German Occupation of theNetherlands May 1940 – May 1945(Part 5: Hunger Winter)
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…
Walnut Creek Aquanuts Win at Junior Nationals & Pan American Championships
by David King and Jamie Qualk The Walnut Creek Aquanuts (WCA) Artistic Swimming Team made waves on two continents this spring, earning top honors at both international and national competitions.…
Fire Up Father’s Day Weekend at the 18th King of the County BBQ & Music Festival
Photos by Thomas Rimpel and Martinez Chamber of Commerce from 2025 Get ready for three days of incredible BBQ, live music, family fun, and community celebration as the King of…
Pearl Harbor Survivor “Chuck” Kohler Honored at National Memorial Day Concert in Washington DC
Pearl Harbor Survivor, Earl “Chuck” Kohler was not present for this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Grove Park in Clayton like he usually is. He was in Washington…
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…