UPDATE x2: Rumbling Noise in North Concord
Anybody hear the rumbling noise in North Concord? We’re getting reports that the noise might be coming from a refinery, but that hasn’t been confirmed. We’ll keep you updated if we hear more. UPDATE,...
View ArticlePolice Block Off Virginia Lane Near Monument Blvd. in Concord – One in Custody
Concord Police have blocked off Virginia Lane near Monument Blvd. after a man threatened another man with a knife, then fled into an apartment. At 10:15pm, police took one man into custody. We’re...
View ArticleUPDATE in CONCORD: Shed Fire on Westchester Place in Concord (off Clayton...
A shed and trees are on fire on Westchester Place in Concord (off Clayton Way). Both the shed and the trees are right next to a house, which is not currently on fire. Concord Police are on scene, and...
View ArticleBREAKING UPDATE: Fire Flares Back Up on Morgan Territory Road in Clayton
We’re getting reports that the fire in Clayton has flared back up near the origin point, and at least one structure is on fire near the Mercury Ponds on Morgan Territory Road. This hasn’t been...
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MIDNIGHT FIRE UPDATE: Flare Ups, Roads Closures & Updated Numbers for the...
> Over 700 fire personnel are working to extinguish this blaze on the mountain, which has now burned close to 4,000 acres. The fire remains 20% contained, according to CalFire. Here are updated...
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Still Waiting for an Update from CalFire
> Just wanted to let you know we are still waiting for an update from CalFire. As soon as we get an update on the Morgan Fire, we will post to Claycord.com. photo: This morning’s sunrise, by...
View ArticleUPDATE: Morgan Fire Now 45% Contained
Over 700 fire personnel are working to extinguish this blaze on the mountain, which has now burned close to 3,243 acres (the number dropped from the original estimate of 3,700). The fire is now 45%...
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CLAYTON – EVACUATION UPDATE: Evacuated Residents Could Return Home Tonight or...
> MORGAN FIRE EVACUATION UPDATE: Clayton Police Chief Chris Thorsen and Clayton City Manager Gary Napper say CalFire anticipates no further evacuations, although this is a critical day as they try...
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The Water Cooler – Dream Employment
> The “Water Cooler” is a feature on Claycord.com where we ask you a question or provide a topic, and you talk about it! The “Water Cooler” will be up Monday-Friday in the noon hour. If you could...
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ALERT: Emergency Vehicles will be Travelling through Claycord for the Next...
MORGAN FIRE UPDATE: You should expect to see dozens of emergency vehicles and pieces of firefighting equipment going in and out of Clayton for at least the next few days, according to Clayton Police...
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SWEET! Calvary Temple School Delivers 500 Sandwiches &“Thank You” Cards to...
These firefighters better like Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches, because they’re about to get 500 of them. 200 sandwiches were delivered last night by a wonderful group of friends in Claycord, and...
View ArticleSuspicious Man Near Citrus & Oak Grove on Concord/Walnut Creek Border
This just in! A Claycordian encountered a suspicious person who rang her doorbell, knocked on her door, and then was caught looking over her side gate today at 1pm. Here’s the story…. Hi Claycord! I...
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Claycord Online Museum – A Look Back at the 6,000 Acre Blaze on Mt. Diablo in...
>>>> 36-years ago, on August 2, 1977, after two years of drought and a day of horrible lightning, a fire started on Mt. Diablo that would end with devistating results. Over 6,000 acres...
View ArticleEARTHQUAKE! Several Claycordians Report Feeling a Strong Jolt
We’re getting a lot of reports of a possible earthquake in the Concord, Martinez & Pleasant Hill area. We’re checking on it. Anybody feel it?
View ArticleUSGS: 2.9 Earthquake Centered in Pleasant Hill at 2:52pm
The USGS is now reporting that there was in fact a 2.9 earthquake centered in Pleasant Hill at 2:52 this afternoon. Who felt it? The Earthquake was on the Concord-Green Valley Fault. According to the...
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Fresh & Easy Announces Sale of Company – All Claycord Stores Will Remain Open
> Fresh & Easy has been sold. The company made the following announcement earlier this afternoon: Today our parent company Tesco has announced it is selling the Fresh & Easy business to The...
View ArticleWalnut Creek Police Investigating Burglaries at Local Fire Stations
The Walnut Creek Police are investigating a burglary and an attempted burglary at two fire stations in Walnut Creek. Lt. Steve Gorski with the Walnut Creek Police says sometime between September 8th...
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MAJOR UPDATE ON MORGAN FIRE: All Evacuations Have Been Lifted – All Roads Are...
> As of 6:30pm, everybody who was evacuation during the Morgan Fire can now go home! Also, all roads are open. Drive safely! The blaze is still 3,243 acres and now 60% contained. Total Fire...
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StarDate on Claycord – September 10, 2013
> Click on the logo above to listen to today’s episode of StarDate on Claycord.com.
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Two More Earthquakes in Pleasant Hill
> There were two more earthquakes in Pleasant Hill on Tuesday night (view photo above). They occurred at 8:12pm and 8:13pm. We also had one earlier today, a 2.9 at 2:52pm.
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