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WWII Veteran Jake “Papa Jake” Laron had pass on Thursday, July 17. Within hours, I receive a message from Normandy, well before any news locally had mentioned it! On the…
by David King The Feathered Follies Foundation, a newly established nonprofit in Concord, is on a mission to promote the care, safety, and understanding of birds—both domestic and wild. Founded…
“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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…