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…
Mi Casita’s Traditional Mexican Cuisine Is Winning Over Martinez
By David King Mi Casita Mexican Cuisine opened at the start of the year and has already impressed the community. Nominated by a local resident as one of the Best…
Contra Costa Crisis Center Open House July 24
On July 24, the Contra Costa Crisis Center will host an open house from 3:00 -6:00 p.m. Of course, you are invited.This is your opportunity to see firsthand what makes…
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…
Inspired Students Start BusinessAs A Clean Way To Make Money
By David King Schools are out for summer leaving many students with idle hands. But not for a group of Northgate graduates and upperclassmen; they have decided to start a…
The Last Omaha Beach, D-Day Survivor
Having written two books about World War II, I couldn’t wait to meet Papa Jake Larson, almost one hundred and two years old and one of our last remaining veterans…
Kiwanis Club Names Fireman of the Year
The Kiwanis Club of Concord presented the Fireman of the Year Award at a special luncheon at Luna Restaurant in downtown Concord. That designation went to Josh Andrews. Congratulations to…