Posted on: May 13, 2022
At its May 10 meeting, the Concord City Council announced two unscheduled vacancies on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
This committee is comprised of five members. Its role is to review transportation capital projects including ro...
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Posted on: May 2, 2022
The Concord Police Department has launched a new police-community partnership known as the Community Electronic Eye (CEE) Program. CEE allows residents and businesses to partner with the police department to help solve crime.
Participation in this program ...
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Posted on: February 23, 2022
COVID-19 testing is now available by appointment at the Concord Senior Center (2727 Parkside Cir.). Testing is set up on the front patio of the Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Tests being performed a...
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Posted on: April 12, 2022
The Summer 2022 City News and Activity Guide is here! Get caught up all the latest community news and developments in the City News section, and browse the expansive listing of day camps, classes, trips, swim lessons and so much more!
Ready to start planni...
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Posted on: April 20, 2022
At its meeting on April 26, the City Council will receive a report summarizing the extensive community feedback it received regarding how Concord should invest $19 million in one-time federal funding to aid with economic recovery.
In an effort to assist in...
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Posted on: April 11, 2022
Music & Market will be returning to Todos Santos Plaza on June 2, and will run weekly each Thursday night through September 29. The shows will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and close out at 8 p.m. each week. Concord is thrilled to bring back fan favo...
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Posted on: March 31, 2022
Contra Costa Health Services now offers second booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to people who are 50 and older or who are immunocompromised by certain health conditions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized second booster doses o...
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Posted on: March 30, 2022
The Local Reuse Authority (LRA) is extending the Preliminary Stage negotiating period under the Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate with Concord First Partners, LLC (CFP) -- master developer of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station -- for 30 days to final...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: March 29, 2022
The City of Concord's Redistricting process is scheduled to conclude on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. with the fifth and final public hearing.
At the March 1 hearing, the City Council again took public comment and reviewed...
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Posted on: March 28, 2022
At its March 22 meeting, the Concord City Council announced an opening on Concord's Design Review Board, and the City is now seeking a design professional to fill an unscheduled vacancy on for a term ending February 28, 2025.
The Design R...
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Posted on: March 25, 2022
The City of Concord will host a special joint meeting of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. to consider and provide input on “Objectiv...
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Posted on: March 24, 2022
Since the Great Recession of 2007-09 took a severe toll on the American economy, the City of Concord has been focused on economic recovery and long-term fiscal stability that would not only enable it to continue providing essential services, but would rep...
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Posted on: March 23, 2022
The City's Planning team is hosting another Town Hall meeting this Sunday, March 27 to inform, discuss, and seek feedback from the community on the City’s housing needs and potential future programs to include in the Housing Element.
The Housing Element is...
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Posted on: March 14, 2022
The City of Concord is in the process of updating its Housing Element, a State-mandated plan for addressing the City’s anticipated housing needs from 2023 through 2031. The City is hosting its second installment of town hall meetings, one in-per...
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Posted on: March 1, 2022
The City of Concord's Redistricting process will continue on Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. with the fourth public hearing.
Concord's independent demographer made updates to the draft plans based on Council direction from the Feb. 1 public hearing. The maps we...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: February 19, 2022
The City of Concord is seeking community input for how the City can best utilize $19 million of one-time federal recovery funding.
The federal government is providing stimulus money to help communities recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cit...
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Posted on: February 16, 2022
The Concord Police Department has partnered with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District to launch Zonehaven, a platform that allows residents to view real-time evacuation information, including evacuation routes, shelters, and resource centers i...
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Posted on: February 15, 2022
The City will host a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing on February 22, 2022, to approve the issuance of up to $45 million in California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) tax exempt bonds The bond financing will all...
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Public Hearing Notice (pdf)
News & Announcements
Posted on: February 7, 2022
At its Feb. 1, 2022 meeting, the Concord City Council announced an opening on Concord's Design Review Board, and the City is now seeking a design professional to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending Feb. 28, 2025.
The Design Review Board...
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Posted on: February 4, 2022
UPDATED (Feb. 14, 2022)
Concord's 2023-2031 Housing Element Update is moving into the next phase, with a meeting on Monday, Feb. 28 with the City's Housing & Economic Development (HED) Committee, the Council subcommittee acti...
