Council to Consider Ballot Measure to Extend Measure Q

At its regular meeting on July 28, the Concord City Council will consider placing a ballot measure on the November ballot to allow voters to decide whether they would like to extend Measure Q at the one-cent rate. Measure Q is Concord’s voter-ap...

Council to Hear Proposed Budget Amendments

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On Tuesday, June 9 at its regular meeting, the Concord City Council will receive a report about proposed amendments to the...

Mid-Year Budget Review 2/25

The City Council is set to receive a mid-year budget review at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 25. In addition to looking at the City’s current-year financial situation, staff will present information about Concord’s long-rang...

Addendum #2 for Concord’s Cannabis Request for Proposals #2436

Addendum #2 for Concord’s Request for Proposals #2436 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses: Storefront Retail, Non-Storefront Retail, & Microbusiness with Storefront Retail) has been posted to the City’s website: www.cityofconcord.org/cannabis. This is the...

Addendum #1 for Concord’s Cannabis Request for Proposals #2436

Addendum #1 for Request for Proposals #2436 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses: Storefront Retail, Non-Storefront Retail, & Microbusiness with Storefront Retail) has been posted to the City of Concord’s website: www.cityofconcord.org/cannabis. The Addend...

City of Concord Commercial Cannabis Request for Proposals

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On October 5, 2020 the City of Concord issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for certain types of Commercial Cannabis Businesses. The RFP documents are posted to the project webpage: www.cityofconcord.org/cannabis.  The maximum numb...

Concord Cannabis License First-Come First-Serve process FAQs

Good afternoon,

A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the First-Come First-Serve Cannabis License Procedures has been posted to the City of Concord Cannabis Regulations project webpage.

Additional FAQs may be posted in the coming days. Please be a...

First-Come First-Serve Procedures and Revised City Cannabis License Application

First-Come First-Serve Procedures and Revised City Cannabis License Application

The following license types will be available on a first-come first-served basis starting June 25, 2020 (when the ordinance goes into effect):

• Manufacturing (up to 5 licenses, 2...

City Council Meeting, January 26, 2021

The City Council Meeting scheduled for January 26, 2021.

Residents Age 65+ Now Eligible for Vaccine

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...

Shop Concord Launches Gift Card Program

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 ...

Stay-Home Order, Curfew Issued for Purple Tier

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...

County Returns to Purple Tier as COVID Cases Spike

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...

Health Order: Indoor Dining, Gyms to Close 11/17

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...

County Moved Back into Red Tier

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...

Restrictions Tighten Following Uptick in Cases

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, ...

Contra Costa Enters Orange Tier

California has reassigned Contra Costa to the less-restrictive orange tier of its Blueprint for a Safer Economy, allowing for larger local gatherings for indoor worship services and dining, and the reopening of indoor pools, bars and bowling alleys.

But he...

Free Flu Shots Available

City of Concord Awards Grants to 130 Small Businesses

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)...

Tools to Keep You Informed

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...

City Offers Grant Funding for Concord's Small Businesses

The City of Concord has created its own Small Business Grant Program, which will provide $5,000 grants through CARES Act funding for 130 local small businesses that have experienced a negative financial impact from the global pandemic.  

Recipient...

New Closures Ordered for Contra Costa

County Delays Reopening Timeline

Contra Costa Health Services has announced that it will postpone its COVID-19 reopening timeline.

Prior to this announcement, CCHS had planned to allow bars, personal services not involving close contact with the face, indoor dining, gyms and fitness cente...

Reopening Dates Announced

Contra Costa Health Services has released additional information about when various activities and businesses are expected to get the green light to reopen. In a chart titled "Contra Costa County’s Road Ahead for Our Community," the he...

Updated Health Order Loosens Restrictions

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...

Retail Stores & Suppliers to Reopen

Thanks to progress made in containing the spread of COVID-19, Contra Costa County will relax restrictions in its shelter-in-place order to allow retail stores and their suppliers to reopen.

On May 19 at 6 a.m., retail stores in Contra Costa County may offe...

