Concord, CA Local News Update – February 3, 2026
Concord, CA — February 3, 2026 — A shooting at a downtown parking garage injures three men; Concord’s Monument Crisis Center expands food pantry amid rising need.
Shooting at Downtown Concord Parking Garage Injures Three
Concord police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a parking garage on Salvio Street near Todos Santos Plaza. Three male victims were shot and driven to John Muir Medical Center in Concord around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday. Authorities identified the suspect vehicle as a Toyota Camry, which was later found in Bay Point. The victims are expected to survive, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the motive. Authorities believe the victims did not know their attackers.
Monument Crisis Center Expands Food Pantry Amid Rising Need
The Monument Crisis Center in Concord has expanded its food pantry to meet the increasing demand for assistance. The center, which serves low-income individuals and households in Central and East Contra Costa County, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition on October 9, 2025. The expansion aims to increase the storage capacity for shelf-stable items and enhance food programs, including cooking classes and on-site composting and gardening courses. The center has been a vital resource, helping over 14,500 people in the 2023-24 fiscal year, with 96% of families being extremely low income.
Shop Concord Relaunches Bonus Gift Card Program
The City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce have relaunched the popular Shop Concord e-gift card program to support the city’s small businesses. New this year, cardholders can now save their Shop Concord cards in their digital wallets and tap-to-pay. The program offers bonus gift cards with every purchase, such as a free $50 Shop Concord bonus card with every original $100 gift card purchase. The initiative aims to boost local businesses and the economy by encouraging residents to shop locally.
Upcoming City Meetings
Residents are encouraged to attend the following upcoming city meetings:
- Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Design Review Board Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Weather Forecast
Here’s the weather forecast for Concord, CA:
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Chance of snow showers then partly sunny, high of 26°F, northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph, 31% chance of precipitation. - Thursday, February 5, 2026
Slight chance of snow then mostly cloudy, high of 31°F, southwest winds at 5 to 15 mph, 20% chance of precipitation.
