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.
Fourth of July will be a busy day in Concord. From a 5K benefit race to the annual parade, fireworks, and more, there will be plenty to do. Know of events not on our list? Tell your neighbors via the comments.
No injuries reported in Sunday morning blaze.
11:30 p.m. fire claims Trinity Place house.
Why are there no parking meters there?
Second annual Interfaith Community Blood Drive is the largest church-organized blood drive in the history of the American Red Cross, with more than 80 drives planned in July throughout the Bay Area.
A high speed chase through Concord, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek ended with two Concord Police cars purposefully colliding with the suspect's, a dog bite and more.
Thursday's Music and Market drew a big crowd, and party band The Fundamentals inspired moves and grooves all round.
Concord-based rock band Stomacher releases Clara, the band's third full-length album.
"Mamba" is a $380,000 military vehicle donated to Concord Police via a U.S. Military program. You can check it out Saturday at the Salvation Army Corps. or look for it in this year's Fourth of July parade.
If you love your city, here's where you can buy the swag to show off your Concord pride.
Pleasant Hill police took Robert J. Fromm into custody after 16-year-old girl arrived at an area hospital with stab wounds to her chest and hands.
Pleasant Hill police took Robert J. Fromm into custody after 16-year-old girl arrived at an area hospital with stab wounds to her chest and hands.
Police took Robert J. Fromm into custody after 16-year-old girl arrived with stab wounds at an area hospital.
Police took Robert J. Fromm into custody after 16-year-old girl arrived with stab wounds to her chest and hands at an area hospital.
Adults and kids participate in 'Dream Big Read,' the first summer reading festival for new Walnut Creek library manager Caroline Gick, of Concord.
Concord's Terrapins are in Nebraska getting ready to race for spots in the 2012 USA Olympic Swim Team.
This week sees the opening of two Walnut Creek companies — Third Workplace and Laptop Lounge — that serve the temporary office needs of professionals.
How do you hold down a full time job and still pursue your dreams? One local couple is taking steps to find out.
Support our hometown business community. Nominate your favorites here. We'll select the top choices and then post a poll. Your votes in the second round will pick the winners.
Support our hometown business community. Nominate your favorites here. We'll select the top choices and then post a poll. Your votes in the second round will pick the winners.