Music & Market Concert Series Returns June 6

Construction to Begin on Willow Pass Road June 10

As we first reported on May 22, crews will begin construction on a major sewer project along Willow Pass Road next week, starting Monday, June 10, and the work will continue through November.

The project limits, as outlined on the map above, are Landana Drive to Gateway Boulevard. 

The most intensive work will occur between Gateway Blvd. and East Street. Drivers are encouraged to avoid driving on Willow Pass Road (Gateway--East) between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. This segment of work will conclude in mid-October. Please consider taking Concord Avenue and Clayton Road.

The remainder of the project, from East Street to Landana Drive, will have lane closures within the traditional hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will also be another project on Willow Pass Road beginning in July, which will have similar limits of work. More information about the two projects, as well as updates and photos as the projects progress, is available at www.cityofconcord.org/WillowPass. 

You can also view our Construction Updates page to see specifically which lanes/roads will be closed in the near term.

Caltrans and CCTA Proposes the Completion of the (I-680) Northbound Express Lane Completion Project

Caltrans, in partnership with the CCTA (Contra Costa Transportation Authority), is proposing to complete the Interstate 680 (I-680) Northbound Express Lane Completion Project to address the existing express lanes gap, relieve congestion, reduce travel delays, and improve operations.

The proposed project would construct a northbound express lane from Livorna Road to State Route 242 (SR-242) and convert the existing northbound High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane from SR-242 to north of Arthur Road near Martinez to an express lane – which means both HOV and single-occupancy drivers who pay a toll can use the lane. The proposed project has four build alternatives (1C, 2, 3 and 5) and one no-build alternative.

Want to learn more? Join the CCTA on Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6 for their public meetings! 

If you would like to learn more, the CCTA will be hosting two informational meetings that are open to the public.

The In-Person Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the CCTA office, 2999 Oak Road, Suite 110, Walnut Creek, 94597.

The Virtual Public Hearing/Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can join the webinar online, or call into the webinar at +1 669 444-9171 (passcode: 632866)

Learn More.

Mt. Diablo USD to Provide Summer Meals to Youth

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District will again host its summer program that serves nutritious meals to all children ages 18 or younger.

Meals will be served Monday through Friday at no cost under the Summer Seamless Meal Program.

Meal service will begin Monday, June 10. No identification is required, and participants will receive one meal per service, which must be consumed on-site.

In Concord, 12 school sites will offer breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday.

The Concord Library (2900 Salvio St.) will only be serving lunch, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Breakfast will not be offered there. Lunch service begins on Wednesday, June 12.

Download a list of locations and serving times.

For more information, call 925-682-8000, ext. 3775, or visit MDUSD's Food & Nutrition Services web page.

Pride Flag Waves Over City Hall

In honor of Pride month, Concord Mayor Edi Birsan, County Supervisor Ken Carlson, and Rainbow Community Center Board President Valerie Crowell, raised the Progress Pride flag at City Hall on Monday, June 3.

Concord first began flying the Pride flag in 2018 and has done so annually during the month of June to honor the City's celebration of diversity and inclusivity, and support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

FlashVote Tool Helps Gather Resident Input, Next Survey Coming Soon

Concord Residents: You're invited to join our FlashVote community. It's free, fast, and fun! Civic participation has never been easier, and we'd love your help.

Give us your input on the issues you care about in just seconds, from any device, anytime. Results from the community are shared within days.

Our next survey will be released on Thursday, June 6, so subscribe today!

FlashVote is an independent service that makes it easier than ever to provide anonymous input on important issues. Watch our short video to learn more about the process.

Learn more and sign up now!

Creative Concord Returns for Third Season

Creative Concord, in partnership with Local Edition Creative, is excited to return for their third season in Concord. Taking place on Saturday-Sunday, October 5-6, Creative Concord is an annual arts and culture experience tailored specifically for the Concord community.

Working in partnership with Visit Concord and City staff, the event was established as a multi-day public art experience that engages a wide local demographic to unite via arts programming including murals, sculptures, music, and performing arts.

Call for Artists

Are you interested in being part of the creative fun? Applications are now open for the 2024 Creative Concord Art & Music Jam event. Sixteen artists will be selected to participate and create large-format artworks during the two-day event located at Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord.

