Martinez, a Great Place for Cycling
by Brianne Zorn, Mayor, City of Martinez Martinez neighborhoods are filled with charming homes and bustling communities of neighbors walking their dogs and families riding bicycles to their destinations. You…
Walnut Creek Celebrates Summer, Community, and America’s 250th
by Kevin Wilk, Mayor, Walnut Creek July is a wonderful time to experience Walnut Creek. America 250 Celebration and RelayOn July 7, Walnut Creek served as an important stop along…
Normans Appreciate Americans, They Love Papa Jake
For the first time, Karlan Larson and his daughter Michaela returned to Normandy for the D-Day commemoration without the man who had made the journey so meaningful, Karlan’s father, WWII…
Concord Police Association Annual Golf Tournament
The Concord Police Association has announced August 28, 2026, as the date for their annual Golf Classic to be played at Diablo Greek Golf course in Concord. This year’s event…
The Port Chicago Weekend July 17-19
Join the Port Chicago Alliance for its Port Chicago Weekend, an annual public history initiative bringing the Bay Area together to honor the Port Chicago Sailors and their pivotal role…
Blue Devils Bus Catches Fire to Start Summer Tour
As the Blue Devils begin their summer tour, traveling from Laramie, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado, one of the tour buses caught fire.Blue Devils reported to KUSA-TV9 Denver that the bus…
Drones as First Responders
By Concord Mayor, Laura Nakamura When residents call 911, they expect help to arrive quickly and safely, with accurate information that first responders need to make good decisions. As part…
Fire Up Father’s Day Weekend at the 18th King of the County BBQ & Music Festival June 19-21
This Father’s Day weekend, the King of the County BBQ and Music Festival returns to Martinez Waterfront Park. Prepare for three days of incredible BBQ, live music, family fun, and…
Fire Up Father’s Day Weekend at the 18th King of the County BBQ & Music Festival
Photos by Thomas Rimpel and Martinez Chamber of Commerce from 2025 Get ready for three days of incredible BBQ, live music, family fun, and community celebration as the King of…
Concord Recruiting for the Business Community Representative on the Measure V Oversight Committee
At its January 27, 2026 meeting, the Concord City Council announced a recruitment for the business community representative on Concord’s Measure V Oversight Committee for a four-year term ending December…
Concord Turkey Trot raises record $42,500 for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa
A record 2,100 runners and walkers kicked off their Thanksgiving morning at Newhall Park for this year’s Concord Turkey Trot, creating a festive community celebration while supporting critical anti-hunger services.Through…
New “Chupcan Village” mural complement’s Concord Historical Museum continuing mission
by David Scholz A collective artistic effort is gracing significant wall space to help mark the newly renovated Concord Historical Museum in downtown Concord.The 6 feet by 7 feet mural,…