News Releases

Media Releases for the City of Concord are available by clicking on the topic to access the release/announcement, or by calling the Community Relations Manager at (925) 671-3272.

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August 31 Concord City offices closed two days in September
August 24 Concord Emergency Preparedness Fair offers free information
August 17 Free California Symphony 9/11 pops concert salutes heroes, features guest vocalist Steve Tyrell
August 17 Candidates sign Fair Campaign Pledge
August 17 Free emergency response training offered in Concord
August 10 Concord City offices closed August 27
August 2 August means free family movie nights in downtown Concord
July 28 Concord City Council Places Revenue Measure on November Ballot to Protect and Maintain Essential City Services - Concord Community Urges Council to Act
July 26 Second free whooping cough, H1N1 vaccination clinic in Concord July 29
July 20 Concord celebrates National Night Out August 3
July 12 Free H1N1 and whopping cough vaccines available July 22 in Concord
July 2 Concord road closures and detours for July 4th weekend
July 1 Concord reaches agreement with Local 1
June 30 Concord City offices closed July 5, furlough days announced
June 29 Concord's Tuesday Night Blues series begins July 6
June 24 Concord passes budget, makes progress in closing $13 million deficit
June 22 New Concord drop-off site for expired medications
June 17 Concord City Council holds final budget hearing June 22
June 17 Concord celebrates Independence Day with July 1 car show, July 4th parade and festival
June 4 DadDay event salutes heroes, features Motown music, chili contest
June 2 Hawaiian Fusion brings traditional music, dance, food to Concord
May 27 Make a handmade pasta dinner in less than 30 minutes
May 20 Concord City Council to consider painful cuts at budget hearings June 1 and June 22
May 17 Camp Concord a go for this summer
May 14 Annual recruitment for Concord board and commissions
May 10 Tree thinning project to begin May 17 on the Concord Naval Weapons Station
May 10 Pasta classes offered for busy adults
April 29 Public invited to Concord budget workshop May 11
April 29 May is big month for free music, events in downtown Concord
April 27 Free emergency response training offered
April 26 Concord Human Relations Commission presents annual awards
April 15 Concord's free Thursday music program kicks off May 6
April 15 Offices closed Friday, May 7 for furlough day
April 13 Scholarships available for Camp Concord
March 29 Offices closed Friday, April 9 for unpaid furlough day
March 29 Appointments announced to City of Concord advisory commission, boards
March 29 Meditation class offered in Concord
March 10 Five East Bay cities join forces to attract Google project
March 1 Concord City offices closed Friday, March 12 for furlough day
March 1 County's largest expo for seniors coming to Concord March 26
February 25 Free emergency response training offered
February 22 Guitar class offered for busy adults
February 19 Discount offered to Camp Concord's returning campers
February 19 Residents invited to give input to Concord City Council on budget priorities
February 3 Concord seeks input on budget through survey, community workshops
February 2 Flags fly at half staff in honor of Concord soldier
January 28 Concord Mayor's State-of-the-City address available online
January 27 Concord City offices closed two days in February
January 26 Online Driver's Ed offered for teens 15 and up
January 26 Concord offers mosaic art weekend workshop
January 26 Taekwondo Little Dragon program offered
January 26 Teens learn babysitting skills at Saturday class
January 25 Human Relations Commission seeks nominations for awards
January 25 Class takes moms and tots out and about
January 25 Adults can find fun at recess too
January 25 Concord offers beginner's monoprint course
January 21 Reuse Project Final EIR available
January 19 Concord adult softball league registration now open
January 19 Bootcamp fitness class offered in Concord
January 7 Guitar classes offered for busy adults
January 5 Concord offices closed Jan. 15-18 for furlough day, holiday
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December 23 Concord City Council, HRC meetings change
December 10 Concord city offices closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 4
December 8 Guy Bjerke in Concord's new mayor, Helen Allen is vice mayor
December 1 Concord seeks representative on county Aviation Advisory Committee
November 20 Downtown Concord tree lighting and Santa event Dec. 5
November 10 Residents encouraged to apply for openings on Concord's boards, commission
November 10 Concord Holiday Gift and Craft Fair December 4
November 4 Concord offices closed for November holidays, furlough day
October 18 Community helps Concordstock win state-wide recognition
October 9 Concord offices closed Oct. 23 for furlough day
October 5 Kids and family dogs star in Concord Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
October 1 Reuse Project draft Revised EIR review period extended
September 29 Concord eliminates 13 positions
September 14 Bridge dedication marks closure of gap in hiking, riding trail
September 14 Concord offices closed for furlough day Sept. 25
