So This Happened…Week of May 10 to 16
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 16, 2021) — Fire investigators said “human activity” caused a two-alarm fire at Christ Community Church in Concord on May 13.
The blaze at 1650 Ashbury Dr. originated in the crawlspace, and investigators found sleeping materials and other possessions nearby. It remains unclear if the fire was intentional or accidental. Read the full story.
New fire crew ready for action: After completing two weeks of training, Crew 12 of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is now fully active. This year, the program grew from one crew to two (12-1 and 12-2), providing 12-hour day shifts seven days a week. Read the full story.
Drones? In Concord? The Concord Police Department is seeking resident input about using remote-controlled unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly called drones. More neighborhood meetings will be held May 17 and 18. Read the full story.
Teen Speak: Pioneer columnist Natalie Pursche talks to students, teachers and administrators at Northgate High School about the value of in-person vs. virtual instruction. Student Chloe Mannion speaks positively of the new model with some in-person class time. “I am definitely glad I have the opportunity to be in person,” she said. Read the full story.
More stories
Here are some other stories the Pioneer covered in the last week:
Clayton police looking for missing woman.
Black Diamond Crucible includes skydiving and hike to Clayton.
Blue Devils Performing Arts announces Summer Education Series.
Food Drive to support Monument Crisis Center.
Closure of open spaces in Concord lifted as Red Flag Warning ends.
Head to Point Pinole for a blast along the shoreline.
Attend Diablo Valley Oncology’s virtual seminar on melanoma treatment.
Friends gather for ‘ugly dress’ birthday celebration.
Donate to support Concord’s Rainbow Center at AIDS Walk 2021.
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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.