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…
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…
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…
CBCA Awards $50,000 to 10 Graduating Students
Clayton Business and Community Association (CBCA) awarded $50,000 in scholarships to ten outstanding seniors of the 2026 high school graduating class to help them continue their journey in education and…
Fire Up Father’s Day Weekend at the 18th King of the County BBQ & Music Festival June 19-21
This Father’s Day weekend, the King of the County BBQ and Music Festival returns to Martinez Waterfront Park. Prepare for three days of incredible BBQ, live music, family fun, and…
FREE Shake Day, June 20
To kick off the summer, Claycord.com and Diablo Gazette had teamed up with Wayback Burgers to offer a FREE SHAKE to anyone who wants one. No purchase is necessary. 4375…
German Occupation of theNetherlands May 1940 – May 1945(Part 5: Hunger Winter)
by nell Fleihmann Nell Fleihmann, Oakland, is 103 years old and is the mother of Jack Fleihmann of Concord. She is one of a very few people still alive to…