What Da’ Flock
by Edi Birsan Ten years ago, when License Plate Readers were first introduced in Concord, I strongly objected.My objections were straightforward: unacceptable access to the data without prior verified cause;…
July 4th and the Declaration of Treason
by Edi Birsan, Cncordian edibirsan@gmail.com Treason? That is correct. My favorite document, the “Declaration of Independence” was simply a statement about why we were committing treason against our lawful sovereign…
Why California Farmers Rely on Community Banks — and Why Washington Should Care
By Paul LaFollette, Contra Costa County Farm Bureau Board Member I start most mornings the same way: checking the fields, watching the weather, and running the numbers in my head.…
Get Back to Basics: Sacramento Must Prioritize Agriculture and Innovation
by Paul LaFollette As a board member of the Contra Costa County Farm Bureau, I’ve witnessed California agriculture evolve through decades of challenges. Our state feeds the nation, producing over…
Concord Should Follow Its Own Data on Rent Control
For years, activist groups have organized Concord to demand rent control. When their initial efforts were unsuccessful, they pressured the city council to adopt a rent registry.In January 2021, the…
Answers Not Challenged
Last month, my column “Questions Not Asked” focused on governing decisions made in which several relevant questions were not asked regarding the issue of amending Concord’s Rent Control ordinance. The…
OPINION – Questions Not Asked
In several recent contentious issues in Concord there has been a display of what I call Questions not Asked and Answers not Questioned. It is the responsibility of elected leadership…
20 Ways to Love Thy City
In the month of Valentine’s Day, we should look beyond the simple visage of our nearest human or canine being and take the good will and enchantment to each one’s…
Wait Just a Minute(Men)
Teachers, not Students, Behind Drive to Change Concord High Mascot in Spite of High Cost to School We, the undersigned on behalf of the majority of alumni and students, disapprove…
Letters to the Editor: LRA Response to Grand Jury Report Insufficient
We anticipated a “robust discussion,” on August 8 at the Concord City Council meeting regarding the CNWS Civil Grand Jury Report. We believe the Grand Jury’s recommendations and findings were…
Concord, We Have a Problem
By Colleen Coll On May 24, 2022 SeeNo and his controversial partner, Phil Tagami, who contributed $2,500 dollars to Ken Carlson Supervisor campaign, proposed amendments to their CNWS original proposal.…
Addressing the Claims of Coalition to “Stop Seeno”
Residents and a local environmental group who refuse to speak with the Concord First Partners development team or participate in their outreach have a lot of concerns. Here is a…