Concord Councilman to hold virtual office hours via weblog
July 28, 2008
Concord Councilman, Guy Bjerke, demonstrating once again the brave leadership Concord City Council provides, has announced he will hold virtual office hours via the Internet using his blog at http://guybjerke.typepad.com. Bjerke, probably the biggest geek currently sitting on Concord Council, hopes to answer questions and welcomes comments on his posts, and will offer (for free) occasional Solomon-like commentary on current events. Next up, don’t miss the forthcoming launch of Bill “Luddite” Shinn’s reelection campaign site!
Concord Historical Society Luncheon, Aug 23, to discuss early schools in Contra Costa
July 24, 2008
Bernard Freedman will give a presentation on “Early Schools in Contra Costa County, during the Concord Historical Society Luncheon, August 23, beginning at 11:30 a.m., at Pasta Primavera, located at 4425-F Treat Blvd., in Concord. Lunchin’ & Learnin’ admission is $20 for a Salad Lunch (Greek, Gorgonzola, or Chicken) and presentation. Send check to Judy Trette at 3881 Palmwood Dr, 94521, or call 682-7271 for RSVP and more details.
ABC News profiles Wellness Community and cancer awareness
July 21, 2008
The National organization of The Wellness Community was featured recently on ABC News. The Wellness Community San Francisco/East Bay is located in Walnut Creek. The local organization’s own info clips have been runnning lately on local cable.
San Ramon copies Concord?
July 15, 2008
The San Ramon Tribune says Republican Assembly candidate (AD-15) and Mayor H. Abram Wilson and the San Ramon City Council don’t listen to citizen concerns, and have already made up their minds about turning San Ramon into Concord with plans for three 8-story commercial office buildings. Congratulations to Concord’s PR machine…I think. Helen Allen will be crowing about San Ramon copying Concord, you watch.
Actually, if San Ramon council really wanted to copy Concord they would hire expensive consultants to form a citizen task force to conduct a five year study and make recommendations that will be ignored by Council. But this sounds more like an early salvo in the AD-15 campaign, but let’s see how Wilson’s Assembly race opponent, Joan Buchanan, weighs in on local planning concerning commercial office space, and land use issues. Read more
Walnut Creek Council to examine Pleasant Hill BART Shortcut Path Project
July 3, 2008
The Walnut Creek City Council will consider the Pleasant Hill BART Shortcut Path proposal on July 15 at 7:00 p.m. atCouncil Chambers, located at 1666 Main Street. The City staff report will be available online the Friday before (July 11). Read more
Comedy night at 1515 in Walnut Creek to benefit Arts Access, Jul 25
June 26, 2008
Join the Diablo Young Executives for a fantastic night of comedy featuring Daniel ‘MC” Edwards, Andrew Norelli, David VanAvermaete, and Karen Smyth, at 1515 Restaurant & Lounge in Walnut Creek. Order your tickets early as seating is limited. Come early for dinner any time after 6:00 p.m. and enjoy the show at 8:00pm. Your ticket to this event provides admission to the VIP room where the event will be held, where you can purchase dinner and drinks. Reservations will be held at the door. Read more
Food Bank offers free meals for kids during Summer
June 25, 2008
With summer vacation just getting under way for school children, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is encouraging participation in summer food programs.
Many schools and organizations in Contra Costa County are offering free, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the summer including sites in Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Richmond, and San Pablo. Summer food programs work by providing free meals and snacks to children and teens ages 18 and younger when school is not in session. Read more
East Bay book drive for Malawi orphans
June 23, 2008
John F. Kennedy University and Voice Flame Writers is holding a book drive thru end of July for school children in Malawi, Africa. With more than a million orphans, many dream of owning just one book. To donate, Read more
Newspaper Guild on shaky ground at Bay Area News Group
June 18, 2008
The recent vote 104-92 vote authorizing the Newspaper Guild to represent qualified Bay Area Newsgroup employees, mostly reporters, may herald potential labor strife. According to Editor and Publisher, Read more
