Category Archives: Concord

56 Cent Short Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes – Today Only!

Posted on July 8, 2014 | Leave a comment

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IHOP is celebrating its 56th year of business by offering 56 cent short stacks of buttermilk pancakes. This short stack has been the company’s best selling item since its opening in 1958.

“The 56^th Anniversary Celebration is about more than just an incredible milestone in our history,” Julia Stewart, chairman and chief executive officer of DineEquity Inc., and interim president, International House of Pancakes, says in a release. “It is also a chance to celebrate — and thank — our wonderful guests who have made our brand part of their lives all these years.”

The pancake promotion runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 8 at all of IHOP’s more than 1,500 locations.

For more information or to find an IHOP near you, visit IHOP.com.

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CONFIRMED: DUI CHECKPOINT TOMORROW – July 5

Posted on July 4, 2014 | 3 comments

Law enforcement throughout Contra Costa County will be cracking down on drunk drivers tonight. 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.

Tomorrow DUI Checkpoint will be held at Clayton Rd and Ayers from 9:30-3:30pm. The checkpoint will be held in front of Kmart in the Vineyard Shopping Center. Enforcement will be patrolling from Bailey Rd to Ayers for vehicles headed towards Clayton.

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 the 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.

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!

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Sweet Treat – Free Jamba Juice – B1G1 Free

Posted on July 4, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Check out this cool treat! Jamba Juice is offering a great buy one, get one free deal for a limited time only! Jamba Juice offers fresh squeezed juices, with real whole fruits including apples, kale, pineapple, spinach, beets, carrots, oranges. Give a friend a sweet treat or splurge and save one for later.

For more information or to find a location, visit JambaJuice.com.

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

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Posted in Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Pittsburg / Bay Point, Pleasant Hill

Fourth of July Tipsy Tow – Get a Free Ride Home

Posted on July 4, 2014 | Leave a comment

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AAA’s “Tipsy Tow” initiative will be offering St. Patrick’s Day partygoers a free ride home tonight in the hope of getting people home safely on one of the biggest party nights of the year.

Anyone who has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a little too much to drink will be able to catch a free ride with Tipsy Tow rather than risking more dangerous ways to get home.

The Tipsy Tow program is open to everyone. You do not need to be an AAA Member to take advantage of this service to the community.

AAA typically offers the service to drinking drivers from 6 p.m. on the holiday to 6 a.m. the following day in Northern California, Nevada and Utah. For specific dates and times, see the list below.

During the period Tipsy Tow is available, drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders, and restaurant managers can call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) for a free tow home of up to ten miles. Just tell the AAA operator, “I need a Tipsy Tow,” and a truck will be on its way.

The service will provide a one-way ride for the driver and vehicle to the driver’s home. If there are additional passengers who need a ride, they will be taken to the driver’s home as long is there is sufficient room for them to be transported safely in the tow truck. You cannot make a reservation.

AAA provides its Tipsy Tow service for the following holidays:

Independence Day: 6:00 p.m. July 4th – 6:00 a.m. July 5th
Halloween: 6:00 p.m. October 31st – 6:00 a.m. November 1st

Whatever you do, please don’t drink and drive. Take the Pledge! Join AAA’s commitment to driving only while drug and alcohol-free.

AAA offers the following tips to stay safe and keep others safe on the roads:

Drive only while drug and alcohol-free
Plan ahead and designate a non-drinking driver before a celebration begins
Don’t let your friends drive impaired. Take their keys away
Never ride in a car with someone who is impaired
Plan to take a cab or stay with a friend

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Posted in Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek

Free Comedy Show Tonight – 8pm

Posted on July 2, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Every First Wednesday of the Month, Mires like Fires brings an amazingly hilarious FREE Comedy Showcase to the Lounge in Clayton Valley Bowl.

This months headliner is Brendan Lynch. Brendan took 2nd place in the 2013 SF International Comedy Competition and will be filming for Comedy Central later in the year. Come see him for FREE before you see him on TV!!!!

Show starts at 8pm in the Lounge of Clayton Valley Bowl. No tickets necessary just show up and take a seat!!

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Support the Troops & Send a Thank You Note!

Posted on June 28, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Since 2006, See’s Candies has been proudly supporting Operation Gratitude. And this year we’re excited to help See’s fans offer their support, too!

Send a personal thank-you by completing the fields below. See’s will print them and place them in Operation Gratitude care packages to brighten the day of a hero.

Visit See’s Candies to submit a thank you note!

You can also visit your nearest See’s Candies Shop June 28-July 6 to handwrite a note on See’s stationery. These will be placed in Operation Gratitude care packages, too.