Category Archives: Concord

The Bay Area received it’s biggest earthquake  in 25 years last week. If an emergency occurred tomorrow, would you be ready?

As last week’s 6.0 magnitude earthquake  erupted from the Napa region, Bay Area residents were reminded that everything can change and preparedness is the key.

September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA, National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.

National Preparedness Month is a time to prepare yourself and those in your care for emergencies and disasters, both large scale and smaller local events. It’s important to understand emergencies can happen unexpectedly in communities just like yours, to people like you.

As commendable as they may be in their profession of assisting those in need, police, fire and rescue may not always be able to reach you quickly in an emergency or disaster. The most important step you can take in helping your local responders is being able to take care of yourself and those in your care for at least a short period of time following an incident; the more people who are prepared, the quicker the community will recover.

Stay tuned for more emergency preparedness information including a FREE 2 hour CPR & AED Red Cross Training Certification Course. The City of Concord will also be hosting their annual Emergency Preparedness Fairs as well as Certified Emergency Response Team’s (CERT) 6 week Emergency Preparedness Course!

If you have any resources or information you think we should share this month, submit that information by clicking here.

Have you taken any of the classes mentioned above? Do you have an emergency preparedness story? Share it with us!

There’s lots of Labor Day Freebies going on this weekend so let’s get to it:

FREE Pocket Constitution 101

FREE Photo Prints with Code LABORDAY101 – 9/2 & 9/3

Applebee’s – Kids 12 and under Eat Free on Monday, Sept. 1. No coupon needed.

Bath & Body Works – Coupon for a FREE item with the purchase of $10 or more. You can enter code FALLFREEBIE at BathandBodyWorks.com.

BJ’s – Beginning today through the weekend you can sign up for a FREE 60 Day Trial, new members only!

Blue Star Museums – military personnel and their families receive FREE admission all weekend.

Firehouse Subs – On Labor Day (Sept. 1) Firehouse Subs will be giving away a free medium sub when you purchase an additional sub, chips, and medium drink (combo). Redeem this offer using a printed copy of a coupon on theFirehouse Facebook page, or present you can show this coupon on your smartphone.

Goodwill – 50% off Apparel & Purses at all Goodwill stores in Contra Costa County. One day only Sept 1, 2014.

Ikea – Spend $100 or more at Ikea and show you restaurant receipt at the register. Your total from your restaurant purchase will be deducted, making it free!

Jamba Juice – Through September 1st, Jamba Juice has all juices or smoothies Buy One Get One FREE! Simply print the coupon below and present when ordering. This coupon is valid at participating locations only. Be sure your local Jamba Juice is participating before heading down to redeem. Menards – check out their website for a list of Freebies you can pick up in store. You’ll need to submit a rebate!

MyPublisher.com – Pick up a FREE Hardcover Photobook until Sept. 2, 2014.

Einstein Bros Bagels: Purchase any coffee or beverage and get a free bagel and shmear with this printable coupon, valid until Sept. 9.

LongHorn Steakhouse: This coupon takes $4 off the purchase of any two adult entrées.

Mimi’s Cafe: Get a lunch or dinner entrée for free with the purchase of an entrée and two beverages using this coupon, via CouponSherpa, good through Sept. 7.

Olive Garden: Get $4 off two adult entrées with this coupon or the code 40OFF20 through Aug. 31.

Pizza Hut: Buy any large pizza at regular menu price and you’ll get a free large pizza with you next purchase. Offer must be redeemed within 14 days.

Quiznos: The purchase of a regular or large sub, or large salad comes with free chips and a free drink when using this coupon.

T.G.I. Friday’s: Get endless free refills of one appetizer for just $10.

White Castle: Buy one combo meal and get a second free with this printable coupon, good through Sept. 20.

Yankee Candle: From Thursday, August 29 to Monday, September 2, Yankee Candle has a dollar deal in its 550-plus nationwide retail locations and at yankeecandle.com. All Tarts wax melts, Samplers votive candles, and Car Jar air fresheners are only $1.00—normally they’re $1.99 and $2.99. 

Like freebies? Join us on Facebook, Twitter or bookmark us at DiabloReporter.com to stay informed on all the best local freebies!

Do you know of some Labor Day Freebies? Leave a comment and we’ll get it added to the list!

We have officially entered into DUI Checkpoint season.  There will be DUI checkpoints on BOTH Friday & Saturday in multiple cities around the East Bay! We will be releasing the times and locations of the checkpoints soon! Stay Informed!

If you would like to updated on DUI checkpoints in Contra Costa, it’s HIGHLY recommended that you joining our email list, Facebook page, twitter feed or bookmark us and check back often!

 We will continue to make people of Contra Costa County aware of DUI Checkpoints, Smog Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and other travel related events. As far as we know, DiabloReporter.com is the ONLY site that gives out specific times and locations of checkpoints in the County.

Law enforcement throughout Contra Costa County will be cracking down on drunk drivers this weekend. As part of the Avoid the 25, the anti-DUI task force will deploy officers countywide to arrest drunk drivers and keep the public aware of the dangers of driving while impaired.

People making plans for weekend trips and parties are encouraged to use a designated sober driver to prevent arrests or accidents. Drive safe and be responsible.

To report a checkpoints or for more information on the legalities concerning checkpoints, please visit or DUI page. If you happen to drive through the checkpoint tonight, send us your pictures or videos to diabloreporter@hush.com or submit the info here and we would be happy to share them with the rest of the community!