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Posted on: January 31, 2022
At its Jan. 25 meeting, the Concord City Council sitting as the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District announced a recruitment for an opening on the John Muir Community Health Fund Board (CHF). The City is seeking a representative to the Board for the...
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Posted on: January 24, 2022
Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) and the City of Concord continue to partner on the implementation of Senate Bill 1383, Short-lived climate pollutants. SB 1383 went into effect on January 1, 2022, and makes it mandatory for every city in California to ...
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Posted on: January 12, 2022
The City of Concord’s two dog parks are scheduled to be closed for annual turf renovation and general maintenance.
Newhall Park Paw Patch Dog Park will be closed from Thursday, February 3 through Friday, March 18. The City’s Baldwin Dog...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: December 29, 2021
The City of Concord will continue its redistricting process at a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at 7 p.m., when the City Council will receive an update about how the process is going, receive public input, and provide initial direction to the dem...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: December 7, 2021
At the Dec. 7 Concord City Council meeting, outgoing Mayor Tim McGallian turned over the gavel to Vice Mayor Dominic Aliano after he was selected by fellow councilmembers as the City’s mayor for 2022. Councilmember Laura Hoffmeister was selected to serve ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 29, 2021
Section 66006 (b)(1) of the California Government Code requires each local government agency to make public a report on developer fees within 180 days after the close of each fiscal year. Development Impact Fees are a monetary exaction, other than a tax o...
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Posted on: November 22, 2021
The City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce are relaunching the highly successful Shop Concord program to support the city’s small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally this holiday season. The Shop Concord program will s...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: October 29, 2021
**ARTICLE UPDATED WITH LINKS TO NOV. 15 AND NOV. 17 WORKSHOPS**
The City of Concord will officially kick off its redistricting process at a public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., when the City Council will receive a presentation about how the process...
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Posted on: October 27, 2021
At its October 26 meeting, the Concord City Council announced two openings on Concord's Measure V Oversight Committee and one opening for the City’s representative to the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Advisory Committee (CCCTA)...
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Posted on: October 27, 2021
The Concord City Council sitting as the Local Reuse Authority approved the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Concord First Partners, LLC, making them the new master developer for Concord’s Base Reuse Project.
In a unanimous vote jus...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: October 25, 2021
The Policy Development & Internal Operations (PD&IO) committee of the Concord City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. to discuss Contra Costa County’s redistricting efforts, which includes ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 28, 2021
The City of Concord invites residents to join the first community meetings about its Housing Element Update, a plan for addressing the City’s housing needs from 2023 through 2031.
Participants will learn more about this process and how they can h...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 23, 2021
On Sept. 14, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) announced a new temporary health order designed to protect residents from the highly infectious delta variant strain of COVID-19.
"To save lives, prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed and keep sch...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: October 21, 2021
At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26, the Concord City Council/Local Reuse Authority will consider the Concord First Partners, LLC exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) for the base reuse project at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
The sta...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 27, 2021
For owners or properties in a flood zone, the cost of flood insurance premiums can be staggering, so what can the City of Concord do to help?
Since 2007, the City has participated in the Community Rating System (CRS), which is a part of the National Flood ...
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Posted on: August 2, 2021
In an effort to slow the spread of the latest COVID surge and the highly contagious Delta variant, eight Bay Area health officers issued new health orders requiring all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: August 18, 2021
The City of Concord’s official ballot box is open now for the current California Gubernatorial Recall Election. Our permanent ballot box is at Concord City Hall, located in the parking lot of Civic Center – 1950 Parkside Drive. The City will not be accept...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: August 13, 2021
The Concord City Council is set to begin the process of selecting a new developer for the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
In a public meeting on Saturday, Aug. 21, the Council will interview the three developers who are vying for the projec...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 20, 2021
Celebrate National Night Out with the
Concord Library on Tuesday, August 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, bett...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 16, 2021
We need your input to shape the future of Pine Hollow Road/Alberta Way!
You are invited to participate in a brief 5-10 minute survey to record your thoughts on how Pine Hollow Road/Alberta Way can be improved for those who live, work, travel and go to scho...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 14, 2021
UPDATED JULY 19, 2021 ---
In light of the County health department's new recommendations urging extra precaution for indoor activities, the City has decided to hold this July 28 HED meeting via Zoom only.
