So This Happened… Week of April 26 to May 2
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — With food insecurity still a top concern for many local families, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano will host the Nourish Gala Drive-in to Fight Hunger on Thursday, May 13.
Instead of in a ballroom, the fundraiser will take place at Concord’s West Wind Solano Drive-in.
“We are so excited to gather with many of our supporters after so long,” said Kim Castaneda, vice president of Development and Communications. “The drive-in offers the perfect chance for people to enjoy a fun and safe night out.” Read the full story.
A little help with the rent: Concord businesses have until May 14 to file a joint application with landlords for the city’s Commercial Rent Relief Program. Using Measure V funds, the city will approve $10,000 grants to help with rent for those impacted by the pandemic.
Big boost in vaccines: A new drop-in vaccination clinic opened last week at 1034 Oak Grove Road in Concord, as Contra Costa County logs more than 1 million doses ahead of schedule. “This is absolutely a testament to our community’s ability to come together during a crisis to protect their loved ones and reduce the spread of a dangerous virus,” said Diane Burgis, chair of the Board of Supervisors.
Eye on the Delta: Residents have until Monday, May 3, to sign up for Thursday’s virtual workshop on the Delta Conveyance Project Community Benefits Program. The interactive event will include small breakout discussions.
More stories
Here are some other stories the Pioneer covered in the last week:
Concord’s Arty Farty flea market brings a trove of arts and craft supplies.
Pony Express had a contingency plan for late riders in Contra Costa.
Pioneer looking for reporter/feature writer.
Help your dog ‘Be a Pup Pro’ on East Bay trails.
Treat mom to a special brunch at Clayton’s Groveside Bistro this Mother’s Day.
Clayton Police report for the month of April.
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Bev Britton
Bev Britton graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of North Dakota and moved to the Bay Area with her soon-to-be husband Jim in 1986. She was features editor at the Contra Costa Times in Walnut Creek before becoming managing editor of the Contra Costa Sun in Lafayette in 1995. She retired from newsrooms in 2001, but an ad for the Clayton Pioneer drew her back in. The family moved to Lake Wildwood in the Gold Country a few years ago - but working at the Pioneer keeps her in touch with her old neighborhoods in Concord and Clayton.