Bay footprint in the former Claim Jumper at the Willows Shopping Center, 1981 Diamond Blvd., Concord.

Map: These 16 Tesla crashes are part of a federal investigation into Autopilot

Sixteen Tesla crashes are the focus of a federal investigation into incidents in which a car using Autopilot ran into a stationary emergency vehicle on a highway.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary evaluation in August 2021 and upgraded it to an engineering analysis in June 2022.

Perfect Picnic Spots: The summit of Mount Diablo

Heading up the twisty mountain road that winds up mighty Mount Diablo is enough to make you lunge for a thesaurus.How many ways can one say "hairpin curve" or "twisting road"?The coiling road, the enfolding curves, the - it's twisty, people.Best to gaze out at the spectacular views, instead, and ignore the convolutions, because endless horizons await.

8 Butt-kicking Hikes up the Bay Area's Tallest Mountain Peaks

Switch up your workout without sacrificing any of its intensity with a climb up the Bay Area's tallest hikeable peaks.From 4,342 foot-tall Mount Saint Helena in Calistoga to 2,463 foot-tall Sonoma Mountain in Glen Ellen, bagging these mountains will have you working muscles you forgot you had.Our advice?

No salmon season: California diners will see other fish and higher-priced salmon filling the 2023 void

California's 2023 salmon-fishing season is off.But wild salmon, always wildly popular with restaurant-goers, will still find its way onto Bay Area menus this year.It's a matter of when, from where and perhaps most important for consumers at what price?After reading the news this week, Mark Matulich of the family-owned Steamers Grillhouse, a Los Gatos mainstay for more than 40 years checked in with his seafood suppliers.

Active-shooter scare sends Walnut Creek students home early

WALNUT CREEK Students were dismissed early from Las Lomas High School on Friday after police and Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies raced to the scene on unsubstantiated reports that an active shooter was on campus.Walnut Creek police Lt. Holley Connors emphasized in a 1:09 p.m. email that none of the reports were substantiated and that there was no evidence of any shooter on campus.

East Bay: Chick-Fil-A is coming to Concord

Concord will soon join Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Livermore and Pittsburg with that fast food claim to fame: Its very own Chick-Fil-A.The somewhat controversial chain - known for tasty chicken sandwiches but also funding organizations that have been accused of being anti-LGBTQ - is making its next East Bay footprint in the former Claim Jumper at the Willows Shopping Center, 1981 Diamond Blvd., Concord.

Map: These 16 Tesla crashes are part of a federal investigation into Autopilot

Sixteen Tesla crashes are the focus of a federal investigation into incidents in which a car using Autopilot ran into a stationary emergency vehicle on a highway.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary evaluation in August 2021 and upgraded it to an engineering analysis in June 2022.

Perfect Picnic Spots: The summit of Mount Diablo

Heading up the twisty mountain road that winds up mighty Mount Diablo is enough to make you lunge for a thesaurus.How many ways can one say "hairpin curve" or "twisting road"?The coiling road, the enfolding curves, the - it's twisty, people.Best to gaze out at the spectacular views, instead, and ignore the convolutions, because endless horizons await.
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Money market account vs. savings account: Which is better for your money right now?

We Are/Getty Images Forget storing your cash in a sock drawer or under the bed.Not only does that put your money at risk of theft, but it's not going to grow there, either.With a savings or money market account, on the other hand, it could.Savings account rates have been on the rise this year thanks to the Federal Reserve's ongoing series of interest rate hikes.

Walnut Creek: La Russa family, ARF sever ties; family retracts consent for use of its names and likenesses

Hall of Fame baseball manager Tony La Russa and his family have severed ties with the Walnut Creek-based animal rescue nonprofit the family founded some 30 years ago.La Russa -- the former manager of the Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox -- and his family originally founded the Animal Rescue Foundation after La Russa corralled a stray cat on the field at the Oakland Coliseum during a game in 1990.

Canela Bistro Alum Strikes Out to Embrace His Colombian Roots at Oakland Restaurant

Chef Paul Iglesias, known for his stint as manager at Canela Bistro & Wine Bar on Market Street, is opening his own restaurant in Uptown Oakland.On January 13 the restaurateur will debut Parche at 2295 Broadway, where he'll serve dishes showcasing myriad forms of Colombian cooking.After cutting his teeth throughout the Bay Area, Iglesias is ready to tap into his Colombian heritage.