Members of the Concord c...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 13, 2021
With more than 60 percent of Concord residents fully vaccinated, City facilities including the main Civic Center Campus, the Concord Senior Center, Centre Concord, the Concord Police Department and the Public Works office, were able to reopen in early Jul...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 2, 2021
The City of Concord has announced that its popular concert series, Music & Market, will return this summer to Todos Santos Plaza on Thursday, July 15. Last year’s series was canceled due to the citywide effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Music &...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 9, 2021
The City of Concord’s Police Department deployed a successful new strategy this summer to help decrease fireworks-related calls to 911, improve response times to community reports of illegal fireworks use, and deter fireworks usage overall. &...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 7, 2021
Concord’s Public Works Director Justin Ezell has been named the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Concord, the largest city in Contra Costa County. In his new role, Ezell will assist City Manager Valerie Barone in leading the organization as a wh...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 8, 2021
Caltrans will be performing major road work on northbound state route 242 through Concord on the weekends of July 9-12 and July 16-19. The work will require full and partial highway closures for several days at a time.
Northbound SR-242 is scheduled to be ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 30, 2021
The City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce are relaunching the highly successful Shop Concord program to support the City’s small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally over July 4th weekend and throughout this summer sea...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 16, 2021
The City of Concord is kicking off the update to its Housing Element for years 2023-2030 with an overview of this state-mandated process being presented to the City Council on June 22.
The Housing Element is the document that analyzes a...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 16, 2021
Beat the heat with a splash of fun. Concord's popular spray park has reopened. Summer hours are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
The Meadow Homes Spray Park is located at 1351 Detroit Avenue, which is at the northwest corner of Sunshine Drive a...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 15, 2021
UPDATED June 17, 2021 at 5:34 p.m.
The heat wave will continue on Friday, so the City will again open its Senior Center (2727 Parkside Cir.) as a cooling center on June 18 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Please take precautions to stay hydrated an...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 12, 2021
UPDATED June 15, 2021:
The City of Concord did not receive enough applications by incumbents for the Community Services Commission, the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCCTA) Advisory Committee, the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care Distr...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 9, 2021
Get ready to rock out! Concerts are headed to Concord this summer! The Concord Pavilion has several tickets available for purchase. Including:
- Spirit West Coast 2021 with Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Danny Gokey and more on July 18
- King Cri...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 3, 2021
It's happening! Celebrate Independence Day with an awesome fireworks display out at the Concord Pavilion! Get your tickets today!
This drive-in style event will feature Pyro Spectacular's award-winning fireworks show set to music. Tickets for Con...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 4, 2021
At its regularly scheduled June 8 Council meeting, the Concord City Council will host a budget public hearing and receive a report about the proposed FYs 2021-22 and 2022-23 biennial budget.
Members of the public are invited to participate via Zoom. The fu...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 26, 2021
The City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce have relaunched the Shop Concord program to support the city’s small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally over Memorial Day weekend and throughout this summer season. The Shop ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 24, 2021
All fireworks (even those labeled “safe and sane”) are illegal in Concord and all of Contra Costa County (except for permitted professional displays). This includes bottle rockets, roman candles, firecrackers and sparklers. &...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 21, 2021
Concord has raised $114 million to pay for citywide capital improvement projects focused on addressing backlogged roadway maintenance and repair needs in the City.
The new funding was generated through a tax-exempt debt issuance (borrowing), whic...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 17, 2021
Vaccine Clinics at Concord High Schools May 18-June 5. The Mt. Diablo Unified School District has teamed up with Contra Costa Health Services, Kaiser Permanente and the Contra Costa County Office of Education to make sure everyone can get a safe, effectiv...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 11, 2021
UPDATED May 17, 2021 -- The links to the May 17 and May 18 meetings have been changed.++++++++++
The Concord Police Department is hosting a series of virtual neighborhood meetings regarding the potential creation of a Public Safety Unmanned Aerial Systems ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 13, 2021
Contra Costa County is expanding vaccine eligibility to children ages 12-15 after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommended Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in this younger age group. Previously, the Pfizer vaccine was only approved fo...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 7, 2021
UPDATED May 11 at 1:45 p.m. ---
The National Weather Service (NWS) has cancelled its recent Red Flag Warning, which prompted the closure of Concord's open spaces, including Lime Ridge and portions of Newhall Park. These areas will be re-opened on ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 7, 2021
At its regularly scheduled May 11 Council meeting, the Concord City Council will host a budget study session and receive a report about the proposed FYs 2021-22 and 2022-23 biennial budget.
