A Veteran’s Story: I Survived Pinatubo
Somebody once wrote that there is a book in each of us waiting to be written, and veteran Marine Staff Sergeant Mark Clifford, from Lafayette, has done just that and…
Shop Local to Keep Your Sales Tax Dollars in Martinez
By Bianne Zorn, Mayor, City of Martinez The holiday season has begun! We all inherently know that we should shop locally and support our local businesses, but there are some…
Sugar Plum Coffee Shop Turns 65!
By David King Sugar Plum, known as the 2nd oldest-running restaurant in Concord, is now another year older (Barney’s Hickory Pit is the oldest) and will be celebrating its 65th…
The Blue Devils C Corps Announces 2025 Auditions for Young Performers
The Blue Devils C Corps, which is part of the world-renowned Blue Devils Performing Arts organization, is announcing auditions for its 2025 season. This is a perfect opportunity for beginner…
Identity Theft: What to Know and How to Protect Yourself
In today’s digital era, taps and clicks are part of everyday conveniences that help us shop, pay bills, and order food. Websites and apps allow quick and easy communication, money…
Dirty Politics
by David King In 2017, Vice Mayor of Concord, Edi Birsan, held a workshop at Diablo Valley College called the “Dirty Secrets of Politics.” It was mostly about how politicians…
Rebelle Rally, True Grit Drives Mother-Daughter Bonding Adventure
The Rebelle Rally is America’s longest competitive off-road rally and the nation’s first all-women’s navigation rally. This October marked the 9th edition of this eight-day race, which began in Mammoth…
State Mandates Affordable Housing Zoning Change
The city is subject to a state mandate that requires us to rezone 20 acres for affordable housing in what the state calls “High Resource” areas. The directive was one…
Concord Awards $5 Million To Organizations For Homeless Plan
The Concord City Council on Oct. 22 approved the allocation of $5 million to six local organizations for the implementation of the strategies contained in the Homeless Strategic Plan that…
European Delights Bakery, Treats from Old-World Recipes
European Delights is a small and little known bakery in Walnut Creek that specializes in old country European bakery recipes. And those that know there is a difference will be…
Concord Chamber of Commerce Goes to Cuba
Who wants to go to Cuba? As part of an entrepreneurial/cultural exchange program, the Concord Chamber of Commerce invites anyone interested in learning more about Cuba can join them on…
The Many Ways to Celebrate Oktoberfest
From Festivals to Excellent Home Options By David King There is nothing like the coming change of the season to inspire our favorite fall festival, Oktoberfest.There are several ways to…