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Rise and shine, Concord! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on around Concord today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 92 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories today in Concord:

  1. On January 18, the County Board of Supervisors adopted an All-Electric Ordinance (Ordinance 2022-02) requiring all new construction of residential, hotel, office, or retail buildings to be all-electric. As of April 1, applications for building permits for new construction of any residential, retail, office or hotel building(s) must be designed to be all-electric (no natural gas allowed). You can find additional info about the All-Electric Ordinance at this link. (Concord Patch)
  2. Supporters of Measure F — an effort to preserve the 297-acre Alhambra Highlands area of Martinez — have garnered enough signatures to get the measure in front of the city's voters on the June primary ballot. The City Council approved a developer's plan to build homes on 109 hillside lots on 72 acres of the site more than a decade ago. A movement to preserve the area picked up steam amid construction delays. For more information on the June 7 primary election, go to www.cocovote.us. (Claycord.com)
  3. A new module for inmates who have mental illnesses has opened at the Martinez Detention Facility. This follows an 18-month remodel of a module which previously held 52 inmates. Now, it will house only 24 inmates who have mental illnesses. The new module has incorporated the latest technology and best practices for detention facilities. This includes state of the art software for managing the module, furnishings that will help prevent suicides and a design that allows for greater observation of the inmates. The new module also uses a biophilic design to create a calm environment, reduce stress, and is more conducive to therapy. (News 24/680)
  4. Last week, 42 classified employees from San Ramon Valley Unified School District were honored and recognized as their school or department's 2022 Classified Employee of the Year. The list of honorees included SRVUSD custodians, instructional assistants, paraprofessionals, clerical and technical support staff, maintenance and groundskeepers, transportation workers, crossing guards, food service workers, campus security, and district office staff. SRVUSD's District Classified Employee of the Year was announced during the ceremony as Jennifer Rhee, Library Media Coordinator at Tassajara Hills Elementary School in Danville. (News 24/680)
  5. Take a survey to identify needs to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. The HOME-ARP survey is designed to gather information from stakeholders, affordable housing developers, and community members about homelessness needs in Contra Costa County and HOME-ARP projects being planned. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and will be available until June 1. English Survey. (Concord Patch)

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Today in Concord:

  • Live in East County? Try Food Truck Thursdays at Antioch Community Center and Water Park in Antioch (5:00 PM) Further out west? Enjoy Food Truck Night Orinda at the Orinda Community Center! (5:00 PM)
  • Salsa & Bachata dance lessons start at 7 PM at Vinnie's Bar in Concord followed at 9:00 by a Birthday Party. Cover $15. (7:00 PM)
  • Rocco's Ristorante Pizzeria brings you some of the best in local live music every Thursday. Tonight is Dave Andre. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Your heart will melt for these pups... and pigs!... that are available for adoption at Concord area shelters (Concord Patch)
  • Got papers? This Saturday, April 9 In The K-Mart Parking Lot – Shred It And Forget It!
  • Online entries for the 2022 Contra Costa County Fair exhibit competitions close Friday, April 8th. Think you own the best pig, bake the most delicious apple pie, made a beautiful quilt, or have an uncanny knack for making crafts? Then be sure to enter the Contra Costa County Fair's competitive exhibits! Entry information available on the fair's website www.contracostafair.com. (Contra Costa Herald)

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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...

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