I wouldn't believe it if I didn't hear it myself. Over at Eye on the East Bay it was reported that Mayor Bill Shinn made the statement "Unless we can all quit having sex, this is what we have to do" in regards to building on the Naval Weapon Station. It seems that Concord has a population problem that needs to be addressed and asking Concord residents to 'stop having sex.' was the most politically correct statement our great Mayor could come up with. Maybe with prositution in Concord on the rise and Craigslist offering sex slaves, we really do have an over population problem. I love our City Council. Even though I do not attend the meetings, I can pull up the video to watch whenever I want. I guess that Bill Shinn really is trying to be one of the people but when he asked them to keep their comments short and said if they would just like to come up and 'give high fives' then that would be acceptable, I was lost. Really, high fives Bill? There is a reason I have not made the effort to go to one of these meeting and just watch them online. ...

Proposition 8 is the most controversial ballot measures of 2008. Before the elections I had my own thoughts of Yes or No on Prop 8. People were standing on street corners all hours of the day holding Prop 8 signs, some people had signs stolen or damaged on their property. When YES on 8 won by over half a MILLION votes the supporters of No on 8 didn't bow their heads and walk away, they brought on a resurgence of support to continue the fight. Contra Costa County was 1 of 14 Counties in California that voted NO. Not only are people taking to the streets in support, the online scene is also on fire with more forums and sites coming online for people to discuss their support for and against Prop 8. One of the most controversial pieces of content that has been published and republished over the web is the list of major contributors to the YES on 8 Campaign. You can see business's that have donated big bucks to Yes on 8 and you can seact the California database of donations for YES on 8. Even local blogs are getting into the mix. A self proclaimed "Soccer Mom"  ...

I don't think I want to get into the habit of dissecting other bloggers posts but I read one recently that really got me scratching my head. Over at a popular Concord blog Claycord there was a "press release" stating that Concord crime was declining. Immediately something caught my eye about this "Press Release"from the Concord Police Department. If this was a real "Press Release" that Claycord had gotten a hold of then why is there an obvious page break in it? I think that this was not an actual press release but just some information that somehow was sent around and he decided to add the Concord Police logo for effect. I have searched far and wide for a copy of this press release and if it exists online then even the great power of Google can't see it regardless of what searches I ran. If crime in Concord is really declining even with all the news of bank robberies and drive-bys then I guess I can sleep better at night. I would think that local media not just blogs would be highlighting this information as well. Even the CC Times would publish something about this to fill a column up ...

Ethanol fuel is ethanol (ethyl alcohol), the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It can be used as a fuel, mainly as a biofuel alternative to gasoline, and is widely used in cars in Brazil. Because it is easy to manufacture and process and can be made from very common crops such as sugar cane and corn, it is an increasingly common alternative to gasoline in some parts of the world. California only has five of these stations, including the new one at Highway 4 and Willow Pass Road.

Colton and Connor Gauer have a special dad. Some people just take home movies of their kids growing up. This dad goes a few steps further and makes movies with his kids as characters. So TGAUER (that's his alias) may not be the real Steven Spielberg but he has a bright future. This movie has his boys playing little wizards in a Harry Potter duel. Very creative movie with multiple cuts, FX and a script. It must have been fun for the boys. So the family is talented all around. Movie director and actors under one roof. I can't confirm it but this video was brought to my attention and I am told this family lives in Concord. If you know TGAUER tell him to keep up the great work!

Ohma's Cookies is a private bakery in Concord dedicated to bringing you the old-fashioned, handmade cookies, so well loved by everyone. Ohma's Cookies recently became my friend on Twitter and I was immediately compelled to check out their site because it had the word COOKIES in it. I'm a freak when it comes to cookies. So much so that I cant have them in the house because I will eat them with or with out milk and find myself going into a diabetic coma after not being able to stop stuffing my face of the baked treats. Besides just making yummy cookies in Concord, Ohma's Cookies has a delicious blog that gives recipes for you to make treats of your own. The cookie Blog has a cookie of the month. No surprise, this month is Halloween cookies. I tried the Bone Chilling Cookie recipe and they didn't turn out as pretty as the picture but I ate the entire confection in less than 24 hours. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

