Help Keep Concord’s Rich History Alive
By Mayor Laura Hoffmeister There are a total of 647 Historical societies in California, and Concord, its residents and businesses are fortunate to have the non-profit Concord Historical Society (CHS)…
Not Your Ordinary Dentist
Dr. Reza Khazaie is simply an amazing character. While his Willow Pass Dental Care office, on Willow Pass Road in Concord, bustles with patients, the walls indicate that this is…
Juneteenth: an American Celebration and Reminder
The Civil War had been over for months. Yet slavery in Texas continued. The Emancipation Proclamation had declared two years earlier that all slaves in rebel states “henceforth shall be…
Go Fund Me to help Family of Former Martinez Native Who Passed in Tragic Snow Accident
Be aware, you are about to read a tragic story of a former neighbor/resident, Jason Cassem, whose family could use your help.Jason was born and lived in Martinez for several…
Age Sixty-Three, Still Setting Open Water Swim Records
Sometimes we can live on a particular street for years and sometimes never get to know all of the people who live there. Some of our neighbors have amazing tales…
Kiteman of Martinez is headed to Qatar
by David King Martinez’s famed kite pilot, Tony Jetland, (aka Kiteman of Martinez) is heading to Doha, Qatar March 16-18 for the inaugural Qatar Kite Festival. “I’ve been to many…
Explore Concord’s Connection with Historical and World-Renowned Architecture
We love sharing stories of Concord’s robust and fascinating history. The people, places and culture that built our town are important to today’s residents, visitors and future generations. From the…
Marathon Base Reuse Nine
Hour Marathon Discussion
On Saturday, January 7, from 9AM to 6PM the City Council sat through roughly two hours of presentations and then over about 90 public comments. Union members turned out in…
Visit of the Ukraine Delegation to the Bay Area
By Michael Barrington From November 4 – 11 the Rotary Club of Concord assisted by the Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill hosted a delegation of healthcare professionals from across Ukraine.…
Concord First Partners’ CNWS development Term Sheet reveals a few surprises
by David King The delayed and long awaited Term Sheet the City of Concord has required of its chosen master developer, Concord First Partners (CFP), for the development of the…
Ukrainian Leaders Visit Concord, Examine Healthcare Administration
Delegation of local legislatures from Ukraine travel to Cheyenne, WY to learn about accountable governance in February 2018. Source: Openworld.gov
How to Spend $19 Million? Start with a $7 Million Grant Program
On September 30, The City of Concord has launched a $7 million grant program for the purpose of partnering with local nonprofit organizations to help the community recover from the…