Family Schedules Nov. 15 Concord Tribute Seeking Reopened 1985 Case
Forty-one years after 23-year-old Timothy Charles Lee was found hanging outside the Concord BART station on Nov. 2, 1985, his cousin…
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CHP Investigates Tragic Two-Fatality Wrong-Way Collision on Interstate 680 in Concord Near Willow Pass Road
Multi-vehicle crash forces overnight lane closures as investigators assess roadway lighting and contra-flow signage along the busy…
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County approves temporary Fire Station 87 at Buchanan Field
Board of Supervisors and Con Fire approve interim airfield facility to reinforce runway emergency coverage and northern Highway 4…
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Concord calls volunteers for Oct. 24 skate park cleanup
Concord Parks and Recreation leads a Saturday morning trail restoration at 1174 Sanuford Street while Alameda considers a $1.8 million…
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Bay Area Rapid Response Networks Debunk Viral AI-Generated Images of Fake ICE Raids
Legal aid coalitions in San Francisco, Alameda County, and Contra Costa warn synthetic photos outside local restaurants are spreading…
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City of Concord Invites Volunteers for October 24 Love Concord Cleanup Behind Concord Skate Park
Saturday morning community stewardship kickoff starting at 8:00 AM provides all tools and safety briefings to clear litter along…
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Crews strip signs from shuttered Leslie's Pool store in Concord
Friday dismantling marks the physical conclusion of a regional retail contraction that closed locations across Concord, Walnut Creek,…
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Contra Costa Health Deploys Mobile Immunization Units and Preventive Wellness Hubs Across Central County
Public health clinics offer free seasonal vaccinations, cardiovascular screenings, and bilingual healthcare navigation at community…
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Con Fire shows wildfire drones and alert tech at Concord open house
Con Fire firefighters demonstrate thermal imaging drones, defensible space assessments, and rapid evacuation alert systems for Central…
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Community
Contra Costa County Awards $1.2 Million in Historic Preservation and Cultural Arts Grants
Supervisors approve major funding for Galindo Home seismic restoration, Martinez Museum archive expansion, and Mount Diablo heritage…
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Health
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Monitors Flaring Activity at Richmond Refinery
Contra Costa hazardous materials teams confirm automated air monitoring sensors across Concord and San Pablo Bay recorded no toxic…
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Contra Costa Health Inspectors Order Immediate Closure of Concord Restaurant Over Sanitary Violations
County Environmental Health division suspends operating permit for Huckleberry's Breakfast and Lunch following discovery of active…
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Schools
Clayton Valley Charter launches drone piloting curriculum
Innovative technical education pathway partners with industry instructors to prepare local students for federal commercial drone…
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