Normans Appreciate Americans, They Love Papa Jake
For the first time, Karlan Larson and his daughter Michaela returned to Normandy for the D-Day commemoration without the man who had made the journey so meaningful, Karlan’s father, WWII…
DRAA – Transforming Lives Through the Arts
by Brandy L, correspondent For more than three decades, Peggy White, Executive Director of the Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA), has witnessed firsthand the power of the arts to change…
Concord Police Association Annual Golf Tournament
The Concord Police Association has announced August 28, 2026, as the date for their annual Golf Classic to be played at Diablo Greek Golf course in Concord. This year’s event…
The Port Chicago Weekend July 17-19
Join the Port Chicago Alliance for its Port Chicago Weekend, an annual public history initiative bringing the Bay Area together to honor the Port Chicago Sailors and their pivotal role…
Blue Devils Bus Catches Fire to Start Summer Tour
As the Blue Devils begin their summer tour, traveling from Laramie, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado, one of the tour buses caught fire.Blue Devils reported to KUSA-TV9 Denver that the bus…
DVC’s Professor is Major League Cricket Caller
by David Scholz Joe Hickey, a professor of Chemistry at Diablo Valley College (DVC) in Pleasant Hill, has been calling cricket matches since 2021. Chemistry and cricket have more in…
July 4th and the Declaration of Treason
by Edi Birsan, Cncordian edibirsan@gmail.com Treason? That is correct. My favorite document, the “Declaration of Independence” was simply a statement about why we were committing treason against our lawful sovereign…
Drones as First Responders
By Concord Mayor, Laura Nakamura When residents call 911, they expect help to arrive quickly and safely, with accurate information that first responders need to make good decisions. As part…
Clayton Local Sales Tax Measure Headed for November Ballot
By Mayor Jeff Wan, Clayton Over the past several months, the City Council and staff have worked through one of the most important financial issues facing Clayton: how to maintain…
Espetus Brings the Spirit of Brazil to Concord
A new dining experience has arrived in Concord, bringing the flavors, traditions, and warmth of Brazil to The Veranda. Espetus Churrascaria has transformed its space into an elegant Brazilian steakhouse…
German Occupation of theNetherlands May 1940 – May 1945 Part 6: Foraging for Food
by Nell Fliehmann Nell Fleihmann from Oakland is 103 years old and is the mother of Jack Fleihmann who lives in Concord. She is among the very few individuals still…
The Creative Journey of John Tullis
by Julia O’Reilly For Martinez artist, illustrator, and author John Tullis, creativity has been a constant companion, one that has evolved from family inspiration to graphic design, from printing presses…