The Trip I Didn’t Take
Memories of 9/11 that still haunt after 25 years by Eric Hall Franklin Templeton Investments had just purchased Fiduciary Trust International, a New York firm that had managed money for…
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…
FREE Shake Day, June 20
To kick off the summer, Claycord.com and Diablo Gazette had teamed up with Wayback Burgers to offer a FREE SHAKE to anyone who wants one. No purchase is necessary. 4375…
Fire Up Father’s Day Weekend at the 18th King of the County BBQ & Music Festival
Photos by Thomas Rimpel and Martinez Chamber of Commerce from 2025 Get ready for three days of incredible BBQ, live music, family fun, and community celebration as the King of…
Concord Reaches Financial Agreement with Navy on Reuse Project at Former CNWS
The City of Concord Local Reuse Authority (LRA) has successfully reached a financial agreement with the United States Navy (Navy) over the price and terms of payment for the approximately…
It’s Our Fault!
A newly identified strand of the Concord Fault is creeping beneath downtown Concord to Lime Ridge by Martin Steinpress A new study reported in July 2025, indicates that an active…
Cash for Comics
If you are tired of your old comic book collection, but don’t want to toss them, sell them. Call James for a free appraisal.
Papa Jake Larson,Beloved War Hero, Tik Tok Sensation, Movie Star, and Emmy Winner passes at 102.
WWII Veteran Jake “Papa Jake” Laron had pass on Thursday, July 17. Within hours, I receive a message from Normandy, well before any news locally had mentioned it! On the…
Veteran “Papa” Jake Larson Wins an Emmy!
On the cover of this month’s (July 2025) Diablo Gazette is a touching image: Fabienne Ory of Normandy is proudly holding last year’s issue of the magazine, next to none…
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…
Mobility Matters Volunteers Wanted
Mobility Matters is looking for people that are willing and able to give a little time each month to a senior in their community or a disabled veteran to take…