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Recent Pioneer stories:

Concord Police make arrest in cold case murder after 29 years

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 30, 2023) — On Thursday, January 26, Concord PD detectives arrested 55-year-old James William Grimsley for the ...
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The Pioneer’s Winter 2023 calendar of events and activities, Jan. 29 update

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Jan. 29, 2023) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
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So This Happened…Week of Jan. 23 through 29, 2023

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 29, 2023) — After more than a year of negotiations, the Concord City Council voted ...
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A mudroom can protect your home from Mother Nature’s messes

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA (Jan. 29, 2023) — The rain, at last, has arrived – bringing with it squelched ...
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Travis Credit Union Foundation matches $10K to support local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

CALIF. (Jan. 29, 2023) — The Travis Credit Union Foundation will make a $20,000 donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals; ...
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Concord Preschools Host Feb. 11 Open House, Showcase Program 

Concord, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2023) – Families with young children are invited to attend the City of Concord’s annual preschool ...
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Concord City Council rejects Seeno partnership

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 28, 2023) — They said no to Seeno. This morning the Concord City Council voted to reject ...
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‘Dreamers’ a history lesson that bears repeating

(Jan. 27, 2023) — “Dreamers of the Day” is as bright and new as when it was published in March ...
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Balancing state budget a key priority

(Jan. 27, 2023) — This month, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his first budget proposal for 2023-’24. In the coming months, ...
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Puzzlers share their passion with the Pioneer

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 26, 2023) — Our story on puzzling in the Jan. 20 issue of the Pioneer, ...
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Concord Police Conducting DUI Patrol on Friday

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 26, 2023) — Additional officers from the Concord Police Department will go out on patrol 1/27/23 from ...
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Concord Police arrest report for the week of Jan. 18 through 24, 2023

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 26, 2023) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Jan. 18 ...
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East Bay Park District held swearing-in ceremony for 2023 Board Members

SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY AREA, CA (Jan. 26, 2023) — The East Bay Regional Park District held a swearing-in ceremony ...
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Lima offers gourmet dining experience with Peruvian flair

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 26, 2023) — Tower Grille, Ravioli’s, EJ Phair and Yum Squared are among the casualties of COVID-19 ...
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McEachin returns to lead Clayton police department

CLAYTON, CA (Jan. 26, 2023) — For those of you who don’t know me, I worked for the Clayton Police ...
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Did winter storms damage your property or business in Contra Costa County?

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 26, 2023) — As we recover from the recent severe storms that caused damage across ...
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Center for Elders’ Independence Brings Enhanced Services to West Contra Costa County Seniors

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 25, 2023) — Center for Elders’ Independence plans to address an expected 485% increase in ...
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Council vacancy, 2040 General Plan top the list for Pleasant Hill mayor

PLEASANT HILL, CA (Jan. 25, 2023) — At its reorganization meeting in December, the Pleasant Hill City Council acknowledged the ...
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A rose by any other name still needs pruning

CLAYTON, CA (Jan. 25, 2023) — It is almost time to prune your rose bushes, groundcover roses and rose trees ...
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Concord Dog Parks closing for 5 weeks of annual maintenance

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 25, 2023) — The City of Concord’s two dog parks are scheduled to be closed for annual ...
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Maximize your Concord chamber membership – and your business

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 24, 2023) — As we move forward into the new year, it is the goal of the ...
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No. 1 Clayton Valley Charter boys soccer trying to break through for NCS glory

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 24, 2023) — Clayton Valley Charter boys soccer has made trips to the North Coast Section soccer ...
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Welcoming the big boys of citrus: pomelo vs. grapefruit

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 24, 2023) — The season for citrus is here, and in California, that means a chorus of ...
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Camp FIERCE provides a ­community for transgender and gender nonconforming youth

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 23, 2023) — When I was coming out as a transgender woman, community was very ...
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Promise yourself you’ll see, make more art this year

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 23, 2023) — This is the time of year when people’s thoughts turn to fresh starts. Along ...
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The Pioneer’s Winter 2023 calendar of events and activities, Jan. 22 update

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Jan. 22, 2023) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
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So This Happened…Week of Jan. 16 through 22, 2023

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 22, 2023) — Although many questions remain unanswered, the California Highway Patrol now believes that ...
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Concord Police arrest report for the week of Jan. 11 through 17, 2023

CONCORD, CA (Jan. 22, 2023) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Jan. 11 ...
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Commit to new habits in 2023

(Jan. 22, 2023) — By the time you read this, the odds are I have carefully crafted several ambitious and ...
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Pleasant Hill police seeking suspect in coffee shop burglary

PLEASANT HILL, CA (Jan. 22, 2023) — A burglar struck local coffee shop, Rooted, recently. The suspect forced his way ...
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