Diablo Gazette

09/22/2025

4.6 earthquake centered in Berkeley wakes up the Bay Area. 2:59 a.m.

09/20/2025

There's plenty of events scheduled for today.

Walnut Creek: the Gardens at Heather Farms is holding its annual Fall Plant Sale.

Walnut Creek: the large annual neighborhood garage sale in the Rancho San Miguel neighborhood 8A-1P.

Lafayette: The granddaddy of all festivals, the Lafayette Art and Wine Festival is today and tomorrow. 4 stages, 4 kid zones, 20 wine and beer booths and over 200 vendors of arts, crafts and food.

Concord: At the Concord Plaza Hotel the World Doll Show - a collectors bonanza of vintage dolls and more.

Clayton: Hispanic Heritage day with Mariachi, and folk music, food, and car show. 1-3 p.m. at the Grove Park

09/19/2025

TURF REPAIRED, MT. DIABLO RED DEVILS FOOTBALL TEAM PLAYS HOME GAME TONIGHT ON ITS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD WHICH WAS BADLY DAMAGED BY FIRE LAST MONTH

The Mt. Diablo High School football team will play its first home game tonight on a newly restored home field less than a month after a destructive fire melted the artificial turf that forced the Red Devils to play their first three home games off site.

Head football coach and Athletic Director Fetuao Mua agree, “There’s nothing like playing on the home field when representing our school as we push for a winning season”

The Red Devils are off to a strong start this season, with a 3-0 record.

The school’s new multi-million-dollar artificial turf field was badly damaged by fire last month. Surveillance footage showed a group of people setting off fireworks on the field the night of Aug. 23. Authorities believe that may have ignited the slow-burning fire, which rendered the field unplayable. The investigation is ongoing.

The fire melted about a third of the field, including the embedded school logo at the 50-yard line. The school had just installed the new artificial turf in the spring and was set to play its home opener on Aug. 29 but instead played the game at Concord High School.

Repair crews brought in by the artificial turf manufacturer worked quickly to replace the damaged area to get it ready in time for tonight’s game against the Alameda High School Hornets. While the turf is ready for the game, the Mt. Diablo High School logo that was located in the center of the field has to be manufactured separately and will be installed in a few weeks.

“The fire was devastating but did not keep us down. That’s a testament to the coaching staff and the players,” said Mt. Diablo High School Principal Markell McCain. “We’re just glad to get the field back in shape so we can play before our fans at home and share the Red Devil spirit.”

The varsity game starts at 7:30, and the JV play at 4:30. Mt. Diablo High School is located at 2450 Grant St in Concord.

09/17/2025

Hispanic Heritage Event this weekend in Clayton.

Celebrate Clayton’s 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Event
Saturday, September 20 1:00-3:00 p.m. at The Grove Park, Downtown Clayton.
Feturing:
Mariachi Mexicanismo! The Bay Area’s Most Popular Mariachi Band
plus food, car show, low rider clubs, and so much more.

09/05/2025

Bart not running systemwide this morning due to computer issue. Plan alternative transportation.
Check other news sources who may receive status updates before Ido.

09/04/2025

Meet and converse with the Mayor for a little afternoon coffee this Saturday.

09/02/2025

For those who read Jessica Raaum Foster column Neuroplasticity: She is holding a free workshop on posture today through September 4, at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom. If interested, email her as [email protected].

09/01/2025

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/6603b4fcbc.html
September edition arriving soon.

08/14/2025

Very Classy, Habib.

Chef Habib prepping salads in the park. Fresh ingredients, simple technique, all heart. Sharing a bit of Luna Restaurant beyond the kitchen, where tradition meets community and every chop tells a story.

08/13/2025

Love these special menu nights!

French Dinner ... It's going to be a great time!

08/12/2025

Clayton Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project Starts Mid-August

The much needed road repair begins soon. The Clayton Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (City Project No. 2609) is anticipated to start in mid-August and is scheduled to be completed by December 2025...weather permitting.

This project will involve pavement rehabilitation on Clayton Road, from Babel Lane to Washington Boulevard, and on Denkinger Road from Clayton Road to Wilson Lane. The project will also include installation of curb ramps, minor sidewalk repairs, minor curb and gutter repairs, and striping.

Temporary sidewalk and lane closures will occur throughout the project. Traffic signs will note upcoming changes or detours. Lane closure hours in the eastbound direction on Clayton Road will be from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and in the westbound direction will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.