Secret Service: Assassin or Just Trying to Impress a Girl?
By Eric Enos, former Secret Service Eric Enos of Concord was a former Secret Service agent for 11 years. It is protection that most people think of when they think…
Heartfelt Gratitude From France, ‘Thank You Papa Jake’
Papa Jake Larson, Martinez, was virtually a forgotten veteran up until 2019, when he decided to attend the 75th D-Day Celebration in Normandy to pay homage to his comrades who…
Journey-man’s Journal: All Aboard for a Staycation
By Lisa Bonnington As I was planning a special occasion for my sweetheart, I stumbled upon a unique staycation, which I am now affectionally referring to as a train-cation right…
Clayton Valley Charter High School Salutes Class of 2023
For Flip page view Class of 2023 Class of 2023 Graduation Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Graduation Commencement – 7 PM at the Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road,…
Hoffmeister Delivers Concord’s State of the City Address
By David King At the Mayor’s Luncheon on February 1, hosted by the Concord Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Hoffmeister delivered the State of the City to a sold out audience…
Marathon Base Reuse Nine
Hour Marathon Discussion
On Saturday, January 7, from 9AM to 6PM the City Council sat through roughly two hours of presentations and then over about 90 public comments. Union members turned out in…
Love is in the air…for tarantulas
By Jill Hedgecock They are big, hairy, and while many people have nightmares about encountering one, I bubbled over with excitement at the prospect of going on an evening hike…
Mount Diablo Beekeepers Association is all about the bees
By Jill Hedgecock Photos by Diane Walsh Anyone can become a beekeeper, but it is critical for beginners to find mentors and understand the intricacies of bee behavior.This is precisely…
Shouldn’t Jean Yokotobi be angry?
By Ricard Eber As news of violence against Asians in the Bay Area occupies the headlines today, March quietly marked the 75th anniversary of the final closure of the Japanese…
OUT TO LUNCH:
By Richard Eber With the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions permitting more indoor dining, (the county’s equivalent of removing restaurants off ventilators), many local restaurants are gasping for support. The places…
Common Mistakes with DIY Estate Plans
The internet offers all the information and tools we need at our fingertips to create our own estate plan, right? Probably not. Consumer Reports® created wills using the forms provided…
Diplomacy, ruining friendships for years
By Edi Birsan, Concord Councilman EdiBirsan@gmail.com The board game of Diplomacy dates back to 1959 and is a seven-player game set in Europe as it was in 1901 before World…