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Recent Pioneer stories:

Train your dog to make bath time more soothing

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 21, 2022) — Dogs love routine. They feel safe and secure when they know what ...
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Opt for new installations that are water-wise

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 21, 2022) — Gardening during a drought can still be rewarding and beautiful. There are ...
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Illicit discharge in Walnut Creek removed, investigation continues

CONCORD, CA (May 21, 2022) — In early May, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District received ...
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Concord Police arrest report for the week of May 11-17, 2022

CONCORD, CA (May 20, 2022) — Congratulations to Concord Police K9 Max and his handler, K9 Officer Marcic. This week, ...
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Travis Credit Union Offers Free Shred Event in Clayton Saturday

CLAYTON, CA (May 20, 2022) — Travis Credit Union (TCU) offers you a great opportunity to properly dispose of personal ...
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Contra Costa fire fighters halt forward progress of brush fire near Highway 4

CONCORD, CA (May 20, 2022) — Around noon today, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District received a call about a ...
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Spicy Joi brings Lao street food to Concord

CONCORD, CA (May 20, 2022) — Those who crave a taste of the Orient have been grounded by the COVID-19 ...
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Upgraded renter’s tax credit would bring relief to many

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 20, 2022) — California’s renter’s tax credit, the state’s most important program to help tenants, ...
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Bay Area KidFest finally is back in Concord On Memorial Day Weekend of May 28-30

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 20, 2022) — It will have been just over three years when Bay Area KidFest ...
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Camp Concord a community-minded place for fun in the sun

CONCORD, CA (May 19, 2022) — Located 175 miles northeast of Concord, a one-of-a-kind place nestled high in the Sierra ...
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Medals move out of the shadows and into a place of distinction

Veterans displaying honors with pride in memory boxes CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 19, 2022) — Medals, pins, badges and ...
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Hiking Grand Canyon’s South Rim an awe-inspiring adventure

(May 19, 2022) — South Rim of the Grand Canyon is probably the closest you’ll come to standing on the ...
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Clayton survey shows November parcel tax would likely fail

CLAYTON, CA (May 19, 2022) — As the City Council continues to discuss the financial challenges that Clayton will face ...
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Letter to the Editor: Renters need relief from harassment

CONCORD, CA (May 19, 2022) — I've been the pastor at St. Bonaventure Parish for two years now. During that ...
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Clayton’s inaugural Pride Parade set for June 25

CLAYTON, CA (May 19, 2022) — Clayton Pride is planning the town’s first Pride Parade, joining thousands of communities across ...
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Kids fly high – in a good way – with Young Falcons and Safe Launch

CONCORD, CA (May 19, 2022) — Eight-year-old Carson Ward had a rough week dealing with another kid at school, but ...
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Parenting through bad behavior takes unity

(May 18, 2022) — Dominique King is a blogger who centers around marriage, family, fitness and personal growth. Her insightful ...
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‘Romeo y Juliet’ adaptation features English and Spanish lines, plus a gender twist

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 18, 2022) — Cal Shakes returns May 25 with the world premiere of the bilingual ...
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High drama in County sheriff, assessor races

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 18, 2022) — If you look closely at Contra Costa Sheriff David Livingston via Zoom ...
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The concerts are back so get your summer on

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 18, 2022) — After years of reduced, virtual or canceled events, Concord, Clayton and Pleasant ...
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CCWD ­residential users facing 15% cut this summer

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 18, 2022) — April’s showers may have brought May flowers, but June’s heat will bring ...
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Concord’s Housing Element Update Draft to be Released, Feedback Sought

CONCORD, CA (May 17, 2022) — City staff has scheduled a third round of community meetings to seek input on ...
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Mt. Diablo High to bestow diplomas to incarcerated Japanese American students of WWII

CONCORD, CA (May 17, 2022) — During World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered Japanese Americans into War Relocation ...
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‘Northman’ a historically accurate epic

(May 16, 2022) — Director Robert Eggars is nothing if not meticulous in his portrayal of history onscreen. In 2015’s ...
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So This Happened… May 9 through 15, 2022

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 15, 2022) — Local musicians have been busy this year, with 40 new releases already ...
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Contra Costa health officials urging public precautions as Bay Area COVID levels rise

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 15, 2022) —  Health officials in Contra Costa joined their counterparts across the Bay Area ...
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Apply now for Concord’s Bicycle and Pedestrian committee

CONCORD, CA (May 15, 2022) — At its May 10 meeting, the Concord City Council announced two unscheduled vacancies on ...
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ARF stars Blizzard and Mercedes are looking for forever homes

WALNUT CREEK, CA (May 15, 2022) — Adopt a new best friend at ARF in Walnut Creek. View available dogs ...
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Concord creates temporary bike lane to boost safety

CONCORD, CA (May 15, 2022) — The city joined with Street Smarts Diablo, a bicycle and pedestrian safety program, to ...
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Contra Costa County Blood donations needed ahead of summer

$10 e-gift card, aluminum water bottle and sticker set for Red Cross donors in May. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May ...
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