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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Burglars, Robbery Suspect And Wrong-Way Driver Among Concord Police Arrests (claycord.com) — Concord residents are being alerted to a busy early-September week of local arrests, including burglaries, a robbery, DUI cases, and assaults on familiar streets like Clayton Road, Concord Boulevard, and Pine Street. Police also logged several residential burglaries and shoplifting incidents at Sunvalley Mall and along major corridors, underscoring the importance of staying aware and securing homes and vehicles.
2. What were the best deals for residential properties in Contra Costa County the week of Aug. 3? (eastbaytimes.com) — Homebuyers in Concord may be interested to know that a four-bedroom house on Ducker Court recently sold for $1,075,000, at about $509 per square foot. The sale ranked among the week's top Contra Costa County deals, offering a snapshot of how local prices compare with nearby cities like Walnut Creek, Brentwood, and Clayton.
3. De La Salle's dual-threat Loftin shines in rout of St. Francis (fresnobee.com) — Football fans in Concord saw De La Salle's offense explode as quarterback Jaxon Loftin led the Spartans to a 54-10 home rout of St. Francis. With efficient passing, strong rushing from multiple backs, and a stifling defense, the Concord powerhouse moved to 3-0 and now turns its attention to a road test against St. Mary's-Stockton.
4. The HU Unveil 'Warrior Chant' Music Video (themosh.net) — Fans in Concord can catch Mongolian metal band The HU when they bring their North American tour to Toyota Pavilion at Concord on September 20. The group just released a new video for "Warrior Chant" from their latest album, blending traditional Mongolian instruments with heavy rock for a distinctive live experience.
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