CONCORD
Are you interested in learning more about the status of housing in Concord? You’re invited to listen and participate in the city’s report on its implementation of the first year of Concord’s 2023-2031 Housing Element.
Related Articles
In brief: Pittsburg’s Black Diamond a Model Continuation High School
In brief: Pittsburg residents can help shape marina, Old Town’s future
In brief: Apply by March 8 for free spring Concord Community Academy
On March 26, the City Council will hear an update on the city’s progress toward building new housing and the implementation of various programs to address the housing needs of all current and future residents. At the housing forum, the Community Development Department will present:
• a review of Concord’s progress in meeting its housing goals, including a summary of local efforts toward housing assistance, rehabilitation, construction and preservation;
• a summary of General Plan Housing Element programs and their implementation status;
• a summary of recently completed and proposed General Plan and development code amendments;
• and the city’s next steps for program implementation this year to further the goals and objectives of the Housing Element.
— city of Concord
BAY POINT
Learn about ‘Preparing Your Soil for Spring Planting’
Are you ready for spring? The Bay Point Garden Club is sponsoring a free workshop on “Preparing Your Soil for Spring Planting” by University of California master gardener Neal Hoellwarth from 10 to 11 a.m. March 30 in the Gloria Magleby Community Garden at Ambrose Community Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road in Bay Point.
A plant sale is planned afterward from 11 a.m to noon. This event is in partnership with the Ambrose Recreation and Park District’s Spring Eggstravaganza, which is scheduled at the same time. For more details, email baypointgardenclub@gmail.com or follow the Bay Point Garden Club on their Facebook page.
— BPGC
WALNUT CREEK
Garden club to hold fundraiser luncheon April 18
A fundraiser luncheon for the Walnut Creek Garden Club will start at 11:30 a.m. April 18 at 711 Silver Lake Drive in Danville.
The program will feature speakers Deborah Kirk, the editorial director for Diablo Magazine, and Peter Crooks and writer for the publication, which covers Bay Area topics from travel, culture and personalities to entertainment, recreation and food. Tickets can be purchased online at walnutcreekgardenclub.org under the “events” tab.
— WCGC
PITTSBURG
Black Diamond named Model Continuation High School
Black Diamond High School in Pittsburg has been named a 2024 California Model Continuation High School, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has announced.
Black Diamond is among 31 schools throughout the state selected for the award. It is the third time the school has received the Model Continuation High School distinction, following its recognition in 2020 and 2017.
“Having received the Model Continuation High School distinction three consecutive times is a tremendous honor for Black Diamond High School and the Pittsburg Unified School District,” Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey said. “All students need a school community that supports, nurtures and helps teens see what is possible in the future. Students who haven’t found those things at traditional schools have found them at Black Diamond.”
Black Diamond High School was selected as a Model Continuation School based on a comprehensive and competitive application process, incorporating assessments, data analysis and an on-site evaluation conducted by a peer review panel.
Thurmond said schools receiving the California Education Department designation are model schools helping students thrive personally and academically and giving them a chance to not only succeed in high school but in life. For more details online, visit cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/ce.
— Contra Costa County Office of Education
To submit an item for our “In brief” section, please email it, at least a week before print publication, to njackson@bayareanewsgroup.com and jprieve@bayareanewsgroup.com. Each item should be 90 to 180 words and include a short headline along with the name of the group or individual to credit for it.