Concord Pedal Fest Sept. 27
by Laura Nakamura, Concord Mayor On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Baldwin Park at 2727 Parkside Circle will be filled with bikes, families, live music, food trucks, arts and crafts and…
Observances Planned for 25th Anniversary of 9/11
by David Scholz City of Martinez and the Contra Costa Fire Protection District will hold ceremonies to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks in New York and Washington…
Pleasant Hill Chamber Honors Angela Kalinowski as Businessperson of the Year
Pleasant HIll, CA — The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce revived a valued community tradition on Aug. 20, honoring Angela Kalinowski as its 2026 Businessperson of the Year during a…
Updated: Addresses and Items Map – Concord Neighborhood Garage Sale August 29
Save the Date, August 29, 2026, for our annual Neighborhood Garage Sale! Treasures abound. We are still adding participants, so keep checking back to this site as will be updating…
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…