Assembly Approves Bonilla Bill to Make California More Competitive for...
Today, the Assembly gave bipartisan approval to a bill by Assemblywoman Susan A. Bonilla (D-Concord) that will help California’s transitional housing providers be more competitive for federal funding....
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What’s Happening in Downtown Martinez?
> Click on the photo above to check out what’s happening this week in beautiful Downtown Martinez! We’ll post this every Saturday on Claycord.com.
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Overnight Vegetation Fire Extinguished on Willow Pass Road in Concord
> > An overnight vegetation fire in Concord off Willow Pass Road in the area of highway-4 has been extinguished. The cause is currently under investigation. We’re hearing the blaze was at least a...
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Water Show at Clayton & Ayers in Concord
> Thanks to Cathy for the picture shown above and the following message…. So this water has been going for almost 3 hours (that I know of). I first saw it when I drove by at 8am. It’s now 10:30 and...
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PHOTOS: The Masonic Temple Has Crossed Clayton Road in Concord
The 225-ton Masonic Temple has been moved across Clayton Road! The building, first constructed in 1928, has been towed to its final resting place on Clayton Road next to the historic Galindo House,...
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UPDATE: Fire Burning in Newhall Park
> A fire is burning in Concord, in the area behind McDonald’s on Clayton Road in Newhall Park. CalFire & ConFire are both on scene, as well as a fire helicopter, which is battling the flames...
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UPDATE: Brush Fire Extinguished Near Newhall Park in Concord
> > Contra Costa County firefighters controlled a brush fire beside the Newhall Community Park in Concord today that officials feared might threaten residential structures, a fire department...
View ArticleConcord Police DUI Checkpoint Nets Two DUI Arrests on Saturday Night
The Concord Police Department conducted a DUI Checkpoint on Saturday, May 25, 2013, from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., as part of The City of Concord’s commitment to public safety. This checkpoint was one...
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Column – The Garden Girl – Every Sunday at 2pm on Claycord.com
Princess Lily Alstroemeria plants thrive in our Claycord gardens and landscapes. These hardy perennials are truly outstanding. They make great introductions to any mostly-sun location. Alstroemeria...
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The City of Pleasant Hill’s Weekly Update
> Click on the photo above to read the weekly update from the City of Pleasant Hill.
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PIC: WWII Bomber Flying Over Claycord
> Did everybody see the B-17 World War II bomber fly over Claycord on Sunday afternoon? It was used in WWII for daylight strategic bombing, and it’s one of the only B-17′s still flying in the United...
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Water Leak Fixed on Clayton & Ayers
> The water leak on Clayton & Ayers in Concord has been repaired. Jennifer Allen with the Contra Costa Water District says “the leak was on a two-inch service line. In the location where the...
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ONE MORE DAY of Bay Area KidFest at Mt. Diablo High School
> For the fifth year in a row, Claycord.com is proud to be a sponsor of Bay Area KidFest, which is coming to Downtown Concord THIS WEEKEND! Now in its 24th year, KidFest brings three days of family...
View Article57,000 Distracted Driving Month Tickets in April; Cell Phone Usage Rate Down
More than 57,000 drivers were ticketed for handheld cell phone talking or texting during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the...
View ArticleCHP Announces DUI Arrests Down, Fatalities Up During Holiday Weekend
Fatal collisions in the Bay Area are up, but DUI arrests are down from last year, according to the California Highway Patrol. In a report provided by the CHP over the Memorial Day weekend from Friday...
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Little Fox Spotted Near Creek in Clayton
> This cute little guy/girl was spotted near a creek in Clayton this weekend. A fellow Claycordian named Karen took the picture, and says “He (she?) was getting a drink of water from the creek. The...
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PHOTOS: City of Clayton’s 22nd Annual Memorial Day Observance
The 22nd annual Memorial Day Observance took place in Downtown Clayton on Monday morning. The Observance was held at the Veterans Memorial Flagpole Monument at Oak & Main, and those who lost their...
View ArticleUPDATE: Vehicle Hits Concord Police Patrol Car Near Downtown
A vehicle hit a Concord Police patrol car in the area of the All Star Gas Station near Market & Willow Pass Road in Downtown Concord. The incident occurred at about 8:35 on Monday night when a...
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Pleasant Hill Dome Supporters Plan to Speak at City Council Meeting on June 3rd
> The dome is gone, but the outrage lives on. A group of citizens will gather on June 3rd at Pleasant Hill City Hall to let the Council know their decision to allow the dome to be demolished will...
View ArticleVIDEO: Four Arrested After Brawl at Heather Farm Park – Fight Was About a...
WARNING: The video above has graphic language, and it’s not suitable for work or in an area with little kids. OK, having said that, here are the details. An anonymous Claycordian sent us the video of...
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