News and Features
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Weekly Summaries/So This Happened: Our weekly roundup of news.
Pioneer Newspaper PDF archive: Read past issues of the monthly print paper in PDF format. We have issues going back to 2003.
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News by Category
Elections: Coverage of local candidates and voting.
Obituaries: Obituaries for Concord, Clayton, Pleasant Hill and surrounding communities.
Letters to the Editor: Submitted by our readers.
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:

Bay Area KidFest bigger than ever THIS WEEKEND at Toyota Pavilion at Concord

The senior scam epidemic: Who’s looking out for you?

The Pioneer’s Spring 2025 calendar of events and activities, May 19 update

Pleasant Hill hosts vibrant Night Market showcasing local artisans

Clayton Valley Charter to Host Inaugural Statewide eSports Invitational May 24

So This Happened…Week of May 12-18, 2025

Concord celebrates Pavilion’s 50th Anniversary

Pleasant Hill’s family events rely on many community partnerships

Pioneer Sports Shorts for May 2025

Smoldering fear ignites with Clayton’s high fire danger

“Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds Californians to always buckle up

After a long setup, ‘Sinners’ worth the reward

De La Salle swimmers win 1st local NCS spring championship

Obituary — Merwyn Claire Powell, April 18, 2025

Chola-style temple consecration unites community

Music & Market signals the beginning of a great summer

Concord Police arrest report for the week of May 7-13, 2025

Budgeting for Clayton’s future

Love and murder collide in ‘Happy Pleasant Valley’

Bay Area KidFest moves to Toyota Pavilion in Concord as feature of 50th Anniversary community celebration

The Pioneer’s Spring 2025 calendar of events and activities, May 12 update

So This Happened…Week of May 4-12, 2025

Concord Police arrest report for the week of April 30 through May 6, 2025

Create a space to bring Hollywood to your doorstep

Letters to the Editor — In support of rewards for outstanding teachers

Concord Costco ready to “Pump You Up” again

Concord Chamber connections help keep our city strong

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

What is DEI and Why Is It Being Dismantled?
