Concord Clayton Pioneer

12/05/2025

KUDOS to the Concord Chamber for this morning’s biggest EVER First Friday. I can remember a time when 30 at a First Friday was huge. Today we saw some 200 at Gratitude Coffee. This makes my heart happy. I sooo believe in the Chamber and if you are in or part of a business in Concord, this is where to be. The Chamber MEANS BUSINESS. Kevin Cabral, William Chan, Amy Tye and all the Ambassadors, you are the true CHAMPIONS.

09/12/2025

Low and slow, but still moving…

09/02/2025

FREE for pickup: 14 newspaper racks. Heavy black wire. Most are 3 shelf. DM for locations. 24"wide.

08/31/2025

Mt. Diablo High School and its football team concluded a bizarre week like no other by defeating Terra Linda 52-6 in its season-opening home game Friday night. However, the game was not in Hart Fairclough Stadium on Concord’s oldest school campus but rather three miles away at Concord High. Mt. Diablo High had a football schedule unlike any other this year with eight homes games scheduled among its 10 regular season contests. That dream schedule literally went up in smoke when a group of individuals set off illegal fireworks last Saturday evening causing extensive damage to the middle section of the newly installed $1.8 million turf field which was dedicated Mar. 7. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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Mt. Diablo High school football schedule literally went up in smoke when a group of individuals set off illegal fireworks last Saturday causing extensive damage to the middle section of the newly installed $3.1 million turf field.

08/31/2025

Before I begin to sing the praises of Chris Pavone’s latest literary thriller, “The Doorman,” let me say what a great honor and pleasure it has been to write for The Pioneer these many years. For readers already familiar with Pavone’s thrillers, “The Doorman” is a world apart. In fact, Pavone has traded the wide, wide world of his other thrillers for the world of the Bohemia, a much esteemed and beloved New York City apartment building. Instead of characters chasing or being chased into and out of various European countries, this story’s landscape is identified apartment-by-apartment, floor-by-floor. Time is of the essence. By page 2, we know that somebody is going to be killed before the day is over. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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Book review for Chris Pavone’s latest literary thriller, “The Doorman.”

08/31/2025

As The Pioneer publishes its final issue this month, I want to take a moment to reflect, express gratitude, and recognize the vital role this paper has played in connecting and informing our community for so many years. In a world that’s rapidly gone digital, The Pioneer remained something rare – a printed voice for the people. Its stories, announcements and profiles helped weave together the fabric of Concord, Clayton and Pleasant Hill. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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08/31/2025

It isn’t a sexy topic, but for pet owners whose dogs (and occasionally cats) have issues with periodic scooting or other a**l gland issues, it is an important one. A**l sacs or glands are an unpleasant carryover in our domestic pets that coyotes, wolves, skunks, wild cats, etc. use for marking their territory. These animals are able to express their glands at will to let others know where not to tread. The glands are located at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock around the a**s, just below the tail base. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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08/30/2025

Blue Devils B, the Open Class ensemble of BD Performing Arts in Concord, concluded an unforgettable 2025 season with an undefeated record and their third consecutive Open Class Pacific Championship title. Earlier this month the world renowned Blue Devils A Corps took fourth at the Drum Corps International World Championships in Indianapolis. It was the lowest finish at DCI for the Blue Devils since 2005 when they were also fourth. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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08/30/2025

The day before this school year began Mt. Diablo Unified School District hosted the grand re-openings of three elementary schools that were renovated and modernized over the past 18 months. MDUSD Superintendent Dr. Adam Clark and school principals of Mt. Diablo, Meadow Homes and Rio Vista elementary schools celebrated the re-opening of each school with a ceremony attended by parents and students, school and district staff, project contractors and community members. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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The day before this school year began Mt. Diablo Unified School District hosted the grand re-openings of three elementary schools that were renovated and modernized over the past 18 months.

08/30/2025

As I ride through Concord and take in the incredible variety of local businesses that line our streets and fill our neighborhoods, I can’t help but smile. These shops and organizations aren’t just open for business – they’re going above and beyond to support our community in meaningful, heartfelt ways. Whether it’s donating a portion of sales to school programs, offering raffle prizes that benefit local nonprofits, or hiring interns to mentor and guide the next generation, these businesses are consistently showing up and giving back. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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08/30/2025

De La Salle High School has announced its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Class, led by standout basketball alum Drew Barry (Class of 1991) and longtime head athletic trainer Kent Mercer (’87). This year’s class honors five athletes and two teams in addition to Mercer. Follow the link below to continue reading.

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De La Salle High School has announced its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

08/30/2025

The Concord Police Dept. has released last week's arrest report. Follow the link below to read the report for the week of August 20-26, 2025.

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