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Recent Pioneer stories:
Concord Police arrest report for the week of Mar. 20 through 26, 2024
CONCORD, CA (March 28, 2024) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from March 20 ...
‘Parnassus’ a loving tale about books – and romance
(Mar. 28, 2024) — When I first worked at Bonanza Books in Clayton, two young coworkers gifted me a used ...
Young scientists take center stage at Mt. Diablo Elementary’s STEM Fair
Third grade student Orion Howell and fourth grade student Salma Ataie Ebuen with their STEM exhibit. (Photos courtesy JoAnna Castillo ...
Top-notch Indian cuisine the hallmark of Concord’s Swagat
CONCORD, CA (Mar. 27, 2024) — The number of high-end restaurants located in Concord can be counted on one hand, ...
Preparations in full swing for Martinez Sturgeon’s ‘24 season
MARTINEZ, CA (Mar. 26, 2024) — The start of the upcoming Martinez Sturgeon Professional Baseball Club season may not kick ...
Consider pet insurance to stay on budget
(Mar. 26, 2024) — When I started practicing veterinary medicine in the early ’90s, veterinary insurance was in its infancy ...
Empowering your home — The rise of solar amidst PG&E rate hikes
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Mar. 25, 2024) — In the midst of escalating energy costs, I have received numerous calls ...
The Pioneer’s Spring 2024 calendar of events and activities, March 24 update
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Mar. 24, 2024) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
So This Happened…Week of March 18 through 24, 2024
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Mar. 24, 2024) — From badminton to baseball, Pioneer sports editor Jay Bedecarré looks ahead to ...
Concord, Brookfield moving forward with new Term Sheet
Community input key to success for CNWS developer CONCORD, CA (Mar. 24, 2024) — The City Council unanimously approved a ...
Mock collision drives home terrifying reality to College Park students
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Mar. 22, 2024) — The normal roar from the bleachers at the College Park High School football ...
Star Wars Celebration at Contra Costa Con this Sunday in Hilton Concord
CONCORD, CA (Mar. 22, 2024) — Contra Costa Con Celebrates 10th Anniversaryof the debut of Star Wars Rebels THIS SUNDAY, Mar. 24, in ...
Concord man among 6 arrested for child exploitation crimes
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Mar. 22, 2024) — The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office has charged several Bay Area men ...
From firefighters to farmworkers, East Bay artist draws what she sees
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Mar. 22, 2024) — Linda Curtis is an explorer, an artist sojourning through life with her ...
Letters to the Editor — New Concord rent rules are punitive
CONCORD, CA (Mar. 22, 2024) — The Concord City Council recently passed one of the strictest rental control laws in ...
Contra Costa County animal services helps keep pets safe
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Mar. 21, 2024) — Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) is committed to protecting the health, safety ...
Contemporary Elegance: Open House March 23-24 at 6022 Golden Eagle Way in Clayton
CLAYTON, CA (Mar. 21, 2024) — Located in the sought-after Windmill Canyon neighborhood this single story contemporary home offers 3 ...
Concord Police arrest report for the week of Mar. 13 through 19, 2024
CONCORD, CA (March 21, 2024) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from March 13 ...
Concord City Council accepts Brookfield term sheet
CONCORD, CA (Mar. 21, 2024) — On March 19, 2024 the Concord City Council, sitting at the Local Reuse Authority, ...
Gun fire leaves two dead in Pleasant Hill robbery attempt on cannabis industry driver
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Mar. 20, 2024) — A robbery attempt on a delivery driver of cannabis packaging materials to Bay ...
Simulated emergency at College Park High Thursday, expect sirens and emergency vehicles
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Mar. 20, 2024) — On Thursday March 21, the California Highway Patrol and Pleasant Hill Police Department ...
Letters to the Editor — Clayton council needs to investigate staff turnover
CLAYTON, CA (Mar. 20, 2024) — The city of Clayton has a problem. We have lost numerous city managers, finance ...
Diablo View Middle School named California Distinguished School
CLAYTON, CA (Mar. 20, 2024) — First-year Diablo View Middle School principal Vicki Wilson was excited to find out that ...
Business as usual for Joann Fabric despite Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
CONCORD, CA (Mar. 19, 2024) — Customers to the Joann Fabric Concord location will not see anything different in light ...
One man dead, another injured after shooting in Pleasant Hill
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Mar. 19, 2024) — Just after noon on Tuesday, police in Pleasant Hill responded to reports of ...
March into spring with flavorful greens from Concord Farmers Market
CONCORD, CA (Mar. 19, 2024) — After a winter of dense stews and carb-heavy recipes, it’s time to lighten up ...
Pleasant Hill Park security upgrades in motion before slaying
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Mar. 19, 2024) — Even before the death of janitorial staff member Santiago Jacobo rocked Pleasant Hill ...
Ready, set, plant – spring veggies are calling
CLAYTON, CA (Mar. 19, 2024) — It’s nearly vegetable and herb planting time. Tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers can safely ...
Former ConFire Battalion Chief admits to felony grand theft
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Mar. 18, 2024) — The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office secured a felony grand theft conviction ...
Passing on info about a sneaky bodily function
(Mar. 18, 2024) — March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers, so the saying goes. But this March, ...