Rotary hosts Turkey Trot Virtual Walk/Run for Nov. 22-28.
The Clayton Valley/Concord Sunrise Rotary Chapter invites all to its inaugural ”Turkey Trot” virtual run any day November 22-28 at the participant’s choice. Runners will…
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Devine Message in a Dream: “Help the Homeless”
RIP Lisa. UPDATE 9/24/2020: Lisa has passed away. Jack made several requests to the City, to the CC Health homeless services, C.O.R.E (The Coordinated Outreach…
Let’s Give Them Something to Taco About!
The pandemic may be lingering as we head into fall, but there is still something deliciously tempting to look forward to this month: TACOS! Visit…
Concord’s Black-owned Businesses
By Elaine Schroth, CEO Visit Concord - One of the best things about Concord is our wonderfully diverse community. Our welcoming and accepting spirit attracts…
Hope Before Court – Martinez Courtside Ministries
By Justin Barker - Take a walk downtown Martinez on any weekday morning, and you will see firsthand the American justice system at work. Attorney’s…
Retired Police Sergeant Says Departments Should Operate Like in Mayberry
My friend Randy is a proud retired policeman with over 30 years of service as an officer/sergeant and president of the police association for two…
Concord Police Chief Bustillos: “8 Can’t Wait”
In a letter to the community on June 16, Concord Police Chief Mark Bustillos responded to questions about the national “8 Can’t Wait” police reform…
SIP Update: (June 3) More reopenings.
Thanks to substantial progress being made in the fight against COVID-19, Contra Costa County residents can go back to work, shop at local retail stores, get childcare…
Concord City Council approves framework for marijuana businesses
It will now be possible for storefront cannabis businesses, locally based marijuana delivery businesses and cannabis cultivation operations of less than 10,000 square feet to…
Water Awareness Youth Art Calendar Contest
Here’s a fun project for the kids if they’re getting bored with being sheltered in place. Have them enter the Contra Costa Water District youth…
City of Concord providing relief resources online
May 2, 2020 -- Over the past few weeks we have heard a lot of information from federal leaders, Governor Newsom, and our own Contra…
Concord City Council declines to extend agreement to Lennar
The Concord City Council on met March 24 via video conference to discuss its response to a letter it received in January from Lennar Concord,…