Posted on: January 20, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 12, 2021
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: January 11, 2021
The City of Concord has launched a new bimonthly podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud.
In our first episode, host Lisa Potvin and guest host Concord Mayor Tim McGallian discuss the COVID crisis and current health orders. Mayor McGa...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: January 7, 2021
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: December 8, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 19, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: November 20, 2020
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...
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Posted on: November 19, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 16, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 13, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 10, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 5, 2020
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, ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 30, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: October 6, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 24, 2020
Getting vaccinated is more important than ever this flu season. Vaccination will help keep hospitals from being overwhelmed by flu patients while they also care for those with COVID-19.
Vaccinations are available to everyone age 6 months and older. No appo...
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Posted on: October 14, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 26, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 17, 2020
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 ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 16, 2020
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 ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 6, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 3, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: August 27, 2020
Concord’s new Residential Tenant Protection Program goes into effect on Friday, August 28.
On July 28, the Concord City Council adopted the Program, which allows for, among other things: relocation assistance for no-fault just cause evictions; re...
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Tenant & Landlord Resources
News & Announcements
Posted on: August 26, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: August 21, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: August 19, 2020
Fires burning in the Bay Area are causing unhealthy air quality in Contra Costa County, and a Bay Area "Spare the Air" alert has been issued through Aug. 23. Residents, especially those with respiratory issues, should remain indoors and limit ou...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: August 13, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 23, 2020
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...
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Updated Fee Schedule
News & Announcements
Posted on: March 26, 2020
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...
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More details about the moratorium
News & Announcements
Posted on: July 13, 2020
Contra Costa County is one of at least 30 counties that have remained on the California Department of Public Health’s county monitoring list for three or more consecutive days. In response, Governor Newsom has ordered that the following business...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 6, 2020
Looking to provide a public comment at an upcoming City Council meeting? We know there has been some confusion about how to do this since public meetings went "virtual" in the era of COVID-19. Please check out the updated instructions on our
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 6, 2020
UPDATE: This meeting will be translated into Spanish. To listen in Spanish, log on to the Zoom meeting, click on "Interpretation" in the bottom toolbar and select "Spanish."
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 2, 2020
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,...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: July 1, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 19, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: June 5, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 20, 2020
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...
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Smoking Regulations FAQs
News & Announcements
Posted on: June 6, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: May 18, 2020
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...
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Contra Costa County's COVID-19 Website
News & Announcements
Posted on: May 8, 2020
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...
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Health Department FAQs
News & Announcements
Posted on: May 1, 2020
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: April 10, 2020
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 ...
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City Park Dos & Don'ts
News & Announcements
Posted on: April 2, 2020
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...
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Eviction Moratorium Flyer
News & Announcements
Posted on: April 2, 2020
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 ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: March 20, 2020
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...
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Business Resources Page
News & Announcements
Posted on: March 10, 2020
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...
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City's Response to COVID-19
News & Announcements
Posted on: February 28, 2020
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...
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Contra Costa Health Department
News & Announcements
Posted on: February 21, 2020
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...
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Feb. 25, 2020 City Council Agenda
News & Announcements
Posted on: February 5, 2020
On January 29, Mayor Tim McGallian delivered the State of the City address at the 35th annual Mayor’s Luncheon hosted by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor McGallian highlighted the City’s recent accomplishments, d...
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2020 State of the City speech
News & Announcements
Posted on: September 12, 2019
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...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 4, 2019
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 ...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: November 7, 2019
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:...
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News & Announcements
Posted on: October 29, 2019
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)....
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News & Announcements
Posted on: September 17, 2019
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...
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