News Releases

Media Releases/Announcements 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.

Date Title
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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December 12 Deadline for issuance of notice of surplus extended 30 days
December 7 Peterson is Concord's new mayor, Shinn is vice mayor
Volunteers have last minute request for board games
November 30 Announcement of Openings on Concord Boards and Commissions
November 28 Holiday Spectacular Dec. 15 at Concord Senior Center
November 17 Monumental Holiday Toy Drive under way
November 16 Announcement of Openings on Concord's Appeals Board, Design Review Board, Personnel Board, and Planning Commission
City Council appoints Community Advisory Committee for CNWS Reuse Plan
City of Concord Seeks Applicants To The Community Leadership Academy
November 15 Navy may circumvent public process with sale of weapons station
November 13 Downtown Concord hosts festive holiday events
November 7 Concord Planning Commission celebrates 75th Anniversary
October 20 City seeks Wizard of Oz contest nominees
October 10 City Web site features new design, on-line registration
October 8 Kids and family dogs star in Concord Halloween Extravaganza
October 2 Pavilion to host E-Waste public collection event
September 29 City Council hosts Navy base closure officials
September 21 Concord Health Fair targets Monument corridor residents
September 11 Notice of nominees for public office City of Concord
Residents invited to participate in creek clean up
September 7 Open house celebrates Concord library renovation
Convenient on-line registration now available for city programs
August 17 Tours of the Concord Naval Weapons Station announced
August 16 Applications available for weapons station Reuse Plan advisory committee
July 28 Participants sought for Concord's Citizen Police Academy
July 11 City Council, City Treasurer and City Clerk candidates may file for the November 7, 2006 election beginning July 17, 2006
July 18 National Night Out events set in Concord Aug. 1
June 21 Free wireless Internet now available in downtown Concord
June 19 New lane constructed to relieve pressure on Ygnacio Valley Road
June 15 Open door meetings on reuse of Naval Weapons Station scheduled- revised release
Downtown Concord's July 4th activities fun for the whole family
Goals and principles for Weapons Station plan process is topic of June 20 City Council working session
Survey results on Concord Naval Weapons Station released
May 24 Concord City Council hosts June 10 session on reuse of weapons station
May 23 Registration open for Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe
May 22 Concord commission seeks two youth members
May 17 City receives $1.3 million to repair Ygnacio Valley Road
Full schedule of open door meetings on reuse of Naval Weapons Station
May 15 Community invited to Arbor Day tree planting
Concord elected officials host open door meetings on reuse of Concord Naval Weapons Station
Flags fly at half staff in honor of Concord soldier
May 4 Reception honors Concord native son, jazz great Dave Brubeck
May 3 Council consideration of the Planning Commission’s recommendation for a Refocused General Plan Update
April 26 Concord hosts first community forum on reuse of weapons station
April 24 Concord selects Naval Weapons Station Reuse Project Director
Human Relations Commission presents awards
April 6 Concord launches community outreach for reuse of the Concord Naval Weapons Station
March 29 Second meeting set on Monument corridor transportation gaps
March 8 Human Relations Commission seeks nominations for awards
March 6 Planning Commission extends public review period for DEIR
March 1 Appointments To Concord’s Personnel Board and Mobilehome Rent Review Board
February 10 Community meeting on Monument transportation needs
February 1 Concord seeks applicants for Community Leadership Academy
January 25 Appointments To Concord's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
January 13 Concord conducts citizen satisfaction survey
January 4 First 5 Center opens in Concord
Appointments To The Concord Human Relations Commission