Concord|News|
Celebration Planned for Clayton Valley Charter

Adalto Nascimento is the editor of Concord Patch.
He's earned a B.A. degree in journalism with a minor in photography from California State University, Sacramento, where he expanded and developed his writing, photography and multimedia skills.
He worked as a freelance journalist and photographer in the Sacramento region for three years prior to assuming editorial responsibilities at Concord Patch in July of 2011.
Adalto also sold his work to the Associated Press, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Sacramento Bee and other organizations. Prior to that he worked as the online managing editor and photo editor of the university's student-run newspaper, The State Hornet and before that, for Diablo Valley College's The Inquirer.
Contact him at adalto.nascimento@patch.com with any news tips, questions or concerns.

Pet owners weren't happy when Concord police enforced a no-dogs-in-the-park rule at Todos Santos Plaza before a show Thursday. You tell us: Should dogs be allowed at the downtown park?
Vacant office and retail space next to popular downtown Concord bar needs a new tenant. What kind of business would you like to see here?
Pet owners weren't happy when Concord police enforced a no-dogs-in-the-park rule at Todos Santos Plaza before a show Thursday. You tell us: Should dogs be allowed at the downtown park?
The female, pit bull-terrier mix has been at the Contra Costa Animal Services shelter for a month and must be adopted by July 17.
One man was rescued by ConFire crews; the car almost hurtled into a car dealership in a Thursday morning accident.
One man was rescued by ConFire crews in Thursday morning accident.