🌱 Patch AM: See how a recent Concord home sale stacks up countywide

Hello Concord! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how a recent Concord home sale stacks up countywide
• How did Concord's De La Salle dismantle St. Francis this week?

Also on today's calendar: Multi-family Community Garage Sale and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• What were the best deals for residential properties in Contra Costa County the week of Aug. 3? (eastbaytimes.com) — A recent Contra Costa County sales roundup highlights a four-bedroom home on Ducker Court in Concord that sold for just over $1.07 million, about $509 per square foot. The list compares that deal with other strong sales in nearby cities, giving Concord homeowners and buyers a snapshot of current prices and home sizes across the county.
   

• De La Salle's dual-threat Loftin shines in rout of St. Francis (fresnobee.com) — De La Salle's Concord-based Spartans kept their perfect season alive with a 54-10 home rout of St. Francis, powered by quarterback Jaxon Loftin's four touchdowns and a dominant running game. The win reinforces De La Salle's status as the Bay Area's top-ranked team as they prepare for a road matchup against St. Mary's-Stockton next week.
   

📸 Around Concord

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Concord

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Multi-family Community Garage Sale →
  Walnut Creek San Marco Community,
  8:00 am
• 9/11 Memorial Open House at the Carquinez Model Railroad Society - Passenger Trains on Parade →
  645 Loring Ave, Crockett
  10:00 am
• You're Invited! Open House →
  4966 Bayleaf Ct, Martinez
  12:00 pm
• Martini Shake Off →
  525 Henrietta St, Martinez
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 →
  Vintage Vida, 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  10:00 am
Monday September 14
• Free Seminar →
  The Terrace Room | San Ramon Community Center 12501 Alcosta Boulevard • San Ramon,
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• BayArea's Grand Ganesh Festival 2026 - Ganpati Bappa Morya! Join East Bay Ka Raja in San Ramon →
  San Ramon Citycenter, 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
  12:00 pm
• Melt with You Festival →
  357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Garba & Dandiya (Navratri 2026) in Walnut Creek / Concord →
  Ygnacio Valley High School, 755 Oak Grove Rd, Concord
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• September of Service →
  Bayview Circle, Bayview Cir, Concord
  8:30 am
• Side Gate Brewery's Oktoberfest 2026 →
  Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden, 1822 Grant St, Concord
  12:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Community Concern for Cats Calendar Photo Contest Fundraiser →
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Classical Guitarist Alexander Milovanov Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek →
  St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College →
  Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bill's Ace Hardware is the best of all the Ace's.
  The employees are friendly, helpful, & knowledgeable. Some employees have been working there for years which tells me that they are happy & treated… (Nextdoor Canterbury Village)
• Hi there, I have been feeding this stray cat for a few years now, and I was wondering if anyone else in the neighborhood knows about him?
  He's a very sweet boy, his ear is clipped, and he's neutered, so I'm assuming someone TNR'd him. I really think he'd do well in a good home; he… (Nextdoor Monte Gardens)

• MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Forklift Driver Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Concord. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Walnut Creek

• Line Dancing Nights In Walnut Creek Come With Lessons And Bourbon (patch.com)
• BART Wants To Launch Policing Drones In East Bay Stations (patch.com)

Ok Concord! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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