Panettone choices explode in the Bay Area, thanks to Eataly's arrival

Vergani brand panettone in flavors of pistachio, coffee-chocolate and cherry at Eataly Silicon Valley in Santa Clara.(Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)  In the Bay Area, panettone's been increasing in popularity every holiday season for the past several years  and now Eataly has arrived on the scene with its 50 selections.

Money market account vs. savings account: Which is better for your money right now?

We Are/Getty Images Forget storing your cash in a sock drawer or under the bed.Not only does that put your money at risk of theft, but it's not going to grow there, either.With a savings or money market account, on the other hand, it could.Savings account rates have been on the rise this year thanks to the Federal Reserve's ongoing series of interest rate hikes.

Walnut Creek: La Russa family, ARF sever ties; family retracts consent for use of its names and likenesses

Hall of Fame baseball manager Tony La Russa and his family have severed ties with the Walnut Creek-based animal rescue nonprofit the family founded some 30 years ago.La Russa -- the former manager of the Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox -- and his family originally founded the Animal Rescue Foundation after La Russa corralled a stray cat on the field at the Oakland Coliseum during a game in 1990.

Canela Bistro Alum Strikes Out to Embrace His Colombian Roots at Oakland Restaurant

Chef Paul Iglesias, known for his stint as manager at Canela Bistro & Wine Bar on Market Street, is opening his own restaurant in Uptown Oakland.On January 13 the restaurateur will debut Parche at 2295 Broadway, where he'll serve dishes showcasing myriad forms of Colombian cooking.After cutting his teeth throughout the Bay Area, Iglesias is ready to tap into his Colombian heritage.

Panettone choices explode in the Bay Area, thanks to Eataly's arrival

Vergani brand panettone in flavors of pistachio, coffee-chocolate and cherry at Eataly Silicon Valley in Santa Clara.(Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)  In the Bay Area, panettone's been increasing in popularity every holiday season for the past several years  and now Eataly has arrived on the scene with its 50 selections.
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Walnut Creek's Shake Shack is finally opening this weekend

You can add wildly-popular Shake Shack to Walnut Creek's evolving fast-casual burger scene.Come Sunday, March 5, George's Giant Hamburgers, The Habit, Gott's Roadside, Burger Lounge and MOOYAH will face new competition when the New York City-founded counter-service restaurant famous for double cheeseburgers, hand-spun milkshakes and crinkle-cut French fries makes its debut at the corner of Mt.
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After 40 years, Caspers Hot Dogs is closing in Walnut Creek

Next month, Caspers will sling its last hot dog in Walnut Creek.The fast-casual eatery founded in Oakland in 1934 is closing its doors on April 16 at the San Miguel Center located at 1280 Newell Hill Plaza in Walnut Creek.The Walnut Creek restaurant, known for its longtime staffers and sunny yellow interior, opened in 1983.

Feds launch probe into fatal East Bay crash involving Tesla: Was Autopilot system being used?

By TOM KRISHER and MICHELLE CHAPMAN | Associated Press DETROIT U.S. safety regulators are turning up the heat on Tesla, announcing investigations into steering wheels coming off some SUVs and a fatal crash involving a Tesla suspected of using an automated driving system when it ran into a parked firetruck in Walnut Creek.

Beloved Bay Area Chef Bruce Hill of Bix Steps Away From the Kitchen After 20 Years

Just two months after chef Bruce Hill shut down his downtown pizza restaurant Zero Zero, the chef announced plans to leave long-running restaurant Bix after 20 years.Tablehopper broke the news of Hill's departure and shares a detailed history of his time at the Jackson Square restaurant, where he also happened to create the popular Chef's Press that's used for weighing down and grilling burgers and sold in retail shops.

After 40 years, Caspers Hot Dogs is closing in Walnut Creek

Next month, Caspers will sling its last hot dog in Walnut Creek.The fast-casual eatery founded in Oakland in 1934 is closing its doors on April 16 at the San Miguel Center located at 1280 Newell Hill Plaza in Walnut Creek.The Walnut Creek restaurant, known for its longtime staffers and sunny yellow interior, opened in 1983.

