A Bright Future: Next Steps for the Concord Naval Weapons Station
by Laura Nakamura, Concord Mayor Concord is a community built on a foundation of hard work, beautiful open landscapes, and the promise of a vibrant future. There is nothing more…
Cities of Concord and Clayton Honor the Fallen for Memorial Day
A large turnout from the Clayton and Concord communities, joined by local elected officials, gathered at The Grove in Clayton on Memorial Day to honor those who served and made…
Concord Reaches Financial Agreement with Navy on Reuse Project at Former CNWS
The City of Concord Local Reuse Authority (LRA) has successfully reached a financial agreement with the United States Navy (Navy) over the price and terms of payment for the approximately…
German Occupation of the Netherlands May 1940 – May 1945 (Part 4) “Severe Food Rationing”
by Nell Fleihmann Nell Fleihmann, Oakland, is 103 years old and is the mother of Jack Fleihmann of Concord. She is one of a very few people still alive to…
From Hobby to Thriving Family Business, the Story of Berk’s Beans
Greg Berkowitz (Berk) with 30 years in the electrical industry has a side hobby that has evolved into something much bigger. Berk is the owner of Berk’s Beans, a growing…
German Occupation of the Netherlands May 1940 – May 1945 (Part 3)
by Neil Fliehmann Nell Fleihmann, Oakland, is 103 years old and is the mother of Jack Fleihmann of Concord. She is one of a very few people still alive to…
Concord High Girls Wrestling Makes History with Undefeated Season and NCS Title
The Concord High School girls wrestling team has officially etched its name into the record books, delivering a historic season defined by grit, determination, and breakthrough achievement.In a year that…
German Occupation of the Netherlands May 1940 – May 1945(Part 2)
by Neil Fleihmann In March 1933, Nazi Germany rapidly transformed from a democracy into a dictatorship, characterized by the passage of the Enabling Act on March 23, which allowed Hitler…
Concord Recruiting for the Business Community Representative on the Measure V Oversight Committee
At its January 27, 2026 meeting, the Concord City Council announced a recruitment for the business community representative on Concord’s Measure V Oversight Committee for a four-year term ending December…
German occupation of theNetherlands May 1940 – May 1945 (Part 1)
by Neil Fleihmann February 4, 1933: Hitler’s cabinet issues the “Decree for the Protection of the German People,” restricting press and political meetings to hinder opposition campaigningFebruary 20, 1939: A…