Join Us - The Economy of Exploitation January 22, 2026

Stereo 41 Brings Hi-Fi Dining to Walnut Creek

Welcoming WC Kitchen & Bar to Walnut Creek

Welcome Homewatch Care Givers to Walnut Creek

Extreme Pizza Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

PNC Bank Celebrates 4 years with the City!

Jovive Wound Care Joins Walnut Creek

Matson moves to Walnut Creek

Five Star Bank opens in Walnut Creek!

Welcoming PiddeG to Walnut Creek

MUSE Luxury Salon Opens in Walnut Creek

Rotator Taproom Celebrates 7-Year Anniversary

Rotator Taproom marked seven years in Walnut Creek on August 16, 2025.

Sasa Debuts Walnut Creek’s Second Privately Funded Parklet Through Outdoor Dining Grant Program

Sasa has unveiled the second privately funded parklet in downtown Walnut Creek, made possible through a new city grant program supporting outdoor dining and local economic growth.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks John Muir Health’s Medical Centers as Best Regional Hospitals

John Muir Health’s Concord and Walnut Creek Medical Centers have been named among the Best Regional Hospitals in the U.S., ranking in the top 3 in the San Francisco Metro Area and top 15 in California.

Grand Opening of Original Joe’s in Walnut Creek

Original Joe’s celebrated its grand opening of its first East Bay location in Walnut Creek on August 14.

CALED Merritt Award presented to Council and DRAA

CALED Merritt Award presented to Council and DRAA

Paris Baguette opens at Newell Square

Paris Baguette, a South Korean bakery cafe, is now open at Newell Square.

SizeUp, new tool for local businesses

The City in collaboration with Walnut Creek Downtown and The Chamber, is helping new businesses to be better prepared through improved business planning and marketing through an innovative online service called SizeUpWalnutCreek. The service is available for free to all local entrepreneurs.

Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek Now Open

New Cafe Opens in Walnut Creek

Ananas Coffee brings a globally inspired café experience to Walnut Creek with specialty coffee and fruit-based dishes in a vibrant, modern space.

Five Star Bank Expands with New Office in Walnut Creek

Five Star Bancorp is expanding its Bay Area presence with a new Walnut Creek branch opening in Q3 2025 to meet growing regional demand and support local businesses.

Fiesta Cultural Coming to Walnut Creek in June

Fiesta Cultural will come to Walnut Creek on June 13–14 as a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Latino culture.

Exit Factor™ Opening New Location in Walnut Creek

Exit Factor™, a business consulting firm specializing in exit planning, has expanded to Walnut Creek to help Bay Area business owners increase profitability and prepare for successful business exits.

Locust Street Festival Coming This Summer

Join us for the Locust Street Festival, happening on select Wednesday evenings monthly from May to August.

Stereo 41 Coming Soon to Walnut Creek

A former PG&E customer service office is being transformed into a music-centric restaurant and bar called Stereo 41.

Calicraft Beer Garden Grand Opening Weekend and Ribbon Cutting

Calicraft Brewing Co. is expanding its Walnut Creek presence with a new outdoor beer garden and a two-phase renovation.

Ribbon Cutting: Visiting Angels Opens in Walnut Creek

Visiting Angels celebrated the grand opening of its new Walnut Creek office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, joining the City's healthcare and wellness community.

Athleisure Brand Set to Open at Broadway Plaza This Year

Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek is expanding with several new retail and dining openings in 2025, starting with athleisure brand Vuori.

Marufuku Ramen Opening New Location in Walnut Creek

Marufuku Ramen is opening a new location at 1630 Cypress Street, bringing its popular ramen to Walnut Creek.

Diablo Regional Arts Association Wins Prestigious CALED Award

The Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA) has won a prestigious CALED Merit Award for its Business Leaders for the Arts program, recognizing its innovative efforts to connect the arts and business communities and enhance Walnut Creek’s cultural and economic vitality.

Italian Restaurant Chain North Italia Coming to Walnut Creek

North Italia is opening a new Walnut Creek location as part of its Bay Area expansion.

Walnut Creek Restaurant Ranked Among "The East Bay's Most Beautiful Restaurants"

Sipeos in Walnut Creek is named one of “The East Bay’s Most Beautiful Restaurants” for its stylish design.

Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza: A Rising Hub for Dining Destinations

Walnut Creek is emerging as a top East Bay dining hub, with Broadway Plaza attracting major eateries and businesses.

Hotel Giant Opening in Walnut Creek as More Businesses Move to East Bay

Hilton is opening a new Hilton Garden Inn in Walnut Creek this spring, joining a wave of new businesses and restaurants moving into the East Bay suburb.

Homegrown Success - Walnut Creek Restaurants Expanding Beyond Downtown

Downtown Walnut Creek is a thriving dining hub with over 150 restaurants, and two local favorites are expanding far beyond the city. A once City-owned lot is now a three-story culinary incubator celebrating innovative dining concepts that are expanding across California and beyond.

Walnut Creek's Fitness Scene Grows with Cutting-Edge Wellness Concepts

Walnut Creek's fitness scene is growing with the arrival of Pvolve and Club Studio, two innovative studios offering science-backed, engaging workouts.