This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱 25-Year-Old Crockett Case Solved + Contra Costa Mayors Worry

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Concord.

Jeri Karges's profile picture
Jeri Karges, Neighbor
|
(Patch Media)

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything happening today in town.

Hey Concord! I'm taking tomorrow off, but I'll be back in your inbox bright and early Monday morning!-- Jeri

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 54 Low: 47.

Rent this space:

Are you a local business owner or marketer in Concord? We love showcasing trusted businesses who can solve problems for our amazing local readers. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. Investigators with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office say they have solved a case from 25 years ago involving the killing of a waitress at a Crockett restaurant. Danny Lamont Hamilton, 51, is charged with murder and related offenses in the killing of Priscilla Lewis, a 21-year-old Vallejo woman who was working at the Four Corners restaurant on Second Avenue in Crockett on Sept. 24, 1996. Last year, detectives submitted additional information to a crime lab for testing and a DNA match came back for Hamilton. He is currently in state prison in Southern California and was charged Wednesday in the killing. (Claycord.com)
  2. Last month's smash and grab robbery at Nordstrom's in Walnut Creek has pushed five Contra Costa mayors to call on District Attorney Diana Becton for stronger leadership. The mayors of Concord, Clayton, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Martinez say they are worried about organized retail theft and concerned with the lack of consequences for the perpetrators. See the letter from the mayors here. (Pioneer Publishers)
  3. Delaney Tang was sentenced to 60 months in prison for solicitation of child pornography and conspiracy to commit cyberstalking in connection with a sexual extortion scheme, announced Acting United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Tatum King. The plea agreement describes how Tang used Instagram to harass, threaten, and successfully extort a 12-year-old victim into sending him nude photos and videos of herself. Tang received assistance executing the scheme from co-defendant Vincenz Sison, 21, of Concord. Sison attempted to convince the victim to comply with Tang's extortion requests. Sison pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit cyberstalking on April 28, 2021. Sison's sentencing is scheduled for February 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (Contra Costa Herald)
  4. Looks like somebody was in a big hurry to get their prescription filled. A car drove through the front of the CVS in Martinez on Thursday. No serious injuries were reported. (News 24/680)
  5. On Wednesday, Kristina Lawson, who is president of the Medical Board of California, released a statement saying she was confronted by an anti-vaccine group in a Walnut Creek Parking garage. Lawson is an attorney, former mayor of the City of Walnut creek and president of the Medical Board of California. You can read her official statement here. (East County Today)

Today in Concord:

  • The 3rd Annual Senior Variety Show showcases the local talent of performers ages 50 and older at the Village Theatre in Walnut Creek. (1:30 PM)
  • Come out for live music by Kyle Mendes at Mike Hess Brewing in Walnut Creek. (4:00 PM)
  • Enjoy a Hawaiian Holiday Concert w/ Patrick Landeza & Sons at The Cue in Concord. (7:00 PM)
  • The UFC lightweight championship will be on the line when Louisiana's Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier looks to follow up a pair of wins over Conor McGregor by taking the belt from Brazilian finisher Charles Oliveira at Brendan Theaters in Concord. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Are you an Amazon Shopper? Shop for a cause! STAND has created Amazon Wish Lists to meet the health and safety needs of its shelter residents, to provide supplies for youth educational and play spaces, and for general shelter facility needs. (Facebook)
  • Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and the Willows Shopping Center on Tuesday, December 14th from 5- 7pm for the Golden State Warriors Fan Fest Holiday Event in the parking lot next to Eureka. (Facebook)
  • The Democratic Party of Contra Costa County is collecting food items at the Martinez Farmers' Market. Donations for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano may be dropped off on Sunday, December 12, between 10 am and 12 pm at 700 Main Street in the plaza area. (Martinez Gazette)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

  • Carquinez Model Railroad Open House December 11-12 10 AM - 4 PM (December 11)
  • Diablo Symphony Celebrates the Holidays with the Fratello Marionettes (December 11)
  • A Christmas Concert @ First Presbyterian Church Concord, 1965 Colfax St. Concord Ca. 94520 (December 12)
  • Social Security Webinar (December 13)
  • Christmas Eve Special Take-Out Dinner - Roxx on Main (December 24)
  • New Years Eve Party at Roxx on Main (December 31)
  • Add your event

Gigs & services:

Loving the Concord Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Jeri Karges

About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst...

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Concord