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 wrote of the harrowing experience…
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 NBA Finals, and the NHL…
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 11. The City won the…
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, including fresh fruits and/or vegetables?…
Clayton Update — UnSung Heroes Make Clayton Most Desireable
by Clayton Mayor Howard Geller I am often asked by other City Officials, out of town family and even people who live in Clayton, “What…
Concord High Engineering Project: Build a House
Concord High School students are building an actual house as their class project. It may be tiny, and on wheels, but it is a real one. The tiny house is…
Life After Death: Chase-ing Cancer
Chase Van Sickle and his Dad, Maurice enjoyed their moments watching Golden State Warriors broadcasts. The family were HUGE fans. Chase had been battling cancer for eight years, since age…
Look Out Concord. The World Is Looking to Retire Here.
Before I get to that headline, thanks to all of the writers including our newest contributors, Nicole Wojcik and Maxine Thompson, for stories in this edition of Diablo Gazette.…
Reaching Out to the Homeless
By Richard Eber It was a shock for many people including myself to learn Doug Stewart of the Homeless Outreach Program announced he is quitting his work with the organization…
Anniversary: Sugar Plum Coffee Shop
Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Updated January 2018) In 2016, Sugar Plum Restaurant Celebrated Ray Rosenblatt’s 20th Anniversary. The restaurant celebrated Ray Rosenblatt. Many people will work at a job…