Checking In: What’s Happening With the Concord Naval Weapons Redevelopment?
Not much has been heard recently regarding the redevelopment of the Concord Naval Weapons Station. So, I reached out to the one in charge, Josh Roden, President of Land &…
Chants, Threats, Outrage Disrupt Concord Council Meeting
by David King Concord City Council faces its second consecutive contentious meeting on March 25, over the proposed amendment of the existing Tenants Protection Ordinance. The 41/2-hour meeting ended with…
Bring on the Lion Dance
The Chinese New Year is a celebration recognized by many Asian cultures, not just the Chinese. In China, it’s referred to as the Spring Festival. Lunar New Year date changes…
The Many Ways to Celebrate Oktoberfest
From Festivals to Excellent Home Options By David King There is nothing like the coming change of the season to inspire our favorite fall festival, Oktoberfest.There are several ways to…
World Doll Day Show Returns September 21
World Doll Day Show is returning to the Concord Plaza Hotel on September 21.Did you know that Doll Collecting remains in the top collecting interests today? They are still a…
ORDINANCE ON RENT STABILIZATION, JUST CAUSE SUSPENDED
As required by state law, the implementation of Concord’s ordinance on rent stabilization and just cause for eviction that was adopted by the City Council on March 5, 2024, has…
Concord City Council Selects Brookfield Properties as Master Developer for Base Reuse Project
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement and Term Sheet to be Approved Next The Concord City Council, sitting as the Local Reuse Authority (LRA), interviewed and designated Brookfield Properties as the preferred master…
Marathon Refinery Produces First Gallon of Renewable Diesel
Marathon’s Martinez Renewable Fuels facility is making fuel again and has produced its first first cup of renewable diesel from biobased feedstocks such as animal fat, soybean oil and corn…
Hoffmeister Delivers Concord’s State of the City Address
By David King At the Mayor’s Luncheon on February 1, hosted by the Concord Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Hoffmeister delivered the State of the City to a sold out audience…
Going Forward After Going Backwards
On January 28, the Concord Council voted 3-2 to terminate the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Concord First Partners. As note, I was one of the “2” who accepted the Term…
Council Rejects Concord First Partners Term Sheet, Ends Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
“If You don’t Want Us, You Gotta Set Us Free” – Albert Seeno III By David King At the continued special council meeting on Saturday, January 28, the Concord City…
Packing it in: Sierra snow level hasn’t been this deep in 40 years, official survey reveals
by Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation January 4, 2023 December storms have provided the Sierra Nevada snowpack with some of the highest preliminary snow levels in 40 years, according…