Applications Open For Concord Community Academy

The city is accepting applications for the Spring 2024 session of the Concord Community Academy.

Homeless Strategic Plan Takes Shape, Concord Starts Implementation

The 44-page document is a roadmap for the city as it begins implementing the strategies to prevent and address homelessness.

​Concord Recruits For City Rep On CCCTA Advisory Committee

The advisory committee is comprised of 11 members, one from each city in Central Contra Costa County.

Concord City Council To Consider Rent Stabilization, Just Cause For Eviction

The proposed regulations are complicated and the City Council has been discussing them for many months.

City Of Concord 2024 Summer Camp & Swim Guide: Registration Now Open

Are you ready to get ready for summer, parents? Registration opened Wednesday for activities offered by Concord Parks & Recreation.

Congressman Issues Statement On Alaska Airlines In-Air Boeing Incident

U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier said his pending legislation, the Safe Landings Act, would have addressed several issues at play but is held up.

Birsan Takes Over As Concord Mayor, Obringer As Vice Mayor

Before passing the gavel, outgoing Mayor Laura Hoffmeister had some business to attend to.

Concord Seeks To Fill Vacancy On John Muir Community Heath Fund Board

A representative for the city of Concord is sought for the board for a two-year term.

Video: Concord Unveils New Outdoor Fitness Area, Crosswalk

City leaders, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of two exciting projects at Willow Pass Community Park.

Lottery To Be Held For Brand New, 4-Bedroom Home In Concord

What a wonderful holiday this will be for an area family!

Concord City Council To Discuss Naval Weapons Station Project Tuesday

Development of the site has been the city's biggest issue since the Navy abandoned it in 1999.

Concord Measure V Oversight Committee Seeks Applicants

The committee reviews an audit of how the city spends the voter-approved tax revenue and provides recommendations on how to spend the money.

Concord Launches FlashVote Tool To Help Gather Resident Input

Over the next few weeks, the city will be in the "subscriber phase" of this new tool. Watch a video here about FlashVote.

Nighttime Roadwork Underway In Concord

An update from the city of Concord on nightly roadwork this week on two projects. A third project is taking place during daytime hours.

Concord To Revisit Rent Stabilization Plan Tuesday

The proposal to cap rent increases and adjust eviction rules drew dozens of speakers during a meeting in early September.

Concord Gets $1M To Plant More Trees, Combat Heat

The federal grant will help the city manage and improve its urban forest.

Concord Agrees To Exclusive Negotiations For Naval Station Development

If everything goes as planned, the city will seek the approval of the U.S. Navy —​ still the property owner —​ in 2 years.

City Of Concord To Host Emergency Preparedness Fair Thursday

Are you prepared for an earthquake or other natural disaster?

City Of Concord Selects Brookfield Properties As Developer For Former Concord Naval Weapons Station

After a three-hour meeting, City Council members unanimously chose the global real estate developer for the 2,300-acre base reuse project.

Concord City Council To Consider Master Developer For Naval Weapons Station

A special meeting has been called during which the City Council will consider moving forward with one of two master developers.

Concord Seeks Representative For Transportation Advisory Committee

Concord City Council is seeking applicants for an open seat on Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Citizens Advisory Committee.

City Of Concord Surveys Tenants, Landlords

The feedback from the surveys on Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction will be presented to City Council.

Applications Now Open For Concord Community Academy

The program is free and open to applicants ages 18 years and older who live, work, or own a business in Concord.

Updated Tobacco Regulations To Take Effect In Concord: What To Know

The City Council-approved regulations are meant to curb youth access to tobacco products. Concord PD will actively enforce the new rules.

Concord Opens Another Round Of Small Business Reimbursement Grants

Another 207 grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded in the second and final round opening this month.

Survey: Concord Seeks Community Input For Homeless Strategic Plan

Community members are asked to take a brief survey to share their thoughts and ideas.

Apply For Concord Community Academy

Are you interested in learning about how the City of Concord operates? Apply for the Fall 2023 session of the Concord Community Academy!

Contra Costa DA Charges Construction Companies With Fraud, Conspiracy

Three people with Atlas Pavers of Concord and two people with Centrox Construction of San Bruno face charges in the cases.

Citizens Asked To Report Illegal Fireworks Via Concord Connect

Residents are asked to download the Concord Connect app to their smartphone or access the city's web-based tool to report illegal fireworks.

Rep. DeSaulnier Invites Public To Town Hall Meeting In Concord

Constituents can submit questions ahead of time for the in-person meeting to be held in Concord.

City Of Concord CERT Training Returns This July

Interested in serving on the Community Emergency Response Team? Register now for the next CERT course to be held three weekends in July.

A Catastrophic Hunger Crisis? California Food Banks Are Being Flooded By Families Seeking Help

As extra pandemic benefits end, food banks say that they're becoming long-term supermarkets for Californians facing food insecurity.

City Of Concord Announces Recruitment For Board Of Appeals

Appointees don't need to be Concord residents but must be qualified in and have knowledge of the city's construction codes.

County To Hire More Attorneys To Tackle Antioch Police Scandal

County officials said there's a good chance dozens of previous convictions could be overturned in light of the alleged police misconduct.

Shop Concord Gift Card Program Back In Business

Get a free $50 Shop Concord bonus card with every original $100 gift card purchase and a free $25 card with every $50 gift card purchase.

Naval Weapons Station: City Council OKs New Request For Developers

Concord City Council members asked for a few revisions to the proposed request.

Concord Seeks 2 More Members For Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the next scheduled meeting.

Concord To Restart Search For Naval Weapons Station Developer

The city abandoned its agreement with the last developer after being widely criticized by the community.

Police Texting Scandal: Antioch Special City Council Meeting Gets Emotional And Fiery

Mayor Lamar Thorpe issued warnings to people who shouted or spoke out of turn, and some were asked to leave.

Federal Lawsuit Filed Over Racist Texts By Antioch Police Officers

Six plaintiffs claim they suffered civil rights violations at the hands of officers involved in racist, homophobic texts.