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Recent Pioneer stories:
CONCORD, CA (May 6, 2024) — One of the best stories this school year is the Mt. Diablo High School ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 6, 2024) — Celebrate spring with the Diablo Women's Chorale’s (DWC) presentation of A Lovely ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (May 5, 2024) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 5, 2024) — In early June, Concord’s Immigration Court judges will initiate a master calendar, ...
CLAYTON, CA (May 4, 2024) — This report details police activity for the Clayton Police Department during the month of ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 4, 2024) — California State Parks with support from CalFire and local fire agencies, will ...
CONCORD, CA (May 3, 2024) — On 04-29-2024, the Concord Police Department Special Victims Unit arrested 41-year-old Chi Ngoc Vu ...
(May 3, 2024) — “My computer will last forever,” said no one, ever (except in jest). There comes a time ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 3, 2024) — It’s difficult to describe Jennifer Granat. She is an artist who likes ...
CONCORD, CA (May 2, 2024) — Seats sit empty now and hallways are eerily quiet on the 8th floor of ...
(May 2, 2024) — We think nothing of hindsight, but what of foresight? In “Sierra Blue,” Suzanne Morgan Williams has ...
CONCORD, CA (May 1, 2024) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from April 24 ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Apr. 30, 2024) — With springtime comes foxtails in our region. They are all around us ...
CONCORD, CA (Apr. 30, 2024) — The Bay Area is encouraged to celebrate spring at the third annual free Bay ...
CONCORD, CA (Apr. 30, 2024) — A 2-alarm structure fire brought fire crews from Contra Costa County Fire District to ...
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Apr. 29, 2024) — For almost half a century, Zio Fraedos restaurant in Pleasant Hill has stood ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (April 28, 2024) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Apr. 28, 2024) — In a move harkening back to when indigenous people roamed Mount Diablo, ...
CLAYTON, CA (Apr. 28, 2024) — As we navigate our neighborhoods, it's crucial to remember that our actions impact those ...
CLAYTON, CA (Apr. 28, 2024) — The Art and Wine Festival in Clayton this weekend raises a toast to creativity ...
WALNUT CREEK, CA (Apr. 27, 2024) — Diablo Vista Chorus (DVC), the award-winning Walnut Creek chapter of Sweet Adelines International ...
CONCORD, CA (Apr. 27, 2024) — The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) reports the first dead bird ...
CLAYTON, CA (Apr. 26, 2024) — It was a regular day, just a regular day,” Jack Roy says of the ...
CONCORD, CA (Apr. 26, 2024) — While Caitlin Sly is just weeks into her job as president/CEO of the Food ...
CONCORD, CA (Apr. 25, 2024) — Concord Senior Center's second annual 50 and better talent show returns May 18. This ...
CONCORD, CA (April 25, 2024) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from April 17 ...
CONCORD, CA (Apr. 24, 2024) — The Paris Olympics are less than 100 days away and dozens of Bay Area ...
CLAYTON, CA (Apr. 24, 2024) — The 32nd Clayton Gardens Tour promises a captivating array of five distinct gardens, each ...
CONCORD, CA (Apr. 23, 2024) — Mother’s Day comes early this weekend with the ultimate local shopping experience at the ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Apr. 23, 2024) — The American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region is still urgently seeking ...