The deadline to apply is Friday, June 7. Apply online today!

Creative Concord has also just launched a new blog to highlight some of Concord's most interesting people, specifically in arts, culture, and entertainment. Check it out!

June 15 Open House Hosted by Base Developer, Brookfield Properties

Brookfield Properties, the master developer for the Concord Naval Weapons Station (CNWS) base reuse project, is hosting an open house for community members who are interested in learning more about the project and the planning process, and who want to share feedback with the development team.

Although this is not an official city event, Concord residents and community members who are interested in the project are encouraged to attend.

The Open House will be held on Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Concord Senior Center, 2727 Parkside Circle.

Register now.

Celebrate July 4 in Concord

Independence Day is now just four weeks away!

Make your plans to come out and enjoy the annual 4th of July Festivities throughout the City of Concord, brought to you by the Todos Santos Business Association Arts Foundation. The festivities include a Stars & Stripes Fun Run, Independence Day Parade, Festival & Fireworks, and more!

Volunteers are being sought for this fun-filled event. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please review the volunteer opportunities, and sign up today!

Use Concord Connect App to Report Fireworks

All fireworks (even those labeled "safe and sane") are illegal in Concord and all of Contra Costa County, except for permitted professional displays. This includes bottle rockets, roman candles, firecrackers, and sparklers.

Fireworks are dangerous and cause fires, which can result in severe injury and even death, as well as costly property damage.

People who possess, discharge, sell, or manufacture fireworks will be cited and fined.

To report illegal fireworks activity, please use the City's Concord Connect app. Select "Make a Request," and click on "Illegal Fireworks Reporting."

In 2023, the Concord Police Department deployed this successful strategy to help decrease fireworks-related calls to 911, improve response times to community reports of illegal fireworks use, and deter fireworks usage overall.

Between May 24, 2023 and July 5, 2023, 493 reports of illegal fireworks usage were reported through the app, while 79 fireworks-related calls came in through the City's 911 or non-emergency dispatch phone lines.

If you are reporting an injury, fire, or medical emergency, please call 911. If you are not reporting a life-threatening emergency, please use the app so the Police Department can keep its 911 dispatch lines open.

MCE Offers Instant Rebate for EVs and Plug-in Hybrids

Save up to $3,500 instantly when you purchase or lease an electric vehicle (EV) at participating dealerships.

Eligible MCE customers can choose from a variety of qualifying EVs and get instant rebates as a discount off their purchase or lease! 

MCE’s EV Instant Rebate program can be combined with other available incentives. For more information on the MCE Instant Rebate program, call (628) 272-9910 or email instantrebates@mceCleanEnergy.org. 

ZIP Trips Stops in Concord

The City of Concord was thrilled to have KTVU Fox 2 visit our fine city on May 24 to kick off their 2024 ZIP Trips tour! 

Did you miss it? Watch the full episode on demand.

This hour-long episode showcases some of the amazing people, groups, restaurants, art, recreation, businesses, and more that Concord has to offer! Check it out!

Congratulations, Graduates!

On behalf of the City of Concord, we wish the Class of 2024 congratulations and good luck with your future endeavors!

Concord is proud to record and televise many of the local high school graduations that are hosted at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord. Recordings from each can be found on our YouTube page.

Photo courtesy of Mt. Diablo Unified School District via X

The City of Concord's upcoming public meetings include:

• Wednesday, June 5: Planning Commission
• Tuesday, June 11: City Council
• Wednesday, June 12: Zoning Administrator
• Wednesday, June 12: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Wednesday, June 12: Community Services Commission Regular Meeting -- CANCELLED
• Thursday, June 13: Design Review Board
• Wednesday, June 19: Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee -- CANCELLED
• Wednesday, June 19: Planning Commission
• Wednesday, June 19: Zoning Administrator

See the full calendar.

To receive email or text notifications when the meeting agendas are posted, please subscribe to alerts using the "Notify Me" tool on the City's website.

City Council and Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Concord TV (Astound/Wave 29 and 1026, Comcast 28, U-verse 99) and streamed through the City's website as well as rebroadcast at later times.