California Condors visit East Bay
by Laura Kindsvater For the fifth year in a row, East Bay skies were once graced with visiting condors, the latest indication that their late-summer range is expanding north as…
Concord Turkey Trot raises record $42,500 for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa
A record 2,100 runners and walkers kicked off their Thanksgiving morning at Newhall Park for this year’s Concord Turkey Trot, creating a festive community celebration while supporting critical anti-hunger services.Through…
Living History Kids Day at the Clayton Museum
by Clayton Historical society and Museum The Clayton Historical Society & Museum is delighted to welcome a new volunteer this year, Patti Pratt. Pratt’s creativity and enthusiasm have already brought…
Clayton’s Comprehensive Infrastructure Renewal and General Fund Savings Project is now complete
In 2023, the City of Clayton signed a significant agreement with Climatec {climatec.com), in order to make improvements to the City’s infrastructure and pursue increase savings in the following areas:…
Clayton Watch fighting to amend Civil Grand Jury Report on City of Clayton
by David King Last June the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury released its scathing Report 2505, “Clayton: Small City, big Concerns,” characterizing Clayton City Council of gross dysfunction and…
Valerie Barone, Longtime Concord City Manager, to Retire
After more than three decades of dedicated public service, Concord City Manager Valerie Barone has announced her retirement, effective at the end of the fiscal year (June 2026). Ms. Barone…
New “Chupcan Village” mural complement’s Concord Historical Museum continuing mission
by David Scholz A collective artistic effort is gracing significant wall space to help mark the newly renovated Concord Historical Museum in downtown Concord.The 6 feet by 7 feet mural,…
Cash for Comics
If you are tired of your old comic book collection, but don’t want to toss them, sell them. Call James for a free appraisal.