Walnut Creek has always been home to innovators who lead the charge with original ideas. Meet four influential local leaders who are doing their part to set the city’s cultural agenda.

An inspiration to all who knew her or visited her internationally-acclaimed gardens, Bancroft's iconic legacy lives on.

From Los Angeles to London, civic leaders are searching for creative ways to deal with their cities’ growing homeless populations.

Free Pet Adoptions this weekend in Walnut Creek

County Health Cites Air Poor Quality for Shutting Down Saturday's Event

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Since the 1970s, multiple efforts have been made to form a new school district in Walnut Creek; without winning results. The most recent by Northgate CAPS was shot down by the County. By Carolyn Cabral and Pam Kessler

With the change of seasons comes new restaurants—but it also means the passing of others.

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They’re funny, bright and driven. They’re accessible, warm and effective. And they work in vastly different fields. Meet three inspiring local leaders who make the city great.