YMCA closure won't stop Oakley playground plan, advocates say
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:17:03 GMT

The abrupt decision to close the Delta Family YMCA and scrap plans for a new facility has not deterred champions of building a "universal abilities" playground that was planned for the new YMCA site.

Alamo Y plans still under discussion
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:07:33 GMT

Discussions are continuing regarding the future of the new YMCA facility planned to be built in Alamo, but no decisions have been made yet, Rick Callaway, Mt.

A series of perspectives
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:45:37 GMT

What you'll see: By linking a series of city and country two-laners, you can circumnavigate giant Mount Diablo in the East Bay.

Small Fire Extinguished Today in Clayton....
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:31:18 GMT

Early this morning, ConFIRE engine 11 and the Clayton PD responded to a small fire at the creek near the end of Weatherly Drive.

The March issue of the Concordian is now online and packed
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:47:31 GMT

Now serving Concord, Clayton, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Pleasant Hill & Martinez Click the cover to read it.

YMCA closures don't affect San Ramon Valley - so far
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:46:10 GMT

The Mt. Diablo Region YMCA announced that it has developed a restructuring plan that includes closing the Delta Family YMCA in Oakley on March 31, as well as the health and fitness programs offered at the Clayton Community Gym.

Pedestrian Dies, Identified as Clayton Man
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:08:44 GMT

A 43-year-old Clayton man named Derrick King was identified as the man who was hit and killed on Kirker Pass last night, near Olive.

Roger Peterson, GOP candidate (CA-07) at YVRWF luncheon, Mar 17
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:00:18 GMT

YVRW is also honored to have Chase Cabot present his essay on the Transcontinental Railroad that has won for him the DAR Chapter and District Award.

YMCA to close Oakley facility, cancel expansion project
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:47:25 GMT

Robert and Ronda Taylor got an unpleasant surprise when they arrived to sign up at the Delta Family YMCA on Monday.

Criminals Use Garage Door Opener Left in Vehicle to Gain Entry Into Garage in Clayton
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:42:14 GMT

Clayton Police arrested two people on Sunday after they allegedly burglarize a home and gained entry into the garage by using a garage door opener, which was left in a vehicle parked in the driveway.

Three Arrested After Robbery Near Bart....
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:06:09 GMT

Three people were arrested after an assault and robbery in Concord on Friday morning just before noon.

Gas Leak in Clayton, Near Kirker Pass Road
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:24:40 GMT

A gas leak in Clayton has forced the evacuation of several businesses around the Clayton Station shopping center on Clayton & Kirker after a suspected drunk driver hit and destroyed a gas main.

Vehicle strikes Clayton gas main, causing major leak
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:54:16 GMT

Police late Wednesday evacuated an entire block and shut down several businesses, including a Shell gas station, after a vehicle struck and ruptured a gas main.

Community Digest: Kinsella and other perform to raise money for Brentwood tutoring center
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:16:34 GMT

TUTORING CENTER FUNDRAISER: Theater Director Steve Kinsella and his singer wife, Laurie, along with MCA recording artists Nathalie Montijo and husband, Mark, will perform at a coffeehouse tour this weekend to raise money for A Place of Learning tutoring center.

Siren Sounds for Feb. 20
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:34:01 GMT

Man booked for carrying concealed weapon On Feb. 18 at 1 a.m., Fremont Police Department officers arrested 60-year-old Clayton resident Thomas Lee for possession of a concealed and loaded weapon in the area of Delaware and Parkwood streets.

FBI, IRS, Secret Service raid Seeno family development offices
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:32:12 GMT

Federal Bureau of Investigations officers photograph documents outside of the Discovery Homes Seeno business at 4061 Port Chicago Highway in Concord, Calif., on Thursday Feb.

Mutt Mugshots that will make a difference
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:22:12 GMT

Twins Jules and Joy Bianchi coax a fluffy, white cat under the hot, bright lights of their photography studio with a telephone cord.

Thirty Car Windows Broken in Claycord....
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:17:03 GMT

Throughout the past week, over 30 car windows have been shattered by vandals around CLAYCORD.

Pedestrian Struck & Killed on Clayton Road
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:03:58 GMT

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Clayton Road tonight, this accident was the first of two fatal accidents within a mile of eachother this evening.

San Pablo man sentenced in cop-car gun theft case
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:49:59 GMT

A Contra Costa County man who authorities say stole assault rifles and shotguns from California Highway Patrol and sheriff's cruisers has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.