So This Happened…Week of May 20 through 27, 2024
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (May 27, 2024) — More than 250 people helped Ed and Stephanie Moresi celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ed’s Mudville Grill on May 3. Ed started his restaurant career down the block at Skipolini’s on May 3, 1974. Sticking with fate, he opened Mudville’s and Moresi’s Chophouse on subsequent May 3rds.
Customers stuck with him even through the pandemic, after son Domonic reached out on social media. “The residents of Clayton were very supportive during this time. Not only did it seem like everyone shut down their home kitchens to have takeout every night, but they were so extremely generous in tipping our employees.” Read the full story.
Goodbye Diablo Valley: Pioneer arts columnist John Nakanishi shares his final thoughts before heading to a new life of retirement in Oregon. “The splendor of this area is inspirational to countless talented artists, many of whom I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. This has been the biggest benefit I have received from my time writing this column,” he writes. Read the full story.
Community building: Pleasant Hill Mayor Matt Rinn encourages residents to get involved – from the Local Government Academy Program to serving on city commissions or even running for City Council. “Beyond that, there are many ways to help out and give back to the community. This year marks the 20th annual Community Service Day,” he says, adding: “Other ways to help out include becoming a volunteer for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).” Read the full story.
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Memorial Day: Concord and Clayton honored fallen veterans with a ceremony in Clayton’s Grove Park Monday.
Local events: Mark your calendar for summer fun in Concord, from concerts to fireworks; Solo Opera highlights multi-cultural performances for 2024-’25 season; Clayton Pride Parade returns June 2, and Center REP’s “Cabaret” a fun show that will make you think.
From Concord PD: Seat belt safety campaign runs through Memorial Day, along with the latest arrest report.
In sports: Pioneer Athlete Spotlight on Savannah Sawyer of Ygnacio Valley High, and Sports Shorts.
Welcome and Cleanliness Program a boost to downtown Concord.
A list of sure-fire hits for your flower garden.
Helping teen through abusive relationship.
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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.