September 9 Concord Health Fair provides free health screenings
September 3 Concord tribute to 9/11 and public safety personnel
September 2 Free emergency response training offered in Concord
August 28 Reuse Project revised Draft EIR available for 45-day review
August 25 Concord Emergency Preparedness Fair Sept. 3
August 17 Concord, Central San complete $21 million joint sewer line project
August 6 Concord offices close for furlough days, starting Friday, August 14
July 27 Concord's early retirement program helps solve budget shortfall
July 24 Concord wins Mayors' Healthy Meal Cook-off
July 24 Concord celebrates National Night Out on August 4
July 15 Contra Costa mayors compete in healthy cooking challenge
July 14 Navy initiates fire safety program at Concord Naval Weapons Station
July 7 Concord street sweeping reduced to once a month
July 6 Moon landing 40th anniversary celebration July 16 in Concord
June 29 Concord appoints board and commissions members
June 26 Hawaiian Fusion fundraiser benefits senior programs
June 17 Car buffs get a chance to check out some beauties July 2
June 8 Concord's DadDay in the Park features Dr. Loco, Best Dad contest winners
June 5 Wells Fargo Stagecoach, Blue Devils coming to downtown Concord July 4
June 3 Camp Concord at Lake Tahoe offers affordable family vacations
June 1 Concord celebrates Arbor Day June 10
May 28 Workshop offers glimpse into tree climber's world
May 26 Concord celebrates Woodstock anniversary with Country Joe on June 4
May 20 Most Major Crimes Down in City of Concord
May 15 Free lead-based paint removal program announced
May 14 Concord declares that further state funding cuts would be devastating
May 11 Scholarships available for Concord senior citizens
May 7 Free emergency response classes offered in Concord
May 5 Lowe's breaks ground on new store in Concord
April 30 Concord offers great affordable summer day camps
April 29 New FEMA floodplain maps show areas of increased flood risk along Walnut Creek channel in Concord
April 28 Public invited to Concord budget workshops May 4 and 6
April 20 Concord's free Thursday music program kicks off May 7
April 13 Friends of Camp Concord recognized with 'Outstanding Partner' award
April 10 Concord leadership takes 5 percent pay cut to help address budget shortfall
April 10 Scholarships available for Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe
March 27 Incumbents retain seats on Concord's Planning Commission and Design Review Board
March 25 Campers transform your recyclables into art at Camp Concord
March 24 Concord seeks applicants for boards and commissions
February 24 Concord building is APWA Project of the Year
February 10 Concord opens registration for preschool school year program
February 4 Milestone reached in planning for weapons station site
January 29 Seniors learn about local services at February event
January 26 Concord adult softball league registration open
January 5 Concord Human Relations Commission presents awards
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December 12 Concord announces holiday closure
December 12 Concord Reuse Project homeless accommodation report available
December 10 Free emergency preparedness training offered
December 10 Consumer complaint counselors visit Concord Senior Center
December 9 Hoffmeister is Concord's new mayor, Bjerke is vice mayor
December 3 Concord reuse project survey results available
November 25 Concord offers new preschool class
November 25 Concord residents eligible for discount on flood insurance
November 24 Monumental Holiday Toy Drive under way
November 14 Downtown Concord hosts tree lighting, Santa, Wizard of Oz, first Holiday Walk
November 10 City Council to hear presentation on weapons station reuse plans
November 6 Residents encouraged to apply for openings on Concord's boards, commission
October 29 Concord selects new assistant city manager
October 23 "Cash in on Concord" Event for Small Businesses
October 16 Human Relations Commission seeks nominations for awards
October 16 Advisory group makes recommendation to City Council on weapons station plan
October 15 Major crime down in Concord
October 15 Concord selects new HR director
October 7 Engineering Services and Housing Division Relocation
September 23 Kids and family dogs star in Concord Halloween Extravaganza
September 15 Class offered on college admissions and funding tips
September 12 Crime reporting available on-line
September 8 Community workshop on Housing Element announced
September 4 Participants to examine modified alternatives for reuse of the CNWS at workshop
September 3 Guitar auction, pops concert set for Saturday, Sept. 20
August 28 Reception for new Concord City Manager Dan Keen
August 26 Last minute Labor Day registration for Camp Concord available
August 25 Openings in Concord preschool classes
August 15 Backpacks needed for families in crisis
Concord candidates sign Fair Campaign Pledge
August 12 Concord Mayor to hold office hours
July 30 Concord residents to vote on special ballot measure
Appointments made to Concord Human Relations Commission
July 28 The seventh Annual Hawaiian Fusion dinner will take place at Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road on Friday, Sept. 5.