Listos CA Offers Multilingual Tip Sheets

Health Order Still in Effect

Contra Costa Health Services has announced that its May 4 Health Order extending the shelter-in-place order remains in effect. While the order eased restrictions on activities such as construction projects, real estate transactions, and outdoor businesses...

Stay-Home Order Extended to May 31

Seven Bay Area public health departments, including Contra Costa Health Services, have extended the existing shelter-in-place orders through May 31.

The new orders ease restrictions on construction projects, real estate transactions, outdoor businesses, an...

New Resources for Local Businesses

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its historic economic disruption, the City of Concord has implemented a variety of new programs and resources to help sustain and support local businesses. As the risks of COVID-19 heightened in March, Concord was among the ...

Concord Urges Residents to Use Parks Responsibly

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 ...

Stay Home Order Extended to May 3

Health officials in Contra Costa County and six other Bay Area communities have officially extended the current stay-at-home order through May 3, 2020 in an effort to  preserve critical hospital capacity across the region.

The previous order was s...

Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

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...

Prepare for Winter Storm

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...

ADA Curb Ramps Coming Soon

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...

Residents Age 65+ Now Eligible for Vaccine

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...

City Launches Podcast

Recruitment Open for Boards and Committees

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...

Smoking Ban Goes into Effect Jan. 1

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...

Shop Concord Launches Gift Card Program

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 ...

Jan. 7 Meeting Cancelled

AB1600 Reports Available for Review

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...

Stay-Home Order, Curfew Issued for Purple Tier

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...

County Returns to Purple Tier as COVID Cases Spike

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...

Health Order: Indoor Dining, Gyms to Close 11/17

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...

County Moved Back into Red Tier

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...

Restrictions Tighten Following Uptick in Cases

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, ...

City Playgrounds Opening Oct. 1

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...

Contra Costa Enters Orange Tier

California has reassigned Contra Costa to the less-restrictive orange tier of its Blueprint for a Safer Economy, allowing for larger local gatherings for indoor worship services and dining, and the reopening of indoor pools, bars and bowling alleys.

But he...

Election Information for Concord Voters

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...

Free Flu Shots Available

Open Spaces Closed Until 10/17

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...

Cooling Center Open Oct. 1

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...

City Awards Grants to 130 Small Businesses

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 ...

Permanent Ballot Box at City Hall

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 ...

Heat, Smoke and Fire Danger

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...

Cooling Center Open Again Sept. 8

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...

Tenant Protection Program in Effect 8/28

Full-Day Childcare Program Launched

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...

Tools to Keep You Informed

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...

Spare the Air Alert Issued

Cooling Center Extended to 8/19

UPDATED: The Cooling Center at the Concord Senior Center will be open again on Wednesday, Aug. 19 (1-6 p.m.) for anyone seeking relief from the persistent heat. Please find details below. 

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The City of Concord is making plans to open the Concord...

City Offers Grant Funding for Concord's Small Businesses

The City of Concord has created its own Small Business Grant Program, which will provide $5,000 grants through CARES Act funding for 130 local small businesses that have experienced a negative financial impact from the global pandemic.  

Recipient...

Homelessness & Mental Health Discussion

UPDATE: Watch the meeting here!

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Please join us on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. for a community conversation about homelessness and mental health. This is a follow-up to Concord’s July 15 Council Study Session on Police Policies, Practices...

Sewer Rate Increases Reduced

Thanks to low-interest loans and a new capital expenditure plan by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San), the cities of Concord and Clayton have decreased previously adopted rates for sewer service fees.

Instead of raising rates $45 per year...

Eviction Moratorium Extended to Sept. 30

UPDATED - JULY 20, 2020

The City of Concord’s urgency ordinance and eviction moratorium has been extended through September 30, 2020. 

On June 30, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-71-20, which extends the Executive Order N-28-20 t...

New Closures Ordered for Contra Costa

Candidate Nomination Papers Available By Appointment

Nomination papers for seats on the Concord City Council in Districts 2 and 4 will be available by appointment starting Monday, July 13.