Coin show in Concord. Over 30 west coast dealers will be on hand to offer appraisals as well as to buy, sell and trade coins including U.S, World, and Ancient. Paper currency, medals, tokens, estate jewelry and watches, casino chips and coin hobby supplies will also be available. There will be prizes and free drawings for coins and the show will feature a youth coin exhibit courtesy of Boy Scout Troop #465. In addition, this year the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano will receive financial support from the coin show. A portion of all coin show admission fees will be donated directly to the Food Bank. Holiday Inn, 1050 Burnett Avenue, Concord, Ca. (exit #52 off highway 680) ;map>Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 10 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 10 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. General admission $2.00, good for both days The Diablo Numismatic Society, a non-profit coin club, sponsors the Contra Costa coin Show. In addition to supporting the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano the club uses its show proceeds to benefit hobby educational programs. Contact Bill Green for additional information (925)351-7605 or visit the club’s web site at diablocoinclub.org

Some people like eHarmony.com, others like the more conventional method of going to a bar to meet people. When all else fails and you just want a late night booty call, just head over to craiglist.com and get a local prostitute for an hour or two. Hooker, prostitute, call girl, whatever you want to call them, they are offering sexual services for money. *Warning* This post will have links of an adult nature and is Not Safe for Work. Also, if you are easily offended you way want to stop reading now. by telethon - Actual picture from Oakland Craigslist is great for finding jobs, free stuff and information about your area. There is a dark side to Craigslist few know about and one of those sides is the not so hidden list of available hookers in any given city. Why can't they be stopped? The answer is pure volume. With the police being reactive to all the crimes they currently have, setting up a proactive group to stop people from selling sex in their city just takes the back burner. Am I being to harsh? There must be a reason for it, anyday of the week I can go to Craigslist in ...

Teen bowler strikes chord with seniors - ContraCostaTimes.com Erik Buckalew is an average 17-year-old. He goes to school at Concord High, does his homework, maybe plays some video games. He spends time at Scouts or surfing the Web. Brentwood woman injured in Discovery Bay crash - ContraCostaTimes.com A succession of crashes within a four-minute period Monday morning on Highway 4 in East County resulted in one person being taken by helicopter to a hospital and a half-dozen damaged cars, the California Highway Patrol said. (tags: concord brentwood) Concord, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 121,780. Originally founded in 1869 as the community of Todos Santos by Don Salvio Pacheco, the name was changed to Concord within months. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, located just 31 miles (50 km) east of San Francisco. (tags: concord) News around Concord This is a new section that will be added. This first post is a test of the automation feature. As I find news online focusing on Concord Ca and the surrounding area, I'll have this added to the list that gets posted here. This could be from mainstream news ...

Concord does not come across as a high crime city and for the most part, Concord is not. It was surprising to me when I started looking into the crime statistics of the City of Concord. This was pulled from the 2003 FBI UCR and the data is a bit out of date, I think the general numbers are relatively the same. There are a few resources available to the public that outline the crime statistics in Concord California and I wanted to highlight one of them and explain some of the data. The FBI Uniform Crime Report The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) contain official data on crime that is reported to law enforcement agencies across the country who then provide the data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). UCR focuses on index crimes, which include murder and non-negligent manslaughter, robbery, forcible rape, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. UCR is a summary-based reporting system, with data aggregated to the city, county, state, and other geographic levels. Crime statistics are compiled from UCR data and published annually by the FBI in the Crime in the United States series. To address limitations of UCR, the FBI has developed the ...

I'm a big coffee drinker. Coffee is one of my vices and I know I drink too much but I don't plan on giving it up. I start my day with a cup of joe and then get at least two refills through the day. I usually go for a coffee with a shot of espresso but if I'm going to splurge, I get myself a large nonfat mocha with no whip. I do own a coffee pot but I rarely use it. There are just too many places in Concord that make coffee that wherever I am in the city there is a place to get coffee. I'm going to give a run down of my top 5 favorite coffee shops in Concord.

Sex offenders, pedophiles, child molesters, whatever you call them, they are vile human beings. Harming people for your personal sexual gratification is morbid and disgusting. I wanted to spend some time on the sex offenders in our city and highlight some of the ones identified as 'In Violation" of the registration. This all came about because I was looking for crime data on the city (which is mostly outdated) and thought the people of the City of Concord would want to see some of this information as well.

I have called Concord California home for the past 30 years. I am not the official Mayor of Concord. For that you should go to the city website. I am merely a Concord resident that wanted to develop something for the community sharing news and stuff to people that live in the area. Concord Ca. is a great place to live minus some of the not so desirable spots that every city has. Over the years I have watched the city of Concord change drastically in many great ways. Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 121,780. Originally founded in 1869 as the community of Todos Santos by Don Salvio Pacheco, the name was changed to Concord within months. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, located just 31 miles (50 km) east of San Francisco. The focal point of downtown Concord is Todos Santos Plaza, which encompasses an entire city block and is known for its farmers market, free summer concerts, and large number of surrounding restaurants. Much of the area immediately around downtown has recently been redeveloped, ...