Feds launch probe into fatal East Bay crash involving Tesla: Was Autopilot system being used?

By TOM KRISHER and MICHELLE CHAPMAN | Associated Press DETROIT U.S. safety regulators are turning up the heat on Tesla, announcing investigations into steering wheels coming off some SUVs and a fatal crash involving a Tesla suspected of using an automated driving system when it ran into a parked firetruck in Walnut Creek.

Beloved Bay Area Chef Bruce Hill of Bix Steps Away From the Kitchen After 20 Years

Just two months after chef Bruce Hill shut down his downtown pizza restaurant Zero Zero, the chef announced plans to leave long-running restaurant Bix after 20 years.Tablehopper broke the news of Hill's departure and shares a detailed history of his time at the Jackson Square restaurant, where he also happened to create the popular Chef's Press that's used for weighing down and grilling burgers and sold in retail shops.
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Tesla Faces New Federal Probe Over Possible Autopilot Crash In Walnut Creek; Also, Musk Seems to Have 'Disbanded' Their PR Department

A Tesla that may have been operating in "Full Self-Driving" mode crashed into a firetruck at high speed on I-680 last month, and this has triggered a new investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The crash was pretty odd, to say the least.A fire engine that was stopped on I-680 in Walnut Creek, with the crew about to clear the scene of a non-injury accident around 4 a.m. on February 18, was slammed by a Tesla Model S that seemingly didn't see the truck there.

Beloved, artisanal Marin pizzeria is coming to Walnut Creek

Jacquelyn and Michael Baker live in Walnut Creek but have been commuting to Marin every day to make their artisanal pizzas.Come late spring, they'll be throwing pies much closer to home.The Bakers, who own and operate Pizzalina in San Anselmo, are opening a second location of the beloved pizzeria and Italian restaurant at 2064 Treat Blvd., inside the Countrywood Shopping Center, in Walnut Creek.

Pleasant Hill: A new bakery, brewery and cupcakery are coming in 2023

It seems like Pleasant Hill often exists in the shadows of Concord and Walnut Creek, and the destination-worthy eateries both cities offer.That may change in 2023, as the small but mighty downtown welcomes a major bakery chain and an award-winning brewery, among other businesses.Here are three coming to downtown's Crescent Drive.

Mendocino Farms restaurant is coming to Walnut Creek, Santa Clara

It's raining salads and sandwiches in the East Bay and South Bay.Mendocino Farms, the fast-casual restaurant known for Not So Fried Chicken, continues its Bay Area expansion with two new locations: one in Walnut Creek and another in Santa Clara.The first opens Jan. 17 in Santa Clara's northern tech corridor at the Mission Park Marketplace, 2040 Wyatt Drive, Suite 110.

Walnut Creek's The Counter burger restaurant has closed after 14 years

The Counter, a longtime staple for customized gourmet burgers and milkshakes, has ended its 14-year run in Walnut Creek, just one of a slew of restaurants that said goodbye in 2022.The restaurant at 1699 N. California Ave. was part of the popular fine-casual chain offering seemingly endless customizations - via a paper-and-pencil-form - for your burger, from turkey, buffalo and meatless patties to the type of bun, sauce, cheese and other toppers.

Cheesecake fave Crumble & Whisk opens Oakland bakery and cafe

Charles Farriér of Crumble & Whisk first graced the East Bay with his creative mini cheesecakes back in 2016.Now, the pastry chef is taking those popular farmer's market desserts to his very own bakery café.Last week, Farriér opened Crumble & Whisk's first brick and mortar at 4104 Macarthur Blvd., in the Laurel District of Oakland.

Another downtown SF retailer plans to relocate

Google Streetview In another blow to downtown San Francisco, home organization retailer the Container Store could relocate as soon as next year.The San Francisco Business Times spotted a planning application from the store, signaling an intent to give up its 29 4th Street location near Market Street, which spans two floors, and reestablish at 555 9th Street in the former Nordstrom Rack space.
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