Concord adult softball league registration open
July 21 Concord Community Services commissioners appointed
July 16 Concord City Council candidates may file for Nov. 4 election
July 9 Ygnacio Valley Road permanent repair on the way
July 2 Review deadline extended for Concord Reuse Project draft EIR
Concord breaks Guinness Book world record!
June 24 Concord set to appoint Daniel E. Keen new city manager
June 19 Downtown Concord's July 4th activities fun for the whole family
June 13 Concord Mayor holds office hours
June 6 Concord going for Guinness Book world record - Largest guitar ensemble
June 2 Tree Climber Workshop - Great opportunity for photos/general interest story
Community invited to Arbor Day tree planting
May 22 Public invited to comment on Reuse Project Draft EIR at July 10 meeting
May 21 Public invited to participate in Reuse Plan workshops for Concord Naval Weapons Station site
Concord Mayor holds office hours
May 14 Appointments to Concord's Commission on Aging announced
Camp Concord at Lake Tahoe offers affordable family vacation
Skyhawks programs teach life skills through athletics
May 12 Concord Community Reuse Project Draft EIR now available
May 9 Sewer project will result in Concord lane closure
May 6 2008 Concord survey says residents are happy with city services
April 29 Concord Mayor to hold office hours May 7
April 24 Concord budget workshop set for May 5
April 22 "Striking a cord in Concord" - Music season opener includes unveiling of public art project
April 18 Residents encouraged to serve on Concord commissions
April 2 Concord City Council changes meeting night to Monday
April 1 Concord Senior Center celebrates 5th Anniversary with Good Ole Days celebration
March 31 Concord Senior Life Style and Resource Fair April 18
March 14 Flags at half staff in honor of Concord soldier
March 13 Scholarships available for Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe
March 11 Traffic alert: Clayton Road closed at Claycord Ave. beginning March 21
March 5 Council appointments to Design Review Board
March 3 Residents invited to weigh in on Concord City Manger selection
Concord recognized for commitment to community forestry
February 27 Concord is one of America's 50 Greenest Cities
February 19 Concord Human Relations Commission presents awards
February 15 Get out of town… to Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe
February 13 Concord Mayor to hold office hours
Youth, teen registration open for Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe
February 2 Concord seeks applicants for Community Leadership Academy
January 31 Concord adult softball league registration open
January 30 False report of robbery at Sunvalley Mall
January 16 Concord to conduct citizen satisfaction telephone survey
Openings available in Concord preschool program
January 9 Concord Human Relations Commission seeks nominations for awards
Play 'Dust Storm' commemorates internment of Japanese Americans
January 7 Free emergency response classes offered
Vietnamese New Year Celebration
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December 18 Concord wins state-wide awards for fitness events, Matteo's playground
December 11 Driving Under the Influence & Drivers License Checkpoint
December 5 Shinn is Concord's new mayor, Allen is vice mayor
November 28 Ed James returns as interim City Manager
Appointment To Concord's Planning Commission
November 20 Scoping hearings to be held for Reuse Plan EIR Nov. 29
November 19 Concord announces LED light exchange at Dec. 1 event
November 16 Concord first city in East Bay to launch art-sculpture project
November 13 Free "No Child Left Inside" event explores CYC sports sampler
November 8 Downtown Concord hosts festive holiday events
Monumental Holiday Toy Drive under way
November 7 Announcement of Openings on Concord's Appeals Board, Commission on Aging, Design Review Board, Personnel Board, and Planning Commission
Opening for Concord Representative on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee
October 15 Free Fahrenheit 451 lecture focuses on how media affects democracy
