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Building support for healthy food

Building support for healthy food

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Sept. 23, 2023) — For 17 years, Rob Lustig and I have been partners in the ...

Successful fundraising gala for Monument Impact

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 22, 2023) — Monument Impact raised more than $76,000 at the Stronger Together gala on Sept. 7 ...
Hiking, biking trails and visitor center planned for new Concord Hills Regional Park

Concord OKs negotiating pact with Brookfield for CNWS

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 21, 2023) — Moving forward on an “aggressive timeline,” the City Council approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement ...
Concord Police arrests

Concord Police arrest report for the week of Sept. 13 through 19, 2023

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 21, 2023) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Sept. 13 ...
Monkeypox vaccine appointments now available in Contra Costa County

New vaccine recommended by Contra Costa Health

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Sept. 21, 2023) — Contra Costa Health (CCH) is now recommending that eligible residents get the ...
Barney’s BBQ in Concord still delivers home-cooked flavor

Barney’s Hickory Pit in Concord still delivers home-cooked flavor

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 21, 2023) — Prior to Julia Child, fusion food and culinary academies, the local restaurant scene was ...
A cool crossing of generations — Ice cream event co-mingle ages

A cool crossing of generations — Ice cream event co-mingle ages

PLEASANT HILL, CA (Sept. 20, 2023) — Ice cream arguably is the one treat that all generations can agree on ...
Cristina Zaldana

Be the best version of yourself

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Sept. 20, 2023) — September is Suicide Awareness Month, and Sept. 23 is Bisexuality Day. Bisexuality ...
Mt. Diablo Unified Schools

Concord, MDUSD officials offer updates on drugs, bullying in schools

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 20, 2023) — Narcan in schools, anti-bullying initiatives and city development projects were among the topics discussed ...

Optimism about Concord Naval Weapons Station development progress

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 20, 2023) — The Concord Reuse Project gave a presentation to Concord City Council on plans for ...
Jennifer Stojanovich

Understanding Fair Plan key to today’s home insurance market

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Sept. 20, 2023) — Insurance has become a common topic of conversation in California, as residents ...
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Rehires Kevin Cabral as President/CEO

Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Rehires Kevin Cabral as President/CEO

Concord, California (Sept. 18, 2023) – The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors has announced the return of ...
Clayton Theatre Company's "Working," explores working class lives, Oct. 13-18

Clayton Theatre Company’s “Working,” explores working class lives, Oct. 13-18

CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 18, 2023) — Get ready for Clayton Theatre Company’s exciting October production of the musical “Working,” based ...
New artist draws on past experiences

New artist draws on past experiences

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 18, 2023) — As a child growing up in Southern California, Natalie Gamble was surrounded by the ...
Mt. Diablo High football has area’s best record and player

Mt. Diablo High football has area’s best record and player

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 18, 2023) — Senior transfer Herschel Turner Jr. continues to rewrite the century-old Mt. Diablo High School ...
Obituary — Gerald E. Henderson, October 29, 1940 - July 8, 2023

Obituary — Gerald E. Henderson,
October 29, 1940 – July 8, 2023

CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 18, 2023) — Gerald E. Henderson, 82, died peacefully at his home in Clayton on July 8, ...
Jeff Wan Clayton Mayor

Mayor explains his rationale for new fee schedule

CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 18, 2023) — In August, the Clayton City Council approved an update to the city’s Master Fee ...
Grayson Creek desilting project defense against future flooding

Grayson Creek desilting project defense against future flooding

PLEASANT HILL, CA (Sept. 18, 2023) — Sun sparkling off Grayson Creek as it flows near Imhoff Place is a ...
The Pioneer's Summer 2023 calendar of events and activities, Sept. 17 update

The Pioneer’s Summer 2023 calendar of events and activities, Sept. 17 update

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Sept. 17, 2023) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
So This Happened...Week of Sept. 11 through 17, 2023

So This Happened…Week of Sept. 11 through 17, 2023

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Sept. 17, 2023) — A pair of giraffes, plus a giant dahlia and poppy are part ...
Saucedo takes pride in ­serving Clayton community

Saucedo takes pride in ­serving Clayton community

CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 17, 2023) — Gabriella Saucedo brings her unique background and experiences into play in her job as ...

Wandering Wine and Whiskers event to raise money for ARF, Sept. 23

WALNUT CREEK, CA (Sept. 17, 2023) — Join Animal Rescue Foundation for their annual fundraiser, Wandering Wine & Whiskers. The ...
Clayton Library to hold Book Sale Oct. 26-27

Stock up on books at Clayton Library sale

CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 17, 2023) — After a summer success, the Clayton Community Library Foundation is gearing up for its ...
Downtown Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill’s 2023 summer concert series ends Sept. 21 with Foreverland

PLEASANT HILL, CA (Sept. 17, 2023) — Downtown Pleasant Hill invites the community to the last of this season’s summer ...

Clayton Valley Charter governing board looks to fill 4 vacancies, apply now

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 16, 2023) — Clayton Valley Charter High School (CVCHS) is seeking to fill four upcoming vacancies (Community, ...
Concord Police arrests

Concord Police arrest report for the week of Sept. 6 through 12, 2023

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 15, 2023) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Sept. 6 ...
Welcome fall by growing a bounty of new veggies

Welcome fall by growing a bounty of new veggies

CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 15, 2023) — The demise of summer’s veggie gardens has begun. From one day to the next, ...
Dominique King Lean in with Love

Develop a plan before ­taking a friendship break

(Sept. 15, 2023) — Q. You’re either a narcissist or an empath these days, and I’m leaning toward narcissism because these ...
Clayton’s green plan includes ­charging stations, solar upgrades

Clayton’s green plan includes ­charging stations, solar upgrades

CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 15, 2023) — Using a major infusion of cash for green projects, the City Council awarded $2.1 ...
High school football has new look with girls flag football

Diablo Athletic League commissioner says girls flag football is “Going to blow up”

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Sept. 15, 2023) — Before this week’s inaugural round of girls flag football games in the ...