City Of Concord Receives Prestigious Award For Public Arts Program

Established in 2022 to reignite Concord's vibrant downtown, the program brought three annual multi-day events to the city.

How To Register To Vote In Concord

Here’s what you need to know about voter registration in Concord ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Concord Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

As the 2024 election nears, here’s all you need to know about what’s on your ballot in Concord.

Marathon Martinez Refinery Hit With $5M Air Quality Fine

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District said the fine was the second-largest in its history.

City Of Concord Invites Community To Help Plant 'Micro Forest'

Over 700 trees and shrubs will be planted as a micro forest on the Ayers Elementary School campus thanks to a federal urban forest grant.

County Pop Ups For Voter Outreach In Concord

The Contra Costa County Elections Division was set to do voter outreach at over 30 local high schools and senior housing communities.

Annual Health Expo Coming Up In Concord

Attendees can get free health screenings, advice from health experts, and information on various health-related topics.

Meet the Candidates For California State Senate District 9

Tim Grayson and Marisol Rubio lay out their arguments for why each believes they are the best candidate to represent Concord.

Meet Marisol Rubio, Candidate For Concord's State Senate Seat

Marisol Rubio and Tim Grayson are on the November 2024 ballot for California State Senate District 9.

Meet Tim Grayson, Candidate For Concord's State Senate Seat

Tim Grayson and Marisol Rubio are on the November 2024 ballot for California State Senate District 9.

Lawsuit Claims Contra Costa County, Antioch Negligent In Child's Death

A daycare center and the 18-month-old's parents are also named In the suit filed on behalf of the child's surviving siblings.

Concord Puts $5M Toward Homesless Strategic Plan

City Council approved the release of a request for proposals from qualified organizations to implement the plan's seven strategies.

Concord To Host Emergency Preparedness Fair

Are you prepared for an earthquake or other natural disaster? The City of Concord is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Fair.

Concord To Use Wordly For Interpretation At Council Meetings

Concord is piloting new software called Wordly to make its Council meetings more accessible.

Beware Of Voter Registration Scam

A Bay Area County Elections Office warned residents to be vigilant about the texting scam, which has been reported statewide.

Shop Concord Gift Program Relaunches For Summer: What To Know

Thanks to a $10,000 city contribution, get a $50 bonus gift card with every original $100 gift card purchase, $25 for $50, or $10 for $20.

Concord City Council Election: Candidate Nomination Period Opens

Those interested in running for office are asked to watch a short video about the four important steps they need to take.

Concord Wins 2 'Best Of The East Bay' Awards: Diablo Magazine

The city scooped up readers' choice awards in two categories of the magazine's annual Best Of The East Bay.

Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted In Contra Costa

The declaration comes nearly 10 months after state officials first detected populations of the Oriental fruit fly in the area.

Lottery To Be Held For New Concord Apartment Homes

The Rick Judd Commons, under construction at 1315 Galindo St., will consist of 62 affordable rental units. Here's what to know.

Brookfield Properties To Host Open House About Plan For Concord Naval Weapons Station

Community members can learn more about the Concord Naval Weapons Station Reuse project and the planning process and share their feedback.

Concord Surveys Residents On Rezoning For Fair Housing

The city's inclusive public planning process involves rezoning select properties in higher-resource neighborhoods.

Concord Engineering Team Wins 5 Awards

Four of the city's Capital Improvement Projects won Project of the Year and City Engineer Carlton Thompson won Manager of the Year.

Concord Rent Stabilization, Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance Takes Effect

The referendum proponent did not gather enough signatures to move forward with a ballot measure.

Concord Publishes Residential Rent Registry Report

The 2023 report analyzes tenancies and rents in Concord, provides a landlord registration and program compliance analysis and more.

Map: City Of Concord Road Work Ramps Up

See a map of projects underway this month, plus where to find timely updates on traffic impacts related to the work.

Concord's Music & Market Series Returns This Summer; See Lineup

The popular concert + farmers market series is on Thursdays from June -September at Todos Santos Plaza. See the lineup below.

Map: Concord To Host Meetings On Fair Housing Rezoning Project

The city is holding two community meetings for the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rezoning Project. See a map of the proposed.

Concord Police To Host Annual Meeting About Drones, Military Equipment

The Concord Police Department is holding the meeting under Assembly 481 and invites the community to attend.

City Council Accepts New Developer's Plans For Naval Weapons Station

The 2,300-acre site will feature 12,200 homes, 6 million square feet of commercial space and 880 acres of green space.

Concord City Council Accepts Term Sheet For Naval Station Development

The developer's plan calls for 25% of the housing to be designated affordable for the area, a significant amount in the pricey East Bay.

Concord Citizens File Referendum Petition

The move stalls the implementation of the city's recently approved ordinance on rent stabilization and just cause for eviction.

Ledo Leads In Assembly Race: Concord Election Results Primary 2024

The polls have closed, and Patch has real-time election results in Contra Costa County.

Concord Voter Guide: March 2024 Issues, Voting & Drop Box Sites

Check this list for Concord and Contra Costa County drop box locations, early voting, and local measures and candidates.

Concord March 2024 Voter Guide: What's On Ballot, Vote Centers, More

California 2024 primary election: scores of local, state and national races take place March 5. Here's what to know.

Contra Costa Cities Report Cyber-Security Incidents

BREAKING: One city has declared a state of emergency and said the public can expect delays in non-emergency services.

Watch: Concord Mayor Edi Birsan Gives State Of City Address

Hear what the mayor had to say on numerous items including homelessness, public safety, new businesses and more.

Meeting Postponed With Naval Weapons Station Developer

The Concord City Council was scheduled to consider Brookfield's Term Sheet this week but that has been postponed.

Concord City Council Moves Forward With Rent Stabilization Ordinance

The ordinance approved by a 4-1 vote establishes rent stabilization and just cause for eviction policies for rental properties.

Immigration Court Opens In Concord For Deportation Cases

The Executive Office for Immigration Review opened the new facility where immigration cases from several counties will be heard.