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Make this easy recipe for your next soirée. If apricots are not your thing, substitute with grilled peaches or nectarines.

Grilled Apricot Crostini | Walnut Creek Magazine An easy-to-make appetizer for your next garden party, happy hour, or family gathering.

Here comes the heat. We could hit triple digits this week.

A Heat Advisory will be in effect for the inland regions due to high temperatures from the 90s to near 100. The Heat Advisory comes into effect on Tuesday for the North Bay and East Bay interior and Wednesday for the South Bay and Central Coast interior. All Heat Advisories expire on Thursday evening.

Join us for a presentation with naturalists from East Bay Parks! Live animals will be present. Most suitable for ages 5 & up. No registration required.

Hello June! Happy Pride Month everyone! We’re celebrating with rainbow sprinkle donuts! Walnut Creek has some cool events lined up, like a Pet Parade on June 15! Our community calendar has all the details.

ART & WINE FESTIVAL! Walnut Creek kicks-off summer on June 1-2 at a two-day community party on the grounds of gorgeous Heather Farm Park. Artisan vendors, craft brews, delicious wines, plus live music, all kinds of food, and good times.

New building permits were filed in late March for The Glen at Heather Farm. While a date for the groundbreaking has not been established, a new rendering from project architect, KTGY, depicts main apartment complex with 302 of the 354 units. San Francisco YIMBY

Permits Filed for The Glen at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek - San Francisco YIMBY Several new building permits have been filed for the Glen at Heather Farm development at 850 Seven Hills Ranch Road in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County...

Meet Novi Mitchell, a rising star in the Bay Area Food Influencer scene. With 103K followers on her ‘Boozie Brunch’ Instagram page, her impact is undeniable. When Mitchell gives a restaurant her seal of approval, crowds flock, and business flourishes.

Influencer marketing has surged in Walnut Creek, especially since the pandemic. Instagrammable photos and videos of the city’s outdoor dining spots went viral, drawing new visitors from across the Bay Area.

“I bring a different demographic to Walnut Creek,” Mitchell notes. Whether it’s Havana or LITA, her followers trust her recommendations.

To find out how went from 4,000 to over 100k followers in just one year, go to walnutcreekmagazine.com or tap the link in our bio.

BREAKING: Grass Fire on Yerba Buena Island. Eastbound lanes of Bay Bridge have reopened. Backup is five miles. Photo Mark Hogan on X.

Before buzzy new spots like The Breakfast Club and The Hangout opened here, Walnut Creek had few good places for brunch. Now we’re filling that gap, and Sweet Maple is up next.

Besides elevating the best meal of the day, these restaurants share something else: menus with Asian twists.

And it’s not just here. Next door in Lafayette, The Hideout doubled in size, and The Breakfast Club opened their 3rd eatery today on Mt Diablo Blvd. Plus in Pleasant Hill, Crumbs is coming soon.

Before they take a bow on their 30th Anniversary seasons, Smuin Ballet and Diablo Ballet dancers leap across the Lesher Center for the Arts stage; and Center Repertory Company dazzles with Broadway musical Cabaret.

Lesher Center Tickets: Must-See Spring Performances | Walnut Creek Magazine Experience the Power of Dance, Music, and Comedy in Walnut Creek

Soaking up the sun on a Saturday morning downtown.

Only a few weeks remain before Joybound Around Town (formerly Animals on Broadway)! If you haven’t registered to fundraise for the animals, there’s still time – just visit the link below to get started!
Then, join us at Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza for a day of fun for the whole family.
https://joybound.org/aroundtown

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, here are 12 delicious spots for tacos!

12 Great Places to Get Tacos in Contra Costa | Walnut Creek Magazine Whether it's a hole-in-the-wall cantina or upscale eatery, our region has some legit places for Mexican food.

A few photos from Four Days on Diablo, a 34-mile adventure across the mountain range, led by . Thanks for sharing images from this year’s event .

A Look Back: In the spring of 1947, a lively dance took place in Walnut Creek’s City Park, where children welcomed the new season weaving ribbons into patterns on the Maypole.

The Maypole Dance also served as a poignant symbol of renewal in the post-war United States. This colorful tradition continues on
May 1st at many schools around the country.

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Beginning July 1, restaurants will no longer be able to charge diners “service fees” in lieu of tips. How many Walnut Creek restaurants will this impact?

Restaurant surcharges will soon be illegal in California A new state law that takes effect July 1 means that restaurants can no longer charge service fees and other fees, such as San Francisco's health mandate.

Kiss April goodbye at Walnut Creek First Wednesday May 1 on Cypress & Locust streets. The free community fest kicks off at 5:30pm with live music, local vendors, beer, wine, food & family fun!

Perfect for Passover, or anytime you need a bowl of comfort food. Enjoy!

A Classic Recipe: Matzo Ball Chicken Soup | Walnut Creek Magazine Perfect for Passover or anytime of the year, a bowl of homemade matzo ball soup is a beloved comfort food.

Happy 420! Celebrate with 15% OFF in Martinez. Coupon in our story. #420

From planting a garden to supporting local organizations and exploring scenic trails, there’s no shortage of ways to honor the environment in the Bay Area.

Celebrating The Earth In April | Walnut Creek Magazine

Signature Development files preliminary permits for hundreds of townhomes in Shadelands at 2775 Mitchell Drive.

Preliminary Permit for 2775 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek - San Francisco YIMBY Preliminary permits have been filed for hundreds of homes to replace the Walnut Creek Executive Park, a large office campus around 2775 Mitchell Drive...

TONIGHT// At the April 16, 6:00pm meeting, the Walnut Creek City Council will review design options for the new Heather Farm Aquatics & Events Center.

Heather Farm Park’s Aquatics & Events Center Takes Shape | Walnut Creek Magazine Spread over 4.7 acres, the facility is a strategic blend of recreation and community space.

Every day is with our sweet, sassy Sadie.

Did you know? In 1921, a wealthy gambling hall owner, John W. Marchbank, converted the 255-acre Sulphur Springs Ranch on Ygnacio Valley Road into a thoroughbred horse training facility. He named it Heather Farm after his champion stallion, Heather King.

It soon became one of the most prominent horse-breeding farms in the country. During the Great Depression, movie stars Clark Gable and Madge Evans filmed scenes for an MGM movie, Sporting Blood, at Heather Farm. It was Gable’s first starring role.

It’s solar eclipse day! On the West Cost, we can expect to see a partial or 34.9% eclipse of the sun & moon. Enter your zip code to find out what it will look like in your city.

Enter your zip code and discover how the 2024 total solar eclipse will look in your city On April 8th, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, marking the last total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous United States until 2044. Consult the interactive to know what you will see and the time of the phenomenon.

What a treat to welcome San Francisco-based and to Walnut Creek! The two new eateries opened today at the mini-plaza on Main Street. Stay tuned for more foodie news.