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Recent Pioneer stories:
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 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
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Sept. 20, 2023) — Ice cream arguably is the one treat that all generations can agree on ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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, 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
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
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
CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 18, 2023) — Gerald E. Henderson, 82, died peacefully at his home in Clayton on July 8, ...
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 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
CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 15, 2023) — The demise of summer’s veggie gardens has begun. From one day to the next, ...
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, CA (Sept. 15, 2023) — Using a major infusion of cash for green projects, the City Council awarded $2.1 ...
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 ...