Budget Public Hearing Scheduled for June 8

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...

Budget Study Session Scheduled for May 11

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...

Council to Hear Mid-Year Budget Update

At its Feb. 9 meeting, the Concord City Council will receive the FY 2020-21 Mid-Year Budget Update from the City's Budget Officer. In the report, staff will share information about how City revenues have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic ...

Council to Consider Budget Amendments

You are receiving this message because you have previously subscribed to updates on the City of Concord’s budget. 

On Tuesday, June 23 at its regular meeting, the Concord City Council will consider adoption of the adjustments to the FY 1...

Council to Hear Proposed Budget Amendments

You are receiving this message because you have previously subscribed to updates on the City of Concord’s budget. 

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...

May 25 and May 26, 2021 City Council Interviews--Cannabis Storefront Retailers

The City Council meeting Agenda for May 25 and May 26 has been posted to the City’s webpage. At the meeting, Concord’s City Council will interview the six eligible applicants which submitted proposals to operate cannabis storefront ret...

April 13, 2021 Concord City Council Interviews--Cannabis Microbusinesses and Non-Storefront Retail

Good morning.

The Concord City Council meeting Agenda for April 13 has been posted to the City’s webpage. At the meeting, Concord’s City Council will interview eligible applicants which submitted proposals to operate cannabis microbusin...

Cannabis Competitive Selection Scoring by Category (Request for Proposals #2436)

A detailed scoring summary by category for each eligible commercial cannabis business proposal has been posted to the project webpage: www.cityofconcord.org/cannabis.

Thank you,

Coleman Frick

Senior Planner

Cannabis Competitive Selection Update (Request for Proposals #2436)

The City has completed the Criteria Evaluation and Scoring (Phase II) review of all eligible Commercial Cannabis Business Proposals pursuant to Concord’s Request for Proposals #2436 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses: Storefront Retail, Non-Storefr...

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...

County Requires Vaccination or Negative Test

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...

Free Vaccines Through Mobile Clinic Aug. 19

The City of Concord has partnered with Contra Costa Health Services and Brenden Theatres to bring an on-site COVID-19 vaccination service to Todos Santos Plaza on Thursday, August 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the City’s Music & Market concert serie...

Face Coverings Required in Indoor Public Places

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 ...

Ages 12+ Now Eligible for Vaccine

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...

New Vaccination Clinic Opens 4/29

Walk-In Vaccination Clinic Coming to Concord

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...

County Advances to Orange Tier

The State of California announced today that Contra Costa County will be able to move into the less restrictive Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on Wednesday, April 7.

Contra Costa County currently has a COVID case rate of 4.9 cases...

Concord Passes Hazard Pay Ordinance

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...

Contra Costa Opens Vaccine Eligibility to 16+

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...

Eligible Residents: Request Vaccine Appointment Now

Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) is encouraging anyone who is currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the county to apply for their shot today. 

Increased vaccine supply from the state and federal governments means that CCHS currently ha...

County Opens Vaccine Eligibility to Ages 50 and Older

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...

Contra Costa Will Advance to Red Tier on March 14

Beginning Sunday, March 14, Contra Costa County will advance to the less-restrictive red tier of California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. 

Contra Costa was expected to enter red tier on Wednesday next week, but will transition a few days earlie...

Frontline Essential Workers Now Eligible For Vaccine

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...

Free COVID-19 and Antibody Testing

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...

Stay-Home Order Lifted, Purple Tier Resumes

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...

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...

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

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...

Help Plan Concord's Housing Future

County Requires Vaccination or Negative Test

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...

Community Rating System Reduces Flood Insurance Cost

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 ...

Fall Issue of Activity Guide is Here

Check your mailbox this week for the 52-page fall issue of the City News & Activity Guide. Packed full of information about classes and activities for people of all ages, the publication also features City news, an updated park map and amenities matri...

Face Coverings Required in Indoor Public Places

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 ...

Permanent Ballot Box at City Hall

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...

Special Meeting for Developer Selection

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...

National Night Out is on August 3

Take Our Survey: Pine Hollow Rd/Alberta Way Improvements

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...

UPDATED: Meeting on Homelessness - July 28

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...

City Facilities Reopened to Public

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...

Music & Market Returns July 15

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 &...

Fireworks Reporting App Reduces Calls to 911

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. &...

Justin Ezell Named Assistant City Manager

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...

Closures on Northbound SR-242

Shop Concord Relaunches Gift Card Program

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 4^th weekend and throughout this summer sea...

Concord to Kick Off Housing Element 2023-2030 Update

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...

Concord Spray Park Reopens

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...

UPDATED: Cooling Center Open June 18

UPDATED June 17, 2021 at 5:34 p.m. 

UPDATED: Recruitments for City Boards, Commissions Extended

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...

Concert Tickets at the Pavilion are on Sale Now!

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...

4th of July Fireworks at Concord Pavilion

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...

Budget Public Hearing Scheduled for June 8

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...

Shop Concord Gift Card Program Relaunched

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 ...

Use Concord Connect App to Report Fireworks

Concord Raises $114 Million for Roadway Projects

Local High Schools Host Vaccine Clinics

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...

Concord PD Seeks Input on Potential Drone Program

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 ...

Ages 12+ Now Eligible for Vaccine

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...

Updated: Open Spaces to Re-open May 12

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 ...

Budget Study Session Scheduled for May 11

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...

New Vaccination Clinic Opens 4/29

Walk-In Vaccination Clinic Coming to Concord

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...

Introducing: All-New Parks & Rec Activity Guide

The City of Concord is proud to unveil its redesigned City News & Activity Guide for Summer 2021. The publication, which has been on hiatus during the COVID pandemic, is back with a fresh new look! 

Featuring summer camps, swimming classes, an...

City Issues Request for Qualifications for Master Developer

County Advances to Orange Tier

The State of California announced today that Contra Costa County will be able to move into the less restrictive Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on Wednesday, April 7.

Contra Costa County currently has a COVID case rate of 4.9 cases...

Community Update Mailed to Residents, Businesses

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...

Concord Passes Hazard Pay Ordinance

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...

City Offers $1 Million in Rent Relief for Small Businesses

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...

Contra Costa Opens Vaccine Eligibility to 16+

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...

3/31 Virtual Community Meeting

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...

County Opens Vaccine Eligibility to Ages 50 and Older

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...

Take Our Survey: Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project

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...

Contra Costa Will Advance to Red Tier on March 14

Beginning Sunday, March 14, Contra Costa County will advance to the less-restrictive red tier of California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. 

Contra Costa was expected to the enter red tier on Wednesday next week, but will transition a few days ea...

Concord Mourns the Loss of Former Councilmember

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...

$500 Grants Available For Businesses

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...

Mayor Delivers State of the City Address

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...

Frontline Essential Workers Now Eligible For Vaccine

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...

Free COVID-19 and Antibody Testing

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...

Dog Parks to Close for Maintenance

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...

Stay-Home Order Lifted, Purple Tier Resumes

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...

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...

Jan. 7 Meeting Cancelled

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 ...

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...

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...

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

Be Counted, Concord!

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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...

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. ...

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.

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