Wicked
Now that the highly-anticipated film “Wicked” has finally hit theaters, the big question is, “Does it live up to the hype?”This film is everywhere. Cast members are popping up on…
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…
Chief of Police Richard McEachin Resigns from City of Clayton
After two years of dedicated service, Chief of Police Richard McEachin announced his resignation from the City of Clayton Police Department. Effective December 19, 2024, Chief McEachin will take on…
A Letter from the Mayor
Dear Friends and Neighbors,On November 19, the City Council recognized students from the Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the Mt. Diablo Middle School for the “Do The Right Thing” Character…
A Veteran’s Story: I Survived Pinatubo
Somebody once wrote that there is a book in each of us waiting to be written, and veteran Marine Staff Sergeant Mark Clifford, from Lafayette, has done just that and…
Shop Local to Keep Your Sales Tax Dollars in Martinez
By Bianne Zorn, Mayor, City of Martinez The holiday season has begun! We all inherently know that we should shop locally and support our local businesses, but there are some…
Sugar Plum Coffee Shop Turns 65!
By David King Sugar Plum, known as the 2nd oldest-running restaurant in Concord, is now another year older (Barney’s Hickory Pit is the oldest) and will be celebrating its 65th…
Identity Theft: What to Know and How to Protect Yourself
In today’s digital era, taps and clicks are part of everyday conveniences that help us shop, pay bills, and order food. Websites and apps allow quick and easy communication, money…
Dirty Politics
by David King In 2017, Vice Mayor of Concord, Edi Birsan, held a workshop at Diablo Valley College called the “Dirty Secrets of Politics.” It was mostly about how politicians…
Rebelle Rally, True Grit Drives Mother-Daughter Bonding Adventure
The Rebelle Rally is America’s longest competitive off-road rally and the nation’s first all-women’s navigation rally. This October marked the 9th edition of this eight-day race, which began in Mammoth…
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…