Because the City of Concord has declared a local state of emergency due to COVID-19 and is closed to the public, candida...

How to Provide Public Comment

July 15 Meeting to Address Police Policies

Join Us for a Virtual Parade

While we can’t all be together this Independence Day, we hope you’ll consider celebrating with us as we enjoy a virtual neighbor parade and local music beginning at 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 4. You can watch on Concord TV (Comcast 28,...

Fireworks are Illegal

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...

Fuel Reduction Project Reduces Fire Danger

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...

County Delays Reopening Timeline

Contra Costa Health Services has announced that it will postpone its COVID-19 reopening timeline.

Prior to this announcement, CCHS had planned to allow bars, personal services not involving close contact with the face, indoor dining, gyms and fitness cente...

Chief Responds to "8 Can't Wait"

Police Chief Bustillos' Message to the Community

In response to several questions that the City has received regarding the Concord Police Department’s policing tactics, Chief Mark Bustillos issued this letter to the community on June 5, 2020.

Updated Health Order Loosens Restrictions

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...

Smoking Prohibited in Multiunit Housing

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...

Road Closures Adjacent to Todos Santos Plaza

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...

Retail Stores & Suppliers to Reopen

Thanks to progress made in containing the spread of COVID-19, Contra Costa County will relax restrictions in its shelter-in-place order to allow retail stores and their suppliers to reopen.

On May 19 at 6 a.m., retail stores in Contra Costa County may offe...

Listos CA Offers Multilingual Tip Sheets

Health Order Still in Effect

Contra Costa Health Services has announced that its May 4 Health Order extending the shelter-in-place order remains in effect. While the order eased restrictions on activities such as construction projects, real estate transactions, and outdoor businesses...

Be Counted, Concord!

The Census helps California get the national resources and representation we need. Please help our state by ensuring that you and all members of your household are counted. Complete the 2020 Census online at 2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020

The Census...

Stay-Home Order Extended to May 31

Seven Bay Area public health departments, including Contra Costa Health Services, have extended the existing shelter-in-place orders through May 31.

The new orders ease restrictions on construction projects, real estate transactions, outdoor businesses, an...

New Resources for Local Businesses

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its historic economic disruption, the City of Concord has implemented a variety of new programs and resources to help sustain and support local businesses. As the risks of COVID-19 heightened in March, Concord was among the ...

Concord Urges Residents to Use Parks Responsibly

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 ...

Details about Eviction Moratorium

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...

Chief Swanger Retires

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 ...

Stay Home Order Extended to May 3

Health officials in Contra Costa County and six other Bay Area communities have officially extended the current stay-at-home order through May 3, 2020 in an effort to  preserve critical hospital capacity across the region.

The previous order was s...

Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

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...

Response to COVID-19

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on March 10 declared a state of emergency for the County in an effort to address the potential spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

During its meeting, the supervisors emphasized that “everyone play...

New BART Schedule

On February 10, 2020, BART released a new train schedule which improves service to Concord riders. BART has been rolling out the new 775 Fleet of the Future trains and anticipates providing 10 car lengths for all Transbay train runs in the coming months. ...

Monitoring News of COVID-19

The City of Concord is aware of and monitoring the news regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its possible transmission in Northern California.  City officials are following the guidance of the Contra Costa County Health Services Department.

Ac...

Mid-Year Budget Review 2/25

The City Council is set to receive a mid-year budget review at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 25. In addition to looking at the City’s current-year financial situation, staff will present information about Concord’s long-rang...

Text-to-911 Available Sept. 16

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...

Sunday, Dec. 15: Concord's Official Tree-Lighting

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 ...

City Recruiting Candidates for Measure Q Oversight Committee

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:...

Veterans Day Ceremony and 7th Annual Softball Tournament

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)....

Community Meetings Announced

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...

Chief Responds to "8 Can't Wait"

Concord Police Chief Mark Bustillos released this letter to the community on June 16, 2020 in response to questions about the national "8 Can't Wait" campaign related to police use-of-force policies.