So This Happened…Week of March 17-23, 2025
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Mar. 22, 2025) — The Carondelet girls basketball team made four clinch free throws to win their second CIF basketball title, marking their 30th win of the season. The victory comes after coach Kelly Sopak was named one of the 100 Most Impactful People in Women’s College Basketball. (Read the complete story.)
Meanwhile, eight local athletes earned winter sports Players of the Year titles. Plus, a Pioneer Athlete Spotlight on Eric Van Boekhout of Concord High.
Breaking the ice: The Concord Police Department’s monthly Coffee with a Cop program allows residents to build connections in a friendly environment. “Officers enjoy meeting the citizens of Concord and being able to devote the time to hearing their concerns and answering any questions they might have,” said Sgt. Eduardo Montero. For more from Concord PD, see the latest arrest report.
Creating a community gathering place: In light of the 30th anniversary of the Clayton Library, the City Council honored Joyce Atkinson, Jeanne Boyd (posthumously) and Diana Bauer. According to Mayor Kim Trupiano, the three women rallied the troops to make the library a reality. (Read the complete story.)
More news
Here are some other stories the Pioneer covered recently:
In entertainment: Strong showings from East Bay musicians, and Diablo Women’s Chorale prepares for out-of-this-world adventure.
From Concord’s mayor: How the city contributes to EBRPD’s goals, plus a special tour of Thurgood Marshall park.
In the garden: Expand your herb plot beyond good old parsley.
Personal care: Catch the Vybe to unlock the regenerative power of your skin, and Yoga with Puppies: Snuggle a puppy, save a life.
Putting 2010 Pulse of Concord views into perspective
Obituaries: Richard “Rick” Brick and John Anthony Mele.
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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.