Members of the public are invited to participate via Zoo...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: April 25, 2021
A no-cost appointment and drop-in Vaccination Clinic will open on Thursday, April 29 at 1034 Oak Grove Road in Concord. Anyone who is 16 or older is eligible to receive the vaccine. You do not need insurance or identification.
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News & Announcements
Posted on: April 18, 2021
From May 3 through May 9, Contra Costa Health Services will host a No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Meadow Homes Elementary School, 1371 Detroit Ave. in Concord from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic will distribute 500 vaccines a day.
There is n...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: April 16, 2021
The City of Concord is pleased to release a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Master Developer to implement the Concord Naval Weapons Station Concord Reuse Project Area Plan. Statements of Qualifications are due on June 18, 2021. Details regarding su...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: April 3, 2021
In lieu of Concord's regular City News & Activity Guide, which was suspended due to COVID, the City recently published a Spring 2021 Community Update, which was mailed to all Concord residents and businesses in late March.
The four-page update...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: April 2, 2021
On March 30, 2021, the Concord City Council passed an urgency ordinance (on a 5-0 vote) requiring large grocery stores to pay an additional $5 per hour of hazard pay to grocery retail workers in Concord, effective immediately. “Large Grocery Stores” refer...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: April 1, 2021
The Concord City Council has approved $1 million in funding to create a commercial rent relief program for local businesses. The Measure V Commercial Rent Relief Program will provide one-time grants of $10,000 to local small businesses that have experienc...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: March 30, 2021
People who are 16 years and older and live or work in Contra Costa are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine!
Recently, Contra Costa County began receiving additional vaccine supply from the U.S. government for its numerous federally-qualified healt...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: March 22, 2021
The City is working on an important project to provide pedestrian and bicycle connectivity from the Monument Corridor to the Concord BART station. Construction will include adding a separated shared-use path along the east side of Monument Boulevard betwe...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: March 22, 2021
Thanks to an increase in supply of COVID-19 vaccines, beginning today, March 22, Contra Costa County is extending vaccine eligibility to anyone who is 50 and older and lives or works in the county, regardless of whether they have an underlying health cond...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: March 17, 2021
City staff is currently seeking feedback from residents and businesses about the upcoming Downtown Corridors Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project.
The goal of this project is to update pedestrian curb ramps and pavement striping in Downtow...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: March 11, 2021
The City of Concord mourns the loss of retired U.S. Army Major General Daniel C. Helix, who served as a Concord Councilmember for 15 years between 1968 and 2016.
Mr. Helix was first elected to the Council in 1968 and served as Mayor from 1972 to...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: February 26, 2021
The SF Bay Area Green Business Program is hosting free informational sessions from March 1 through March 31 for business owners and managers to learn how to access a $500 microgrant through their Bay Area Sustainable Business Challenge.
The challe...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: February 24, 2021
Concord Mayor Tim McGallian delivered the 36th Annual State of the City address on Feb. 22, 2021. In his speech, Mayor McGallian highlighted many of the City's accomplishments over the last year, and shared information about what's on th...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: February 19, 2021
Teachers, grocery workers and other frontline essential workers who live in Contra Costa County can now sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Contra Costa Health Services has updated its eligibility policy, extending it to residents who work in the educ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: February 11, 2021
Clayton Valley Charter High School has partnered with the City of Concord’s Parks and Recreation Department to offer FREE COVID-19 and antibody testing at Centre Concord. You can be tested at this site with or without insurance.
Testing will be offered EVE...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: February 8, 2021
The City of Concord’s two dog parks are scheduled to be closed for annual turf renovation and general maintenance.
Newhall Park Paw Patch Dog Park will be closed from Tuesday, February 2nd through Monday, March 15th, 2021.
