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Walnut Creek finally approves recreational cannabis delivery, with caveats
In a 4/20 eve meeting where council members were offered sample joints, Walnut Creek finally approved recreational cannabis delivery.Read More
Escalated harassment of Planned Parenthood patients moves Walnut Creek to weigh buffer zone
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday will again try taking up whether Planned Parenthood needs a buffer zone to protect employees and patients.Read More
Walnut Creek bans flavored tobacco, vaping devices
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to ban the sale of favored tobacco and electronic smoking devices.Read More
Walnut Creek considers recreational cannabis delivery businesses
The Walnut Creek City Council said Tuesday it wants to allow recreational adult-use cannabis sales, at least as far as delivery goes, but will hold off until next year...Read More
Walnut Creek imposes cap on fees restaurants pay third-party order, delivery services
A cap of 15 percent for fees local restaurants pay online third-party ordering and delivery services during the Covid-19 pandemic was approved Tuesday night by the Walnut Creek City...Read More
Walnut Creek City Council challengers shine light on police reform, social justice issues
Several Walnut Creek City Council candidate challengers in the Nov. 3 election were either motivated to run because of policing and social justice issues, or support significant movement on...Read More
Police to report reforms in mental health crisis calls as DA continues investigation into Miles Hall death
The Walnut Creek City Council is set to receive a report Tuesday outlining various steps the city’s police department has taken to improve response to police calls involving people...Read More
Walnut Creek approves $20 million tax-exempt bond for Christian school construction
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday approved the issuance of up to $20 million in tax-exempt bonds by a local Christian school to build and equip a new...Read More
Walnut Creek slashes arts jobs in 2020-2021 budget, meeting renews calls for police reform
A 2020-2021 Walnut Creek general fund operating budget of about $79 million, down almost $12 million from last year and more than $12 million less than what was originally...Read More
Walnut Creek City Council to vote on 30-year North Downtown development plan
The Walnut Creek City Council will on Tuesday discuss approving the North Downtown Specific Plan, a 30-year vision and regulatory framework for future development of new homes, offices, community...Read More
Walnut Creek considers half-cent sale tax to fund infrastructure projects
The Walnut Creek City Council is scheduled to discuss on Tuesday whether to support the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s 2020 Transportation Expenditure Plan of projects ranging from rebuilding major...Read More
Walnut Creek considers sidewalk vendor regulations
After asking for a handful of modifications to a proposed ordinance they discussed in June, the Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday will consider approving updated new regulations for...Read More
Walnut Creek considers permit regulations for sidewalk vendors
In response to a new state law significantly limiting cities in how they regulate sidewalk vendors, the Walnut Creek City Council on Monday will discuss proposed new regulations. The...Read More
Walnut Creek considers rezoning for condominium project
The Walnut Creek City Council will on Tuesday night consider approving rezoning and other changes to allow for a 17-unit condominium project to be built near downtown. Vacaville-based Blue...Read More