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🌱Alexis Gabe Police Video Released + 511 Summer Bike Challenge

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Hey, neighbors. It's Monday in Concord and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 84 Low: 56.

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Here are the top four stories today in Concord:

  1. In honor of Pride Month the cities of Concord and Clayton raised the rainbow flag. In Concord, the flag went up at the Civic Center in a ceremony with Mayor Dominic Aliano and Councilmembers Edi Birsan, Tim McGallian and Carlyn Obringer in attendance. In Clayton, the ceremony included Mayor Peter Cloven, Vice Mayor Holly Tillman and Councilmember CW Wolfe. (Pioneer Publishers)
  2. The Seattle Police Department has released a cell phone video of law enforcement shooting and killing Marshall Curtis Jones, the suspect in the Alexis Gabe murder case. Gabe went missing in January. On May 26, Contra Costa County DA filed murder charges against Jones in her case and on June 1, an arrest warrant was obtained. In the course of the arrest, law enforcement knocked on the Washington residence where Jones was said to be living. When the Task Force officers announced their presence at the apartment, Marshall Curtis Jones exited the apartment and allegedly charged at officers while holding a large kitchen knife. Police then shot him. (East County Today)
  3. According to Danville Police Chief Allan Shields, "at 11:13 a.m. Danville officers served an arrest and a search warrant at 412 W. 2nd Street [in Antioch], a store front but not currently operating as a business. The warrant stemmed from a residential burglary that took place in the Town of Danville on April 9."Danville officers arrested Eddie Martinez in relation to the warrant. (Antioch Herald)
  4. A group of parents from the Cal High cheer and stunt team have issued a letter demanding the termination of San Ramon Valley Schools Superintendent John Malloy. According to the letter, after the "defamatory post caught fire, members of the predominately white cheer team woke up to death threats, doxxing and accusations that they were racists and committed racist acts all over social media." Lawyers for the group claim that the superintendent was aware that there were falsehoods in the viral post and that they believed it was posted by a "disgruntled mother" whose daughter did not make the team. "Creating safe schools that are welcoming and inclusive for all our students requires us to examine our practices of how we may — even unintentionally — have a harmful impact on others," Malloy stated. (danvillesanramon.com)

Today in Concord:

  • Groovy Gordita will be at Side Gate Brewing in Concord. (Noon)
  • Paint Pink Tulip Fields at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (5 p.m.)
  • Come Jam with instructor Vince Lay lead guitar/vocals and Joey Nunez acoustic guitar on the new stage and dance floor at Open Mic Monday at Vinnie's Bar in Concord . (8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • I found this great write-up about Martinez in a publication from the Sacramento area. Maybe there are even a few surprises in humble Martinez for those of you living right next door! (Roseville Today)
  • Looking for free summertime fun? Explore your hometown on two wheels with 511 Contra Costa's Summer Bike Challenge. Bike to each destination on your city's game board, and cross off the squares as you go. Pick up free prizes on select dates! Learn the details and how to get started in this article from Pioneer Publishers.
  • Register today for the Antioch Sesquicentennial Community Bike Ride Sunday, June 26!

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  • Golfin' to Cure ALS (June 20)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— 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...

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