Understanding Credit Utilization
Credit utilization refers to the percentage of available credit that you’re using across credit cards and additional lines of credit. This is determined by the balances shown in your credit…
Clayton Watch Launches Website
At the Clayton City Council meeting on July 16, resident Gary Hood announced that Clayton Watch has formed a Political Action Committee (PAC) and has launched a new website, claytonwatch.org.Clayton…
Election Security: 2-Step Verification? Try 48-Steps
Security is layered into every aspect of Contra Costa County’s elections and local officials take many steps – 48 steps to be exact – to protect our vote. The Contra…
Local Former Secret Service Reveals Agency Missteps in Trump Shooting
By David King Nearly three weeks have passed since the assassination attempt against former President Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, and there are many questions left unanswered. The Secret Service…
Secret Service: Assassin or Just Trying to Impress a Girl?
By Eric Enos, former Secret Service Eric Enos of Concord was a former Secret Service agent for 11 years. It is protection that most people think of when they think…
Heartfelt Gratitude From France, ‘Thank You Papa Jake’
Papa Jake Larson, Martinez, was virtually a forgotten veteran up until 2019, when he decided to attend the 75th D-Day Celebration in Normandy to pay homage to his comrades who…
Locally Founded Cinnaholic: A Delicious Tale of Success
By David King In Downtown Concord, there exists a decadent bakery that is rewriting the book on the pastry business, namely cinnamon rolls. Theirs is a remarkable story of success…
Journey-man’s Journal: All Aboard for a Staycation
By Lisa Bonnington As I was planning a special occasion for my sweetheart, I stumbled upon a unique staycation, which I am now affectionally referring to as a train-cation right…
Clayton Valley Charter High School Salutes Class of 2023
For Flip page view Class of 2023 Class of 2023 Graduation Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Graduation Commencement – 7 PM at the Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road,…
Easter Events
April 8 Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch, 10AM -3PM. Hop on over to Gehringer Park Gardens on Saturday, April 8 from 10 to 1 pm for a fun Egg Hunt,…
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…