WALNUT CREEK, CA — Patch reader Brian Krisch captured this image of clouds over Shell Ridge Open Space. He said the photo was taken last February. Great shot, Brian! Thanks so much for sharing. Have ...

In recent years, the spring season has inspired thousands of people to caravan to Shell Ridge, the largest, and arguably the greenest, open space in Walnut Creek, to take pictures of California ...

In years past, the small Walnut Creek neighborhood was overrun with thousands of visitors to Shell Ridge Open Space. This weekend, new parking restrictions are bringing some peace back to neighbors.