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…
European Delights Bakery, Treats from Old-World Recipes
European Delights is a small and little known bakery in Walnut Creek that specializes in old country European bakery recipes. And those that know there is a difference will be…
Concord Chamber of Commerce Goes to Cuba
Who wants to go to Cuba? As part of an entrepreneurial/cultural exchange program, the Concord Chamber of Commerce invites anyone interested in learning more about Cuba can join them on…
World Doll Day Show Returns September 21
World Doll Day Show is returning to the Concord Plaza Hotel on September 21.Did you know that Doll Collecting remains in the top collecting interests today? They are still a…
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…
Behind the Scenes, Clayton Community is Gloria-ous!
Many of us are looking forward to the Clayton Oktoberfest on October 5-6. This event has become one of the premier events in the Bay Area. The downtown festival aims…
Know Your Concord Council Candidates
This November, two City Council Districts will be on the ballot, District 2 and District 4. Here is a look at the candidates and a gently edited look at their…
There’s a New Cat Rescue in Town
By Jill Hedgecock, photos by Diane Walsh At first glance, the Cat Lounge, which is changing its name to The Cat Chillin’ Zone (CCZ), in Martinez is in the business…
Domination: There’s No End to Amit Elor’s Competitive Spirit
By David King There’s few who can say at age 20 that they are the best in the world, but Walnut Creek native, Amit Elor, can having walked away with…