The City&r...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: January 25, 2021
The California Department of Public Health lifted the regional stay-at-home order, effective Jan. 25, and resumed using the color-coded tier system, placing Contra Costa back in the purple tier.
As a result, Contra Costa Health Services announced...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: January 23, 2021
A wet winter storm is on the way to the Bay Area, with rain expected on eight out of the next 10 days, beginning on January 24.
If you need sandbags, please stop by our Public Works Corp Yard located at 1455 Gasoline Alley. The do-it-yourself bag...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: January 20, 2021
The City Council recently awarded a construction contract for the project that will add 26 ADA curb ramps (also known as handicap ramps) in locations around Concord where there currently are no ramps, as shown in this location map, along with minimal traf...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: January 12, 2021
UPDATED (Jan. 15, 2021):
In response to new guidelines from the state, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) and other healthcare providers in the county are now offering safe, effective, no-cost COVID-19 vaccine to all residents who are 65 or olde...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: January 11, 2021
The City of Concord has launched a new bimonthly podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud.
In our first episode, host Lisa Potvin and guest host Concord Mayor Tim McGallian discuss the COVID crisis and current health orders. Mayor McGa...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: January 7, 2021
The Concord City Council announced the opening of multiple recruitments for the City's committees, boards and commissions, including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Board of Appeals, Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee, D...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: December 8, 2020
Earlier this year, the Concord City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in and around multiunit and attached housing units. This restriction applies to both interior and exterior areas (patios, balconies, decks or porches) of renta...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 19, 2020
The City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce have announced the creation of the Shop Concord program to support the city’s small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally this holiday season. Scheduled to launch for consumers ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 20, 2020
Section 66006 (b)(1) of the California Government Code requires each local government agency to make public a report on developer fees within 180 days after the close of each fiscal year. Development Impact Fees are a monetary exaction, other than a tax o...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 19, 2020
In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health have announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gather...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 16, 2020
With new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surging across California, the state has placed several counties, including Contra Costa, back into the purple tier, meaning there is widespread risk of community transmission in our region.
The adjusted average...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 13, 2020
California has reached the unfortunate milestone of 1 million COVID-19 cases statewide. With cases and hospitalizations on the rise, Contra Costa County and other Bay Area counties are tightening local rules for high-risk indoor activities where the virus...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 10, 2020
In response to evidence that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Contra Costa, the California Department of Public Health has moved the County back into the more restrictive red tier.
Data from Contra Costa show that the average daily number of newly identifi...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 5, 2020
Contra Costa Health Services announced that it will tighten some restrictions for high-risk activities in response to a recent increase in the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations in the county.
According to a press release issued Nov. 4, ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 30, 2020
Under the new State guidelines announced this week, the City of Concord will be reopening its 19 playgrounds on Thursday, Oct. 1. Public Works staff is inspecting and preparing all playgrounds today, and installing new signage indicating usage r...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: October 6, 2020
The 2020 General Election is just one month away. Vote-by-mail ballots have been sent out, and the County Elections office has installed 37 secure ballot drop boxes throughout the County, including three in Concord. One is located at the City's Civic Cent...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 24, 2020
Getting vaccinated is more important than ever this flu season. Vaccination will help keep hospitals from being overwhelmed by flu patients while they also care for those with COVID-19.
Vaccinations are available to everyone age 6 months and older. No appo...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: October 14, 2020
UPDATED: The current Red Flag Warning has been extended until Saturday, Oct. 17. The City of Concord will keep its open space areas closed until the morning of Oct. 17.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning beginning Wednesday morni...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 26, 2020
UPDATED: The City of Concord will open the Concord Senior Center (2727 Parkside Circle) as a cooling center on Thursday, Oct. 1 when temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees.
