Bedroom Sacrifices and Other Buyer Turnoffs
“What Buyers Hate,” “What Things Turn Off a Buyer,” “Things That Sabotage Your Sale,”“How to Get Less Money When You Sell”— anyone of these would make an appropriate title for…
Veteran “Papa” Jake Larson Wins an Emmy!
On the cover of this month’s (July 2025) Diablo Gazette is a touching image: Fabienne Ory of Normandy is proudly holding last year’s issue of the magazine, next to none…
Welch Family Reunion Shines Light on the Founding Families of Central Contra Costa
The photo of the family in front of the house titled Felipa Soto is the oldest known picture of the original Welch Ranch adobe in Walnut Creek. This is the…
Clayton Council Responds to Grand Jury Report
by David King At its June 24 meeting, the Clayton City Council criticized a recent Civil Grand Jury report, citing inaccuracies, misinformation, and perceived bias. Mayor Trupiano, Vice Mayor Wan,…
City in a Pickle Over Pickleball
by Gage Walker courtesy Martinez News and Views Martinez city officials are weighing new regulations and restrictions at the Hidden Valley Park pickleball courts in response to ongoing complaints from…
City of Clayton Hires New Police Chief
Effective June 23, 2025, Jeremy Crone has been hired by the City of Clayton. He brings 20 years of law enforcement experience to lead the Clayton Police Department, the City…
Birdnapping Crime Lays an Egg, Hatches Into Avian Care and Rehab Foundation
In September, Feathered Follies was burglarized and two of their exotic birds, Tofu and Plato, were stolen. Concord police put out an APB for the birds and after months of…
Impressive Senior Art Project “Birds of Beauty” Dazzle Brentwood Intersection
by David King In Brentwood, Liberty High’s Public Art and Design Academy, (PADAA)completed their Senior project with another installment of large metal sculptures of native birds to add to an…
Clayton Valley High Senior Robotics Team Shines at World Championship
by David King The Clayton Valley Charter High Robotics Team has had quite a year that finished on a very high note, a semi-final appearance in the World Robotics Championship.…
Warrior Festus Ezeli Feasts on Sugar Plum
Tik Tok users may have recently seen a clip of former Golden State Warrior (2012-2016), Festus Ezeli, enjoying a hearty breakfast burrito and a giant blueberry waffle at Concord’s Sugar…