Mayor Obringer Delivers State of the City
On February 6, Mayor Carlyn Obringer speaks with former KPIX reporter, Ann Notarangelo, at the 40th State of the City luncheon at Concord Hilton. You can watch the entire interview…
Addressing the Needs of the City
As we embark on a new year in the City of Clayton, one of my highest priorities was to ensure that our City Administrative Team has the support that they…
Syncing Traffic Lights To Be Completed by 2027
Since I first ran for Concord City Council in 2010, I have been asked, “When is the city going to sync the traffic lights?” The good news: much work has…
Bring on the Lion Dance
The Chinese New Year is a celebration recognized by many Asian cultures, not just the Chinese. In China, it’s referred to as the Spring Festival. Lunar New Year date changes…
Celebrate the New Year with the Diablo Ballet
“Cinderella’s Wedding”, “Donizetti Variations”, and “Dr. Magic” Diablo Ballet rings in the New Year with “Cinderella’s Wedding” performing February 7 – 8, 2025 at the Lesher Center for the Arts…
Diablo Ballet’s Fiona Hutchen’s Near Deaf Experience
Meet Fiona Hutchens, 22, a ballerina with the Diablo Ballet and certified in American Ballet Theatre curriculum. She also teaches at Oakland Ballet School and at Diablo Ballet School. Her…
Adverse Weather Hinders Annual Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count
By Jill Hedgecock | Photos by Jerry Britten The Mount Diablo Bird Alliance (MDBA; formerly the Mount Diablo Audubon Society) held its 69th Central Contra Costa County (CCCC) Christmas Bird…
Clayton’s MK-ULTRA Victim’s Revealing New Novel
Project MK-ULTRA was the code name for a covert CIA mind-control and chemical interrogation research program, run by the Office of Scientific Intelligence. This official U.S. government program began in…
Save Mount Diablo’s All-Volunteer Band, Blue-Eyed Grass Releases Album
Save Mount Diablo’s all-volunteer band, Blue-Eyed Grass, has just released their new album containing mostly original songs about nature and conservation.Of the 11 songs on the album, which is entitled…
Concord Showing Pride with Adopt-A-Program
Nearly a month has passed since I was sworn in for my third term on the Concord City Council and was honored to accept the gavel and the title of…
Pairing with Christmas Ales
I love traditions because taking part in them allows you to recall fond memories of years past. Traditions are worth preserving whether they are spending time with people you see…