The cooling center will be open during the hottest portion of the...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 17, 2020
The City of Concord released the results of the Small Business Grant Program which will provide $5,000 grants through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for local small businesses that have experienced financial ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 16, 2020
Just in time for the 2020 general election, the City of Concord received its very own permanent ballot box, located at Civic Center, 1950 Parkside Drive between Salvio and Willow Pass. The box will be unlocked on October 5, and voters are welcome to drop ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 6, 2020
Concord weather is hot and smoky this Labor Day weekend, with temperatures expected to hit 109 degrees on Sunday afternoon. Please take precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
The Concord Senior Center (2727 Parkside Cir.) will be...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 3, 2020
UPDATED: The Concord Senior Center will remain open as a cooling center on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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The City of Concord will open the Concord Senior Center (2727 Parkside Circle) as a cooling center daily from Saturday, Sept. 5 through Mon...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: August 27, 2020
Concord’s new Residential Tenant Protection Program goes into effect on Friday, August 28.
On July 28, the Concord City Council adopted the Program, which allows for, among other things: relocation assistance for no-fault just cause evictions; re...
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Tenant & Landlord Resources
News & Announcements
Posted on: August 26, 2020
Concord’s Parks & Recreation Department is proud to announce our brand new full-day childcare program to assist working families with distance learning, provide supervision, and recreational activities during the week. Registration...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: August 21, 2020
The City of Concord is committed to keeping its residents, businesses and visitors safe and informed, especially when it comes to communicating about emergencies.
The City has a number of communications vehicles through which City staff and the Concord Pol...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 1, 2020
Don’t let fireworks ruin this Independence Day! On July 1, the Concord Police Department along with other local law enforcement agencies, joined the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District to remind everyone that fireworks of any kind are N...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 19, 2020
The City of Concord and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District have announced a fuel reduction project on the northeast side of the City in the area bordered by Lincoln Drive and Bailey Road. The program is designed to improve wildfire safety for re...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 5, 2020
Contra Costa County residents may again enjoy outdoor swimming pools, outdoor seating at restaurants and dog parks under an updated health order. The order, effective at 5 p.m. on June 5, also allows for outdoor religious services of up to 100 people, ind...
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Posted on: May 20, 2020
Earlier this year, the Concord City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in and around multiunit and attached housing units. This restriction applies to both interior and exterior areas (patios, balconies, decks or porches) of renta...
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Smoking Regulations FAQs
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Posted on: June 6, 2020
The Concord Police Department is aware of a planned protest this afternoon, June 6, in Todos Santos Plaza. They have taken measures to ensure everyone’s safety.
The streets immediately adjacent to the plaza will be shut down to vehicle...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: April 10, 2020
As springtime temperatures begin to rise and people are eager to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, Concord officials are reminding residents to follow local health orders requiring social distancing of at least six feet.
All City parks remain closed for ...
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City Park Dos & Don'ts
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Posted on: April 2, 2020
The Concord City Council on March 25 took an important step to protect residential and commercial tenants who may experience economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Council voted unanimously to adopt an urgency ordinance imposing a temp...
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Eviction Moratorium Flyer
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Posted on: April 2, 2020
After a 36-year career in law enforcement and nine years as Chief of Police for the City of Concord, Chief Guy Swanger officially retired on April 2, 2020. His colleagues and the community bid him farewell as he begins the next chapter of his life, which ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: March 20, 2020
The City of Concord understands that the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order may present financial challenges for local businesses. To help mitigate these challenges, the City has created the COVID-19 Business Resources page, which highlights a variety of res...
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Business Resources Page
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Posted on: September 12, 2019
Beginning on September 16, the Concord Police Department’s emergency dispatchers will be able to receive text messages on 911. Callers who are unable to make a traditional voice call can now use their cell phone to send emergency text messages to 911, whi...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 4, 2019
This Sunday, Dec. 15, join the City of Concord in welcoming the holiday season in Todos Santos Plaza with a number of traditional festivities including an official tree-lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Mayor’s sing-along and a special visit from ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 7, 2019
At its November 5 meeting, the Concord City Council announced the recruitment of three positions on the City’s Measure Q Oversight Committee to serve four-year terms ending December 31, 2023. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 3, 2020, at 5:...
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Posted on: October 29, 2019
This Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the County Veterans Services Office, in partnership with the City of Concord, will be hosting its 7th Annual Veterans Day Invitational Softball Tournament at Willow Pass Park (2748 E. Olivera Road at Salvio Street)....
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 17, 2019
Concord residents and members of the business community are invited to participate in one of three scheduled Community Conversations to learn about what the City has done to address its immediate budget challenges and what can be done to maintain the loca...
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