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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…
Syncing Traffic Lights To Be Completed by 2027
Since I first ran for Concord City Council in 2010, I have been asked, “When is the city going to sync the traffic lights?” The good news: much work has…
The Advantages of Home Warranties
by Jennifer Stojanovich, Better Homes Realty As a homeowner, ensuring that your property remains in top condition is a priority. One way to safeguard your investment and provide peace of…
Crockett Retailers Mostly Owned by Women
by Norma Black, President, Crockett Chamber of Commerce and Rosemary Liden Crockett a Bay Area hidden hamlet of 3,574 residents, more endearingly referred to as Sugartown, is home to the…
State Mandates Affordable Housing Zoning Change
The city is subject to a state mandate that requires us to rezone 20 acres for affordable housing in what the state calls “High Resource” areas. The directive was one…
Concord Awards $5 Million To Organizations For Homeless Plan
The Concord City Council on Oct. 22 approved the allocation of $5 million to six local organizations for the implementation of the strategies contained in the Homeless Strategic Plan that…
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…