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Diablo Valley News

Communities & areas covered by Diablo Valley News

Diablo Valley News provides dedicated local journalism covering Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon.

Regional and neighborhood journalism across California’s Diablo Valley — covering Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Clayton, and Mount Diablo.

Cities, towns & communities we cover

Browse local reporting by community across the Diablo Valley:

  • Concord — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Concord.
  • Walnut Creek — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Walnut Creek.
  • Pleasant Hill — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Pleasant Hill.
  • Alamo — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Alamo.
  • Danville — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Danville.
  • San Ramon — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in San Ramon.
  • Clayton — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Clayton.
  • Martinez — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Martinez.
  • Pacheco — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Pacheco.
  • Lafayette — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Lafayette.
  • Orinda — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Orinda.
  • Moraga — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Moraga.
  • Blackhawk — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Blackhawk.
  • Rossmoor — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Rossmoor.
  • Mount Diablo — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Mount Diablo.
  • Contra Costa County — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Contra Costa County.

Neighborhoods, districts & corridors

Our reporting covers specific neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and residential communities across the Diablo Valley, including:

  • Mount Diablo Foothills
  • Ygnacio Valley
  • San Ramon Valley Corridor
  • Diablo Valley
  • Rossmoor
  • Blackhawk
  • Dougherty Valley
  • Clayton Valley
  • Pleasant Hill
  • Todos Santos

Civic institutions, school districts & public agencies

Diablo Valley News tracks public meetings, budgets, policies, and community decisions across key local institutions:

  • Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
  • Mount Diablo State Park
  • Diablo Valley College (DVC)
  • Mount Diablo Unified School District
  • San Ramon Valley Unified School District
  • Contra Costa Water District
  • East Bay Regional Park District

Geographic & postal coverage area

County: Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes served: 94517, 94518, 94519, 94520, 94521, 94523, 94526, 94507, 94582, 94583, 94595, 94596, 94597, 94598.

Editorial beats

Local businesses & economy

The people, craft, commercial developments, and decisions behind independent shops, restaurants, services, and small businesses.

Schools, youth & education

School board decisions, campus initiatives, teachers, students, and youth athletics across local public and private schools.

City government, housing & planning

City council meetings, planning commissions, housing developments, transportation corridors, parks, and public safety.

Food, arts & community life

The kitchens, gathering places, trails, seasonal traditions, and neighbors making a difference close to home.

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