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News by Category
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Obituaries: Obituaries for Concord, Clayton, Pleasant Hill and surrounding communities.
Sports: News and athlete profiles from local teams and alumni, sports organizations and more.
Crime: Police reports and news about criminal activity.
Performing Arts: Reviews and promotions for local theater productions and live music events.
From the Desk of: News and commentary from city, county and state officials.
Schools: News, features and accomplishments from the schools serving Concord, Clayton and Pleasant Hill.
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:
Concord Police arrest report for the week of Jan. 29 through Feb. 4, 2025
CONCORD, CA (Feb. 6, 2025) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Jan. 29-Feb ...
Bridging the gap through respectful conversations
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Feb. 5, 2025) — Americans feel concerned about the growing partisanship in our country and the ...
Former employee charged with defrauding Mt. Diablo Unified School District of $3.3M
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Feb. 4, 2025) —Mt. Diablo Unified School District released a statement following the arrest of a ...
Wildfire risks on the rise: How Pleasant Hill can stay safe
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Feb. 4, 2025) — California wildfires in recent years have significantly increased in both number and severity ...
Clayton’s Diamond Terrace ceases all amenities as of April 30
CLAYTON, CA (Feb. 4, 2025) — BREAKING NEWS: The Pioneer editor received a phone call this morning from the daughter ...
Clayton Police Report for January 2025
CLAYTON, CA (Feb. 3, 2025) — This report details police activity for the Clayton Police Department during the month of ...
Despite recent research, spaying and neutering early still a good option
CLAYTON, CA (Feb. 3, 2025) — For decades, veterinarians for decades have been taught and have counseled clients that early ...
The Pioneer’s Winter 2025 calendar of events and activities, February 2 update
COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Feb. 2, 2025) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family ...
So This Happened…Week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2025
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Feb. 2, 2025) — Pleasant Hill police are continuing the investigation of a fatal traffic accident ...
JOR Fine Art Gallery Unveils “Infinite Affection” Exhibit Featuring Guest Abstract Artist Terin Christensen
CLAYTON, CA (Feb. 2, 2025) — JOR Fine Art Gallery is proud to announce its newest exhibit, Infinite Affection, an ...
ICE in Concord
CONCORD, CA (FEB. 1, 2025) — The Concord Police Dept. released the following statement on Saturday: The Concord Police Department ...
Concord Council to Review Aspects of Tenant Protection Ordinance
CONCORD, CA (Jan. 30, 2025) — At its January 28 meeting, the City Council directed staff to bring back to ...
Concord Police arrest report for the week of Jan. 22 through 28, 2025
CONCORD, CA (Jan. 30, 2025) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Jan. 22-28, ...
Nominate outstanding youth for Contra Costa County Hall of Fame
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 30, 2025) — Every year, the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors celebrates extraordinary youth through ...
Sustainable food simmers with activism and education
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 30, 2025) — Regenerative farming is our best hope for a resilient and sustainable food ...
Design your living spaces to fit your personality
CLAYTON, CA (Jan. 29, 2025) — At the start of every year, I like to load up on design magazines ...
Trio Skincare can help your skin’s future look bright
CONCORD, CA (Jan. 29, 2025) — Dark spots, discoloration, uneven skin tone, scarring. No matter what you call it, hyperpigmentation ...
Grayson sets priorities, outlines goals as new state Senator
CALIFORNIA (Jan. 28, 2025) — It has been an absolute honor to serve our community in the state Assembly over ...
At Walnut Creek’s Pinstripes, you’ll enjoy family fun with higher-end cuisine
WALNUT CREEK, CA (Jan. 28, 2025) — Historically in the culinary world, one of the most difficult things to do ...
Driver killed in Pleasant Hill vehicle collision
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Jan. 27, 2025) — The Pleasant Hill Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic collision at the ...
Concord pushes Coast Guard plan back to staff for analysis
CONCORD, CA (Jan. 27, 2025) — After Councilmember Laura Hoffmeister said she was “miffed” that the developers were trying to ...
Set real estate goals for the new year
(Jan. 27, 2025) — Whether you’re buying, selling or planning a move, here are resolutions to guide your journey in ...
The Pioneer’s Winter 2025 calendar of events and activities, January 26 update
COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Jan. 26, 2025) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family ...
So This Happened…Week of Jan. 20-26, 2025
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 26, 2025) — The city of Concord is looking at seven areas for higher density ...
Wood Rose Academy invites you to their K-8 and Preschool Open House on January 28-29
CONCORD, CA (Jan. 26, 2025) — Join Wood Rose Academy for an exciting opportunity to discover what makes the school ...
Embracing sustainable living and fitness in Concord
CONCORD, CA (Jan. 26, 2025) — As we step into 2025, many of us are filled with the energy of ...
Be a part of history at Clayton’s Camellia Tea
CLAYTON, CA (Jan. 26, 2025) — The Clayton Historical Society’s Feb. 16 Camellia Tea continues a tradition begun in 1977, ...
Contra Costa County Library network experiencing outage, Jan 24, 2025
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 24, 2025) — The Library's network service provider is experiencing an outage that is impacting ...
Birsan wants your input on Concord survey questions
CONCORD, CA (Jan. 24, 2025) — The Pulse of Concord has been an independent survey site since 2009. I will ...
Non-Medical home care, a crucial support for seniors aging in place
CONCORD, CA (Jan. 24, 2025) — As the U.S. elderly population grows, more seniors are seeking services that allow them ...