So This Happened…News summary for week of Jan. 4-10

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY—Despite the raging pandemic, local government pressed on in 2020 – with Concord trying to move forward on the weapons station development without Lennar/Five Point and Clayton fighting through approval of the Olivia senior housing project downtown. Read our review of local stories for a month by month recap.

Progress on vaccines: Contra Costa County continues Phase 1A of its vaccine plan, immunizing health-care workers and those at long-term care facilities. Still, the stay at home order remains in effect due to low availability in local ICUs. Read the full story.

Focus on fitness: Now is the time to join the East Bay Regional Park District’s Trails Challenge. The free self-guided hiking and bicycling program is meant to encourage people to explore our parklands. Read the full story.

Fresh from the farm: Another way to feel good in the new year is by shopping for local produce at the Concord farmers market. A seasonal citrus salad just sounds healthy. Read the full story.

More stories

Here are some other stories the Pioneer covered in the last week:

Were you affected by the recent oil spill in Walnut Creek?

Donation from Travis Credit Union Foundation helps Monument Crisis Center to aid thousands.

Diablo Women’s Chorale holding auditions for new members.

Each week, the Concord Clayton Pioneer posts a summary of our news stories called “So This Happened…” If you would like to check out past weekly roundups, click here.