October 9 Kids and family dogs star in Concord Halloween Extravaganza
September 28 Concord receives Notices of Interest for surplus base property
Concord's BIG READ features book discussion series
September 27 Concord's BIG READ features film series
September 17 Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 is Concord's BIG READ selection
Free Wi-Fi Week wireless Internet Lounge in Concord Thursday
September 12 Announcement of an Opening on Concord's Planning Commission
September 5 Concord City Council appoints Bjerke to vacant seat
Free California Symphony Pops on the Plaza concert Sept. 15
August 24 Council to interview 19 candidates for vacant seat
August 22 "No Child Left Inside" invites families to ride the Iron Horse Trail
August 17 Concord City Council begins process to appoint councilmember
August 9 Memorial reception for Councilmember Michael Chavez moved to Centre Concord
August 7 Services planned for Councilmember Michael Chavez
August 6 Trust fund established for children of Councilmember Michael Chavez
August 4 City saddened by passing of Concord Councilmember Michael Chavez
July 31 Registration open for fall adult softball in Concord
July 26 Public invited to attend August 4 Reuse Plan workshop
Concord 'Survivor' Yul Kwon special guest at music program
July 10 Poster contest winners announced at music program July 19
July 2 Navy prepares environmental document for Army project
June 22 CarFit assessment assists senior drivers
Downtown Concord's July 4th activities fun for the whole family
Woodland selects Concord Assistant City Manager for top job
June 14 Police volunteers celebrate 10 years of neighborhood patrol
May 31 Concord receives five awards for exceptional projects and programs
May 30 DadDay in the Park features Shana Morrison
Concord Senior Center Personal and Home Safety Fair
May 25 Dates filling up for Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe
Public invited to participate in Reuse Plan workshop June 16
Senior volunteer Bill Schafer receives award
May 22 "No Child Left Inside" invites families into the pool
May 17 Classes to visit new playground for children of all abilities
May 11 Grand opening celebration May 16 for dream playground
April 26 Concord on the Green part of Music and Market kick-off May 10
Volunteer drivers needed to provide rides for seniors
Dedication of gardens at historic Galindo House May 5
April 17 Free event invites Concord youngsters outside for a hike
April 10 Contest announced to find Concord's "Best Mom"
Groundbreaking Friday, April 20, for dream playground
Public invited to participate in three Reuse Plan workshop
April 6 Scholarships deadline extended for Camp Concord
Special opportunity for children of first 200 volunteers
April 4 Announcement of Openings on Concord's Commission on Aging, Human Relations Commission, and Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
March 30 Concord seeking Notices of Interest for former Navy base
March 23 Improvements underway at Todos Santos Plaza
March 23 Human Relations Commission presents awards
March 23 Virtual tour of the Concord Naval Weapons Station now available
March 15 Essay/photo contests focus on "Generations of Experience"
March 15 Volunteers needed to build largest playground in Concord
March 12 Scholarships available for Camp Concord
March 7 Navy publishes Notice of Surplus for Concord Naval Weapons Station
February 21 'Get the Facts' informational Open House on CNWS reuse plan is March 17
February 20 Get out of town.. to Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe
February 15 Youth, teen registration open for Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe
February 07 Human Relations Commission seeks nominations for awards
February 05 New scholarship program announced for Concord seniors
February 02 Concord mayor launches 100 Mile Club fitness challenge
January 26 Concord Council, Navy to discuss exchange authority at Feb. 6 meeting
January 25 Concord adult softball league registration open
 
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