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Crime: Police reports and news about criminal activity.
Performing Arts: Reviews and promotions for local theater productions and live music events.
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Pioneer Columnists
Our columnists each bring you their personal reflections on a variety topics from restaurants to films to gardening to pet care, and more.
Recent Pioneer stories:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 20, 2024) — November marks not only Thanksgiving, but also Homelessness Awareness Month. As we ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 20, 2024) — Long before "clean beauty" entered the spotlight, Trio Skincare was setting the standard for ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 20, 2024) — A new multi-faceted facility serving as home for the Contra Costa County Airport Division’s ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 19, 2024) — As this is my last column as mayor, I will go over things that ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 19, 2024) — The Contra Costa County Library is piloting a new program in December ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 19, 2024) — Pioneer music columnist Dave Hughes will emcee a special concert on Saturday, Nov. 30, ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 19, 2024) — Ready for a Christmas feel-good evening? Join Clayton friends and artists Nathalie ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Nov. 17, 2024) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 17, 2024) — Impersonating the police: According to the Martinez Police Department, several people have ...
MARTINEZ, CA (Nov. 17, 2024) — Recently, several citizens have been contacted by person(s) claiming to represent law enforcement (even ...
CONCORD, CLAYTON and PLEASANT HILL, CA (Nov. 17, 2024) — The whole community is brimming with holiday cheer this season, ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 16, 2024) — At its November 12, 2024, meeting, the Concord City Council announced a recruitment for ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 16, 2024) — Educators are invited to register their students to participate in the 2025 ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 16, 2024) — The City of Concord invites the community to attend its Annual Gift & Craft ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 16, 2024) — In honor of Homelessness Awareness Month, the Concord Library is hosting the 2nd Annual ...
CLAYTON, CA (Nov. 15, 2024) — Here are some recent highlights for the city of Clayton: Oct. 1. The City ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 15, 2024) — This year, the city has been actively involved in a state-mandated process to address ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 15, 2024) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Nov. 6-12, ...
(Nov. 14, 2024) — I know we’re all sick of hearing about political polling. But I thought it would be ...
CONCORD and CLAYTON, CA (Nov. 14, 2024) — The Beat of Diablo – both this column and the radio show ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 13, 2024) — It is easy to take our pets’ dental health for granted. When ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 13, 2024) — Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union will once again bring the Thanksgiving spirit to life ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 12, 2024) — The Concord Art Association (CAA) in partnership with the Concord Visitor Center is hosting ...
(Nov. 12, 2024) — We are tossed on a sea of pharmaceuticals, floated on the public by an immoral industry ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 12, 2024) — Kudos to Onstage Repertory Theatre and director Dianna Schepers for attempting the ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 12, 2024) — Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey was selected to receive ...
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 11, 2024) — It’s heartening to see our Concord Chamber of Commerce events buzzing with energy once ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Nov. 10, 2024) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 10, 2024) — It looks like Concord Mayor Edi Birsan’s 12-year run on the City ...
CONCORD, CLAYTON and PLEASANT HILL (Nov. 10, 2024) — The city of Concord will lose longtime Councilmember Edi Birsan, currently ...