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Recent Pioneer stories:
Grand Opening: Clayton’s new Odyssey VR Lounge unveils a world of thrills
CLAYTON, CA (Dec. 1, 2023) — Odyssey VR Lounge opens its doors to the public for its Grand Opening this ...
Autonomous micro transit vehicles in development for East Contra Costa County
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Dec. 1, 2023) — The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Tri Delta Transit are marking ...
Holiday gifts galore at 14th annual free Super Holiday Boutiques this weekend
CONCORD and PLEASANT HILL, CA (Nov. 30, 2023) — The holiday season’s largest shopping extravaganza in Central Contra Costa is ...
Clayton community joins hands for Be a Santa to a Senior program
CLAYTON, CA (Nov. 30, 2023) — The spirit of giving and kindness takes center stage in our community this time ...
Concord Police arrest report for the week of Nov. 22 through 28, 2023
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 30, 2023) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Nov. 22 ...
Police K9 and drone help capture car thieves in Pleasant Hill
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Nov. 30, 2023) — Police in Pleasant Hill and Concord teamed up in a stolen vehicle pursuit ...
New outdoor fitness area, crosswalk unveiled in Concord’s Willow Pass park
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 29, 2023) — City leaders, staff, and community members gathered on Nov. 20 to celebrate the completion ...
Arrest made in Concord Thanksgiving hit-and-run case
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 29, 2023) — The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has filed charges on a 19-year-old Concord ...
Clayton residents, your questions answered — City unveils ‘Ask the City’ video Q&A
CLAYTON, CA (Nov. 28, 2023) — The city of Clayton continues to look for ways to engage and hear from ...
New, below-market rate home in Concord, apply by Dec. 15
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 27, 2023) — The City of Concord has announced a new Below-Market Rate Homeownership (BMR) opportunity located ...
Tamori family helped bring Japanese culture to Concord
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 27, 2023) — The yearly summer festival at Concord’s Japanese cultural center is a must-see event. Many ...
The Pioneer’s Fall 2023 calendar of events and activities, Nov. 26 update
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Nov. 26, 2023) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
So This Happened…Week of Nov. 20 through 26, 2023
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 26, 2023) — Concord police are looking for witnesses after a fatal accident at Oak ...
Oakhurst memorial tournament benefits Maui fire victims
CLAYTON, CA (Nov. 26, 2023) — The third annual Ed Lexon Golf Tournament raised more than $10,000 for the Maui ...
Horse drawn trolley rides lend small town charm to Clayton’s tree lighting event
CLAYTON, CA (Nov. 26, 2023) — As the holiday season approaches, Clayton residents can look forward to a magical evening ...
Concord Police arrest report for the week of Nov. 15 through 21, 2023
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 25, 2023) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Nov. 15 ...
Fatal hit and run on Oak Grove Road, Concord Police seek witnesses
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 24, 2023) — On November 23, at approximately 6:49 PM, Concord Police Officers responded to the area ...
Expect traffic delays on Marsh Creek Road on Tuesday, Nov. 28
CLAYTON and BRENTWOOD, CA (November 24, 2023) — The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will use traffic control on ...
Concord Police catch retail theft suspect fleeing from The Veranda shopping center
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 24, 2023) — Concord Police have added extra patrol officers in retail shopping areas for the holiday ...
Pair of events kick off Pleasant Hill’s festive holiday season
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Nov. 24, 2023) — A pair of holiday kick off events in early December kick off the ...
Considering the impact of local government on a global stage
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 22, 2023) — The world is a dangerous place and contains actions by people, groups, regions, countries ...
No gravy for Fido
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 21, 2023) — As families and friends sit down to delicious meals together, turkey, gravy ...
Being thankful for free and independent public libraries
(Nov. 21, 2023) — I’ve reviewed Truman Capote’s “The Thanksgiving Visitor” many times, using it as an intro to holiday ...
Beekeepers abuzz over new Pollinator Protection Act
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 20, 2023) — Local beekeepers are optimistic about California’s Pollinator Protection Act, aimed at safeguarding ...
Last chance to get your garden in shape before winter begins
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 20, 2023) — It’s November and the garden and landscape still needs tending to. This ...
Shop Concord Relaunches Gift Card Program for the Winter Holidays
Concord, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2023) – The City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce have relaunched the ...
The Pioneer’s Fall 2023 calendar of events and activities, Nov. 19 update
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Nov. 19, 2023) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
So This Happened…Week of Nov. 13 through 19, 2023
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Nov. 19, 2023) — Concord police officers joined a CHP task force to recover stolen merchandise ...
Understanding chronic inflamation
(November 19, 2023) — The term inflammation dates to ancient Rome, where physicians noted that injuries in the healing stage ...
Join Concord’s annual Tree Lighting and Mayor’s Sing-Along Dec. 1
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 18, 2023) — Concord's Annual Tree Lighting and Mayor's Sing-Along is back! The City will host this ...