The Real March Madness
The Parkland, FL school shooting killing 17 and injuring more has reignited the contentious debate for viable solutions to gun violence. Either enact more gun control or employ greater security…
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Fewer Bird Species Found in Contra Costa
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count by Jill Hedgecock Photos courtesy of Diane Walsh Birds are considered an important economic resource for the…
County Office of Education to Manage EdTV Channel
The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) will begin to coordinate local education programming for the Contra Costa County Education Channel, EdTV. CCCOE, with support…
We Are Missing the Boat on Small Business Saturday
By Carol Ramirez Make no mistake, the 2017 Holiday shopping season was strong for most retailers. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Small Business Saturday were…
Dave Eary’s Legacy: Remember, It’s for the Kids
By Jill Hedgecock Baseball and softball may be considered spring sports, but the Pleasant Hill baseball and softball season kicks off on January 6th…
Concord: The Next Frontier
By Nik Wojcik Concord, tucked away in the outskirts of the East Bay, close enough to urban centers to commute into work and far enough…
Concord Moves Forward to 1996
With Medical Cannabis Delivery Resolution By Edi Birsan, Concord Vice Mayor In 1996 the California voters declared that Cannabis can be used for medical purposes.…
The Kite Man of Martinez
By David King Visit the park at Martinez Marina and you may be fortunate to see some of the world’s most amazing kites. Some are…
Clayton Author Recalls Escape from Idi Amin’s Genocide
Clayton resident Urmila Patel came to the US in a flee for her and her family’s life escaping the genocide of Dictator Idi Amin. She…
Tip-of-the Hat to Clayton’s Robert Chislett of Chisel-It Ice
2016 was a grand year for Chisel-It Ice. He was called upon to sculpt ice structures for the trifecta of championship events; SuperBowl 50, the…
City of Concord wins Helen Putnam Award for Family Justice Center
A representative from the League of California Cities presented the Concord City Council with a Helen Putnam Award of Excellence at its meeting on October…
District Schools Push Toward Health and, Well…Taste with Unique Lunch Programs
By Nik Wojcik What would you feed a child lunch if you only had three dollars and some change? Would that meal meet nutrition standards,…